7 Ways to Fix (Or Even Prevent) Frequency Collisions
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 what you do, you can't seem to unscramble these instr...
7 EQ Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Music
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 post, we'll explore how to use — and not abuse — t...
7 Ways to Make a Good Mix GREAT!
After you've finished recording your individual tracks, your project is ready for mixing. Mixing is when you adjust and combine individual tracks into a stereo or multichannel format, a.k.a. the mi...
5 Things Your Mix Is Missing (And What to Do About It)
Oftentimes, a mix can sound as though something is missing. Whether it seems dull and muddy, lacks punch and dynamic excitement, sounds thin or boomy, or is simply boring, there's a solution for ev...
How to Slam Your Drums Like a Pro
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 overheads and the room mics. Each of these parts are ...
7 Compression Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Music
Besides equalization, compression is easily the most-often used effect while mixing. While properly deployed compression will really make your mixes pop, you can also do a lot of damage with the ef...