Patrick Mahinge

This is about basslines, not (necessarily) the frequency range. The bassline is the harmonic foundation of a track. A solid mix often needs a solid bassline. So how do you get there? How do you stop your basslines from sounding weak or flabby? Here are some techniques to consider: 1. EQ This is the big … Read more

I’ve worked with a lot of bands and songwriters in my day. Some people are relaxed and comfortable when creating. Others get mega self-conscious and actually limit their creative output because they are to busy fearing that a bad song may come out. When writing, a bad song is the best thing you can hope … Read more

Don’t Compromise On Your Drum Tracks I need to specify that this article is intended for dealing with real drummers. If you are using a midi sequencer and a sampler, the rules are totally different. Editing in a sequencer is as easy as moving a mouse because each individual drum is independent (unlike real drums, … Read more

The basic function of a pop filter is to disrupt or divert the air made by the P or B sound hitting the microphone. There are a few different types of pop filters that work in different ways however they all are designed to dampen the impact of the excessive air flow that is caused … Read more

The Importance Of Diffusion Most of us have seen the science demonstration of how sound waves work – a pebble dropped into the calm surface of water in a tank, the slowly-radiating concentric peaks and troughs in water corresponding to cycles of compression and rarefaction in air. But the analogy of waves on water to … Read more

I’d like to try and help voiceover professionals who haven’t yet set up their own home studios so that they don’t make some of the common errors that I made. I want to point out that I’m not a technical whiz so this will be very low tech. These ideas and opinions along with my … Read more