From what I've learned, navigating the competitive labyrinth of professional audio engineering and production isn't just about having the right gear or knowledge—it's about mastering the subtle art of being both professional and genuinely nice. I'm quickly typing up this blog
My guess is, my career path into audio is very different to yours. Way back when, from 2000 to 2002, I threw everything I had into music tech education. I dreamed of mixing desks and recording rock bands, not desk jobs. But reality bit hard after finishing college—no gigs
Apple Music recently unveiled its "100 Best Albums of All Time" list, and the collective groan from music aficionados could probably be heard from space. While any attempt to rank artistic creations is inherently subjective, this list feels less like a celebration of musical excellence and more like
Last week, Spotify's CEO Daniel Ek proved once again that he and his multi-billion dollar company are utterly out of touch with the reality of music creation. His glib remark about the cost of creating "content" being "close to zero" is not just inaccurate;
In the rapidly evolving audio industry, the exchange of ideas should mirror the complexity and diversity of the sounds we create. However, concerns have arisen regarding the tone of discourse within our community, with some perceiving it as marred by misinformation, intellectual laziness, and unnecessary hostility. This perception could potentially
In the ongoing debate of "analogue vs. digital," can the average listener really tell the difference? Probably not. But that doesn't mean the allure of analogue isn't real. Analogue: It's All About the Vibe Analogue gear, especially those vintage pieces, have a
Universal Audio (UA) has made a major move in the world of digital audio workstations (DAWs) by launching an open beta of its acclaimed LUNA recording system for Windows users. Previously exclusive to Mac, this expansion brings UA's renowned analogue emulation and deep hardware integration to a much
Mid and Side, Sum and Difference, Lateral and Vertical are all ways to describe stereo. In the world of disc mastering, it is the latter that we use when addressing how a lathe reacts to the signal being cut. A Mono signal results in a sideways (lateral) movement of the
Hey, my name is Adrian “Ady” Parzentny and I’m a travelling music producer, working as an educator with Produce Like A Pro as well as Pro Mix Academy and producing music for artists world wide. Today, I want to share some thoughts and insights about the necessity of authenticity
Heinlein’s Aphorism Applied To Audio I distinctly remember a passage from a Science Fiction book I read as a kid, Robert A. Heinlein’s “The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress”: "Gospodin," he said presently, "you used an odd word earlier--odd to me, I mean..." "
One of the most common mistakes made in a recording session is miking the instruments without having listened to them beforehand, which causes a mixing session to turn into a repair session. (Photo by The Blackbird Academy) I do not intend to tell anyone how to do their job. I
As I sit here in a Starbucks in South Manchester, I ponder the best way to explain imposter syndrome. After about ten seconds of searching the web, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz captures the essence of the feeling remarkably well: "Very few people, whether you've been in that