Essential tips for listening to your mix on different playback systems
If you’re reading this, chances are good you’ve been there: the mix sounds stellar in your studio – deep, wide, punchy. The bass rattles your room just...
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What is the difference between mixing and mastering?
If you're not a mixing or mastering engineer, you probably have questions about how the two processes differ. The technical talk and knowledge of...
How to EQ bass to sit well in the mix
When people say the bass is the foundation of your mix, they’re not exaggerating. Getting the bass to sit right is what separates a good mix from a...
Audio dynamics 101: compressors, limiters, expanders, and gates
In this article, we’ll demystify the compressor and other audio dynamics processors. We’ll cover the four main types of plug-ins used to...
How to master for streaming platforms: normalization, LUFS, and loudness
I think it’s safe to say we’re officially in the age of streaming – in fact, you could probably argue that we have been since about...
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
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
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...
Understanding overdubbing: techniques and applications
You could argue that all modern media production – from music to film – revolves around the practice of overdubbing. It’s essential to the modern-day...
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...
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...
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...
