10 Mixing Habits That Make Your Music Sound More Professional
Ever feel like your mix is almost there but just missing that professional edge? You’ve got solid plugins, you’ve put in the hours, but something still sounds off. The difference usually isn’t gear...
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...
