Like most non-hardware-exclusive composers and producers, I live and breathe VST plugins in my music-making process. I rely on a vast spectrum of plugins that enable me to discover, nurture, and contribute to a sound palette that continuously expands and…

Is it really OK to do your own mastering?

For as long as most of us can remember, there’ve been some very strong industry-led opinions about mastering: who should do it, who shouldn’t do it, the pro’s and cons, and…

1. Use your emotional guidance system

The DAW, instruments, and tools you use serve the mind, and the mind serves the heart. When you understand and work in this sequence, your intended emotional message is able to cascade through this…