Mastering The Mix has done an in-depth technical analysis of the 25 most streamed songs on Spotify in 2022. We wanted to discover: Is there a tonal balance trend? What technical characteristics ...
Stereo Width: How Wide Is Too Wide?
Engineers are always aiming for a wide mix with lots of depth. There are many ways to go about achieving a wide mix; however, it's definitely possible for a mix to be too wide. Overly wide mixes ar...
If you spend any amount of time on internet forums searching for mixing tips, you'll run across lots of conflicting information. While there's tons of great information out there, there's also a gr...
Rock music has so many sub-genres, it can be difficult to know exactly what sort of sound you should shoot for, or which techniques to use while mastering. In this blog, we’ll share some of our fa...
5 Things Your Mix Is Missing (And What to Do About It)
Oftentimes, a mix can sound as though something is missing. Whether it seems dull and muddy, lacks punch and dynamic excitement, sounds thin or boomy, or is simply boring, there's a solution for ev...
How To Choose the Right Synth Sounds
Selecting the right synth sounds can be a daunting task — especially if you have a near-endless supply of meticulously crafted patches at your disposal. Establishing your initial idea may be easy, ...
