Creating Space In Your Mix Using EQ
EQ is a powerful tool. It can be used to correct problems with bad recordings or to enhance the sound of a track, making it sound larger than life. And when used correctly, it can even be used to ...
Tips For Mixing Loops and Samples
Loops and samples are the backbone of many of today’s top songs. Whether you’re working with a pro-level sample pack full of radio-ready sounds or your own guerrilla recordings, it can be surprisin...
Everything You Need To Know About Mixing Acoustic Guitars
People have been playing the acoustic guitar for over 3,500 years—so why is it still so hard to get one to sit right in a mix? Oftentimes, acoustic guitar recordings sound boomy and muddy, masking...
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Mastering in the Box
Mastering is the final and arguably most critical stage of music production. It’s also one of the most misunderstood. Great mastering can take your mix to a whole new level with brighter highs, dee...
Everything You Need to Know About Mid/Side Processing
Mid/side processing is a versatile mixing and mastering technique that allows you to process the center and side signals of a stereo track separately. When used correctly, mid/side processing has t...
When To Use Different Mixing Tools
From parametric equalizers to multiband compressors, mixing engineers use more tools per project than most carpenters. With so many options to choose from, it can be difficult to know which tool is...
