4 Unlikely Mixing Techniques
For those who love to solve puzzles, mixing presents a great opportunity to experiment with creative techniques. Yes, some things like basic gain staging...
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Read and watch tutorials for iZotope audio plugins like Ozone, Neutron, and RX. Get music production tips, boost your post production skills, and more.
Mix Bus Compression 101
One of the more difficult concepts in audio production to fully understand, and consequently apply effectively, is mix bus compression. Adding a...
10 Great Reference Mixes for Electronic Music
See reference mixes 1 to 5 in part 1 of this article. Listen: Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal “Follow” by Zedd and Martin Garrix introduces...
10 Great Reference Mixes for Electronic Music
See reference mixes 6 to 10 in part 2 of this article. Electronic Music has changed a lot in the past few years. From EDM to deeper sub genres like...
How to Mix Metal Sessions
Metal and hard rock music have a challenge that other genres of popular music don’t have: a battle for the midrange. With distorted bass, chugging...
What Is Comb Filtering?
While the concept of comb filtering might not be as foundational as, say, headroom or phase, it’s certainly one of those terms you’ll hear experienced...
Tips for Producing and Mixing with Headphones
Music is shaped by the space it is made in. That’s why audio professionals often prefer work in treated rooms with flat monitoring. No wonder, then, that...
5 Signs of Over-Processing in a Mix
We spend a lot of time showing folks how to use plug-ins. But with every tutorial and list of tips we publish, there’s always a caveat: be careful...
11 Mixing Tips for Panning Music with Intention
We have articles that cover what panning is and the logistics of panning instruments when mixing. But intention is everything, especially when it comes...
5 Tips for Mixing a Better Chorus
All paths lead to the chorus, well, at least they usually do. A chorus can be so many things, but it is often the part of the song you want the audience...
6 Considerations for Mixing with Headphones vs Studio Monitors
One of the most common questions from music producers who want to learn how to mix is: “Should I mix on headphones or studio monitors?” The answer is...
How to Use Assistant View in iZotope Neutron 4
iZotope Neutron 5 just got a major upgrade, complete with new AI-powered technology renovated for the roaring ’20s. The Mix Assistant in...
