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How To Get a Low-End That Hits Hard & Translates Everywhere

How To Get a Low-End That Hits Hard & Translates Everywhere

Getting the low-end balance right in your mix or master is a challenge almost every producer faces. Without a solid low-end, your track won’t have the impact it deserves. Go too heavy on the bass,...

Why Your Vocals Sound Off (And How MIXROOM Fixes It)

Why Your Vocals Sound Off (And How MIXROOM Fixes It)

Getting a vocal sounding just right in your mix can be tricky, even for the most accomplished audio engineers.  Push the vocal too bright and you’ll end up with a harsh and brittle sound. Pump up ...

How To Layer Kicks Like a Boss

How To Layer Kicks Like a Boss

Crafting the perfect kick sound is a core part of music production, and layering multiple kicks can add depth, weight, and character to your track. But if you’re not careful, those layers can work...

How To Find And Fix Unpleasant Resonances

How To Find And Fix Unpleasant Resonances

When it comes to mixing, the clarity and balance of your track can be significantly impacted by unwanted resonances. In essence, resonances are prolonged frequencies that stand out or reverberate m...

Punchy Low-end

Creating a Punchy Low End: Tips for Balancing Kick and Bass

Getting the low end right can make or break your mix. When the kick and bass are balanced perfectly, your track has the power and clarity to stand out on any system. But achieving that punchy, tigh...

How To Use Reference Tracks When Mastering

How To Use Reference Tracks When Mastering

Before you touch a single EQ knob or tweak your limiter settings, stop and ask yourself—what am I aiming for? Mastering without a clear sonic target is like navigating without a map: you might get ...