Mix Fatigue Is Real, Here’s How to Avoid It
November 4, 2025
Mixing fatigue is the silent killer of great mixes. After hours in the studio, your ears get tired, your judgment blurs, and suddenly, that perfect
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Parallel Processing Done Right
October 28, 2025
Parallel processing is one of the most powerful tools in modern mixing, but it’s also one of the easiest to overdo. When used properly, it
Why Your Mix Bus Isn’t a Magic Fix
October 21, 2025
When your mix isn’t hitting quite right, it’s tempting to throw a limiter, compressor, or EQ on the mix bus and call it a day.
Arrangement Is Mixing: Build Space Into Your Songs
October 15, 2025
Many producers think mixing starts once all the parts are recorded, but the truth is, your mix begins the moment you start arranging. If your
Compression Explained: Applying What We’ve Learned
October 1, 2025
Welcome back to Compression Explained. In the first three editions, we’ve covered how to think about compression, how to shape sounds with attack, release, threshold,
Compression Explained: FET, VCA, Optical, Variable-Mu
September 24, 2025
Welcome back to Compression Explained. In the past two editions, we’ve covered how to think about compression and how to shape sounds with attack, release,
Compression Explained: Threshold, Ratio and Knee
September 18, 2025
Compression is one of the most powerful tools in your audio toolkit, it is also the most misunderstood. Today we’re going to talk about these
Compression Explained: Attack & Release
September 18, 2025
Today’s focus: attack and release settings in compression. A lot of people think compression is just about controlling volume or smoothing dynamics. But the real
Less is More: How to Use EQ in Mastering
August 29, 2025
Today’s tip: when it comes to EQ in mastering, less is more. Mastering EQ is not about reshaping a track. It’s about fine-tuning what’s already
Mastering Compression: Attack, Release, Ratio Explained
August 21, 2025
Today, let’s talk about compression, and then specifically in mastering. The goal of compression in the mastering stage is not to shape individual sounds, but
