by Chris | Oct 8, 2026 | Mixing & Production
Saturation is the cheapest way to make a mix sound finished. A little on the drums, a little on the bass, and suddenly everything sounds like it was recorded for the same record. You don’t have to pay for it, either. Three of the plugins on this list are on my...
by Chris | Oct 1, 2026 | Creative Endeavours, Learning & Courses
You Don’t Need More Practice. You Need to Stop Forgetting. You don’t need more practice. You need to stop forgetting. Ever nailed a riff after a week of practice, then come back a month later and completely butchered it? It’s not just you. It’s...
by Chris | Sep 26, 2026 | Mixing & Production
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links to Splice and iZotope. If you buy through them I earn a commission at no extra cost to you. I have no affiliate relationship with eMastered, and I paid for my own eMastered subscription to write this review. Last updated...
by Chris | Dec 12, 2024 | Mixing & Production, Creative Endeavours
What makes a song truly move? Whether it’s the head-nodding rhythm of a hip-hop track or the pulsating drive of an EDM banger, it all comes down to the drums. Drums are the heartbeat of music, shaping the energy and setting the tone for the entire track. Yet, learning...
by Chris | Nov 7, 2024 | Gear, Creative Endeavours
In the world of mixing, your monitors can make or break how well your tracks translate across different sound systems. After years of relying on my Kali LP6 monitors and trusty Sennheiser HD650 headphones, I felt like something was still missing. Despite my setup, I...
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