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What Working in Surround Sound Did to My Stereo Mixes

Here’s why learning to mix in 5.1 surround sound has helped me listen better and understand the stereo mixing process more intimately.

7 Reverb Mistakes That Will Destroy Your Mix

Here are seven of the most common mistakes I see young producers make when adding reverb into their mixes, and how to prevent yourself from making them.

How to Choose the Perfect Kick Sample for Your Track

The right kick drum sound can make or break the energy of your song, and the way the rest of the instruments stand up in mixing. Here’s how to choose it.

How to Create Headroom: 7 Tips That Will Save Your Mixes

Keep your mastering engineer happy by providing a decent chunk of headroom for them to work with, and don’t over-compress your mix too early.

Bouncing Audio 101: How to Export Tracks from Your DAW

Exporting your audio track is the final step before mastering. Here’s how to make sure you’re leaving no stone unturned in your DAW.

What Does Being “Out of Phase” Mean and How Do You Correct It in a Mix?

What is signal phase in audio recording, why is it important to look out for, and what can you do to correct issues that arise with it? Find out here!

Recording Vocals at Home: 9 Big Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Learn how to get the best vocal performance takes in your home studio, on whatever your budget and with whatever equipment you have, with these handy tips.