When it comes time for students to mix their final class projects, a common question I hear is, “Should I put the EQ before or after the compressor? Which way is correct?”

Student’s who are not in my Remixing course often ask me where they can find material to download for remixing. Below is a list of my favorite sites.

Using a motorized fader to write automation is so much better than using a mouse. Sure, you can get by using a mouse.

With the introduction of Elastic Time, way back in Pro Tools 7.4, it was clear that Avid was taking a proactive stance against competing programs boasting easy to use

There’s a saying, “Copying is the highest form of flattery.” Copying is also one of the best ways to hone your production skills.

A common question that students ask is, “How do I use EQ? What’s the best way to EQ each instrument in my mix?” Unfortunately, there’s no simple answer to this question.

Do you think you’re set with one pair of professional studio monitors? If so, think again.

The stereo master fader in your DAW’s virtual mixer is not for controlling the output level of your studio speakers.

A mashup (AKA bootleg) is taking two songs and beat-matching them together to create a new blended mix of both songs.