Pro-Logic

Quick Tips: Three Things to Remember

Willie Green closes up his Pro Logic column with three important reminders for all producers and engineers to bear in mind.

Automation: An Engineer’s Best Friend

Willie Green discusses the use of automation.

Secrets For Mixing Samples

Willie Green lays down more knowledge, this time explaining how to properly mix sampled sounds into your music.

Buying Gear: Confessions of a Shopaholic

Looking at copping some new gear for the studio? Listen to some advice and cautionary tales from Mr. Green.

The Production Grid

Over the course of an album, the number of songs and various versions can balloon to incredible numbers. On a recent 15 song project, I had 50-60 verses to record and edit, (including 3 from guests) and about 80 mixes to print. (For how I got that many, check out my previous column on alternate [...]

Lost In Translation: How to Make Mixes That Sound Great Everywhere

Quit making mixes that sound good in the studio and awful in the whip. Willie outlines the basic steps to nailing a mix that will sound good everywhere

5 Alternate Mixes All Engineers Should Be Doing

The days of the cassette Maxi-Single are long gone, and 12” singles are few and far between, but it is still extremely important to print alternate mixes of your songs. Recalling a mix months or even years later is a huge pain, this process will save you tons of time and headache. Also, getting all [...]

For The Record: 9 Rules of Recording Studio Etiquette

Willie Green lays down the rules for etiquette when working in the studio with others — play nice!

Mixing 2-Track Instrumentals

Learn to mix track instrumentals, specifically if you’re stuck working with 2-track instrumentals

Understanding Sound Frequency: A Guide to Hz and kHz

The world of audio is wide, and measured in frequencies. (specifically Hertz or “Hz”and kiloHertz or “kHz”  Every sound has a frequency range, and understanding this will make EQing a mix far easier.   If you’re not sure where to start, here’s a basic rundown.  This is a general guide, but this will provide a good [...]