11 Mixing Tips for Panning Music with Intention
We have articles that cover what panning is and the logistics of panning instruments when mixing. But intention is everything, especially when it comes...
How to Use Assistant View in iZotope Neutron 4
iZotope Neutron 5 just got a major upgrade, complete with new AI-powered technology renovated for the roaring ’20s. The Mix Assistant in...
5 Tips for Mixing High End
Getting the treble to sit right is notoriously tricky, especially for beginners. Treble can get out of control quickly, which can be disastrous: too much top...
5 Approaches to Submixes to Create a Cohesive Sound
Using submixes to group tracks together into a smaller number of elements is an effective way of having more control over your mix. But once you know the...
7 Tips for Using Subtractive EQ When Mixing Audio
Subtractive EQ is a powerful technique in the engineer’s arsenal. With just a few moves, we can make sounds appear less nasal, less harsh, less muddy, and...
9 Great Reference Mixes for Modern Pop
Reference mixes are essential to the process of mixing, and modern pop music has a polished, iconic sound that is replicated again and again in mixes today. So...
Understanding Atmosphere in Ambient Music and How to Create It
When talking about music, “atmospheric” can be somewhat of an ambiguous term. Some people use it to describe the lush, sonic landscapes...
How to Use Reference Tracks When Mixing
One way to drastically improve the consistency and quality of your work is to use reference tracks to help guide your decision making when mixing. A...
6 Beginner Mistakes with Sends and Return Effects
When it comes to adding audio effects to your digital mix, you have options. Say you have a guitar part that you want to reverberate. You can insert a...
9 Tips for Producing and Mixing House Music
House music is one of the largest and most popular genres of electronic music. And, just like any other genre, it comes with its own unique set of...
5 Tips for Mixing Pads
Who doesn't love pad sounds? They can fill up the mix, glue elements together, and support vocals and strings in the mid and low ranges. But, for all...
Mixing Vocals: How to Create Space for Vox
If you want to be a mixing engineer, you’re going to have to contend with vocals in the mix. There’s no way around it: vocals are incredibly important...
