Category: Mixing

The Loudness Penalty: Is It Ruining Your Songs?

July 24, 2020

“Wow!” That should be what your listeners say when they hear your songs. But to get that effect, you’ll want to avoid the loudness penalty.

Phase Cancellation: Is It Ruining Your Mix?

July 22, 2020

Do you know about the silent killer of mixes? Phase cancellation is hard to notice at first, but it’ll slowly eat away at the quality

Reaper Tutorial: Up and Running in 20 Minutes

June 26, 2020

Thinking about using Reaper as your DAW of choice? You’ve landed in the right place. There’s a ridiculous number of options when it comes to

Plate Reverb: What it is and How to Use it (2021)

June 5, 2020

Plate reverb is one of the most important tools in any mixer’s toolbox. Its smooth, bright tone is a crucial part of countless hits. It

Mixing in Mono: Save Your Mix with This Simple Trick

May 22, 2020

If you want professional-sounding mixes, you should know how to mix in mono. It simplifies your whole process, helping you get flawless volume balance. All

Best Studio Monitors for the Home Studio (2021)

May 15, 2020

Purchasing a set of studio monitors for your home recording setup? That’s a huge step toward making better mixes. They’re designed to deliver a flat

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Spring Reverb: What it is and How to Use it (2021)

April 8, 2020

Spring reverb has an incredibly unique sound. It’s the perfect, finishing touch on tons of mixes. Today you’ll learn how you can use spring reverb

Dynamic Range Compression: The 4 Goals of Compression

March 29, 2020

If you’re new to mixing music, you’ve probably heard all about compression. After all, it’s one of the fundamental building blocks of mixing. But what