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Soundcheck Sign Language: What I’m Trying to Tell You From FOH
No talkback mic, 80 feet from the stage. Here are the hand signals I use at FOH during soundcheck, what each one means, and the one thing I need from every band to make it work.
Mark Milbourne
Sep 225 min read


How to Clip Drums with Waves L4 in LV1
Waves L4 finally gives LV1 engineers a practical adaptive clipping tool. Here is how to shave unruly drum peaks, preserve punch, and build a louder live mix.
Mark Milbourne
Sep 46 min read


The Home-Based Recording Revolution: Turning Bedroom Tracks into Professional Productions
Frustrations of trying to mix your own music, when to hire a professional to finish the job.
Mark Milbourne
Nov 6, 20243 min read


Jeff KalmBach – Stone in Love
Anther great song from my bud Jeff. Danny is killing it on vocals. Stone in Love by Journey Featuring Daniel Formica –...
Mark Milbourne
Jul 3, 20201 min read


Jeff Kalmbach and Nancy Lake – Medicine by Grace Potter
Mix by Mark Milbourne Vocals: Nancy Lake Guitar and Bass: Jeff Kalmbach See more of Jeff here – http://www.jeffkalmbach.com See more of...
Mark Milbourne
May 21, 20201 min read


Mixing Secrets – Johnny Lokke, Promises and Lies
I had a go at another Mixing secrets set of tracks. This time this one was right up my ally…METAL! This one is by Johnny Lokke. ...
Mark Milbourne
Feb 19, 20181 min read
Jonah Smith – Recorded at Sunset Studios
Thank you to Warren Huart for access to another set of quality multitracks to learn from. This time its a song from America’s Got Talent...
Mark Milbourne
Jan 8, 20181 min read
Warren Huart Xmas Tracks – Chase, Gone
I’m subscribed to Warren Huart’s “Produce like a Pro” email list. This xmas he gave us tracks to a song called “Gone” from a band called...
Mark Milbourne
Dec 28, 20171 min read
Waves Mixing Comp 2017
Here’s my entry for the waves mixing competition.http://milbourne.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Mixit_mmilbourne.mp3 For more...
Mark Milbourne
Dec 26, 20171 min read
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