Prioritizing Your EQ Moves For Maximum Efficiency
by Tommy Brett - Mastering The Mix Contributor Due to its power to change and sculpt sound in countless different ways, Equalization is one of the most powerful tools in a mixer’s arsenal. Whe...
Over the last 5-10 years, lo-fi hip hop has exploded in popularity with channels like Lo-Fi Girl (formerly Chilled Cow) earning more than 931 million streams. While it may sound simple upon first l...
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 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
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
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-...
