🎶 Exclusive Opportunity: 50% Off Studio Recording for ONE Artist or Band! 🎤

Mix Artist Studio Newsletter March 2025

Dear Artists and Music Creators,

This month, we’re offering something truly special—an exclusive 50% discount on studio recording and mixing for ONE lucky artist or band! Before we get to the details, let’s talk about something that has the potential of getting your music project started on the wrong foot.

The Myth of ‘Fixing It in the Mix’

Do you remember Indeep's disco classic "Last night a DJ saved my life"? The song with the iconic phrase: "There's not a problem that I can't fix 'cause I can do it in the mix".

*"Excessive headphone bleed? Let's RX that later."*

Sounds reassuring, right? And with the software and AI tools we have access to today, this is more relevant than ever. In fact, the advancements in technology mean that more and more recording problems are now solved afterwards, on the computer screen.

*"The drums aren't tight enough? Let me ProTools that for you."*

Whether it’s tuning a vocal, cleaning up background noise, or tightening up timing, modern technology can do things that were once unimaginable. If you’ve just bought RX or Melodyne and put in the time to learn it, of course, you’ll want to use it as soon as the opportunity arises—after all, you want to get your money’s worth, right?

But just because something can be fixed doesn’t mean it should be. Because the more a performance is edited, the more it looses its heart and soul.

Fact: Great Recordings Start At The Source

The best-sounding mixes come from the best-sounding recordings. And the best recordings come from the best musical performances - not from excessive mouse-clicks!

At Mix Artist Studio, we focus on getting the best performance possible out of you. Our goal is to capture that magic moment in the recording, where the performance is as true and emotive as possible. It starts with the acoustics of the live-room and the right microphone technique for your instrument. Once I have that, I may apply analogue compression and console EQ to taste. This way, the performances already sound like a well-balanced rough-mix by the time they hit Pro Tools. Why leave it for later?

If something isn't right, we deal with it on the spot. A buzz, a howling tom, amp noise, someone struggling with the tempo or their intonation? We find a solution immediately: a ground-lift, a tuning key, a different tempo, and you wouldn't believe how easy great intonation can be with a well-balanced headphone mix. Whatever the problem, I won't leave it for later.

This said, I have decades of experience with the 'secret' post-production editing tools of the studio trade: Beat Detective, Elastic Audio, Melodyne, RX... you name it. But these days, I record as if those tools didn't exist, and use them only sparsely (if ever), as a last resort.

So yes, with today's technology one can fix a lot in post, but it's time-consuming and rarely makes a performance more loveable.

Let’s put it into perspective: Imagine two artists with the same song. One has rehearsed every note, dialed in their tones, and nailed their performance. The other relies on the idea that a good engineer can clean up mistakes later.

Who do you think ends up with a better mix?

50% Off Studio Recording! Are YOU the right artist for this?

Back to where this newsletter started—I'm giving ONE band or artist the chance to become the face of our upcoming recording studio content and produce their project for a whopping 50% discount.

About you:

✅ You’re in a well-rehearsed band and know your songs inside out.

✅ You play with confidence and thrive on real-time interaction with other musicians.

✅ You love the energy of a studio session and want to capture that magic.

Does this sound like you? If so, this opportunity is for you!

However, if your music heavily relies on MIDI programming, loops, or computer-screen-driven workflows, then we are probably not the right fit for one another.

Mix Artist Studio specialises in organic, live-recorded performances for genres such as:

🎻 Folk, Blues & Soul

🎸 Jazz, Orchestral & Country

🌟 Rock, Punk & Metal

🥁 Funk, Ska & Reggae

For beat-making or electronic music production, I'm happy to recommend other studios.

What’s in it for the Lucky Winner?

✅ Professional studio experience with world-class acoustics and engineering

✅ Get a major-label-quality recording for half the price—a rare chance to record in a pro studio at a fraction of the cost.

✅ Be featured in our studio content—exposure to other artists, producers, and potential fans.

✅ Save 50% on studio time AND mixing!

How To Apply

📅 This is a one-time opportunity, and we can only pick ONE artist! If you're interested, click the Contact button below and provide us with:

A mini bio
A brief outline of your music project
A demo or rehearsal recording (performance counts - sound quality irrelevant)
Your preferred timeline and start date

Applications close on March 30, 2025.

We’ll select the artist/band based on their preparation, passion, and ability to capture the magic of a live studio performance.

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Studio Rate Update – Book Now Before Prices Go Up!

It’s been a couple of years since we last updated our studio rates. Since then, we’ve made continuous improvements and major investments to elevate your recording experience. Here are just a few highlights:

🎛️ HDX upgrade for our 36in/40out Pro Tools HD recording system—delivering the lowest possible latency for perfect monitoring.

🎧 A brand-new headphone system—18(!) independent headphone amps driving up to 6 mono or 3 stereo HP mixes, fully customisable for all three live rooms and the piano room.

🎤 New microphones & rack gear—top-tier additions for capturing your sound.

🎸 New Studio Instruments – Drums, guitar amps, organ—all included at no extra cost.

💡 Lighting & studio renovations—so everyone feels comfortable at our studio.

📹 Additional video gear—movable lights, camera, and even a green screen for artists looking to capture killer content alongside their recordings.

To match this new level of quality, our rates will increase starting July 1st 2025 to compensate for inflation—but you can still lock in sessions at current rates until then!