There are few things that strike so much fear or disdain for Logic users than the word gain staging. What the heck is gain staging? Well, some believe its a way of life. While others believe it’s complete “snake oil.” But the basic gist is your plugins require a specific level from your tracks […]
Where Do You Stand on Pre Fader Metering? The Who, What, and Why
Apparently there’s been a lot of conversation going on between Logic users lately over Pre Fader Metering. I had no idea this was even a concern! But over the last few weeks I’ve received many emails and comments from readers who want to know where I stand on the subject. Messages like: “Where do […]
Are You Committing These Logic Flubs? The 5 Major Errors to Avoid When Working in Logic Pro
Logic is chock full of great features and workflow enhancements! So much so, that it’s easy to overlook the truly essential bits. Very often I get to peek into the Projects of both clients and readers. These folks are writing fantastic music and commit to honing their audio skills. So when I take a […]
Save Your Vocals Like a Pro With These Flex Pitch Strategies
This past weekend was a whirlwind in the studio! Over the past year I’ve been quietly writing and producing a hip hop record with my good friend. And after months and months of writing and arranging, it was time to finish up. So last weekend we shut ourselves in and tracks a TON of […]
Finally Hear Your Compressor Settings in Full Focus
(& Set the Perfect Settings Every Time)
You know, I’ve created a decent amount of educational material in the last couple years. And I have to say, I think my crowning achievement will forever be my analogy when it comes to Compressors. Compressors are tough. It can be hard to understand – let alone hear – what all the different knobs […]