Ultimate guide: How to EQ vocals for beginners
It is fair to say that although similar, no two of the same instruments are exactly alike. The human voice in particular is as unique from singer to...
How to make vocals sit in the mix
No two singers sound exactly the same and every song is different, therefore there is no one-size-fits-all magic plug-in or preset that works for...
Parametric EQ: What it is and how to use one
Aside from the volume fader and stereo pan-pot/slider, the equalizer (EQ), is arguably the most powerful tool we have for mixing music. We can use EQ to...
What is spring reverb? How to give your music a brighter sound
Of all the different types of reverb, spring reverb is arguably the most recognizable. Even if you think you don’t know what spring reverb is, you have...
16 common EQ mistakes mixing engineers make
Apart from faders, equalization is arguably the most powerful tool we have for mixing music, and in my opinion, even more important than compression, than...
Understanding guitar compression: a beginner’s guide
When mixing music, audio compression is one of the most powerful tools we have at our disposal. When applied skillfully we are able to reshape an...
Vocal Editing 101: Your Guide to High Quality Vocals
Vocal editing is one of the most important steps in the process of audio production, especially when dealing with vocal driven music. The vocalist in a...
What Is Audio Compression? Everything You Need to Know
Of the five principle tools at our disposal when crafting a mix—level, panning, EQ, compression, and spatial effects like reverb and delay—compression...
Mono vs. Stereo in Audio Mixing
You may have heard mixing advice that says to avoid mixing in mono or explains how to make your mix wide with stereo imaging. But what is mono and...
What Is Double Tracking? How to Do It Effectively in Vocal Recordings
Ever since the 1950s, double tracking vocals, whether manually or artificially, has been common practice in music production, and for good reason. ...
Mix Bus Compression 101
One of the more difficult concepts in audio production to fully understand, and consequently apply effectively, is mix bus compression. Adding a...
What is Panning in Music?
You’ve probably heard the term panning used in regards to mixing music, and whether or not you can define it, if you have been listening to music since or...
