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.

11 Mixing Tips for Panning Music with Intention

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...

5 Tips for Mixing a Better Chorus

5 Tips for Mixing a Better Chorus

All paths lead to the chorus, well, at least they usually do. A chorus can be so many things, but it is often the part of the song you want the audience...

6 Considerations for Mixing with Headphones vs Studio Monitors

6 Considerations for Mixing with Headphones vs Studio Monitors

One of the most common questions from music producers who want to learn how to mix is: “Should I mix on headphones or studio monitors?” The answer is...

How to Use Assistant View in iZotope Neutron 4

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...

What's New in Neutron 4?

What's New in Neutron 4?

iZotope  Neutron 5  is the complete suite for crafting a professional mix by helping you mix smarter and faster—all while keeping you in the flow. Complete...

Unmasking Your Mix with Neutron

Unmasking Your Mix with Neutron

Frequency masking is an auditory phenomenon that can occur when two or more sounds sharing similar frequencies are played at the same time. In the range where...

5 Tips for Mixing High End

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...

What is Panning in Music?

What is Panning in Music?

You’ve probably heard the term panning used in regards to mixing music, and whether or not you can define it, if you have been listening to music since or...

5 Approaches to Submixes to Create a Cohesive Sound

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...

Tuning standards explained: differences between 432 Hz vs 440 Hz

Tuning standards explained: differences between 432 Hz vs 440 Hz

The main difference between 440 Hz and 432 Hz tuning is that 440 Hz is the standard pitch preference for tuning musical instruments that has been...

7 Tips for Using Subtractive EQ When Mixing Audio

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

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...