Learn Mixing and Mastering

Few things are more frustrating than being neck-deep in a mix, then realizing that two tracks are occupying the same frequency space. No matter wha...

Using an equalizer is one of — if not the most — important aspects of mixing. That's why it's essential that you learn to use it properly. In this ...

After you've finished recording your individual tracks, your project is ready for mixing. Mixing is when you adjust and combine individual tracks i...

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...