Live Replay: Mixing “Hope” with Ike Sturm
In this live mixing session streamed from my Los Angeles studio, I take you through the entire process of mixing 'Hope,' a captivating movement from I…
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Transcribing & Recording an Iconic Holiday Sax Solo
I transcribed and recorded Boots Randolph's iconic sax solo for an upcoming Nielsen family rendition of "Rockin Around the Christmas Tree." It felt g…
Black Friday Roundup
What's everyone buying (or spying) for Black Friday?!
I thought it'd be fun to share with each other all the best deals! There are so many good one…
LIVE Replay: Mixing “Joy Is” with Ike Sturm
In this live mixing session streamed from my Los Angeles studio, I take you through the entire process of mixing 'Joy Is,' a captivating movement from…
JZ Microphones on Vocals: V67, V12 and BH2
JZ Microphones on vocals are a no-brainer. The Vintage 67, Vintage 12, and Black Hole BH2 have become staples in my studio over the past few years.�…
Brainworx BX_Clipper
Audio "clippers" seem to be all the rage these days so I took one for a spin ... and LOVED it! The Brainworx BX_Clipper did just what I needed. Fast…
Sync Gems Podcast: Working With Rick Rubin, Staying Humble & Going The Extra Mile w/ Dana Nielsen
In this episode Grammy-nominated engineer and mixer Dana Nielsen takes us on a journey through his illustrious career, having collaborated with music …
Master Your Mix Podcast: Capturing Pro Vocals
I recently sat down for a wonderful conversation with Mike Indovina, founder of MasterYourMix.com, about producing, mixing, and capturing pro vocals.