What Is a True Peak Limiter?
As you may have noticed, there’s some controversy around true peak limiting. Some people swear by it, while others seem to have sworn off it. To further...
iZotope Learn
Read and watch tutorials for iZotope audio plugins like Ozone, Neutron, and RX. Get music production tips, boost your post production skills, and more.
8 Tips for Perfect Vocal Comping
Getting a perfect vocal performance rarely happens in one take. To get the perfect performance, vocalists will record multiple takes to get the whole song...
What Is Audio Compression? Everything You Need to Know
Of the five principle tools at our disposal when crafting a mix—level, panning, EQ, compression, and spatial effects like reverb and delay—compression...
What are LUFS? The complete guide
It’s hard to talk about music production in the ‘20s without the topic of LUFS and loudness coming up. But what is the definition of LUFS? What...
7 Steps to Creating a Balanced Static Mix
A static mix is a crucial step in the mixing process as it allows you to identify any issues with the balance of the tracks before you make more...
Removing High Frequency Buzz and Interference from Audio
High frequency noises such as hiss, buzzing, and crackling can make for a difficult mixing process. For example, when compression is added, these sounds...
How to Mix in Logic Pro X: Quick Start Tutorial
Logic Pro X is a powerful DAW that offers a wide range of features for mixing and audio editing. In this Logic Pro tutorial for beginners, we will guide...
What Is Dithering in Audio?
Dithering is an important yet often overlooked technique used in digital audio production. Dithering is the process of adding a small amount of random noise to...
6 Ways to Use a Low Pass Filter When Mixing
Audio filters are often used to remove specific frequencies and shape the tone of an audio signal. But how do you go about using them effectively in your...
Ultimate Guide to Audio Effects
In mixing, we can have a lot of fun right from the start. We can create a fantastic balance of all the instruments with nothing more than a mouse,...
How to Mix Kick and Bass
A big low end with a well-balanced kick and bass can be the crucial element where a mix can really grab your listeners, but it’s also the place...
7 Tips for Mixing Sample-Based Music
Samples can make magic happen during the creative process. But they can pose some serious challenges when mixing. Samples can come from any number of...
