Every session, every time: 7 audio engineers reveal their go-to techniques
Mixing and mastering can sometimes feel like navigating uncharted waters, where every project presents its own unique set of challenges. But in talking to...
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.
10 ways to fix a bad mix
Every engineer knows the frustration of a mix that just isn’t working. It's a special kind of frustration when you've tweaked every knob and...
A glossary of common and confusing mixing terms
Audio terminology can be downright confusing. Even familiar words often take on new meanings when used to describe sound. If you’ve ever been on an audio...
7 tips for mixing the low end
Mixing low end can be a challenge for engineers working in any genre. The goal is to manage bass frequencies so that they are present without overwhelming...
What is a drum bus? How to set one up in your session
You've spent hours EQing your kick drum for that perfect thump, compressing your snare for snap, and balancing your cymbals just right. Yet, when you listen...
Introducing iZotope Velvet, your smart vocal de-esser
iZotope Velvet is designed to be your smarter de-esser, splitting sibilant and tonal audio into separate channels. This allows you to de-ess, de-click, and...
Essential tips for using reverb on vocals
Modern mainstream music centers around the vocal. The best mixes of our times highlight the vocals in standout ways. Don’t believe me? Go to any...
Algorithmic reverb: how to create space and depth in audio productions
Reverb is one of the most essential tools in audio production, capable of transforming flat and lifeless recordings into a more immersive experience. In the...
Introducing Equinox: an immersive, adaptive reverb plugin for music and post production
Crafting immersive depth and life in your mixes has never been this intuitive. Equinox is designed to be your go-to reverb for both music and post...
How to mix bass: 7 tips for a solid foundation
When it comes to mixing, getting your low end right is crucial to a well-balanced product. Too much bass can swallow up the mix, and too little can leave...
6 ways to use a high-pass filter when mixing
A high-pass filter is an EQ curve used to remove low-frequency sounds from an audio signal. We call it a high-pass filter because it allows...
7 ways to use RX Music Rebalance in production and mixing
I'm often asked if vocals can be removed from a recording, or if it’s possible to split a song into different tracks for remixing. I used to tell...
