George Perks: Making Exciting Mixes
George Perks: Making Exciting Mixes  
Podcast: Master Your Mix Podcast
Published On: Wed Mar 27 2024
Description: George Perks is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, engineer, and mixer with over 10 years of experience working across genres, with artists like Enter Shikari, The Darkness, Skindred, and You Me At Six. His portfolio has totaled over one billion streams worldwide, including 3 UK-chart topping albums.George specializes in helping rock, metal, punk, and alternative artists craft powerful and exciting records - from developing and producing young acts to creative engineering for self-producing artists.Now the resident engineer at VADA Recording Studios in Worcestershire, George has also recorded in some of the UK’s premier studios including Abbey Road and RAK in London, and built temporary recording spaces in remote locations. He has engineered for a wealth of producers including Adrian Bushby, Dan Weller, and Julian Emery.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:How to keep busy with work when working in a small, remote townGetting repeat clientsBeing adaptable with your production approachHow to work fastCommitting to your soundsTracking to a “mixed” soundFulfilling an artist’s visionCreating movement in a mixThe importance of contrast in a mixHow to make vocals sound interestingUsing modulationHis go-to tools for mixing vocalsDouble-tracking vs. modulationTo learn more about George Perks, visit: https://www.georgeperks.com/Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes?Check out my coaching program Amplitude and apply to join:https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/  Want additional help with your music productions?For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit: https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Check out our Sponsors:Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K Subscribe to the show:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/master-your-mix-podcast/id1240842781 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5V4xtrWSnpA5e9L67QcJej  Have questions you’d like answered on the show?Send them to questions@masteryourmix.comPlease leave a rating and review:https://masteryourmix.com/review/ Thanks for listening!