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Mixing Drums Tips & Tutorials

Drums are one of the most important and complex instruments to mix in music. They establish rhythm and act as the foundation for most songs. Check out our resources below to learn drum mixing techniques for enhancing and controlling your percussion tracks.

Our Best Articles on Mixing Drums

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7 Tips for Mixing Drums

Learn how to get a full, clean drum mix with these tips for mixing drums, including how to EQ drums, transient shaping and panning techniques, and different ways to apply compression to drums.
August 3, 2022
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How to Mix Hi-Hats: 8 Tips for Added Energy

When mixing drums, the hi-hat is often undervalued versus low-end elements. But a hi-hat is vital to an overall great drum mix, here are eight tips to get you there.
September 9, 2019
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4 Types of Kick Drums and How to Mix Them

The kick drum is the foundation of a mix in many genres. In this article, we’ll cover four different kinds of kick drum sounds and how to get them in your mix.
December 7, 2022

Most Recent Mixing Drums Articles

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6 ways to use a high-pass filter when mixing

Unlock the clarity of high-pass filters without sacrificing your mix's integrity. Learn the right way to use them and avoid common pitfalls.
Audio Mixing March 12, 2025
Clipping in mixing explained, and how to use it

Neutron 5 offers a clipper that can be used in stereo, mid/side, and in transient/sustain modes. Read on to see how to use it in your mix.
Audio Mixing October 28, 2024
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How to mix and master a song from start-to-finish

Learn how to take a rough mix to a finished track using mixing and mastering techniques in this complete guide.
Audio Mixing June 28, 2024
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Equalizer Cheat Sheet: the Guide for Sculpting Your Sound

Struggling with how to EQ specific instruments? Explore our EQ cheat sheet to quickly find out how you can make space for the instruments in your mix and get a clean, defined sound.
Audio Mixing August 15, 2023
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Drum Panning 101: How to Get a Balanced Sound

What is drum panning and why should we do it? Learn how to pan drums effectively, creating balance and width within your mix.
Audio Mixing August 7, 2023
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How to Mix 808s for a Powerful Low End

Learn how to mix 808s with big bass lines for professional sounding beats. We’ll show you how to build an 808 bass from scratch and mix it with a kick to build a powerful low end.
May 19, 2023
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Ultimate Drum Compression Guide

Learn how to apply compression on drums in this complete drum compression guide. Discover the best compression settings for drums, how to use parallel compression, drum sidechain compression techniques, and more.
March 27, 2023
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Producing a Song with Free VST Instruments in KOMPLETE START

Looking to produce your own music with free tools? Discover a variety of free musical instruments, samples, and plug-ins that will help you create professional-sounding tracks, even if you're on a tight budget.
March 8, 2023
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