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10/13/2026

In today's video we listen through Boston's Amanda from their Third Stage album and analyze the mix and production of Tom Scholz's legendary 1986 comeback record. You will learn:

✅ How to layer guitars to get that massive Boston wall of sound without mud
✅ The technique for stacking lead and harmony vocals like Brad Delp
✅ How to mix drums to stay punchy under walls of guitars and vocals

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Experience Boston's Third Stage through the ears of a music producer and audio engineer. In this deep-dive reaction and analysis, we break down how Tom Scholz built this record largely in his own home studio — and what a home studio producer can steal from it today.

From "Amanda" through "Hollyann," we'll analyze:
- Guitar Layering: What Tom Scholz does with doubled, tripled and panned guitar parts to build width without clutter.
- Vocal Stacks: How Brad Delp's leads and harmonies sit on top of a dense mix and still cut through.
- Drums & Low End: How the drums and bass hold the low end down under synths and guitars.
- Dynamics & Space: Why this record sounds polished but still breathes, and how that translates to your own sessions.

Whether you're a lifelong Boston fan or discovering this record for the first time, there is so much to learn from the production on this album.

10/12/2026

In today's drum mixing tutorial I show you 1 step for a tighter and punchier kick drum mix. You will learn:

✅How to compress kick to tighten the length of the drum
✅The technique for getting more attack out of your kick
✅How to set attack and release for compression on kick drum

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Want to achieve a Tighter Kick Drum with more Punch? 🥁 This quick tutorial shows you the essential one-step trick: proper Kick Drum Compression!

Learn the exact Compressor Settings you need to enhance the front-end attack and tighten up the back end of your drum sound. We cover why a slow attack (around 30ms) lets the transient pop and how a fast release keeps your low-end from sounding "loose."

Use this trick to get your kick drum sitting perfectly in your next Audio Mixing session!

10/08/2026

In today's guitar mixing tutorial I show you how to fix your muddy guitar tone and get guitar mixes that sound huge and powerful so they cut through clearly. You will learn:

✅ How to remove mud and add clarity with eq
✅ Compression tricks to control guitar volume and frequency
✅ How to fit guitars in a full mix without clashing with vocals or drums

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Are your rhythm guitars sounding dull, muddy, or buried in your mix? In this tutorial, learn how to fix muddy guitar tone and make your electric guitars sound huge, punchy, and clear in any rock or full-band mix.

We break down the complete guitar plugin chain step by step—from high-pass and low-pass filtering to carve out mud, glue compression to hold the tone in place, mid-range and top-end boosts to cut through vocals, multiband compression to tame harshness, and low-end sculpting for massive weight.

10/07/2026

In today's piano mixing tutorial I show you how to eq and compress piano in just 3 simple steps. You will learn:

✅How to remove low end build up on piano
✅The technique for controlling dynamics on piano
✅How to get piano to cut through the mix

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Getting your piano to sit perfectly in the mix can be a struggle, but it doesn't have to be!

In this audio mixing tutorial, I walk you through a simple, yet powerful, 3-step process for EQ and compression to make your piano track cut through the mix every time.

Many producers struggle with a piano that sounds dull or disappears under the rest of the instruments. We're going to fix that by focusing on:

1. Cleaning Up the Low End: Using a high-pass filter to eliminate the low-end muddiness and boominess that eats up your headroom.
2. Dynamic Control: Applying an 1176-style compressor to even out the dynamic range of your performance, ensuring every note in the melody is heard.
3. Adding Clarity and Brightness: Boosting the right high-mid EQ frequencies so your piano shines through and competes effectively with the rest of your music production.

Stop guessing and start getting professional results! This video is your quick guide to getting a clear, bright, and perfectly seated piano in your next mix.

10/06/2026

In today's vocal mixing tutorial I show you how to make vocals actually sound professional in 4 easy steps. You will learn:

✅How to remove frequencies that build up to clean up your vocal
✅The technique for getting your vocal out front with compression
✅How to boost and control top end for good vocal presence

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Stop struggling with your vocal mixes! Learn the 4 easy steps to get your vocals to sound professional and perfectly polished in any song. This Short is packed with essential vocal mixing tips for home studio producers.

Here is the simple signal chain we use to mix a vocal that cuts through the track:

- EQ (Subtractive): Filter out distracting, muddy, or unneeded low-end frequencies to clean up your sound.
- Compressor: Use vocal compression to even out your performance and make sure the vocal sits consistently "on top" of the mix.
- EQ (Additive): Boost high mids and top-end frequencies to add clarity, air, and presence, helping the vocal cut through the mix.
- De-esser: Tame any harsh or edgy sibilant (S/T) frequencies created by the high-end boost for a smooth, professional sound.

10/06/2026

In today's video we listen through Electric Light Orchestra's Livin' Thing from their album A New World Record and analyze the mix and production of the classic rock record from iconic producer Jeff Lynne. You will learn:

✅ How to eq guitars, keys and strings to fit together in a mix
✅ The technique for vocals to sit at different depths
✅ How to eq drums and bass to feel massive in a track

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Experience ELO’s "A New World Record" through the ears of a music producer and audio engineer.
In this deep-dive reaction and analysis, we explore why Jeff Lynne is one of the greatest producers on the planet. Using an EQ and frequency analyzer, we break down the legendary mixing and production techniques that make this Electric Light Orchestra masterpiece stand the test of time.

From the iconic "Telephone Line" to the symphonic rock layers of "Do Ya," we’ll analyze:
- The Orchestration: How Jeff Lynne seamlessly blends a full rock band with complex orchestral arrangements without cluttering the mix.
- Vocal Depth & Harmonies: The strategic placement, panning, and processing of ELO’s signature vocal stacks.
- Mixing Secrets: Why the record sounds "airy" despite a steep roll-off at 5kHz, and how the drum sounds evolve across the album.
- Dynamic Transitions: A look at the "scene changes" between sections that keep the listener engaged from start to finish.

Whether you're a fan of classic rock or a music producer looking to sharpen your mixing skills, there is so much to learn from the sonic architecture of this record.

10/05/2026

In today's video we listen through The Beatles' Rubber Soul 2026 remix and analyze the mix and production of the legendary album with a modern mixing twist by Giles Martin. You will learn:

✅ How to eq drums to get maximum low end punch and attack
✅ The technique for mixing intimate vocals and harmonies like In My Life and Nowhere Man to stay upfront and warm
✅ How to create space from a live band rhythm section like Drive My Car with minimal mics and natural room

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Experience The Beatles' Rubber Soul through the ears of a music producer and audio engineer. In this deep-dive reaction and analysis, we break down the 2026 remix and what a home studio producer can steal from it today.

From "Drive My Car" through "Run For Your Life," we'll analyze:
- Acoustic Balance & Separation: What the new mix reveals about the guitars, piano and percussion, and why it feels wider than the 1965 stereo.
- Vocals & Harmonies: How Lennon, Paul and George stack doubles and harmonies to create width without modern plugins.
- Bass & Drums: How Paul's Hofner bass and Ringo's kit hold down 14 folk-rock arrangements without fighting the vocal.
- Arrangement & Texture: How sitar, fuzz bass, harmonium and piano layer in to stay clear and present.

Whether you're a lifelong Beatles fan or discovering this record for the first time, there is so much to learn from the production on this album.

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