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What Are Dynamics In Music?
Ask any instrumentalist and they'll tell you, it's not just the notes you play but how you play them. Dynamics allow us to modify the tone or feel ...
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Common Mistake Musicians Make When Mixing Their Own Music
Before you sign a record deal, you're basically on your own as an artist. Booking time in a professional studio can be expensive—that's why so many...
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How to Get the Bass to Cut Through the Mix
Bass instruments are the foundation of the rhythm section and an integral part of modern music production. But it can be challenging to dial in a p...
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How to Become an EDM Producer in 2021
These tips will help accelerate your journey to becoming a skilled EDM producer in 2021 and beyond — we cover the tech you need, how to practice yo...
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Tips for Mastering Hip Hop
Hip hop can be a particularly challenging genre to master. It can be difficult to balance the exaggerated lows and highs—especially without making ...
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7 Things You Should Do Every Mix
No two mixes are the same. Every track comes with its own unique problems, which require specific solutions. Even if you use the same plug-ins ever...
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How to Get Great Sounds Fast
How long do you typically spend on a mix? The amount of time probably varies from mix to mix, but the answer should always be the same: as little t...
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Where Should You Start Your Mix?
Every engineer has their own personal preference of where to start a mix. There’s no right (or wrong) way to start a mix, but each method has pros ...
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How To Master A Song
In this article, you’ll learn the essential steps of how to stereo master a song. This guide can be applied to any genre of music and will give you...
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How To EQ During Mastering in 2020
Sculpting the sound of your master can be difficult. But the truth is, a little bit of EQ can sonically transform a rough mix into a professional-s...
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Tips for Mastering Pop Music
Perhaps more than any other genre, pop music may be the most difficult to master. It requires you to balance powerful lows with glistening highs, p...
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How To Tell When Your Mix Is Finished
One of the hardest parts of mixing is knowing when to stop. Most engineers have an innate desire to tweak things. It’s part of what makes us good a...
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