About this episode
Dean Hadjichristou has been making records for over 20 years and has worked on some world-class projects including Parkway Drive / Obey the Brave / Protest the Hero / Auras / Intervals / Four Year Strong etc. and has worked on material for clients across the globe. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Building your career: To do it on your own or take the “traditional” path The toxic hazing culture of studio internships Recording heavy vocals Compressing vocals When to drive your preamps Using dynamic EQ on guitars and vocals Creating space for each instrument to shine How working with amp sims can be more creative Adding character to stale-sounding tracks How to balance the low end of your guitars and bass Becoming obsessive with plugins Using Kempers vs real amps Using IRs for guitar cabinets A free Kemper-like plugin for profiling guitars Editing: When to edit 100% to the grid What order you should edit your instruments To learn more about Dean Hadjichristou, visit: http://www.allbuttonsin.com/ Notable gear mentioned: U47 - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ25yv UA 1176 - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/AWE4MR Great River Preamps - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/4PW4j1 ToneX - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/75bAAY Kemper - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/QyKqqa Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes? Check out my coaching program Amplitude and apply to join: https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/ Want additional help with your music productions? For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit: https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books: The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Check out our Sponsors: Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/master-your-mix-podcast/id1240842781 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5V4xtrWSnpA5e9L67QcJej Have questions you’d like answered on the show? Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Please leave a rating and review: https://masteryourmix.com/review/ Thanks for listening!