Here’s a list of ALL of my posts from Newest to Oldest
pssst. Â Thanks again for checking out MixCoach.
Here’s a list of ALL of my posts from Newest to Oldest
pssst. Â Thanks again for checking out MixCoach.
In this episode, Kevin talks about how you can improve your sound without adding more gear to your s… [more]
In this episode, Kevin talks about what gear he would suggest to take your engineering to the next l… [more]
In this episode, Kevin and Jon discuss getting started in engineering. What do you really need? Whet… [more]
In this episode, Kevin gives two specific tips to improve your final master. Question:What are two q… [more]
In this episode, Kevin talks about what his workflow is like when he is not only mixing, but masteri… [more]
In this episode, Kevin and Jon talk about the new season of the MixCoach Podcast, Kevin’s new … [more]
In this episode, Kevin talks about how to respond to problems when they occur. Have you ever had a h… [more]
In this episode, some cool effect chains and tricks are discussed here. Kevin give some cool effects… [more]
This is the First Episode of the MixCoach Member Insider. Â We talk about our new members … 56… [more]
In this episode, Kevin talks about how to be confident while printing your final mix. He also discus… [more]
But it may not be in the same place. I’ve had a few problems of the podcast dropping off of iT… [more]
In this episode, the topic of mixing for iPods (one of the most popular listening mediums) is discus… [more]
This seems to be a hot question according to emails I’m getting. I mentioned to one reader tha… [more]
In this episode, more business, pricing, and timing is discussed. Kevin offers his advice on when to… [more]
In this episode, Kevin talks about how to get opportunities to get work by being at the “right… [more]
In this episode, Kevin talks about how to get a great choir sound in multiple styles and genres. Kev… [more]
In this episode, tracking and mixing acoustic bass is explored and discussed in depth. Kevin talks a… [more]
In this episode, the most under-used, and most important button on your console is discussed. Kevin … [more]
In this episode, drum replacement is discussed in depth. Kevin talks about his experiences with drum… [more]
In this episode, Kevin talks about when to tune and when not to tune, as well as, what tuning tools … [more]
In this episode, specific tools and plug-ins that have saved the day in the past are discussed. Kevi… [more]
Today is the day we capture a live recording for Belinda Smith here in Murfreesboro. Â Many days of … [more]
In this episode, Kevin discusses live album tracking and mixing. Elements specific to live albums as… [more]
Matthew Gray is one of the most sought after mastering engineers in Australia and all over the world… [more]
A little longer than a week now, MIX Magazine offered a free webinar (sponsored by Universal Audio) … [more]
Maybe I'm too sleep deprived right now, but don't you think my vocal track looks like a shoe?… [more]
I’m on a return flight from Los Angeles where I was recording some live concerts. I was listen… [more]
I had some problems last night.. but as I say... we learn more from mistakes most of the time... I l… [more]
There are different schools of thought when it comes to the use of compression in a 2-track mix bus.… [more]
In this episode, MixCoach “Season 2″ is introduced and the topic of mixing volume is dis… [more]
The Haas effect is a psycho-acoustic effect described by Helmut Haas as the ability of our ears to l… [more]
In this episode, the tricky topic of knowing how much to charge for your services is discussed. Ke… [more]
Just because you have an opinion, doesn't mean that everyone needs to hear it. You should always … [more]
Alex asks Kevin what can he do to get work after he leaves this internship. How does he find work … [more]
If you spend all of your time "tweaking" and not enough time getting things done [link to goal po… [more]
In this episode, Alex discusses his difficulty getting the amount of pre-roll right for a vocal over… [more]
This week, the discussion of proper overdub etiquette continues. Methods of file exchange includin… [more]
Part of being a leader [link to "if there's not a leader, there will be" post] (and you are if you o… [more]
In this episode we begin a two part series on the etiquette of overdubs. With the recording indust… [more]
If you have to singers in your studio... one's behind the glass trying to make magic happen and the … [more]
In this podcast episode we introduce you to Kevin’s new intern Alex. They discuss the life of … [more]
If you have rolled the song back 3 times now and the singer has missed his cue all three times, Y… [more]
I really enjoy talking to you in the comments, int the email and in the "Mix Like a Pro" class. ...… [more]
I just noticed that the book that I wrote with Nathan Adam is the 3 … [more]
On this Episode of the MixCoach Podcast, Kevin addresses the electric guitar and his typical signal … [more]
When you talk about how bad someone sings, how bad someone mixes or plays, you may think that you ar… [more]
Since our book came out, I'll have to be honest, I've been so humbled by your response to it. I was… [more]
On this episode of the MixCoach Podcast, Kevin addresses acoustic guitar, giving you his signal chai… [more]
On this episode of the MixCoach Podcast, Kevin discusses, the Nashville studio standards on bassists… [more]
If you take credit at all, take credit for hiring awesome people! Whenever you take credit for so… [more]
On this episode of the MixCoach Podcast, Kevin talks about the two ways to process overheads, includ… [more]
I get very discouraged when my mix sounds good on my studio speakers (KRK Rokit 5's), it's nice and … [more]
Anytime you do a session in your studio, whether it's your basement, your bedroom, or your high-d… [more]
On this episode of the MixCoach Podcast, Kevin again gives you his specific signal chain, EQ and com… [more]
I want to spend the next few weeks talking about how you can build trust as an engineer. Whether you… [more]
On this episode of the MixCoach Podcast, the snare is exposed just as the Kick was in the last episo… [more]
The budget for this track was very low... mainly because she is a friend and client ... and I just w… [more]
On this episode of the MixCoach Podcast, Kevin describes his signal chain, EQ and compressor setting… [more]
On this episode of the MixCoach Podcast, Kevin describes where his drum process begins. He talks abo… [more]
I want to take a second and tell you about the COOLEST drum replacement plug-in that I have found… [more]
Back in the day, when there were only 24 tracks to record to, we used to save one track to put the v… [more]
On this episode of the MixCoach Podcast, Kevin gives his take on mix compression and “The Loudness… [more]
I found this AMAZING 40 minute interview with one of my all-time favorite mixers.. Chris Lord-Alge.Â… [more]
On this episode of the MixCoach Podcast, Kevin talks about how he uses reference mixes to keep him c… [more]
On this episode of the MixCoach Podcast, Kevin talks about what vocabulary should be used or avoided… [more]
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[Audio clip: view full post to listen] On this episode of the MixCoach Podcast, Kevin talks specific… [more]
On this episode of the MixCoach Podcast, Kevin discusses checklists and great systems to implement i… [more]
In Pro Tools 9: The Mixers Toolkit you will get hands on with a real Pro Tools session as you start … [more]
Have you ever wondered how many takes is enough for a good comp? On this episode of the MixCoach P… [more]
On this episode of the MixCoach Podcast, Kevin discusses the first meeting with a vocalist. He tal… [more]
Any time I have a problem in Pro Tools that I can't explain, I usually find that "trashing the pref… [more]
If you listen and you like it, PLEASE do me a favor and rate it and review it HERE . ... Thank you… [more]
[Audio clip: view full post to listen] On this episode of the MixCoach Podcast, Kevin discusses the … [more]
[Audio clip: view full post to listen] On this episode of the MixCoach Podcast, Kevin talks about th… [more]
[Audio clip: view full post to listen] This first episode just introduces everybody and tells you wh… [more]
I know you’ve had this problem. You get the vocal sounding bright enough, then you notice that… [more]
[This was a guest post that I did for Graham Cochrane over at TheRecordingRevolution.. Check him out… [more]
Are you wondering why your F1, F2, F3 function keys are not working since you upgraded? I mean F1 … [more]
A few weeks ago, I asked the subscribers to my mailing list [you can sign up here] what I could do t… [more]
To me, this is a basic strategy in mixing. I thought it was crazy too when I first heard the idea … [more]
I’m encountering an error in Pro Tools this morning. While looking around for a solution, I … [more]
Here is the forth and last post in the series on Vocal Recording by Jon Wright. They were written wh… [more]
Hey MixCoach readers! Hope your Holiday Season is off and running! Here at MixCoach.com we’re … [more]
Here is the third post by Jon Wright. Written while sitting in on a vocal session with Kevin Ward an… [more]
Have you ever had a bad experience with sending away a mix you’re proud of  to be mastered on… [more]
Specialization Over Generalization . . . Prior to shooting the latest video posted to Mix Coach, Kev… [more]
Here is the second post by Jon Wright. Written while sitting in on a vocal session with Kevin Ward a… [more]
Hey there MixCoach readers! Here is a series of guest posts by Jon Wright with some insight into a v… [more]
Late last month Graham Cochrane from TheRecordingRevolution.com interviewed Kevin. They discussed ev… [more]
Here’s the continuation of my interview with Joe Carrell of joecarrell.com. Question: Did you … [more]
This is the first in a long series of interviews that I will be conducting for mixcoach.com. I wan… [more]
Justin from YouTube was having trouble getting a vocal EQ’d. He used a High Pass filter on t… [more]
Learn the difference in a note cycle and a vibrato cycle in this video. I was dealing with the pitch… [more]
Let’s say you have a guitar riff or a repeating vocal part and one of them is perfect and the … [more]
This is the way that I repair plosives on vocal mics most of the time. It’s the quickest, ea… [more]
Here is another way to repair one of those pesky P-pops that you hear on a vocal mic. How do YOU rep… [more]
Hearing a P-pop on a microphone REALLY makes people think that you weren’t paying attention to… [more]