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!
-
-
What Is a Mix Bus, and How Can You Set One Up?
You’ve heard the term before: “mix bus.” But what does it mean, how do you use it, and why is it necessary? Find everything out here.
-
What Is Audio Summing?
In today’s post, we’re exploring an audio engineering concept called “summing” – and how it differs in analog vs. digital production.
-
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…
-
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.
-
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.
-
Top Five Considerations When Mixing Orchestral Music
What to do if you’ve found yourself with an orchestral mixing project? Here are some considerations for tackling it appropriately.
-
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.
-
“Underdubbing” — the Power of Getting Rid of Stuff
Mix sessions these days are wrought with endless scrolls of hundreds of tracks, but do you really need all those takes? Enter: Underdubbing.
-
How to EQ an Acoustic vs. Electric Guitar
If you find yourself dealing with different guitar signals, here’s a primer on how to EQ acoustics versus electrics in your mix.
