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...
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.
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...
From a rough mix to radio-ready: We Make Noise and iZotope announce new mixing and mastering courses
In celebration of mix and master month and International Women's month, we have partnered with We Make Noise to offer new mini mixing and mastering...
How to mix a song from start to finish
You’re at square one, staring at a session of unmixed tracks. There’s much to do, from gain staging and unmasking the kick and bass, all the way to...
Oscars 2025: an analysis of the Best Original Song nominees
‘Tis the season – awards season! With the 2025 Oscars – a.k.a. Academy Awards – right around the corner, we thought it would be fun to...
Vocal mixing cheat sheet: Your guide to a release-ready sound
As engineers, we all want a polished vocal sound. But more than any other instrument, vocals cannot be reduced or described by a cheatsheet. Specific EQ...
5 tips for using multiple EQs when mixing audio
We've explored the power of layering reverbs to create rich, immersive soundscapes in a mix, but what about a similar approach with EQ? Can using multiple...
When to use dynamic EQ in a mix
EQ is a tricky thing in mixing – especially when you consider how music changes over time. A cut to tame harsh vocal frequencies might work for one...
9 common reverb mistakes mixing engineers make
You might have seen previous articles listing common compression mistakes and EQ mistakes. What’s next? We're exploring some of the most common...
8 tips for using reverbs and delays on guitars
Barring distortion, few audio effects are as essential to mixing guitars as the time-based ones: reverb and delay. From classic spring tanks to the arena...
What is sidechain compression? And how to use it
Compression is one of the hardest things to hear when you first start mixing. But, there are so many ways to use compression that can make your mix have more...
8 common compression mistakes music producers make
If you're a mixing engineer or music producer, then you've probably been bitten by the compression bug. Slamming that audio is a surefire way to give...
