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 the world. In fact, they probably have worse hearing than you after years of listening to music at high volume. So what’s holding you back? Why can’t you mix like …
Have you ever considered mixing backwards? Rather than starting with individual channels – or the fundamentals (like the kick and bass)… You could mix in reverse, starting with the mix buss (master fader) and working backwards to the individual channels. In fact, mixing this way has a number of benefits: It allows you to mix …
Backwards Mixing: How Mixing in Reverse Leads to Better, Faster Mixes Read More »
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 detail that is completely subjective. It’s up to the mixer. But of course, I still have my own opinion and system. In fact, I don’t put EQ before OR after …
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 you have several instruments and voices battling for the same space… It can get pretty messy. But it doesn’t have to be that way – I have a straightforward system …
Range Allocation: How to Give Your Mixes Room to Breathe Read More »
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 of EQ, too. When you prevent and address thinness in your track, you can produce a mix that’s more powerful and impactful. You never want an important chorus to sound …
Why Your Mixes Sound Thin (and What to Do About It) Read More »
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 bane of the typical rock-band setup. If you aren’t aware of this problem, then perhaps your mixes don’t come out the way you like – and you’re not sure why. …
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. There are numerous ways to do this, and this important end goal must be considered with every move. You can spend as long as you want on automation, balancing, compression …
How to Add Separation and Clarity to Your Mixes (Fast!) Read More »
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 still remember the first time I saw a parametric EQ… “WHAT is this?!?” But when you learn who to use an equalizer with the right strategy… It suddenly becomes easy. …
How to Use EQ: 10 Amazing Tips for a Professional Mix Read More »
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