7 Tips for Mixing Sample-Based Music
Samples can make magic happen during the creative process. But they can pose some serious challenges when mixing. Samples can come from any number of...
Audio mixing
Audio mixing is the art of blending, editing, and balancing multiple sources of sound to achieve sonic clarity and cohesion. Check out our resources below to learn the tools and techniques used in creating professional sounding mixes.
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...
How to EQ Drums
Sometimes it seems like drums just appear in a mix and we don’t know how to handle them. There are some really simple steps that you can use to equalize...
What Is the Haas Effect and How to Use It
Some claim it’s the golden ticket to a big, wide stereo image, others say it’s a surefire way to end up in a mess of comb filtering and phase...
Choosing the right compressor for your sound
A compressor in mixing and mastering is used to reduce a signal's dynamic range—that is, to reduce the difference in level between the...
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...
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...
How to Remove Digital Clicks and Pops from Audio
If you mix audio, you’re going to encounter annoying clicks and pops. I guarantee it. Most of the clicks you’ll come across are digital in...
10 Beginner Mistakes to Avoid When Mixing Music
If you’re a beginner looking to avoid making mistakes while mixing, you’ve come to the right place! Read on to find out which common...
