The Perfect Monitoring Levels For Your Home Studio
We hear frequencies differently at different volume levels. Less bass when it’s quiet, more bass when it’s loud. That’s a problem. Because if your monitoring level is off, you’ll start making EQ d...
Why Your Mix Sounds Worse Than It Is
You A/B your mix with a chart-ready track and… BOOM. The reference explodes with punch and clarity. Yours feels… flat. But here’s the twist: your mix might not be worse. It might just be quieter. ...
How To Transform A Messy Mix Into A Pristine Production
Ever listen back to your mix and wonder why it sounds crowded, muddy, or just… off? You’re not alone. Most messy mixes come down to a few common mistakes that even experienced producers slip into. ...
Compare EQ - The Ultimate Tonal Balance Tool
There have been a number of audio products released in recent years that can help you check your tonal balance against other songs. The documentation of these other products always points to their ...
Should You Remove Resonances During Mastering?
Resonances can destroy the magic of your music. They creep in as harsh, fatiguing spikes that distract the ear and make a mix sound unpolished. Even if you’ve cleaned up individual tracks, new reso...
How To Fix Channels Fighting For Space In A Mix
Nothing kills a song faster than a muddy, crowded mix. When your kick and bass blur together or your vocals get buried under guitars and synths, the emotion of your music disappears. This blog teac...