Hey everyone, We're hosting a brand new, free 3-day event next week called Mixing with Channel Strips. It starts Monday Dec 15th at 10am Eastern (earlier than usual). I'll be mixing a song from start to finish, using only channel strips. This is a great way to force yourself to focus on core principles, while also keeping things simple and adding analog character. On day 3, we'll also master the track, and listen to your submitted mixes, with prizes for the best. This event is hosted in partnership with SSL and Slate Digital, and I'll be using a range of channel iconic channels trips from both companies (software and hardware). You can find the event here in the Calendar tab, or click the link below to go straight there. Then you can add it to your personal calendar and grab the Zoom link. https://www.skool.com/mastering/calendar?eid=89f5cc1651404379b25f7ba9c89c1a8f&eoid=1765810800 See you there! Rob

Well folks… it’s time. If you’ve been following us for a while, then you already know that our record label, MAD Records, is a little different than traditional labels. Instead of signing artists and taking a share of their music in return (gross 🤮), we sign artists and build education programs around them. We then use profits from these education programs to fund the record deals. We pretty much spent all of 2024 beta testing this new model, and the response from the community has just been overwhelmingly positive. So… with the beta testing now out of the way…. it’s finally time for us to unveil our first official MAD Records education program. Instead of just another online course… this 3-month program actually lets you sit in on our label meetings with our signed artist so you can watch in real time as we promote, develop, and monetize their music. You then get direct mentorship from our team so you can take what you learn in these meetings and implement it into your own artist career. But instead of telling you all about it in a long + boring article, I filmed this video to explain exactly how this program works, what it includes, and how you can learn more if you’re interested. [Watch me awkwardly talk into a camera about our new program, “The Artist Incubator” by clicking this link right here….. go ahead…… give it a click] I also want to take a moment to personally thank everyone for the amazing support behind this new model… we’re really trying to change the music industry for the better, and I’m so excited to finally unveil this to the world. I look forward to working with you all…… or…. at least those of you who join. 👉 👉 👉 Learn more about “The Artist Incubator” by clicking here. Looking forward to working with you... Michael Gilbride GM - Mastering.com // Founder - MAD Records

Hey everyone, check out this incredible new plugin from the Cable Guys called "Snapback" which adds instant layers to your drums & mixes with automatic analysis & triggers. So cool!! Currently on sale $29 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1XhWeNta-w&t=184s

So... Last week I got to interview Jason Singer of the indie-rock band, Michigander at my studio in Nashville, TN! We discussed what it was like to open for the Lumineers, playing at Lollapalooza, and how he built a sustainable artist career. Check it out, and please give it a like so we can continue to bring in great guests for y'all! Let me know what you think! ~~~ Michael Gilbride GM - Mastering.com

Hey everyone! If you haven't registered already, our "Fix-The-Mix" (November) 3-day event kicks off this Monday, November 13th at 11am ET! But this time... we're spicing it up a little 🌶️ We want to mix one of YOUR tracks live on the event 😱😱😱 Even better, we'll give you the mix + master at the conclusion of the event for free as a thank you for letting us use it! All you have to do to submit your track for consideration is: 1. Make sure you're registered for "Fix-The-Mix" (November) here: https://go.mastering.com/fix-the-mix-challenge-dark-free7628423 2. Drop a link to your track below! *** Be sure to have stems for your track ready in case we choose your song. We’ll reach out privately in our community to get a file transfer link before the event starts. *** Alright... let's see what ya got! Drop your tracks below 👇👇👇 Michael Gilbride GM - Mastering.com