Forget LUFS for a moment. This real-world loudness test uses your ears, not meters, to tell you if your mix is actually working.

Meter nerds, this one’s for you. A genuinely useful free metering plugin I use all the time for loudness and mix checks.

Hey Reader! Quick heads up: I’m hosting a free, super-casual Home Studio Q&A this Friday at 11am Pacific, and I’d love for you to join me. No sales pitch. Just a fun hang with a bunch of music-makers. 👉 RSVP Here If we haven’t connected in a while — hi! I’m Dana, a Grammy-nominated mixer/producer who loves helping home-studio musicians level-up. I’ve worked with artists like Bob Dylan, Justin Bieber, and The Avett Brothers, and I get a TON of questions about how to make great-sounding records…

Mt. Joy just dropped a track I mixed… from my home studio. Here’s what it means for your next mix—and how to learn the process.

Level up your mixes with early access to Music MixLAB + my ‘secret weapon’ compressor is on SALE for $49!

Level up your mixes with early access to Music MixLAB. Plus, my ‘secret weapon’ compressor is on SALE for $49!

🔊 From time-saving Mac hacks to deep-dive mix tips, this week’s newsletter is packed with gems. Jump in and level up! 🎛️✨

Faders Forever newsletter Hey Reader! We’ve got some exciting updates and community highlights to kick off your weekend, including valuable mix feedback, a replay of our recent compression webinar, and the second part of an in-depth interview on vocal production. Let’s dive in! 🌊 👂Compression by Ear: Webinar Replay Now Available! In this 90-minute webinar, I dive deep into the art of setting compressors by ear, focusing on practical techniques that go beyond just the numbers. This session is…

Faders Forever newsletter Hey Reader, Hope your week’s off to a great start! 🕺🏻 We’ve got some exciting content lined up for you, including a special FREE live event TOMORROW at 11am PDT that you won’t want to miss. Let’s dive into the details! 🌊 👂 Featured Event: How to Dial in Perfect Compression Settings by Ear Join us for an exclusive live Zoom event where I’ll walk you through my process for perfect compression settings by ear. This event is free and open to the public, but you’ll need…