Signal chain: order of operations
The way you sequence plug-ins matters. How you order equalizers, signal processors like compressors and gates, and effects will change the sound of your...
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.
What Is a Noise Gate and How to Use It
What exactly is a noise gate and how can you use it effectively in audio production? In this article, we’ll cover what a noise gate is, typical uses...
5 Tips for More Transparent Compression
It could easily be argued that no contemporary music production would be complete without a good dose of dynamic range compression. Certainly, there are...
What Is Mix Automation? Everything You've Been Too Afraid to Ask
Whether it was a music producer saying "I automated the EQ cutoff frequency to create an awesome filter sweep" or a sound engineer using...
10 Music Production Tips for Beginners
In my 15 years as a music producer, I’ve learned tons of tips and tricks that have really upped my producing game. In this article, I’ll be...
Experts Discuss 5 Beautifully Mixed & Mastered Tracks from the Last 40 Years
What makes a brilliant-sounding record? It takes solid musical chops, inspired songwriting, and great production skills to get started. But to fully take...
10 Tips for Better Mixes Through Panning
This article is all about panning—specifically, it will give you tips to keep in mind when figuring out how to pan elements in your mix. Though the kick,...
Rulebreakers: How to Use Ozone Modules for Mixing and Production
Ozone is best known as a mastering plug-in, and for good reason, but there are plenty of ways you can put its powerful modules to use in the fields...
How to Record and Mix Clean Vocals at Home
Recording vocals at home can seem overwhelming: a lot of things go into getting a good, clean vocal sound. While it might feel overwhelming, great sounding...
8 Common Mistakes in Mid/Side Mixing
Once upon a time, people spoke of Mid/Side mixing in hushed tones—this was a process left largely to mastering engineers, who had specialized gear...
Grimes Chats Unruly Mixes, Her Production Style, and the Godliness of Ableton Live
Endlessly enigmatic and always creating, Grimes’ production style has upended standards for years. We spoke with her about unruly mixes, her production...
Exploring the Neoverb Advanced Panel
Neoverb is designed to take the guesswork and approximation out of using reverb. Reverb Assistant quickly creates a reverb signal tailor-made to your...
