How To Get A Wide Stereo Image When Mastering
There are genres where having the widest possible mix certainly is a goal to aim for from the early stages of the production. The song arrangement, the instrumentation, space it was recorded in, m...
How to Compress a Snare Drum Properly
Second to lead vocals, the snare drum is probably the most important ingredient in a modern musical arrangement. This is especially true in rock, metal, and contemporary country genres. Since the s...
How to Compress Vocals for Professional Results
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 and vocals go together like peas and carrots. Voca...
How To Get Great-sounding Vocals Using Reference Tracks
The lead vocal is the focal point of most modern music. Consequently, the vocal can make or break a mix. A great-sounding vocal will lure in a listener, while a subpar one will have them reaching f...
How to EQ Guitar, Keys, Synths, and Leads When Mixing
Learning to use (and not abuse) EQ is one of — if not the most important — aspects of mixing. And the art of EQ-ing is hard to learn because there are no one-size-fits-all solutions. Contrary to wh...
5 Ways To Help Your Vocal Cut Through The Mix
Most modern music has ONE focal point: the vocals. Everything else, such as the production, the mix, the master, is generally meant to support them. In today’s busy arrangements, it can seem daunti...
