# Recording & Production **URL:** https://community.mwtm.com/c/production/4.md [Latest](https://community.mwtm.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.mwtm.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.mwtm.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Recording & Production category](https://community.mwtm.com/t/about-the-recording-production-category/3)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.mwtm.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2023, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/about-the-recording-production-category/3 "2023-10-03T22:00:00Z")
Connect with other producers and engineers and discuss the art of music production. --- ## [Technical Skill vs. Adaptability](https://community.mwtm.com/t/technical-skill-vs-adaptability/18125)
**Author:** [@jess\_uhrig](https://community.mwtm.com/u/jess_uhrig)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/technical-skill-vs-adaptability/18125 "2026-10-08T17:04:15Z")
Currently, I’ve been mixing more on the live music side than in the studio and production side, and it’s been really interesting to see the similarities and differences in how you mix and how you can end up with differen… --- ## [Trying to capture a clean, controlled vocal for the mix engineer,](https://community.mwtm.com/t/trying-to-capture-a-clean-controlled-vocal-for-the-mix-engineer/18093)
**Author:** [@Yzb\_Yoan](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Yzb_Yoan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 12:34am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/trying-to-capture-a-clean-controlled-vocal-for-the-mix-engineer/18093 "2026-09-27T00:34:41Z")
Hey everyone, I’d appreciate some feedback on my vocal recording chain. Right now I’m recording through a Neve 1073, then going into an API Vision Channel Strip where I’m mainly using the gate/expander and a small amoun… --- ## [BB MO Q Plugin not active](https://community.mwtm.com/t/bb-mo-q-plugin-not-active/18008)
**Author:** [@Valeria\_Diaz\_Galindo](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Valeria_Diaz_Galindo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 8:14am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/bb-mo-q-plugin-not-active/18008 "2026-08-11T08:14:39Z")
I currently have an active subscription but my BB MO Q plain on ilk say sit is no longer active. --- ## [Jaycen's Template for Logic Pro X](https://community.mwtm.com/t/jaycens-template-for-logic-pro-x/4805)
**Author:** [@Julio\_Enrique\_Orozco](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Julio_Enrique_Orozco)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/jaycens-template-for-logic-pro-x/4805 "2026-08-05T14:12:36Z")
Has anyone made a template of Jaycen’s session in Logic Pro X? Because I had some doubts doing mine. --- ## [Gain staging with shadowhills and THE GOD PARTICLES](https://community.mwtm.com/t/gain-staging-with-shadowhills-and-the-god-particles/17883)
**Author:** [@Hobii\_Ali](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Hobii_Ali)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/gain-staging-with-shadowhills-and-the-god-particles/17883 "2026-07-28T18:15:25Z")
Hey Jay, I have a quick question about gain staging. I’m mixing a song that has 3 kicks :shaking\_face: , and I noticed that if I make my kick hit the Shadow Hills meters around -1, my 2-bus ends up hitting The God Parti… --- ## [Vocals cleaning](https://community.mwtm.com/t/vocals-cleaning/17948)
**Author:** [@Yzb\_Yoan](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Yzb_Yoan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/vocals-cleaning/17948 "2026-07-24T15:42:17Z")
Hey everyone, new subscriber here I’m an independent artist who records my own vocals in Pro Tools, but I send all of my sessions to a professional mixing engineer. I’m not trying to mix my own records—I just want to g… --- ## [How to move hook](https://community.mwtm.com/t/how-to-move-hook/17951)
**Author:** [@Yzb\_Yoan](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Yzb_Yoan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/how-to-move-hook/17951 "2026-07-24T14:35:57Z")
I also had another question about my workflow in Pro Tools. I’m having trouble figuring out the best way to move my hooks around without having to record the same hook twice. I want to be able to record a hook once and m… --- ## [Logic Pro Vocalchain](https://community.mwtm.com/t/logic-pro-vocalchain/17939)
**Author:** [@mayday1](https://community.mwtm.com/u/mayday1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/logic-pro-vocalchain/17939 "2026-07-22T12:15:19Z")
Can anyone share a polished Logic Pro vocal preset for recording sessions? --- ## [Nemo Studios Era \<1985 mixing](https://community.mwtm.com/t/nemo-studios-era-1985-mixing/17875)
**Author:** [@Benjamin\_Skyborn](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Benjamin_Skyborn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2026, 9:40am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/nemo-studios-era-1985-mixing/17875 "2026-06-13T09:40:06Z")
Hey guys New here ! I am a bit obsessed with Vangelis cinematic style music , dark, ominous soundtracks. I’ve just remade the bounty opening titles from 84’ . I am limiting myself to equipment they had in Nemo studios, … --- ## [Is there a video here that teaches how to do your first EQ, first compression, vocal cleaning, etc.? The very start of the mix, and maybe what and how to set it up exactly during recording?](https://community.mwtm.com/t/is-there-a-video-here-that-teaches-how-to-do-your-first-eq-first-compression-vocal-cleaning-etc-the-very-start-of-the-mix-and-maybe-what-and-how-to-set-it-up-exactly-during-recording/17867)
**Author:** [@Dawid\_Janosz](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Dawid_Janosz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 8:56am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/is-there-a-video-here-that-teaches-how-to-do-your-first-eq-first-compression-vocal-cleaning-etc-the-very-start-of-the-mix-and-maybe-what-and-how-to-set-it-up-exactly-during-recording/17867 "2026-06-04T08:56:06Z")
Is there a video here that teaches how to do your first EQ, first compression, vocal cleaning, etc.? The very start of the mix, and maybe what and how to set it up exactly during recording? --- ## [How to mix crazy electronic drums?](https://community.mwtm.com/t/how-to-mix-crazy-electronic-drums/17865)
**Author:** [@Szymon\_Sroka](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Szymon_Sroka)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 9:59am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/how-to-mix-crazy-electronic-drums/17865 "2026-06-02T09:59:16Z")
Yo, I just wanted to ask you guys a question. I want to make layered crazy electronic/jungle type drums. I mean something like Aphex Twin or Nia Archives often does (from the ones that I listen to). Do you have any tips … --- ## [How to use ROCS](https://community.mwtm.com/t/how-to-use-rocs/14472)
**Author:** [@David\_Rockower](https://community.mwtm.com/u/David_Rockower)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 10:03am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/how-to-use-rocs/14472 "2026-04-29T10:03:55Z")
Ive been looking into the ROCS that is offered here - and outside of just plugging in some measurements… im really not sure on how to use the software. Is there a video tutorial? when I follow to the redi website, Im… --- ## [How can I make my bass drum sound as clean and spacious as possible?](https://community.mwtm.com/t/how-can-i-make-my-bass-drum-sound-as-clean-and-spacious-as-possible/17827)
**Author:** [@cristhian\_vasquez](https://community.mwtm.com/u/cristhian_vasquez)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 10:03am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/how-can-i-make-my-bass-drum-sound-as-clean-and-spacious-as-possible/17827 "2026-04-29T10:03:51Z")
I’m trying to get my low end to sound good, but I’m having trouble. The mids and highs are fine, but the bass gets muddy, and I can’t get that clean punch I see in all the mixing videos! Thanks! --- ## [Jaicen Josua Mixing Template whit presets](https://community.mwtm.com/t/jaicen-josua-mixing-template-whit-presets/17296)
**Author:** [@Priteche\_Magan](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Priteche_Magan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2026, 7:55am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/jaicen-josua-mixing-template-whit-presets/17296 "2026-04-22T07:55:14Z")
Hi, does someone have the the Jaicen Josua Mixing Template but whit presets? or some session whit the presets? I whould like to use it for study . --- ## [Vocal tracking chain](https://community.mwtm.com/t/vocal-tracking-chain/17750)
**Author:** [@Keyni](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Keyni)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 2:25am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/vocal-tracking-chain/17750 "2026-04-07T02:25:37Z")
Hey guys, hope everyone is well. I’m looking for either best videoes/resources to learn how to make a great vocal tracking sound. I am recording refs. I don’t care about the mixing now because someone else will handle it… --- ## [Any videos on post production. Edits, cleaning, first step EQ and compression?](https://community.mwtm.com/t/any-videos-on-post-production-edits-cleaning-first-step-eq-and-compression/17302)
**Author:** [@Mansour\_Bethoney](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Mansour_Bethoney)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 3:28am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/any-videos-on-post-production-edits-cleaning-first-step-eq-and-compression/17302 "2026-03-29T03:28:33Z")
All these great videos show the masters opening files that are pristine. Are there no videos about the steps between recording and mixing? The work that goes into editing and getting the tracks ready for a mix? Any help… --- ## [About Vocal Position](https://community.mwtm.com/t/about-vocal-position/17664)
**Author:** [@RAVEN\_CURRY](https://community.mwtm.com/u/RAVEN_CURRY)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2026, 6:01am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/about-vocal-position/17664 "2026-03-20T06:01:51Z")
How does one get the vocals to be front and centered in the mix. All while having a great balance between instrumental and the vocals. --- ## [Mixup Audio Failure](https://community.mwtm.com/t/mixup-audio-failure/17661)
**Author:** [@Steve\_Hamilton](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Steve_Hamilton)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/mixup-audio-failure/17661 "2026-03-17T16:39:03Z")
Hello, I’ve been using MixUp.Audio for a while and my clients and I both love the features.. It’s been a little buggy but worked for the most part..until this pretty much forced change over to the”new” version. The mi… --- ## [New here time to lock in](https://community.mwtm.com/t/new-here-time-to-lock-in/17657)
**Author:** [@Relay](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Relay)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 10:47am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/new-here-time-to-lock-in/17657 "2026-03-16T10:47:06Z")
All vibes above let the production begin :smiling\_face\_with\_sunglasses: --- ## [Shoegaze productions / mix?](https://community.mwtm.com/t/shoegaze-productions-mix/17569)
**Author:** [@anders\_trentemoller](https://community.mwtm.com/u/anders_trentemoller)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 10:22am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/shoegaze-productions-mix/17569 "2026-03-05T10:22:15Z")
Hey MWTM I would love to see a video focusing on a modern shoegaze artist and the production and mixing behind that ! :crossed\_fingers::crossed\_fingers::crossed\_fingers: --- ## [Using reference tracks](https://community.mwtm.com/t/using-reference-tracks/17505)
**Author:** [@Kahlil](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Kahlil)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2026, 4:22am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/using-reference-tracks/17505 "2026-02-25T04:22:24Z")
I hear many times before use a reference track but a lot of times myself personally I don’t want my project I’m mixing to sound like someone else’s mix. I heard both so called, “pros” and “cons” but wanted to see what th… --- ## [Just wanted to say hi to everyone!](https://community.mwtm.com/t/just-wanted-to-say-hi-to-everyone/17570)
**Author:** [@Maikel\_Roethof](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Maikel_Roethof)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/just-wanted-to-say-hi-to-everyone/17570 "2026-02-23T19:07:22Z")
Hi everyone, I’d like to introduce myself. My name is Maikel Roethof. A producer, mixing and recording engineer, and (studio) drummer from the Netherlands. I’m looking forward to connecting with people working in the m… --- ## [New member of the group](https://community.mwtm.com/t/new-member-of-the-group/17561)
**Author:** [@Jay\_Dub](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Jay_Dub)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2026, 6:00am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/new-member-of-the-group/17561 "2026-02-19T06:00:33Z")
Hello everyone I just want to introduce myself to the community my name is Jason I’m a mix engineer out of Houston Texas . Just wanted to say hello and ready to learn from each other. --- ## [Why do many mixing engineers in ProTools have very high Post-Roll on?](https://community.mwtm.com/t/why-do-many-mixing-engineers-in-protools-have-very-high-post-roll-on/17518)
**Author:** [@Marc\_Vonbank](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Marc_Vonbank)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2026, 1:49am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/why-do-many-mixing-engineers-in-protools-have-very-high-post-roll-on/17518 "2026-01-16T01:49:51Z")
Bainz for example has 23 bars of post-roll on, why is that? i know that post roll gets recorded when using quick punch, which is why some engineers use it when printing the track to catch any longer reverb or delay tail… --- ## [At what point in the mixing process do you start automating?](https://community.mwtm.com/t/at-what-point-in-the-mixing-process-do-you-start-automating/17516)
**Author:** [@dev\_beck](https://community.mwtm.com/u/dev_beck)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2026, 1:10am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/at-what-point-in-the-mixing-process-do-you-start-automating/17516 "2026-01-16T01:10:18Z")
Im curious as to what point you begin automating in a mix. I’m mainly referring to volume automation but other plugin specific automation applies too. I don’t like the idea of losing control over my main volume faders b… --- ## [Compression - Attack and Release I would like some advice on compression](https://community.mwtm.com/t/compression-attack-and-release-i-would-like-some-advice-on-compression/16539)
**Author:** [@Byron\_Saldana](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Byron_Saldana)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2026, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/compression-attack-and-release-i-would-like-some-advice-on-compression/16539 "2026-01-10T19:17:14Z")
Good evening everyone. I want to share something I’m very unsure about, and I’d appreciate your help. I practice every day to be able to listen and understand the changes made with each parameter, but I can’t figure out… --- ## [Vocal Compression](https://community.mwtm.com/t/vocal-compression/17483)
**Author:** [@Davis](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Davis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2026, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/vocal-compression/17483 "2026-01-10T18:45:01Z")
What’s the typical maximum gain reduction professional mix engineers use on vocals? I’ve heard that if you’re using multiple compressors, a total of around –11 dB is common for example, –5 dB on the first compressor, –3 … --- ## [What are the best plugins to get?](https://community.mwtm.com/t/what-are-the-best-plugins-to-get/14433)
**Author:** [@jess\_uhrig](https://community.mwtm.com/u/jess_uhrig)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2026, 2:26am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/what-are-the-best-plugins-to-get/14433 "2026-01-09T02:26:40Z")
I’m been producing for over a year now and I was wondering what are some affordable or need to get plug ins. I’ve been using the default ableton and logic pro plugins and I want to mix it up. --- ## [Using externals hard drive to record and mix](https://community.mwtm.com/t/using-externals-hard-drive-to-record-and-mix/17342)
**Author:** [@Javier\_Marin](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Javier_Marin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 10:03am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/using-externals-hard-drive-to-record-and-mix/17342 "2026-01-02T10:03:08Z")
Hello, I would to like your advice about using externals hard drive to record and mix. The internal drive of my computer is almost full. I’m planning to buy an external drive. I use ProTools Studio, my computer is a … [Next page](https://community.mwtm.com/c/production/4.md?page=1)