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10 Minute Mix - Episode 9 - “Ancestral Healing”. Today’s song is the latest single from Virginia based artist @murrduff and was produced by her brother @william_asa. Lots of new songs have been coming in for the series which is great! You’re welcome to submit a song for free by going to brenthendrich.com/10mm. #10mm #mixing #mixingengineer #mixingandmastering #homestudio #musicproducer #musicstudio #meredithnewcomb #nashvillemusician

Family of 4 this July! We had a beautiful shower t

Family of 4 this July! We had a beautiful shower today at @arringtonvineyards to celebrate baby Miles. Special thanks to @susan.e.marko and Laurel Latham for hosting.

Instinctually one of the first things I do when di

Instinctually one of the first things I do when diving into a new mix is to pull up some faders, listen for a bit and determine what the core elements are within the song. From there I’ll begin to give priority to each track.

For most songs/genres the lead vocal always gets the spotlight but then I’m looking for the one instrument that has a strong supportive role and is integral to the song. Try to guess what instrument the song was initially written on and that’s probably it. Or what instrument would be used in a stripped down live setting. Common examples are things like rhythm guitar, piano or synth.

Once I’ve pinpointed that track I’ll make sure it’s always prominent, compliments the vocal and is supported well by the other instrumentation. ✌️ 📸 @peytoncdollar

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Curious...When tracking and mixing drums what’s

Curious...When tracking and mixing drums what’s your preferred mic/source order and naming scheme? Drummer’s or audience perspective? Stereo sources on 2 mono tracks? Call toms number 1 and 2 or rack and floor? Do you typically record hats and snare bottom? Prefer mono or stereo rooms? Every record is a bit different for me depending on the sound I’m going for but this is a pretty typical starting place/order for me: Kick In, Kick Out, Snare Top, Snare Bottom, Hats, Tom 1, Tom 2, Overheads, Lofi/effected mics, Mono Rooms, Close Rooms and lastly Far Rooms.

#drumrecording #cubase #protools #logicpro #homestudio #mixing #mixingengineer #musicproducer #musicproduction #mixingandmastering #recordingstudio

Getting the gear all set up and tested in advance

Getting the gear all set up and tested in advance because when the artist arrives I prefer to dive right in to the creation process and make the most of our time together. My goal is to never let technical issues bust our groove. 📸 @peytoncdollar

#vocals #vocaltracking #studiosetup #studiosession #microphone #musicproducer #musicstudio #studiovibes #homestudio #music #studio

This past weekend I had the pleasure of traveling

This past weekend I had the pleasure of traveling to Morristown, TN to track a live record with one of my closest and most talented friends @dylanseals at @theavenuemtown. I also enjoyed spending some time with FOH extraordinaire @davidavelar2 who had it sounding great in the house.

10 Minute Mix - Episode 8 - “Better Now”. Toda

10 Minute Mix - Episode 8 - “Better Now”. Today’s catchy tune comes to us from Florida based pop artist @katie_l_scruggs and was produced by my long time friend @acurtis1010. Hope you enjoy it! If you have a song you’d like to submit to the series let me know and we’ll get it scheduled! As always, it’s completely free! #10minmix #mixing #10mm #mixingengineer #mixingmusic #mixingandmastering #popmusic #homestudio #musicproduction #katiescruggs #recordproducer

Back in the early 2000's I was asked by a friend o

Back in the early 2000's I was asked by a friend of a friend if I wanted to audition for an @akgaudio commercial since I "looked the part". I figured it'd be a fun experience so I gave it a shot and got the gig! I was cast to be the guitarist of a 4 piece band. Most of the footage was shot at the Basement on 8th and a few other locations throughout town. I had a great time working with and getting to know the other guys in the band and the pay wasn’t so bad for an easy day’s work. It was my first and only acting gig but if the opportunity ever comes along again, I’d definitely consider it. Not sure if this commercial ever aired but luckily it's still floating around the web! 😂

#akg #throwback #nashville #audio #mixingengineer #music #producer #musicproducer
#toolsofthetrade #headphones #microphones

Business casual in a casual business. 🎩 📸

Business casual in a casual business. 🎩
📸 @edenlaurenphoto

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Had a great time canoeing the Harpeth this weekend

Had a great time canoeing the Harpeth this weekend with my Dad and Brother.

Earlier this year I set out to find a more tactile

Earlier this year I set out to find a more tactile and convenient way of working with my ever growing collection of software synths. This new Keylab 88 from @arturia_official has been perfect for getting a more hands on feel comparable to the hardware equivalents. 🎹

#midicontroller #keyboard #nashvilletn #musicproducer #studiovibes #homestudio #recordingmusic #musicmotivation #musicstudio #producer #arturia #mixingmusic

10 Minute Mix - Episode 7 - “Tesla”. 10 Minute

I’ve enjoyed amping up my social media a bit thi

I’ve enjoyed amping up my social media a bit this year to share a bit more of my creative process. It makes it all worth it when others tell me they’ve enjoyed or learned something from the content. As always, I love hearing what you're getting the most from or what you’d like to see more of in the future. 💙 💛 🧡 📸 @peytoncdollar

#nashville #mixingmusic #homestudio #mixingengineer #musicstudio #singersongwriter #producerlife #recordingsession #popmusic #studiovibes

Hiss Track 🐍 Sometimes you gotta rough things

Hiss Track 🐍

Sometimes you gotta rough things up a bit. To achieve that, my production and mixing templates contain a stereo track that's constantly generating a bit of tape hiss. I love subtly blending it into a mix for a little extra analog mojo! It just makes everything feel more pleasing to the ear and helps de-sterilize digital tracks. It doesn't take much! Here's my current chain for the effect:

1. Softube Tape: Type A, 15ips, Amount 8, High Freq Trim -1.1 and most importantly noise 'on'

2. Ozone Imager: Width at 52% and Stereoize on at 12ms (To widen the hiss)

3. A little bump of 1-2 db at 2.5-3k is a nice addition. Use the eq to give the noise certain tonal characteristics.

#homestudio #mixingmusic #mixingengineer #musicstudio #studiosession #producerlife #mixtip #cubase #softube #izotope #studiovibes #protools #abelton

A freshly tuned @yamahamusicusa grand + a pair of

A freshly tuned @yamahamusicusa grand + a pair of @akgaudio 414's + @amsneveltd 1073's = One of my go to recipes for piano. For extra spice, add a mic under the piano and a stereo pair in the room.

#musicstudio #recordingstudio #recordingmusic #musicproducer #producer #music #studio #songwriting #studiovibes #akgmicrophones #neve1073 #pianorecording

People have asked me what I’d do if I didn’t m

People have asked me what I’d do if I didn’t make records. Ever since I fell in love with the process 25 or so years ago there’s never really been a plan B. I guess if AI starts making all the records I’ll need to find that plan B. 😂 Maybe something like a chef, finance/investment, a home builder, electrician, mechanic, woodworker, or a winemaker? I love making/building complex things that require lots of attention to detail and some analytical thinking. What would you do if you had to switch career paths?

#musicstudio #mixingengineer #mixingmusic #mixtip #musicproduction #musicindustry #nashville

🙋🏻‍♂ Track Configuration Poll 📊 When

🙋🏻‍♂ Track Configuration Poll 📊

When recording stereo sources do you prefer to record them on 1 stereo track or 2 mono tracks? Why? I typically prefer stereo tracks. More compact, less routing and fewer files created.

#nashvilletn #musicproducer #studiovibes #cubase #studiosession #homestudio #mixingengineer #protools #logicprox #abelton

Love how things are sounding today on some fresh e

Love how things are sounding today on some fresh ears after taking a little time off this weekend. 👂👂 🛌🌷 --📸 @peytoncdollar

#homestudio #mixingmusic #mixingengineer #musicstudio #studiosession #singersongwriter #producerlife

If I’m tracking within a limited timeframe I oft

If I’m tracking within a limited timeframe I often like to spend more time collecting lots of content (while improving the part along the way) and less time editing together a fully comped “master” pass during the session. I use this approach the most when overdubbing a single instrument that isn’t a vocal. Like: drums, bass, guitars, piano, etc.

To keep track of all the content, I’ll take notes throughout the session notating which sections of the passes I really liked and which ones had issues like timing, flubs, voicing concerns, dynamic mismatches, licks/fills I didn’t like, etc. Those notes are written under each pass number and give me a good visual as to where I’m at currently with the song and what sections still may need some work.

The format is usually: Title at the top of the page, pass numbers in chronological order (each pass mentions the playlist id and the filename of that pass. Then under each pass name I write things like m82-84x which just means measure 82-84 of that pass had an issue of some sort and I’ll try write a quick description of what it was.

Having the notes makes comping in the future quicker for me and it also gives me some talking points at the end of each take to share with the performer.

#recordingsession #studio #mixingengineer #mixing #musicproducer #nashvilletn #singersongwriter

Swipe ⬅️ for comparison....For many years I’

Swipe ⬅️ for comparison....For many years I’ve been a big fan of the mid side technique and its spatial qualities. @dylanseals recently loaned me this @audiotechnicausa 4050st and it makes recording in mid side so easy and with only a single mic! I’ve been loving it on drum rooms and acoustic guitar. Check out the difference on acoustic guitar by swiping left. Image one is mono (mid only) and image two is a combination of the mid and sides. Headphones or decent speakers will probably be best! #audiotechnica #acousticguitar #guitarrecording #microphone #midside #recordingstudio #homestudio #musicproduction

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