Why does LEVELS find issues with commercial hits?
Below is an email that I received, and this person wasn't the only one to ask me this question… “Dear Tom, while testing the LEVELS demo version, I found that most of my mixes do not comply with ...
Mixing and Mastering Using LUFS
The LUFS [loudness units relative to full scale] meters in LEVELS are extremely accurate at displaying the perceived loudness of audio material. The LUFS scale (sometimes called LKFS, though th...
Inter-Sample and True Peak Metering
What is a true peak meter? A true peak meter displays the absolute peak of an audio’s waveform as it will be heard in the analogue realm through speakers. How Do True Peaks Affect Music? Most ...
How To Stem Master Your Own Music
Contents (Click To Navigate) Introduction to Stem Mastering The ‘Technically’ Excellent Final Mix Creating Stems For Mastering Preparing The Mastering Session Awesome Mastering Chain Mastering ...
How To Balance Kick And Bass In A Mix
Getting the levels of your kick and bass balanced relative to each other is crucial for setting the foundation of a solid mix. I’m going to take you through an easy process to get your kick and bas...
I get really sceptical when a 'music producer', 'mixing technique' or a 'music making software' claims to have all the answers. However, this one simple, free and instantly useable technique may we...
