Reducing Conflicting Frequencies
Producing is kind of like a musical puzzle. When all of the pieces fit into place, you can clearly hear the whole picture. But when two instruments are trying to occupy the same space, it can be di...
How To Approach Mastering Different Genres
When it comes to mastering, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Every genre of music has its own defining characteristics, and a good mastering engineer will know how to enhance them. In this bl...
What to Listen For When Mastering
Mastering is one of the most important stages of the production process. It’s where you finalize your mix and apply the finishing touches. It’s also one of the most difficult parts of the productio...
Understanding the Different Frequency Ranges
For most people, the audible hearing spectrum ranges from about 20 Hz to 20 kHz. That’s roughly 20,000 different frequencies to deal with in any given track—from the deepest kick drum the brightest...
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 ...
7 Tips for Mastering if You're Not a Mastering Engineer
While it would be great to hire a world-class mixing and mastering engineer to finish off all of your productions, the reality is, most of us do it all. Producing, recording, editing, mixing and ev...
