4 steps to a polished vocal mix
Ever struggled to get your vocal tracks sounding just right? Whether you're battling with background noise, trying to achieve a polished mix, or...
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iZotope RX is an award-winning audio restoration plug-in suite used to repair noisy or damaged audio, remove background noise, and more. Learn how to use RX for solving audio issues in music production, post production, and podcasting below.
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...
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 de-essing? The dos and don’ts of using a de-esser
Vocals are a tricky business, especially when the singer is sibilant. Sibilance can be piercing, harsh, shrill, and generally unpleasant. Yet we often need...
What are audio artifacts? Types, causes, and removal techniques
At some point in your career as an audio engineer, you’ll come across audio that was either recorded improperly, mixed poorly, or was transferred...
A LUFS and tonal analysis of the top-charting tracks from emerging artists
Continuing my run of music analysis articles, in this piece we’re taking a look at a slightly different angle. Specifically, we’re going to look at...
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 the pros: 5 essential mastering tips for 2025
Mastering can seem intimidating, but the truth is, it's more accessible than you might think. Like any creative skill, mastering is a craft honed through...
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...
Home studio setup: step-by-step guide
Putting together a home recording studio can be an overwhelming task. The most common questions I get from people are about microphones and software but...
Music discovery trends: where do fans find new music?
I’ve often said, “You only get one chance to make a first impression.” With more music than ever being uploaded and distributed every day, those first...
