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Oftentimes, a mix can sound as though something is missing. Whether it seems dull and muddy, lacks punch and dynamic excitement, sounds thin or boo...

In addition to the main components of your drum kit — the kick, the snare, and the toms — there are two other elements that need dialed in: the ove...

Besides equalization, compression is easily the most-often used effect while mixing. While properly deployed compression will really make your mixe...

Toms are arguably the most musical component of your drum kit. They're what transform a purely rhythmic instrument into a melodic one. If you want ...

Selecting the right synth sounds can be a daunting task — especially if you have a near-endless supply of meticulously crafted patches at your disp...

The kick is the bedrock on which your song stands. It's the pulse that drives your track; therefore, a great-sounding bass drum is crucial if you w...

Second to lead vocals, the snare drum is probably the most important ingredient in a modern musical arrangement. This is especially true in rock, m...

If there's any audio source that's ripe for compression, it's vocals. Whether it's to tame unruly peaks or to add color and character, compression ...

Besides vocals, bass tracks are easily the most difficult to nail — especially if you want your mix to sound great on a variety of playback systems...

by Tommy Brett - Mastering The Mix Contributor Due to its power to change and sculpt sound in countless different ways, Equalization is one of...

Mixing is all about shaping audio frequencies. The goal is to blend all the frequencies together and make them sound their best. Resonant frequencies are the aural poisons that lurk inside your mix. They cloud your mix with unwanted, unmanageable frequencies, steal your precious headroom, and more — and they render your project unpleasant to listen to. So, what are resonant frequencies, and what can you do about them? In this video, we’re going to cover everything you need to know to vanquish unwanted resonant frequencies once and for all, and as a result, create cleaner-sounding mixes.

Resonances can sneak into your mix in a number of different ways.🚫 You might get resonances in your vocal due to a difficult recording space.🚫 Lay...