The maxim is that any time a rock band makes a recording and they aren’t sure it’s any good, the producer’s stock reply is: “Don’t worry: we’ll fix it in the mix.” 

As if the magic voodoo that goes into the final stage of a recording – the mixdown – can cure any ills.

To a certain extent, it’s true — a great mix can make all the difference.

And now the mix is more important than ever.  With media convergence upon us, we’re producing audio for every manner of delivery.  (Read More)

Does it sound like KROQ from the mid 1990’s?  Let’s hope not. 

There was nothing wrong with that sound, it’s just been replicated over and over and over, and OVER…

I know we production people love our effects, but effects should be used to augment the story; not become the story.  No matter how great a film director’s special effects are, if the plot line doesn’t stand up – no one remembers. (Read More)

Little Milton once sang, “Hey.  Hey.  The Blues is Alright.”  Always has been; always will be.  Sure, Stevie Ray Vaughans will come and go.  But whether the Blues is a million-seller or not, it will never die.

At the top of 2009, the Blues is very much alive and well.  This February, at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, organizers have added a Youth Showcase because so many young people under 20 have heard the call.  Not only that, but the IBC also scheduled their first Global Showcase featuring dozens of Blues artists from around the world.  The IBC is the world’s largest battle of the bands (blues.org).

Will the Blues ever again take over the Pop Charts?  (Read More)