Why upgrade to RX 11? Here’s what’s new
Update: RX 12 is here! Learn more about the latest features in our RX 12 overview. RX 11 is here with new, state-of-the-art machine learning...
Audio mastering
Audio mastering is the last stage of music production where you add the finishing touches to your overall mix. Check out our resources below to learn the tools and techniques involved in preparing your mix for publishing.
Cleaner, easier stem separation with Music Rebalance in RX 12
Have you ever had a vocal that was too quiet in a mix but didn't have access to the multitrack? Maybe you need to remove an unwanted sound from a...
Essential tips for mix bus processing
Spend any time whatsoever investigating the art of mixing and you’ll likely hear the words “mix bus processing.” First, you’ll be...
A guide to fundamental frequency and harmonics in music
If you’ve ever heard someone talking about harmonics in music or audio, or perhaps heard them allude to “the fundamental,” and been left scratching your...
How to master an album for a professional, consistent sound
Mastering singles can be fun, quick, and rewarding, but there’s almost nothing I love more than mastering a full album. Mastering an album makes you exercise...
Getting to know brickwall limiters: a sound engineer's essential tool
At its most basic definition, a limiter is a compressor with a high ratio. While audio compression and limiting both involve dynamic range control and...
What does an audio engineer do? Advice from a pro on how to become one
As audio hardware and software has become cheaper and more accessible, more and more people have begun buying gear to record themselves or produce...
Principles of equalization: how to EQ your mix
EQ is a fundamental tool used by audio engineers to shape the sound of music, voice recordings, and other audio content. With equalization, you...
Choosing the right EQ for your mix
Using EQ in audio mixing enhances clarity and balances the overall sound. It can be difficult to know which EQ is best for different mixing tasks, whether...
How to get a loud mix while preserving dynamic range
“The loudness wars are over!” they said. “Loudness normalization and dynamics won!” they said, and yet still, many people crave a loud...
Must-know audio file formats in 2023
The discipline of music production is awash with confusing file formats. Understanding them is both bewildering and crucial, as different formats have...
What is an ideal mastering signal chain?
The mastering process is the final stage of audio production and one of the most crucial in achieving a professional sound. While there are many...
