In mixing, we often speak about left/right (width) and top/bottom (frequency), but the “Z-axis” (front/back) is often overlooked. Today, we’ll discuss how to push sounds
Did you know that when a mix sounds powerful and balanced at conversation level, it will sound massive at live venues, festivals, and clubs? The
Most of our students reach for a subtractive EQ when a sound is “thin” or “dull.” But I would argue that many EQ problems are
Picture this: You’ve nailed your mix. But when you play it back-to-back with some of your favourite songs, something is still missing. That’s where mastering
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
One of the biggest breakthroughs in mixing comes when you stop thinking about how each instrument sounds in isolation and start thinking about how they
There probably isn’t a question I get more than how to deal with the relationship between kick and bass in a mix. And for good
You might think you know what a cutoff frequency is. And you might be right. But there are some nuances to it you may not
Are you serious about improving your mixing game? If so, you have to know how to use a low-pass filter. It’s a type of EQ
Is your mix too muddy? Is the low end taking over? If so, you need to know about the high-pass filter setting on your EQ
