# Latest **URL:** https://community.mwtm.com/latest.md?page=7 [Latest](https://community.mwtm.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.mwtm.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.mwtm.com/tags.md) **Page:** 8 --- ## [Finneas vocal chain](https://community.mwtm.com/t/finneas-vocal-chain/12803)
**Author:** [@Alex\_BSA](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Alex_BSA)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2025, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/finneas-vocal-chain/12803 "2025-01-09T19:31:25Z")
Hi Jon! As I’m a big Finneas fan, and I also listened and liked a lot of songs of other artists you mixed, without even knowing you did (sometimes even took them as reference). Really wanna ask, what is your most common … --- ## [Question for Jon](https://community.mwtm.com/t/question-for-jon/12816)
**Author:** [@Paolo\_C](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Paolo_C)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2025, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/question-for-jon/12816 "2025-01-09T19:29:55Z")
Hello Jon, huge fan of your work on Hit Me Hard and Soft. I have a couple of questions. How did you reach that sound in the start of Chihiro? Cause it feels like the voice is floating between the instruments, sounds m… --- ## [Raye Escapism Vocals](https://community.mwtm.com/t/raye-escapism-vocals/12762)
**Author:** [@Boi\_BOI](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Boi_BOI)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2025, 10:56am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/raye-escapism-vocals/12762 "2025-01-08T10:56:58Z")
I’m really curious about how you achieved such incredible depth and dimension in the vocals. Was TrueVerb part of the process, or did you use a combination of different effects? Could you share some insights into the EFX… --- ## [Overall mixing tips, depth and master bus](https://community.mwtm.com/t/overall-mixing-tips-depth-and-master-bus/12805)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Perez](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Johnny_Perez)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2025, 7:52am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/overall-mixing-tips-depth-and-master-bus/12805 "2025-01-08T07:52:28Z")
Hey Jon love your work! A couple things come to mind when hearing your mixes! What is your mix bus chain or starting point. I love the depth and spread your mixes have and would love to know your approach. I’ve also not… --- ## [What is your approach to - Gain Staging?](https://community.mwtm.com/t/what-is-your-approach-to-gain-staging/12754)
**Author:** [@TS110](https://community.mwtm.com/u/TS110)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2025, 7:06am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/what-is-your-approach-to-gain-staging/12754 "2025-01-08T07:06:28Z")
Hi Jon, I wanted to ask if you could explain your approach to gain staging? i.e do you have a target your aiming for in db, would you use a VU meter and look for a target input level etc? (Thank you for answering questi… --- ## [Understanding the “good” frequencies in the context of a song](https://community.mwtm.com/t/understanding-the-good-frequencies-in-the-context-of-a-song/12799)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Garmany](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Michael_Garmany)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2025, 4:29am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/understanding-the-good-frequencies-in-the-context-of-a-song/12799 "2025-01-08T04:29:34Z")
For the sake of brevity, let’s assume I have a consistent and decently accurate set of listening references/speakers. I find that the frequencies in my mixes “work” in relationship to each other. The groove grooves, it… --- ## [VT5 in the Mix Buss order](https://community.mwtm.com/t/vt5-in-the-mix-buss-order/12743)
**Author:** [@Joshua\_Caspian](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Joshua_Caspian)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2025, 3:03am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/vt5-in-the-mix-buss-order/12743 "2025-01-08T03:03:30Z")
It looks like you’re using a lot of the VT-5! In your mix buss, where do you place it/optimal place to place it on our mix buss? --- ## [Monitoring, are you using your Hilo or another device? What would you recommend and/or steer clear from?](https://community.mwtm.com/t/monitoring-are-you-using-your-hilo-or-another-device-what-would-you-recommend-and-or-steer-clear-from/12785)
**Author:** [@Joshua\_Caspian](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Joshua_Caspian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2025, 2:40am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/monitoring-are-you-using-your-hilo-or-another-device-what-would-you-recommend-and-or-steer-clear-from/12785 "2025-01-08T02:40:03Z")
Hey Jon! Thanks for your insight! Ive seen yours studio and a few others be designed by sdp.la! A constant thing ive seen is having the lynx aurora and Hilo and some videos ive seen you use the Grace audio design for yo… --- ## [Questions on drums and loudness](https://community.mwtm.com/t/questions-on-drums-and-loudness/12778)
**Author:** [@jisung\_yang](https://community.mwtm.com/u/jisung_yang)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2025, 1:52am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/questions-on-drums-and-loudness/12778 "2025-01-08T01:52:02Z")
Hello from Korea. Huge respect on your mix results, and congratulations to your success. I am a producer and i self-mix my stuff. I have watched finneas birds of a feather video and have some questions about your work … --- ## [Question about vocal buses](https://community.mwtm.com/t/question-about-vocal-buses/12734)
**Author:** [@john\_martin](https://community.mwtm.com/u/john_martin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2025, 1:40am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/question-about-vocal-buses/12734 "2025-01-08T01:40:35Z")
I produce and mix my own music at home, and I’m fairly happy with the sounds that I’m getting, but I always get insecure about not being sure with how many effect buses I should use to get the sound that I want. Sometime… --- ## [Mixing vocals for top artist](https://community.mwtm.com/t/mixing-vocals-for-top-artist/12774)
**Author:** [@C\_Sound](https://community.mwtm.com/u/C_Sound)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2025, 1:37am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/mixing-vocals-for-top-artist/12774 "2025-01-08T01:37:39Z")
Hi Jon! Thank you very much for sharing your answers with us. I wanted to ask you about vocals. What kind of chain do you use? Do you start the mix early on the vocals? --- ## [Saturation/Compression](https://community.mwtm.com/t/saturation-compression/12744)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Tinker](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Michael_Tinker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2025, 1:28am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/saturation-compression/12744 "2025-01-08T01:28:45Z")
Hi Jon, thank you for doing this! I’ve listened to a lot of your conversations with Matt Rad and I’d love to hear you talk about your techniques on using saturation/transient designers instead of compression. Thanks ag… --- ## [Low Mids Masking](https://community.mwtm.com/t/low-mids-masking/12745)
**Author:** [@Andrew\_Gabra](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Andrew_Gabra)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2025, 1:26am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/low-mids-masking/12745 "2025-01-08T01:26:29Z")
Hi Jon! Would love to get your insight on how you approach getting separation and less mud/masking in a mix (when the song calls for more separation of course). Starting with hearing the overlap and muddiness, how are yo… --- ## [How would you (Jon) describe your mix style in general?](https://community.mwtm.com/t/how-would-you-jon-describe-your-mix-style-in-general/12767)
**Author:** [@Mei\_Yap](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Mei_Yap)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2025, 1:13am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/how-would-you-jon-describe-your-mix-style-in-general/12767 "2025-01-08T01:13:20Z")
Hi Jon, thanks for doing this! Love your work. More of a general question, how would you describe your ‘style’ of mixing and how does it differ from other top industry professionals? I have some ideas but I’d like to … --- ## [Low end theory - bass guitar](https://community.mwtm.com/t/low-end-theory-bass-guitar/12156)
**Author:** [@daniel2](https://community.mwtm.com/u/daniel2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2025, 3:07am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/low-end-theory-bass-guitar/12156 "2025-01-06T03:07:58Z")
Thanks so much for doing this, my question is about low end theory :slight\_smile: bass guitar in particular, without having to turn up the guitar and it clash with other elements in the mix , how do I make it be felt mor… --- ## [Subs for Bass & Kick](https://community.mwtm.com/t/subs-for-bass-kick/12186)
**Author:** [@B\_Prasanna](https://community.mwtm.com/u/B_Prasanna)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2025, 3:06am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/subs-for-bass-kick/12186 "2025-01-06T03:06:39Z")
Hi Jaycen; am a music producer and I’m inspired by your approach to sound. My question is - what would contribute towards a more solid low end? Having a sub bass layer (like a sine) under the main bass track or using a p… --- ## [Preserving transients](https://community.mwtm.com/t/preserving-transients/12161)
**Author:** [@Jace\_Olan](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Jace_Olan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2025, 3:01am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/preserving-transients/12161 "2025-01-06T03:01:58Z")
How hard would you say you “fight” to preserve or keep the original transients of your drums? Do you find that you often prefer using your transformer busses? --- ## [Wide and out of speaker sound](https://community.mwtm.com/t/wide-and-out-of-speaker-sound/12571)
**Author:** [@David\_Novotny](https://community.mwtm.com/u/David_Novotny)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2025, 2:56am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/wide-and-out-of-speaker-sound/12571 "2025-01-06T02:56:21Z")
Hi Jay, What plugins or techniques do you use to make instruments sound wider and out of the speakers without sacrificing mono compatibility? Thank you David --- ## [Afro House Remix with Guitar – Feedback Welcome](https://community.mwtm.com/t/afro-house-remix-with-guitar-feedback-welcome/12610)
**Author:** [@Gio\_De\_Jesus](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Gio_De_Jesus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2025, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/afro-house-remix-with-guitar-feedback-welcome/12610 "2025-01-03T15:41:12Z")
Hi everyone! I’m Gio, a DJ/producer exploring the fusion of Afro House grooves with guitar. Here’s my remix for the Alameyo Remix Challenge. Would love to hear your thoughts—how does it vibe with you? Thanks for listen… --- ## [New Video Release - Finneas writing and producing "BIRDS OF A FEATHER" by Billie Eilish](https://community.mwtm.com/t/new-video-release-finneas-writing-and-producing-birds-of-a-feather-by-billie-eilish/12550)
**Author:** [@MWTM\_Admin](https://community.mwtm.com/u/MWTM_Admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2025, 7:37am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/new-video-release-finneas-writing-and-producing-birds-of-a-feather-by-billie-eilish/12550 "2025-01-02T07:37:15Z")
To celebrate the release of our latest series, we will be hosting a week-long Q&A session with one of LA’s hottest mix engineers. Jon has worked closely with Finneas on numerous projects, including Billie Eilish’s chart-… --- ## [Vocal Performance](https://community.mwtm.com/t/vocal-performance/12341)
**Author:** [@Alasan\_Bunduka](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Alasan_Bunduka)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2025, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/vocal-performance/12341 "2025-01-01T21:24:28Z")
I am really fascinated with the vocals on borderline, how big of a difference does vocal performance make. Also how did you make her vocals sound so airy or does this come in the performance brandy did. Ps. This is one o… --- ## [Mics & recordings](https://community.mwtm.com/t/mics-recordings/12342)
**Author:** [@Alasan\_Bunduka](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Alasan_Bunduka)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2025, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/mics-recordings/12342 "2025-01-01T21:19:42Z")
I know you said good recording is half the job, so when your dealing with bad recording and mics how do you combat it? --- ## [NO HP filters? (question for teezio)](https://community.mwtm.com/t/no-hp-filters-question-for-teezio/12035)
**Author:** [@Tomer\_Katzir](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Tomer_Katzir)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2025, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/no-hp-filters-question-for-teezio/12035 "2025-01-01T19:30:59Z")
I see you rarely use HP filters or reduce boxy frequencies (especially on the lead vocal), which I know many other producers do (200 Hz area, or a HP around 80-100). I wonder why that is. Thank you for sharing your knowl… --- ## [Mastering EQ for Phone Speakers](https://community.mwtm.com/t/mastering-eq-for-phone-speakers/10704)
**Author:** [@Elijah\_Pressman](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Elijah_Pressman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2025, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/mastering-eq-for-phone-speakers/10704 "2025-01-01T19:27:25Z")
Does anyone have any good insight on making a master sound “good” on iphone speakers? My track sounds great on every speaker system I have tested but I am having a hard time finding the right EQ settings so the Iphone sp… --- ## [No Mastering HPF roll off](https://community.mwtm.com/t/no-mastering-hpf-roll-off/10895)
**Author:** [@Jon\_Jamieson](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Jon_Jamieson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2025, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/no-mastering-hpf-roll-off/10895 "2025-01-01T19:26:08Z")
Hi Anthony! I like how you guys streamlined everything. Wondering what your HPF was set at since there was no mastering and was it set from within the PSP Vintage Warmer? Thanks :facepunch: --- ## [Master Bus, Mixing process](https://community.mwtm.com/t/master-bus-mixing-process/11369)
**Author:** [@Minh\_Dat\_Vo](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Minh_Dat_Vo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2025, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/master-bus-mixing-process/11369 "2025-01-01T19:24:11Z")
hello, I just wanna know if I should do a Master bus before sending it to master engineer, because im bit confused about it --- ## [Mixes not having enough power](https://community.mwtm.com/t/mixes-not-having-enough-power/12179)
**Author:** [@Lance\_McComb](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Lance_McComb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2024, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/mixes-not-having-enough-power/12179 "2024-12-30T22:22:00Z")
If the client says the mix isn’t powerful enough what should I be listening for? --- ## [Orion Plugin only for Kick and Snare?](https://community.mwtm.com/t/orion-plugin-only-for-kick-and-snare/12263)
**Author:** [@Ivan\_Buccarella](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Ivan_Buccarella)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2024, 10:31am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/orion-plugin-only-for-kick-and-snare/12263 "2024-12-30T10:31:17Z")
Hello Jaycen, I have a question about Orion. Do you only use Orion for the kick and snare? Or do you also send your percussion/tom hats to Orion? Thanks for your time Regards Ivan --- ## [Digital to Analog Converter](https://community.mwtm.com/t/digital-to-analog-converter/12331)
**Author:** [@Ivan\_Buccarella](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Ivan_Buccarella)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2024, 10:29am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/digital-to-analog-converter/12331 "2024-12-30T10:29:10Z")
Hello Jaycen Which digital to analog converter / monitor controller do you use? And what do you think of Trinnov Room Acoustic treatment? Do you also use something like that? Regards Ivan --- ## [Speakers farting](https://community.mwtm.com/t/speakers-farting/12183)
**Author:** [@Romain\_Pasquier](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Romain_Pasquier)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2024, 9:55am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/speakers-farting/12183 "2024-12-30T09:55:25Z")
Hello J ! I incorporated a lot of your workflow philosophy and incredible tricks… and it improved my mixes so much, making me looks awesome for the clients ! Sometimes it seems that I may be too « gourmand » in the low… [Previous page](https://community.mwtm.com/latest.md?page=6) [Next page](https://community.mwtm.com/latest.md?page=8)