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What Is A Ghost Producer? (And How to Become One)

What Is A Ghost Producer? (And How to Become One)

Over the last few years, ghost-producing has become a popular method of collaborating and creating chart-topping hits. However, with so many producers trying to break into the industry, it can be d...

How To Use Reference Tracks When Mastering Your Music
How To Make A Track Stand Out (Without Using EQ Boosts)

How To Make A Track Stand Out (Without Using EQ Boosts)

When you're mixing, making your tracks stand out can be difficult. And while you might be tempted to resort to excessive EQ boosting, this is generally not the best move.  From improving your gain...

How the Right Arrangement Can Improve Your Mix

How the Right Arrangement Can Improve Your Mix

When we discuss mixing, we tend to put a lot of emphasis on how to shape, sculpt, and mold your tracks. And we should — the bulk of the decisions you make during the mixing phase will be related to...

How To Save a Mix Using Unorthodox Techniques

How To Save a Mix Using Unorthodox Techniques

Audio engineers are frequently asked to "fix it in the mix" — something we affectionately refer to as "turd polishing."  Pro-recorded projects generally only need a bit of EQ and compression. Home-...

How To Use Reference Tracks When Mastering

How To Use Reference Tracks When Mastering

Getting yourself in the right frame of mind before making any changes to your sound will help you make better mastering decisions. Jumping into tweaking the tonal balance of a song prematurely with...