Dean Hadjichristou has been making records for over 20 years and has worked on some world-class projects including Parkway Drive / Obey the Brave / Protest the Hero / Auras / Intervals / Four Year Strong etc. and has worked on material for clients across the globe.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:Building your career: To do it on your own or take the “traditional” pathThe toxic hazing culture of studio internshipsRecording heavy vocalsCompressing vocalsWhen to drive your preampsUsing dynamic EQ on guitars and vocalsCreating space for each instrument to shineHow working with amp sims can be more creativeAdding character to stale-sounding tracksHow to balance the low end of your guitars and bassBecoming obsessive with pluginsUsing Kempers vs real ampsUsing IRs for guitar cabinetsA free Kemper-like plugin for profiling guitarsEditing: When to edit 100% to the gridWhat order you should edit your instrumentsTo learn more about Dean Hadjichristou, visit: http://www.allbuttonsin.com/Notable gear mentioned:U47 - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ25yvUA 1176 - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/AWE4MRGreat River Preamps - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/4PW4j1ToneX - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/75bAAYKemper - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/QyKqqaLooking 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!