
Parallel Compression: 8 Tips for Pro Mixes
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

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

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

There are many factors to a “good” mix. To me, a good mix is one that best conveys the message and emotion of the song.

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