Nick Messitte

Nick Messitte is an award-winning engineer, composer, sound designer, and educator. His credits span a variety of genres and disciplines, from indie rock to post-production sound design. He’s mixed and mastered records for Peach Face, Adjective Animal, Soul Cannon, Super City, Micah E. Wood, Not Charles, Pete Mancini, Leland Sundries, and others. A veteran engineer in the podcast space, Nick has worked on shows and segments for NPR, WHYY, WBURR, OZY Media, ABC, Voyage Media, Criminal Content, and more. If you’d like to connect with Nick about a project or have any questions about the craft of engineering, you can reach him here.

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Articles by Nick Messitte

Essential Bass Compression Guide

Learn how to use compression on bass to create punchier, dynamic low end in your mix. In this guide, discover bass compression parameters, settings, and mistakes to avoid when compressing bass.

Nick Messitte Mar 17, 2023
7 Steps to Creating a Balanced Static Mix

Learn how to create a rough, static mix of your song with our expert tips and tricks. Discover the importance of balancing the levels of your tracks, identifying issues before editing and mixing, and making sure all elements of your song are heard clearly.

Nick Messitte Jan 25, 2023
How to Mix in Logic Pro X: Quick Start Tutorial

Learn how get your mix session up and running with our quick start tutorial on using Logic Pro X for mixing. From setting up your session to learning important key commands, we'll guide you through every step of the process.

Nick Messitte Jan 13, 2023
6 Ways to Use a Low Pass Filter When Mixing

Low-pass filters are used to remove high-frequency sounds from an audio signal and can bring clarity to your mix. Learn how to use low-pass filters in your mixes to get a more cohesive and clear sound.

Nick Messitte Jan 06, 2023
Ultimate Guide to Audio Effects

Audio effects are processing techniques that alter the sound of an audio signal in some way. Learn about the types of audio effects used in music production, what they sound like, and when to use them in a mix.

Nick Messitte Jan 05, 2023
Mic Placement 101: How to Get a Great Sound

Whether you’re new to recording or a seasoned engineer, discover the best practices for mic placement and microphone placement techniques to help your recordings sound clear and professional.

Nick Messitte Dec 09, 2022
4 Types of Kick Drums and How to Mix Them

The kick drum is the foundation of a mix. Learn how to mix kick drums from different genres, including kick drum compression settings, EQ, and more.

Nick Messitte Dec 07, 2022
What Is Distortion in Music? When and How to Use It

Distortion refers to the altering or deformation of an audio signal’s original waveform. In this article we’ll cover what audio distortion in music is, the different types of distortion effects, and how distortion is used in mixing.

Nick Messitte Nov 14, 2022
5 Snare Drum Mixing Tips for a Better Sound

The snare drum plays an important role in a song’s groove. Here are five tips for mixing modern snare drums to get them sounding punchy, but not distracting.

Nick Messitte Nov 04, 2022
What Is the Noise Floor? How to Reduce It In Your Recordings

The noise floor is a certain amount of electrical noise that adds to an audio signal. In this article, we’ll explore what the noise floor is and show you how to deal with it in your recordings.

Nick Messitte Oct 27, 2022
How to EQ Bass to Sit Well in the Mix

Getting bass to sit right is what separates a good mix from a bad one. In this article, we'll give you concrete and conceptual tips for how to EQ bass in your mix.

Nick Messitte Oct 17, 2022
How to Clean Up Audio from a Phone or Zoom Recording

If you work in podcasting or radio, you will encounter badly recorded Zoom or phone audio. Learn how to clean up audio from phone and zoom recordings to achieve a clear, professional sound.

Nick Messitte Sep 06, 2022

Nick Messitte

Articles by Nick Messitte

Essential Bass Compression Guide

7 Steps to Creating a Balanced Static Mix

How to Mix in Logic Pro X: Quick Start Tutorial

6 Ways to Use a Low Pass Filter When Mixing

Ultimate Guide to Audio Effects

Mic Placement 101: How to Get a Great Sound

4 Types of Kick Drums and How to Mix Them

What Is Distortion in Music? When and How to Use It

5 Snare Drum Mixing Tips for a Better Sound

What Is the Noise Floor? How to Reduce It In Your Recordings

How to EQ Bass to Sit Well in the Mix

How to Clean Up Audio from a Phone or Zoom Recording

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