If you spend any amount of time on internet forums searching for mixing tips, you'll run across lots of conflicting information. While there's tons of great information out there, there's also a gr...
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...
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...
How to Pump Up Your Toms with Compression
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 your toms to deliver a huge, pumped-up sound, you'...
How To Choose the Right Synth Sounds
Selecting the right synth sounds can be a daunting task — especially if you have a near-endless supply of meticulously crafted patches at your disposal. Establishing your initial idea may be easy, ...
