What is the difference between mixing and mastering?
If you're not a mixing or mastering engineer, you probably have questions about how the two processes differ. The technical talk and knowledge of...
How to EQ bass to sit well in the mix
When people say the bass is the foundation of your mix, they’re not exaggerating. Getting the bass to sit right is what separates a good mix from a...
Mixing vocals: 8 steps to a pro vocal sound
When learning how to mix music, getting vocals to sound professional can be one of the trickiest skills to master—but, it doesn’t have to be....
Gain staging: what it is and how to do it
Gain staging is a term that baffles many beginners. It’s the kind of phrase people throw around at producer parties as though they know what it...
6 practical ways to use RX for music production
If you’re a music producer, you might think RX is just for post-production engineers who scrub muddy audio from noisy lav mics. But RX has become an...
4 steps to a polished vocal mix
Ever struggled to get your vocal tracks sounding just right? Whether you're battling with background noise, trying to achieve a polished mix, or...
8 ways to mix faster (and better)
Audio mixing is both an art and a skill – one that requires precision, creativity, and, above all, efficiency. Whether you're working under tight deadlines...
9 tips for mixing if you're not a mix engineer
So you have an interest in mixing music. Maybe you make your own music, and necessity has become the mother of invention: “I gotta mix my...
10 ways to take your mix from amateur to professional
You can instantly recognize a professional-sounding mix, yet getting your own tracks to that level feels incredibly challenging. What exactly makes a mix...
Every session, every time: 7 audio engineers reveal their go-to techniques
Mixing and mastering can sometimes feel like navigating uncharted waters, where every project presents its own unique set of challenges. But in talking to...
10 ways to fix a bad mix
Every engineer knows the frustration of a mix that just isn’t working. It's a special kind of frustration when you've tweaked every knob and...
A glossary of common and confusing mixing terms
Audio terminology can be downright confusing. Even familiar words often take on new meanings when used to describe sound. If you’ve ever been on an audio...
