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...
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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...
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...
5 advanced mastering tips using Ozone
While it’s true that Ozone is built in such a way as to be very approachable for those new to mastering, it is also an absolute powerhouse of a tool....
Introducing Cascadia, your intelligent delay plugin
Meet Cascadia, an intelligent delay plugin from iZotope and the latest addition to iZotope’s Catalyst Series of processors. Cascadia offers clean delays...
How to know when your mix is done
"How long does it take to mix a song?" Well, it depends on the number of tracks, the genre, and a bunch of other factors. A better question to ask is "how...
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...
The history of mastering: evolution of techniques and technology
The art of audio mastering can sometimes be described as a "dark art" (in my opinion, this description is overly dramatic), but perhaps this...
How to make vocals sit in the mix
No two singers sound exactly the same and every song is different, therefore there is no one-size-fits-all magic plug-in or preset that works for...
Top tips for sound mixing in film
Mixing for post production is one of the most time-consuming processes in the audio industry. With projects ranging from short films under ten minutes to...
