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Mixing a live band recording can be much more difficult than mixing a track by a solo artist. There are typically more instruments to contend with,...
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Ask any instrumentalist and they'll tell you, it's not just the notes you play but how you play them. Dynamics allow us to modify the tone or feel ...
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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...
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The first and arguably most important step of the mixing stage is correcting issues that were caused while recording. With so much excitement and e...
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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 ever...
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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 t...
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Using a great sounding reference track is one of the best ways to help you create professional sounding music. It keeps your mixing and mastering f...
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Every engineer has their own personal preference of where to start a mix. There’s no right (or wrong) way to start a mix, but each method has pros ...
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Effects like reverb and delay are an essential part of any track. But it can be tricky to get them to sit right in the mix. In this blog, we’ll exp...
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When making music, you want to stay in your creative flow. Even so, i’s important to compare how your track is shaping up against a reference track...
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As the music consumption model moves from ownership to streaming platforms, producers are left with fewer reference tracks in their library to chos...
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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 m...
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