From the Studio
Real knowledge from 30+ years behind the console — mixing techniques, synthesis deep-dives, gear reviews, and studio insights by Claudio Passavanti.
30 articles in Mixing
Discovering parallel compression was a big “a-ha” moment for me. It was a moment that forever changed the way I … read more
“How do I make my mixes sound like a real record?” — I’ve been asked this question thousands of times. … read more
Do you know why most commercial records have such big and punchy kick drum? Have you ever tried to match … read more
Understanding how audio compression works is pivotal for anyone engaged in music making and mixing. This process is one of … read more
Every mix engineer has a checklist — a set of principles they return to on every session. After years of … read more
The Roland RE-501: A Classic Tape Delay with a Unique Sound As one of the most distinctive tape delay units … read more
Understanding Mid/Side Processing in Music Production Mid/Side (M/S) processing is one of those concepts that sounds technical at first, but … read more
WHAT IS IT THAT MAKES PEOPLE DANCE TO MUSIC? HERE ARE SOME TIPS TO MAKE YOUR MIX DANCE FLOOR FRIENDLY. … read more
5 Essential Rules to Follow Before Starting a Mix This week we’ve put together a short video covering the most … read more
This week’s injection from your doctor is about BUS ROUTING – one of the most important factors in a professional … read more
Do you know how to use Gates? WHAT’S A GATE AND HOW TO USE IT You can think of a … read more
Here’s the essential knowledge about mixing the Kick Drum. CHOOSE THE RIGHT KICK Choose the right sample and make sure … read more
Mixing is the moment everything either comes together — or falls apart. You’ve written the song. You’ve recorded the parts. … read more
Most DAWs nowadays offer the possibility of customising your track colours. Choose the same colour for the channel and the … read more
The very rugged and striking looking JDK Stereo Compressor is based on the design of the very rare ATI Paragon … read more
How To Mix Drums, Bass And Vocals – Live workshop at Yamaha Music London This is the video from our … read more
Review: The Icon Qcon Pro is a control surface designed to control most modern DAWs. The unit is made of … read more
In this article and video we will explain how to use Reaper to export multiple tracks. This is very useful … read more
On our 5th episode we explain how to mix the vocals, using some essential techniques like: filtering the low end, … read more
Our 4th podcast is all about mixing the Bass Drum: the components of the sound, how it changes through its … read more
On this video we compare the real Teletronix LA-2A (Universal Audio) compressor to one of the most popular software versions: … read more
The Urei 1176 is a classic compressor, and a staple of many studios’ workflow. It has become so distinctive than … read more
Mixing rock vocals is its own sport: you’ve usually got a thick wall of guitars, loud drums, and a vocal … read more
The Teletronix LA-2A is a classic tube compressor designed in the late 50’s for and built under different manufacturer’s names … read more
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