Stop Compressing Every Track In Your Mix
August 13, 2026
Compression is one of the most powerful tools in mixing… But that DOESN’T mean every track in your mix needs to be compressed. One of
Stop EQ’ing Your Distorted Guitars. Do This Instead.
June 18, 2026
Most people try to make distorted guitars clearer by reaching for EQ.. Boost the top end… Search for and notch out “problem” frequencies… Maybe start
Why Most Home Studio Mixes Sound Muddy
March 20, 2026
If your mixes sound muddy, it’s usually not your plugins, gear, or room…it’s a few simple issues that get overlooked. Most muddy mixes come from
The Problem With Home Recording Nobody Warns You About
February 26, 2026
If recording your music at home still feels hard, even when you kinda know what you’re doing… You’re not alone. In this video, I explain why so
4 Simple Mixing Techniques for a Clear, Controlled Low-End
January 16, 2026
Low end frequencies can be tricky to get right in your mix, and many seem to struggle with it. This tutorial offers four tried-and-true techniques
The Shure SM57 Vocal Compression Settings You Actually Need
November 6, 2025
If you’re using a Shure SM57 and you’re struggling with vocal mixing in your home studio, especially with vocal compression, this video is for you.
Turn Your Shure SM57 Into a Studio-Quality Vocal Mic (EQ Trick)
October 30, 2025
The Shure SM57 is the greatest microphone of all time. Not only is it extremely affordable (around $100), it’s also tough enough to hammer nails
Why You Struggle With Amp Sims and Impulse Responses
July 18, 2025
Most amp sims and impulse responses are a complete waste of money and time. Amp sims can be an amazing production tool that allow
Is “Modern Metal Production” Dying?
April 10, 2025
When I think of “modern metal production”, I think of a whole lot of MIDI and a whole lot of mechanical perfection. Amazing-sounding MIDI drum
Adam Audio D3V Desktop Studio Monitors: are they worth the hype??
January 9, 2025
The new Adam Audio D3V desktop monitors have been showing up everywhere lately. If you’ve been following my content for any length of time, you
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My name is Bobby Torres and I’ve been a full-time audio engineer/producer/mixer within the metal and hard rock genres for well over a decade.
I’m on a mission to put an end to all of the false information that leads aspiring producers and mixers down a never-ending path of confusion, wasted money, wasted time and very little progress.
