How to Get Louder Bass (and Avoid Over-Compressed Muddiness!)
Loud, audible, and tonally clear bass is something that always eludes modern producers. With some nifty tuning, it is possible to achieve!
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Essential Mastering Tips for the Bedroom Producer
It IS possible to produce exceptional-sounding masters from your bedroom, here’s how to level up your home audio production skills and tools.
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A Guide to Mixing Lead Vocals Against a Background Chorus
We asked Atlantic Records’ pro mixing engineer, Brandon Miranda, to share his thoughts on mixing lead vox against a background chorus…
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What Is a Parametric EQ?
Learn more about this often misunderstood tool, which mixing engineers and bedroom producers alike can utilize to full effect.
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5 Tips for Getting Punchier Kicks (That Sound Like Com Truise!)
Want your kick drums to cut through your mix more aggressively without making a muddy mess? Here’s how to get that Com Truise-esque punch!
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Mixing for the Forest (Not the Trees)
The ancient conundrum that has plagued mixing engineers since the dawn of time: focus on the details or a bird’s eye view? Let’s find out.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Mastering Your Music: Using EQ
Looking to get started mastering your own tracks? It’s going to take a lot of tries, but here’s some helpful info on using EQ as a start.
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Why Loud Bass Is So Problematic in a Mix
Bass frequencies can really mess up your mix, here’s why, how, and what you can do about it whether you’re mixing or mastering your audio.
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Shelf EQ vs. Bell EQ: When and How to Use Them Both
Understanding the differences between these two types of Equalization can help you sculpt your mixes like a radio-ready professional.
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An Introduction to Mastering Hip-Hop and Pop Music
While most artists send their tracks out to a pro for mastering, you can achieve a decent result yourself with some focused experimenting.
