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May 3, 2022

3 Ways To Use Compression Like a Pro (Without Using A Compressor!)

One of the most common mix killers is over use of compression and with compressors so often seeming to be the subject of much confusion...

Mar 29, 2022

When Will It Happen?

I want to tell you a quick story. When I was 15, like so many of you I formed my first band at school. Little did I know that it was...

Feb 28, 2022

5 Reasons Why Your Mix Sounds Pants on a Car Stereo (& How to Fix Them)

We've all been there. You've worked hard on a mix and after much back and forth, you're really happy with it. It's punchy, balanced and...

Feb 8, 2022

What Stock Music Sells Best?

When you're starting out composing for stock music libraries it can be truly overwhelming and with so many musical styles to choose from;...

Jan 31, 2022

What I'm Gigging With in 2022

I recently did a home studio tour so next I thought I'd share some of my gig essentials from pa choices to compact lighting, mics and...

Jan 8, 2022

KIT Plugins Have Set The Bar High...Really High!

Once in a while a plugin or a piece of gear comes along that just blows you away and I've had just that experience with the awesome...

Jan 4, 2022

How I Make A Living From Music

I've been working as a professional musician for 20 years, a fact that's quite hard for me to get my head around. It feels like only...

Jan 3, 2022

Budget Friendly Blues Acoustic Guitar Packs A Punch!

Inexpensive budget friendly acoustic guitars have come along leaps and bounds with companies like UK based JHS Vintage offering some...

Jan 2, 2022

My Home Studio Tour 2022

Welcome to my real home studio. Like so many home studios it's far from perfect but I am so grateful to have such a wonderful space to...

May 11, 2021

KALI Audio LP-6's - The Best Value Home Studio Monitor

These Kali Audio LP-6 monitors have quickly become the go to studio monitor for those in the know. With a company ethos of trimming away...