Synergetic Mixes

14/04/2023

📣 For all of you indie artists and bands who said they were struggling with growing their fan base or increasing the number of streams 📣

Many artists rely on a “if you build it, they will come” approach to making music.
I spent the past few weeks putting together a free (but awesome) release checklist guide that will help all you indie artists and bands actually increase your fan base and your stream numbers, release after release!

https://synergeticmixes.com/artist-release-checklist

Let me know what you think about it!

10/02/2023

I keep talking about this with my clients - no matter how good your music is, you won’t succeed without a great release strategy.

And a good release strategy can be A LOT of work!!!

In 2023, in order to be able to keep up with the consistency of releases needed for algorithms to be favourable to you, you need a GREAT TEAM working off a GREAT STRATEGY. I always encourage my clients to focus on what matters, and build a really good team that can deliver consistent results.

I’ll be sharing something with you all really soon - a rough guide on preparing a new release. All the prep work, organising your assets for efficiency, and how to effectively create hype and build following ahead of each release.

Stay tuned, and feel free to DM me or book a free call!

13/12/2022

I’ve had indie artists asking me about growing their fan base because they struggle with increasing the number of streams.

This is something I’ve helped people with dozens of times. So I’m thinking of putting together a short and completely free pdf, with simple advice that any indie artist could start doing right now to increase their reach and grow their fan base.

Let me know if this would be of interest to you!
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Synergetic Mixes offers premium Mix and Master services - helping you the artist get your song ready for release and ensure it gets heard.

30/11/2022

This quote really hit home.
This is something I experience myself and see it on so many other talented musicians that I work with.

Always be kind to yourself.

14/04/2022

Thank you !!

Some of you might know I really really like Earthworks microphones in a number of applications. They’ve been on my radar since I’ve done high fidelity acoustic recordings for strings in lovely venues, but also when recording drums.

Well, sometimes things happen. I had a less than stellar DM20 on my mic locker and EarthworkAudio went and sorted me with a new mic.

Amazing mics AND great friendly customer support??? 😍

(I am not affiliated with EA in any way, I simply really like their products and now I really like their customer support too 👏)

02/01/2022

Thank you for the kind words David Eusébio!!

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14/10/2021

When sticks finally give up on you.
I honestly can’t blame it for finally, giving up, can you?

Goodbye stick, we had an amazing run!!

07/10/2021

Everyone who knows me knows I love to teach, share knowledge and mentor. It's one of the most fulfilling activities I do as an engineer.

I've had the amazing opportunity to critique and help hundreds of people with their mixes, teach classes, come up with my own curriculums for modules in sound engineering degrees. Recently, I've opened up a few slots a month for dedicated students - drumming or audio engineering.

Receiving feedback like this makes me so happy and makes me want to improve myself and push myself to be better, and give 110% whenever I am teaching others.

04/10/2021

A few of my fav current mics for recording vocals. This is not an exhaustive list, only certain microphones that I like and trust - or that I like their topology enough to use clones and reissues:

Origin. The cheapest mic in this post and honestly, it gives some of the others a run for the money. As with all vocal mics, this one sometimes makes the pic despite having much more expensive mics in my collection. Proof you don't need to break the bank to get really good vocals tracked.

ML-1. Keep an eye for their discounts and you could get this microphone under £500. It's part of their virtual microphone collection product - not only it's a pretty clean and clear microphone, you can get some interesting colour using the VMR software (somewhat emulating U47, C12, C800 and other expensive and well sought after mics).

Aria. Despite boosting an edge terminated capsule (think AKG), it's actually quite dark. A brilliant mic for £1000.
berlin U47. Classic. Warm. Round. Detailed. Copied and cloned for a reason - it's a great mic to have in the arsenal that is a great alternative to the Slate, C12, or even some other Neumann microphones. When it fits the vocal, it fits like a glove!

C12. The original one. With the edge terminated capsule, and all the great, airy top end. Sometimes too much for certain singers, but it can definitely make vocals shine!

SM7b And now for something completely different. Sometimes there's other instruments in the room. Sometimes there's a massive dynamic range. Maybe the singer is a true belter. This microphone copes really well with more unusual vocal sessions, and it's still a favourite in my arsenal!

What are your favourites? Leave a comment below and share some of your favourite microphones.

29/09/2021

A mix can make a world of difference for your music. DM me or visit my website (link in bio) and let’s chat about your project.

These days, as more artists work in isolation, the mixing engineer can help you provide a direction, fresh perspective and a welcome break from your tracks.

I have a few free slots in October to make a few test/demo mixes for your projects. DM or email me via my website (link in bio) so we can discuss your project.

Looking forward to talk to you.

24/09/2021

Pinch me.
I still can’t believe I could chat with these two for a week. There are no words to describe the contagious energy of and the unparalleled knowledge and touch of

This goes straight to my book of very fond memories. I need to digest all the conversations and the golden advice that these two shared with me over the past week.

I’m am beyond grateful!