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Common Mistake Musicians Make When Mixing Their Own Music

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 musicians and producers start out doing everythin...

Tips for Mastering Hip Hop

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 your mix sound muddy or harsh. Plus, there’s a wid...

7 Things You Should Do Every Mix

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 every mix, the settings will always change from track ...

How to Get Great Sounds Fast

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 time as it takes to get the sound right. In this bl...

How To Master A Song

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 a foundational understanding of how to approach s...

Using REFERENCE tracks whilst mixing

Using Reference Tracks Whilst Mixing

Why Use Reference Tracks? Reference tracks are used by producers and engineers at all stages of their careers. It’s a great way to make sure our mixes sound as good (or at least comparable) to com...