Fix it in post: How to reclaim the mix with RX 12 Scene Rebalance
"Fix it in post" is a phrase that can induce heart attacks – especially when you receive a stereo mix where the music is burying the dialogue....
From the pros: the reference tracks they use on every mix
Reference tracks are professionally produced and mixed songs that engineers use as sonic benchmarks during the mixing and mastering process to guide their...
Dare to fail: inside the studio with mix engineer and producer William J. Sullivan
When William J. Sullivan (Kid Cudi, Ty Dolla $ign, Selena Gomez) answers our video call from his studio, he’s knee-deep in a restoration project using...
The best reverb plugins for vocals in 2026
Have you ever tried to mix a vocal and it just felt wrong? Either it’s too forward and dry or it’s too wet and cloudy, but one thing’s...
7 secrets to achieving true analog sound in your digital mixes
Have you ever wondered what producers actually mean when they talk about "analog warmth"? While the term is often used as a vague industry...
How Joe Caithness mastered 260+ video game soundtracks with an in-the-box workflow
Joe Caithness is a UK-based mastering engineer who has carved out a unique niche in the audio world: video game soundtrack remastering and vinyl...
How to mix a song with iZotope Music Production Suite 8
We all know mixing can be tricky. You might wrestle with muddy frequencies where instruments clash, struggle to balance the dynamics so your song hits...
Repair, mix, and master a song with iZotope Elements Suite
You’ve recorded and produced your song, and now it’s time to make it sound polished and professional. Whether you’ve been using virtual...
The best gifts for musicians in 2026
It can be hard to find that perfect gift for today’s musician. Guitars aren’t as popular as they once were, drum sets are bulky. Also,...
From subtle to saturated: how to use tape emulation in your mix
What is tape emulation, what does it actually do to your audio, and how should you use it to achieve professional analog warmth? Tape emulation is one of...
Find your space: a guide to iZotope Equinox, Neoverb, and Aurora reverbs
Neoverb, Aurora, and Equinox are iZotope's algorithmic reverbs, taking the celebrated sound of early digital reverbs and skillfully bringing them into the...
5 mixing trends defining 2025 (and how you can use them too)
Every year brings new “game-changing” technologies and sonic fashions to the world of music production, and 2025 is no different. But while press releases...
Mastering with Mat Leffler-Schulman: why attention, relationships, and perspective matter
Today, we’re interviewing Mat Leffler-Schulman, a GRAMMY-nominated mastering engineer based out of Baltimore, Maryland. Operating out of a purpose-built...
