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.

8 ways to mix faster (and better)

8 ways to mix faster (and better)

Audio mixing is both an art and a skill – one that requires precision, creativity, and, above all, efficiency. Whether you're working under tight deadlines...

9 tips for mixing if you're not a mix engineer

9 tips for mixing if you're not a mix engineer

So you have an interest in mixing music. Maybe you make your own music, and necessity has become the mother of invention: “I gotta mix my...

10 ways to take your mix from amateur to professional

10 ways to take your mix from amateur to professional

You can instantly recognize a professional-sounding mix, yet getting your own tracks to that level feels incredibly challenging. What exactly makes a mix...

Every session, every time: 7 audio engineers reveal their go-to techniques

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...

10 ways to fix a bad mix - vinyl record and tools

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...

7 tips for mixing the low end

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...