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...
What Is Noise Floor And Why Does It Matter?
In audio engineering, the noise floor is the sum of all the noise that a recording setup measures when you’re not running a signal through it. That includes noise from ground loops, interference, ...
7 Ways to Make a Good Mix GREAT!
After you've finished recording your individual tracks, your project is ready for mixing. Mixing is when you adjust and combine individual tracks into a stereo or multichannel format, a.k.a. the mi...
Rock music has so many sub-genres, it can be difficult to know exactly what sort of sound you should shoot for, or which techniques to use while mastering. In this blog, we’ll share some of our fa...
5 Things Your Mix Is Missing (And What to Do About It)
Oftentimes, a mix can sound as though something is missing. Whether it seems dull and muddy, lacks punch and dynamic excitement, sounds thin or boomy, or is simply boring, there's a solution for ev...
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 ...
