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Mixing Piano: 10 Steps to a Mind-Blowing Tone
Piano is tough to get right. It’s got the greatest range of any instrument, making it more complicated than most. By the end of this

Mixing Drums: How to Get Outstanding Drum Sounds
The drums are the foundation of a song. They’re one of the easiest ways to tell a pro mix from an amateur one. Today we’re

Audio Terms: EVERY Term DIY Musicians Need to Know
When you’re first starting to learn to record and mix your own music, one of the HARDEST parts is something that would seem the most

PreSonus Faderport: Should You Buy It?
Since the 80’s, computers have slowly taken over the recording scene. Gone are the days of massive consoles and control rooms. Now, any musician can

Vocal Reverb and Delay: The Secrets to a Perfect Mix
Here’s something we all know: The vocals are the hardest thing to mix. That’s because they are so important. The entire song is built around

Mix Bus Compression: 6 Mistakes That’ll Wreck Your Mix
One of the tricks pro mixers use to “glue” their tracks together is mix bus compression. It’s frequently used, but rarely done right. A well-tuned

Mixing Acoustic Guitar: How to Get Professional Tones
It’s hard to think of a more foundational instrument in modern music than the acoustic guitar. So many songs are written on the acoustic guitar,

How to Use EQ: 10 Amazing Tips for a Professional Mix
You might not know this, but there is a right and a wrong way to approach EQ. EQ can be daunting at first. I can

The Different Types of Microphones: Home Studio Essentials
Using the right microphone for the job is vital if you want your music to sound radio-ready. But choosing a microphone can be confusing. Especially


