Get a copy of Home Studio Recording: The Ultimate Guide today!👇 https://t.co/4WCXbLn1zY

Why pro mixers keep using the same reverb. It is not about sounding bigger. It is about emotion, depth & intention. Our good friend & mentor Matt Weiss breaks down @LiquidSonics Cinematic Rooms https://t.co/jk3EVxenIR #Mixing #Reverb #MusicProduction

That “perfect” drum phase is probably wrong. If lining up waveforms makes your kit feel smaller you are not imagining it. Drum mics phase overheads and why trusting your ears beats trusting the screen. FAQ Friday https://t.co/8SQLISH8lA #recording #mixing #drums #audioengineering

Download The Multitracks Here:

Go inside Dax Liniere’s stunning mix of Hope Wilkins’ “Hope U Came.” From punchy drums and lush synths to intimate vocals full of emotion, this breakdown shows how a modern pop mix truly comes together. Plus, download the multitracks and try it yourself! #MusicProduction #Mixing

The water and energy use of data centers is nothing to panic about. A high-end projection from the Department of Energy suggests data centers could triple their electricity use by 2028. Even under this extreme scenario, that's roughly the same amount of water used to irrigate

So many mixes sound small because everything is fighting for the same space. Steve Lillywhite explains why XTC felt enormous without ever being crowded, and why the “secret” to a massive bass in reggae is actually the absence of mids. If you want your mixes to breathe and hit

Just filmed one of the most inspiring studio stories I’ve ever heard. Dax Liniere went from recording with a paint roller mic to building one of London’s most creative studios entirely by hand. #MusicProduction #AudioEngineering #DIYStudio #InTheBox

Great writing is not about cleverness. It is about clarity and connection. Start with a line that pulls the listener in.

Indulge yourself with class, style, and sophistication. Dress to impress this holiday season with Gentlemen's Guru. Shop the latest styles in men's formal wear and accessories for the modern gentleman. Get assistance from our Experts Award Winning Brand

His opening to By The Time I Get To Phoenix shows why “By the time I get to Phoenix, she will be rising.” Instant story, instant tension, instant curiosity.

Jimmy Webb believes your first line is the most important part of any song. Miss that moment and the listener is gone.

Even if you don’t love the song, Bob’s philosophy is simple. Divorce your opinion. Ask, “What is the dominant thing the listener should get from this?” Find that. Support that. That is why his mixes breathe, punch, and last.

Bob rarely solos anything. He keeps the whole picture in front of him because the mix only makes sense in context. The vocal is always present, always the guidepost. Everything else works in service of the story the singer is telling.

The best time to get ahead is before everyone catches on. Get all three of our 2026 Year Ahead Reports (Markets, Apps, Infra) plus 2 free months of Delphi Pro. All for $89.

Bob Clearmountain always reminds me of the real heart of mixing. You can’t get lost in microscopic details for days. Momentum matters. Get a balance quickly, keep the vocal in, and feel the song. That is the starting point for everything #MixingPhilosophy #BobClearmountain

And they came out every time. Steve Cropper signed my ticket, so did Duck Dunn. They spoke to us with such kindness. Losing Steve is losing one of the true architects of soul music. Thank you Steve, your music will live on forever.

The Blues Brothers film was absolutely huge in Britain and it introduced a whole generation of kids like me to Steve Cropper and Duck Dunn. When the band toured I saw them at The Town and Country Club and the Hammersmith Odeon. I would wait by the backstage door afterwards,

Steve Cropper has passed away. Growing up in Britain I was a massive soul and R and B fan and Stax Records shaped everything for me. Steve helped write and play on Dock of the Bay, Soul Man, In the Midnight Hour, Knock on Wood, Green Onions and so many others. His guitar parts

Alanis Morissette’s vocal on You Oughta Know is one of the great performances of the 90s. She only needed a handful of takes. She knew exactly what she wanted to say and how to say it. Perfectly imperfect, emotional, and completely alive. A reminder that honesty often beats

Download the multitracks here:

Hear how the same song sounds when mixed through an SSL & outboard, watch my Hybrid Mixversion of City Lights on YouTube with the same multitracks Ken used, so you can compare both approaches & hear how differently a hybrid workflow can shape tone & depth

Grab the multitracks and try your own in the box mix

If you would like to see a brilliant mixer work entirely in the box, watch @KenSluiter take on City Lights in the full YouTube course. See how much energy and punch he gets using nothing but plugins and DAW workflow.