The knowledge is the power not the plugin. The plugin is just another tool in the box with a GUI and knobs and buttons. It knows nothing. It's up to the person using it to make it do what it does in a way that's pleasing to the ear and results in something that is cohesive with the rest of the tracks in the mix. Think about it this way. A hammer is a tool in the box. All it does is sit there until called upon for a specific task. The master craftsman needs to fasten one piece of wood to another. He chooses to use the hammer and some nails. He then places the nail carefully to ensure proper alignment so that maximum hold will happen between the two boards. Then starts with light taps to get it started and then drives the nail home. Does the hammer do the work? The answer is yes but not without the guidance and perfect aim of the master craftsman swinging it. When he's done, the two boards become one and the task is finished. The moral of this story is that without the knowledge of how the hammer works, the hammer just sits in the box being useless weight. Well I hope I've got my point across. What are your thoughts on this? Hope this helps. 🤠

What's the weirdest thing you've ever recorded? I'll tell you mine if you tell me yours. Lol 🤣. Mine was flies buzzing around a dog turd. It was for background sound effects at a Halloween party.

It’s been a while… but our famous 3-day “Fix-The-Mix” event starts on Monday, in partnership with Softube. If you’ve never attended a “Fix-The-Mix”, these are 3-day online events where we mix and master a track from scratch, revealing the biggest problems that prevent a mix from sounding pro. It’s by far the best (free) method for learning music production, as you’ll get to look over the shoulder of industry pros while they reveal their entire workflow. EVEN MORE EXCITING… the song we’re mixing was recorded live at our last in-person event in Utah, so some of you might’ve been in the room when it was created! Either way… “Fix-The-Mix” starts Monday, November 18th at 9am Pacific / 12pm Eastern / 5pm UK / 6pm European time. Registration is completely free… all you have to do is click the link below. https://courses.mastering.com/event_full/1730885164358x610759297539411600?utm_source=FTMSkool See you there! — Rob

Hey y'all! I just published a new production breakdown featuring one of the most talented young producers that is BLOWING UP right now (3,000,000+ monthly listeners). I'm not being hyperbolic, he genuinely is an incredibly talented producer and amazing producer, and this video should give you loads of new tools for your production toolkit. Check it out here: https://youtu.be/nhdSsctioi8?si=b84Swy2skwpTSPpW Be sure to like/share/comment, as it really helps the channel so we can bring in great artists/producers like Livingston! Enjoy! Michael Gilbride GM - Mastering.com // CEO - MAD Records

We ran an event called Produce-A-Thon at the start of the year, and it was one of our most popular events ever. Good news - it's back! Starting Monday, Nov 11th, we'll be going live for three days of real-time production from scratch. You'll watch as two professional producers (Chris and Dane) go head to head to create a track using the same vocal, explaining every step along the way. Here's the link to RSVP: https://courses.mastering.com/event_full/1730137769843x859943494277136400?utm_source=FTMSkool&utm_medium=Event&utm_campaign=PAT11112024 See you there! - Rob