Author Archives: devinpierce

Panning, Processing pt.1 Panning Some people like to save panning for when the mix is done, and others like to do it as they go along. I usually tend to do panning as I go, and experiment a little bit with what sounds best. It helps to create more space and clean up the mixContinue reading “Mixing part 2”

Today I am going to be looking at and comparing two tracks by the same artist. I have chosen “Batter Up” and “Millstone”, both by the band Brand New. “Batter Up” is in the key of E, while “Millstone” is in the key of F#m. Let’s start by looking at “Batter Up”. The song isContinue reading “Brand New – Song Analysis and Comparison”

IT’S A TRAP! Today I want to talk a little bit about ear fatigue and how it can affect you and your mix. Many times I have found myself mixing for more than 2 or 3 hours straight without a break. You may think that this is a rather productive mixing session, free of any distractions.Continue reading “Ear Fatigue”

Hello and welcome to my second post on this blog. Today I want to talk a little bit about mixing and why I love to do it. I have a passion for things that sound good. Even if I don’t particularly enjoy a piece of music – if it sounds good, I like it. IContinue reading “Mixing”

It’s 2020… Writing a blog in 2020 is quite an odd feeling to say the least. This is something I was asked to do by my professor along with the rest of my class. It’s definitely something I would never do myself, but I am hoping to make something decent out of it. In thisContinue reading “Introduction”