How To Save a Mix Using Unorthodox Techniques
Audio engineers are frequently asked to "fix it in the mix" — something we affectionately refer to as "turd polishing." Pro-recorded projects generally only need a bit of EQ and compression. Home-...
In this post, you’ll learn the essential steps of how to prepare your music for mastering. This guide can be applied to any genre of music and will elevate your ability to finalize your mix. Int...
How to Hear Compression While Mixing and Mastering
Compression is a topic that is often discussed at length by producers and engineers. We talk about our favorite compressors, popular techniques, and the best settings to use for any and every situa...
How To Use MIDI To Spice Up Your Productions
MIDI is the backbone of most modern music productions. Originally developed in the 1980s, MIDI technology revolutionized the way we make music forever. However, MIDI setups can be complex and overw...
How to Use Dynamics Processing
Understanding and controlling dynamics is one of the fundamental elements of mixing and mastering. But with so many different plug-ins to choose from, it can be difficult to know which tool is righ...
How to Keep Reverb from Overwhelming Your Mix
Reverb — an abbreviation for "reverberation" — is the reflected sound that bounces back to your ears from surfaces in your environment. It's what gives massive cathedrals their characteristic, echo...
