Take Your Tracks from Rough Recordings to a Released Record, Without Getting Stuck or Overwhelmed
(Even if your home studio doesn't have top-of-the-line equipment)
From: Björgvin Benediktsson, Founder/CEO, Audio Issues
To: All my musicians and producers
Subject: I'm simplifying the mix
I've spent more than 15 years teaching musicians and producers how to make better records from their home studios. Now, almost everything I've created is in one place.
Over the years, Audio Issues became a bit complicated.
I've created courses about recording, production, vocals, drums, mixing, EQ, mastering, releasing music, and just about every frustrating problem you'll run into between writing the song and releasing it into the world.
Some were books. Some were workshops. Some were full, 60-video training programs. And some of my most valuable stuff was buried in membership archives and coaching call replays.
Some products cost $7.
Others cost $97.
And some of my biggest ones were in the hundreds of dollars.
And what I've realized is that I don't want to sell music producers seventeen different things anymore.
So I'm taking a page out of my own playbook and simplifying the mix.
Record Releasers is the Home of the Audio Issues Training Library
For a no-brainer price, you'll get access to nearly everything I've created to help you take a song from an idea in your head to a finished record people want to listen to.
Just log in, find the problem you're dealing with, and use the training to solve it.
Simple. Easy. And Affordable.
What's Inside Record Releasers?
You don't need to watch everything.
Please don't.
That would be like walking into a library and deciding you need to read every book before you're allowed to leave.
Instead, start with whatever is stopping you from finishing your music right now.
Produce and Record Better Songs
Music Production Strategies
Study the arrangement and production decisions behind successful songs and use those ideas to make your own productions stronger.
- Break down 12 songs from the last 50 years
- Understand why their arrangements work
- Steal practical production ideas for your own music
Home Studio Recording
Learn how to capture cleaner, more professional recordings before you ever start mixing.
- Improve the sound of your recording space
- Set proper recording levels
- Use practical editing and comping techniques to tighten your tracks
Drum Mix Toolkit
A practical collection of training for creating punchy, powerful drums.
- Mix both acoustic and programmed drums
- Follow real drum-mixing walkthroughs
- Use practice tracks, samples, cheatsheets, and other resources to build your skills
Expert Home Vocals
Learn the complete process of creating professional vocals from a home studio.
- Prepare and record stronger vocal performances
- Edit and comp your vocals
- Use EQ, compression, effects, and other processing to make them sit in the mix
"What I've learned in this package will be used on my bands/brothers' drum tracks for years to come!"
"Drum Mix Toolkit is a fantastic resource. Not only is it a well-written book full of tips, tricks, and workflow methods that you can implement today, but to me, the best part is that it also contains video examples by Bjorgvin himself so you can actually hear the techniques in action! It's one thing to read about audio, but it's another to see exactly how to use these techniques in a real session, and more importantly, to hear the differences made through the process. Absolutely fantastic and highly recommended!"
-Jonathan Timpe, Musician/Engineer
"This is an excellent course in one of the most important aspects of recording, getting the vocals right."
"...this is an excellent course in one of the most important aspects of recording, getting the vocals right. I like how in this course Björgvin goes through the whole process of recording vocals without skipping a beat, so to speak. He does not just talk about mic technique and mixing, although he has plenty of excellent tips on these subjects. He also talks about the importance of pre-production and making sure that the vocalist is comfortable in the studio, and how things that some engineers might not think about, like the lights, or the quality of the headphone mix can affect the mood and therefore the vocal performance."
-Haukur "Hawk" Pálmason,Recording Engineer (Credits include symphony recordings for the TV show Vikings), Iceland
"Very eye-opening and will be useful in my own arrangements and songwriting"
"I was just getting to a point with my music where I’ve been thinking of different ways to present a piece and I felt like I needed some direction or at least a different perspective on arrangements and song writing. I’ve been writing and recording music for decades and have one solo self produced album out. Great course. Thanks for all your hard work in analyzing these songs and pointing out what makes them work so well. It’s been very eye-opening and will be useful in my own arrangements and songwriting. Cheers."
Get Better Mixes in Less Time
Easy Mix Approach
My streamlined system for starting and finishing mixes without staring at an empty DAW wondering what to do next.
- Build a repeatable mix template
- Know which processors to reach for first
- Use practical starting points for EQ, compression, effects, and routing
- You’ll also get downloadable templates for Pro Tools, Reaper, Ableton Live, Cubase, Studio One, and Logic Pro, plus the Easy Mix Walkthrough, cheat sheet, and Quickstart Guide.
"I want to say how incredible those two hours were in opening up a whole new approach to template mixing. Sure, there was a lot to take in, but you took us through it with clear and reasoned explanations showing how and (importantly) why you were doing what you were doing at each and every stage. It was an amazing learning experience and these support files will prove invaluable when attempting to put it all into practice. I look forward to applying all this information, plus the numerous other tips, recommendations, and sound advice that you have provided on a regular basis, with my next mix. This feels like an early Christmas present!"
- Christopher Mcindoe
"I never realized how much time I could save by using a mix template. Thank you for your dedication to helping small studios figure out the hard stuff without spending a fortune on education."
- David Sheriff
"It now seems obvious to me but I've wasted a lot of time not having a template. This tutorial was invaluable for me. Thanks."
- Neil Curzon
Follow the Proven Step By Step Mixing System
The Step By Step 5x5 Mixing Framework
My best-selling mixing system for turning rough recordings into finished mixes without getting overwhelmed by all the technical crap.
- Build balance before reaching for plug-ins
- Learn how to use EQ, compression, reverb, delay, and saturation
- Follow the complete process from raw tracks to finished mix
You’ll also get the Step By Step Mixing book bundle, walkthroughs for both band-based productions and beat-driven music, and the Mix-Ready Roadmap.
"It was so helpful to walk through a mix in real time. I learned something new in every session and learnt about specific plugins to put on the mix bus/other buses and their settings, which has really helped the overall sound of all my mixes. The course helped me to see where I need to improve in the decisions I make or choose not to make, trusting my ears and following along with the multit-tracks meant I could start to copy exactly what Björgvin did so I can replicate it in my mixes."
-Naomi Haworth
Real Results from Musicians and Producers Who Have Used Step By Step Mixing to Create Amazing Mixes in Any Genre
"Step by Step Mixing is an easy to follow guide on mixing music."
"Whether you have some experience or none it with help you a lot. First it shows you how to listen to music and to pay attention to the small details. The books explains a lot how to move the faders in a way that everything is balanced. Then it goes in depth into EQ, compressor, reverb, delay and saturation. It is the second book I've read on mixing and I highly recommend this book."
-Jose Rivera
"Spot-on mixing guide that will give you great results in your mix."
"I use this for myself and with students in the Music Technology A Level and Music Practitioners RSL (like a L3 BTEC) courses I teach. I've found it to be VERY readable, accurate, easy to follow and apply and my students find it really useful. It is not overly long but is very practical and Bjorgvin clearly knows his stuff. Highly recommended for live and studio mixing of audio on both professional and academic levels."
-Dan
"Within a few weeks, my approach to mixing changed from being overwhelmed to having fun"
"As a rookie home producer I finally found Audio Issues offering this fantastic guide that gave all the bits and pieces, that I gathered from the internet, a context and an easy-to-understand explanations. Björgvin encourages its readers with practical tips to try and experiment, rather than just reading. His material I recommend for beginner and experienced enthusiasts!"
-Arjan van Wijk
Fix Your Muddy Mixes Fast With EQ
EQ Strategies - Your Ultimate Guide to EQ
Learn how to hear the frequency spectrum and make EQ decisions with a reason behind them.
- Understand what different frequency ranges actually sound like
- Create separation between competing instruments
- Find and enhance the frequencies that make tracks sound their best
MudBGone Workshop
For those times when everything sounds cloudy, boxy, boomy, or like the bass guitar and kick drum have decided to wrestle inside a cardboard box.
Learn a repeatable process for finding and removing mud without stripping the life out of your mix.
I'm able to get a clean and tight low end on this song I'm working on. I cut some of the mud out of the kick and bass, then I let the kick have a little extra 50 Hz and added a little bit around 800 Hz on the bass guitar. That made the low end clear and punchy. This is a great guide to get things moving in the right direction!!! Thank You!!!!"
- Jeff Smith, Mixing Engineer
"An immediate and hugely practical understanding of the frequency spectrum and fantastic examples of positive and negative aspects of the key audio frequency bands as related to achieving better mixes.
- Alan Doyle, Recording Engineer, Sound Designer and Score Developer
Finish Your Mixes and Master Your Records With Ease
Mix Finisher Formula
One of the most comprehensive mixing programs I’ve created.
More than 60 videos walk you through the complete process of finishing a mix, including:
- Session preparation and gain staging
- EQ, compression, reverb, delay, and saturation
- Mix translation
- Mix-bus processing and mastering
If you’re good at starting mixes but not so good at actually declaring them finished, start here.
Master Your Mixes
Learn how to turn your finished mixes into loud, polished, release-ready masters from your home studio.
- Prepare your mixes properly for mastering
- Understand metering, monitoring, and loudness
- Build a simple mastering chain using the essential processors you already have
You do not need a $25,000 mastering room to make a record you’re proud to release.
Mix Walkthrough Vault
Sometimes the best way to learn mixing is to watch somebody actually do it.
Inside the vault, you can follow 12 real mixes across rock, alt-pop, hip-hop, folk, singer-songwriter, jazz, and country blues.
You’ll see:
- What I listen for
- Why I make certain decisions
- How the mix changes from beginning to end
You’ll also get multitracks and mastered reference mixes so you can practice the techniques yourself.
"I am so pumped to revisit my first mix! I would say there were many big takeaways from this course.
It was great to take the process apart and dive deep into how each piece builds on each other. There were also parts of the mix process I was struggling to control and get the most out of such as delay and saturation. I feel much more confident. I have been doing some mixing work on other things while doing this course and myself and others have noticed improvements. Thanks again for everything!"
-David Lussier, Home Studio Musician
"My mixes have improved vastly in a short space of time, with not only loudness but depth and clarity too."
"The ‘Master Your Mixes’ course contains so much invaluable information and, perhaps more importantly, shows how you can produce release-ready tracks with just the stock plugins in your DAW. My mixes have improved vastly in a short space of time, with not only loudness but depth and clarity too."
-Simon Rider, Bedroom Producer, U.K.
Real-World Coaching & Mix Feedback Archive
Courses teach you the principles.
Sometimes the fastest way to understand them is to watch someone apply those principles to an actual problem.
Inside Record Releasers, you’ll also get access to nearly two years of coaching calls and mix feedback sessions covering real songs, real questions, and real studio problems.
You’ll hear us work through things like:
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Why a mix isn’t translating
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What to fix first when everything feels wrong
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Vocal, drum, low-end, and arrangement problems
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How to know when you’re over-processing
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The kinds of production and mixing decisions that don’t always fit neatly into a course
Think of it like sitting in on two years of office hours with other musicians and producers.
You may not have asked the question yourself.
But there’s a good chance somebody else already did.
"I’m improving so fast that my own mixes are blowing me away and I have to say I owe it mostly to Audio Issues."
"I appreciate your help in the last 6 months. I’m improving so fast that my own mixes are blowing me away and I have to say I owe it mostly to Audio Issues. It really took me places. I now know how to properly use compression, create space in the music, and organize my workflow, among many other things. As a [part of Feedback Friday], sharing mixes and getting feedback from a bunch of generous, talented people has been invaluable. You are a true teacher, dedicated to and focused on addressing the needs of individual members. You're likeable, fun to work with and I really believe your heart is in the right place. Thanks again." -Neil Curzon
Make Your Mixes Translate to Any Speaker
Any-Speaker Mix Method
Learn how to make mixes that survive the journey from your studio monitors to the car, earbuds, phone speakers, Bluetooth speakers, and everywhere else people actually listen to music.
You’ll also get:
- Mix Room Makeover
- The 7-Step Mix Translation Cheatsheet
- The 5-Speaker Sprint
Together, they give you a repeatable way to test your mixes, spot translation problems, and know when you’re actually done.
"Any Speaker Mix Method has helped transform my music into a much more consistent sound that I am happy to release out into the public space."
"Being able to get a more consistent sound across all different types of playbacks has been a real challenge. The Any Speaker Mix Method helps solve those issues and is definitely a game changer that will give all music producers a much more consistent and confident mix to finish their songs and release out into the public." -Brendan Scammell
Finally Release Your Music With Pride
Ultimate Song Finishing Checklist
Your step-by-step guide to polishing and releasing your next track without endlessly second-guessing yourself.
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Clarify your song’s emotional goal so every part of the production supports it.
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Spot dead zones in your arrangement and inject energy where it’s lacking.
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Clean up your mix so it sounds great in mono, in the car, and on your AirPods.
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Make smart final tweaks so it translates across systems and streaming platforms.
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Silence that perfectionist voice in your head and hit “export” with confidence.
Whether you’re stuck in mix limbo or afraid to finally release your work, this checklist gives you the clarity and structure to actually get your songs done and out into the world.
Record Release Roadmap
If a song sits on your hard drive and nobody hears it, was it really finished?
Record Release Roadmap helps you get your music out of the studio and into the world without turning the release process into another full-time job.
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Create professional-looking cover art even if you’re not a graphic designer
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Follow a step-by-step release process to get your music onto the major streaming platforms
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Use the 28-Day Song Promotion Challenge to promote your release without posting on social media every five minutes
If you’re good at finishing songs but not so good at actually releasing them, start here.
Learn From Veteran Producers, Engineers and Industry Experts
Over the years, I’ve interviewed people who know much more about certain corners of the music business than I do.
Inside the archive, you’ll find conversations with people including:
Michael Beinhorn (Korn, Marilyn Manson, Herbie Hancock) on Pre-Production and Creativity in the Studio
Seth Mosley (2X Grammy-Winning Producer/Songwriter) on How He Wrote 28 #1 Hit Songs
Michael Elsner (2,500+ Sync Placements) on How To Get Your Music Into TV and Film
Mike Senior (Sound on Sound, Cambridge Music Technology) on Recording Secrets for the Small Studio
Ryan Waczek from Indie Music Academy on How To Grow Your Music Career With More Streams on Spotify
Ian Shepherd from Production Advice and Meter Plugs on Mastering Great Music From Your Home Studio
Jeffrey Anthony on Recording Drums and Becoming an Online Session Player Through Airgigs and Soundbetter
Fiona Forman of Red Robin Recording on Creating Productions from Scratch When Working With Independent Artists
And When You Don’t Know Where to Start, Ask BYOGI
Record Releasers contains a lot of material.
That’s useful when you know what you need.
Less useful when you’re sitting in your studio thinking:
"Why the hell does my bass disappear every time I listen in the car?"
That’s where BYOGI comes in.
BYOGI is my AI studio sidekick, trained on my books, courses, and years of Audio Issues material.
Ask it your specific question and use it to find the advice you need without digging through the entire vault.
It’s basically a search engine for my brain, except it doesn’t need coffee and apparently never gets tired of talking about EQ.
"I picked up BYOGI to be a Quick Reference guide for Audio Issues courses and materials like the Easy Mix guide, AI EQ, and Compression, plus a ton of others. As I shift from acquiring information to applying it, it's been hugely more efficient than trusting my memory or digging through books, documents, and notes. I was pleasantly surprised to find that BYOGI also includes features for my DAW. Their support materials can’t compete with BYOGI for making answers available. The information is out there, but BYOGI is much faster at locating and assembling it than I am, especially when I know my question but not where to look for answers." - Jim Hardy (Happy BYOGI Subscriber)
Fifteen Years of Audio Issues
I'm not going to tell you this collection is worth $7,384.74 because I added every imaginary bonus price on a calculator and thought I was being a smart marketer.
But the truth is, a lot of these programs sold individually for anywhere from $7 to $497 in the past.
But I'm not interested in the continuous marketing of separate programs anymore. I'm middle-aged and too tired for product launches, discount promotions, and monthly sales.
Instead, I'd rather make you an offer I hope you can't refuse.
Record Releasers
Only $15/month (or $150/year)
You can get access to everything on this page for as long as you're a member.
Use whatever you need to make better music. Ignore the stuff that you don't need.
And then cancel whenever you're finished. It's easy to do, and I won't make you jump through hoops of fire and into a tiny glass of water afterward.
So if you'd like instant access to the library I've built over 15+ years of teaching recording, production, mixing, mastering, and releasing music, join below.
Enjoy!
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- Music Production Strategies
- Home Studio Recording
- Drum Mix Toolkit
- Expert Home Vocals
- Easy Mix Approach
- Step By Step Mixing System
- Mix Finisher Formula
- Master Your Mixes
- Mix Walkthrough Vault
- Real-World Coaching & Mix Feedback Archive
- Ultimate Song Finishing Checklist
- Any-Speaker Mix Method
- Record Release Roadmap
- EQ Strategies - Your Ultimate Guide to EQ
- MudBGone Workshop
- Industry Interview Vault
- BYOGI - AI Studio Sidekick
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- Music Production Strategies
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- Easy Mix Approach
- Step By Step Mixing System
- Mix Finisher Formula
- Master Your Mixes
- Mix Walkthrough Vault
- Real-World Coaching & Mix Feedback Archive
- Ultimate Song Finishing Checklist
- Any-Speaker Mix Method
- Record Release Roadmap
- EQ Strategies - Your Ultimate Guide to EQ
- MudBGone Workshop
- Industry Interview Vault
- BYOGI - AI Studio Sidekick
One More Thing...
If you've read Audio Issues for years, bought one of my books, taken one of my courses, replied to an email, argued with me about EQ, or simply used something I taught you on a mix that you released:
Thank You.
Seriously.
I could never have predicted where this weird little website about audio would take me.
I'm proud of what I built here, and grateful that so many of you trusted me to help you make better records throughout the years.
If you're making music, I hope something inside Record Releasers helps you make your next record better than anything you've done so far.
Cheers,
Björgvin Benediktsson, Audio Issues
About Björgvin
Björgvin Benediktsson is an Icelandic-American author, audio educator, and entrepreneur. He is the founder of www.Audio-Issues.com where he has taught thousands of musicians and producers how to make a bigger impact with their music. Björgvin has been an audio engineer since 2006 and has worked with hundreds of artists as an audio engineer, mentor, and educator.
He is the author of multiple books, including the best-selling book Step By Step Mixing which simplifies complex audio jargon and transforms insecure musicians into confident mixing engineers. He has written over 1,000 articles on audio production and his training has been featured in publications such as MusicTech magazine, The Huffington Post, The Recording Revolution, SAE Institute, and Audiotuts+ to name a few.
When he's not helping entrepreneurs, musicians, and other creatives, he likes to hang out with his wife, kids, and dog in Tucson, AZ, play video games, and read comic books
