Mixing / Production

There are times when a mix engineer needs to do more than just mixing — even if that takes you out of your comfort zone!

These audio examples accompany the Mix Rescue feature in Sound On Sound October 2021.

Producer and engineer David Bottrill is legendary for his work with Peter Gabriel, Tool, Muse, Smashing Pumpkins and Staind....

Polo G could have worked with any superstar mix engineer on the planet. Instead, he chose relative unknown Todd Hurtt to mix his hit album Hall Of Fame.

We show you how to get great results from self‑recording singers.

In this episode, Eddie Bazil offers tips for creating a signature sound using sound design techniques and offers a range of suggestions on how drums can be processed.

Paul White explains the basic concepts behind FX chain order and gives examples of how these guidelines can be broken in order to achieve new and unique audio outcomes.

The experimental production behind St Vincent’s album Daddy’s Home made for an unusual and challenging mix.

HOFA‑College’s tutors have analysed more than 21,000 student mixes. We draw on this practical experience to identify the five most common mistakes made by beginners.

We explore some ways in which creative mixing can add life to a sample‑based production.

In this episode, Eddie Bazil discusses using Transient Shapers in place of EQ and provides six practical examples.

Make your mixes easier by getting the bass sound right from the start.

Traditionally educated in the art of recording, Bainz has had to adapt to Atlanta rap’s studio culture. Here, he talks us through his mix of Young Thug and Gunna’s hit single, ‘Ski’.

Paul White explains the basics of Auto-Tune and demonstrates 7 tips to help you create a variety of alternative textured soundscapes.

Burna Boy’s second album Twice As Tall saw his brand of Afro‑fusion top the charts all over the world. Jesse Ray Ernster tells us the remarkable story of how it was mixed.

Eddie Bazil takes us through some of the different uses for Dynamic EQ, including enhancing drums and vocals and separating elements within a mix.

Despite the challenges of producing the album remotely, Dave Fridmann’s work on the latest Mogwai album saw the band top the charts for the very first time.

We try to improve a gypsy jazz mix, and discover that even the best references need to be taken with a pinch of salt.

Saturation effects can be used in different ways to make mixing easier. Find out how...

Audio Files

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Audio files to accompany SOS May 2021's Saturation Stratgeies workshop.