Essential Bass Compression Guide
Learn more about Bass Compression in part 2 of this article. Bass is an essential part of any mix, carrying the foundation of the entire track on its back....
7 Steps to Creating a Balanced Static Mix
A static mix is a crucial step in the mixing process as it allows you to identify any issues with the balance of the tracks before you make more...
How to Mix in Logic Pro X: Quick Start Tutorial
Logic Pro X is a powerful DAW that offers a wide range of features for mixing and audio editing. In this Logic Pro tutorial for beginners, we will guide...
6 Ways to Use a Low Pass Filter When Mixing
Audio filters are often used to remove specific frequencies and shape the tone of an audio signal. But how do you go about using them effectively in your...
Ultimate Guide to Audio Effects
In mixing, we can have a lot of fun right from the start. We can create a fantastic balance of all the instruments with nothing more than a mouse,...
Mic Placement 101: How to Get a Great Sound
Learn more about Microphone Placement in part 1 of this article. Most of you reading this may be recording at home. We're using a well-appointed home...
Mic placement 101: how to get a great sound
Learn more about Microphone Placement in part 2 of this article. Microphone placement can be the difference between a great-sounding recording or the need...
4 Types of Kick Drums and How to Mix Them
The kick drum is a foundational part of a mix. It can dictate the feel, tempo, and aesthetic of the music. The kick can signify not only genre, but also...
5 Snare Drum Mixing Tips for a Better Sound | iZotope
Snare drums are one of the most commanding sounds in modern mixes, but also prone to become sharp with careless processing. It takes lots of practice to...
What Is the Noise Floor? How to Reduce It In Your Recordings
The noise floor is one of those confounding technical terms that many budding engineers are ashamed to ask about in public, feeling that they should...
How to Clean Up Audio from a Phone or Zoom Recording
Remote guests in podcasts and radio are more and more commonplace, which means engineers have to deal with phone audio, Zoom audio, and other suboptimal...
10 Tips for a Great Sounding Podcast
If you’re producing your own podcast of your own, I’m willing to bet you’ve got a champagne-quality idea and a beer-money pocketbook....
