MIDI, A.I., And The Home Recording Laziness Epidemic
September 30, 2025
Don’t get me wrong…I love MIDI. MIDI drums and soft synths are tools that I use in a large majority of my productions. I also
How To Add WIDTH To Your Mix
September 4, 2025
Adding width to your rock and metal mixes can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be. Avoid overcomplicating things and focus on these 5
Why Mixing Metal Feels So IMPOSSIBLE
June 6, 2025
Mixing metal can be challenging, especially when working in a home studio. If you’re like I was…you’ve probably realized by now that it ain’t easy
OVERRATED Mixing Tricks Making You Sound Amateur
January 22, 2025
Most mixing tricks should be avoided if you want actual pro-level results. Are you using sidechain compression? What about stereo widening? Getting a little carried
The Problem With Self-Recording Guitar Players
September 26, 2023
After running my YouTube channel over the last few years and as a guitarist myself, I’ve spotted some obvious patterns among us guitarists that self-record
How To Mix HEAVY Bass – Fixing It In The Mix Pt. 2
January 12, 2022
You wanna know what really grinds my gears when it comes time to mix heavy bass?: Having a bass tone that sounds KILLER in
Recording Metal Drums – Home Studio Setup
November 18, 2021
In part 3 of this 6-part video series, Cameron Fleury shares his killer home studio setup for recording metal drums. The song we wrote
Mixing EZdrummer And Amp Sims – 3 Tips For Pro Results
October 28, 2021
Mixing EZdrummer and amp sim plugins that sound professional can seem impossible. I’d say it’s pretty safe to assume that when most people think of
How I Mix Heavy Guitar And Bass Tracks
June 28, 2021
Learn exactly how I mix heavy guitar and bass tracks within a home recorded track. In Part 1 of this 3-part series, we dove deep
How To Mix HEAVY Drums At Home
June 26, 2021
What’s the best way to mix heavy drums at home? Meaning, drums NOT recorded out of a high-end pro studio. This is part 1 of
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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.
