Sidechain compression is an extremely confusing but powerful tool that every producer has at their fingertips. It’s an incredible tool for creativity (I’m looking at you,
Want your mixes to sound full and more controlled? Compression is the foundation of a steady, professional sounding mix. But it’s really easy to go
“My single biggest challenge is feeling overwhelmed when I sit down to start a new project. Where do I start?” This question from a reader
It’s not easy deciding what equipment to purchase. You can spend hours trawling forums and reviews online – but find yourself going round in circles.
Golden ears are a myth. As long as you have never damaged your hearing, your ears are just as good as the best mixers in
Have you ever considered mixing backwards? Rather than starting with individual channels – or the fundamentals (like the kick and bass)… You could mix in
Ah, the age old question…. Should EQ come before or after compression? Let me tell you… it DOES NOT matter. This is a very small
There’s often a lot going on in a mix. If you don’t keep a handle on things, it can quickly get out of control. When
This isn’t technically an EQ problem… In fact, thin mixes usually come from a poor arrangement. But sometimes they can come from a poor use
The battle against muddy mixes wages on… This is a never-ending problem that you will most likely need to address in every mix. It’s the
