Vocal compression is an essential part of mixing music, and it can be a tricky process to get right. It is not uncommon to see a vocal producer or engineer struggle with getting the attack and release settings correct for their vocal tracks. This is because it’s important to set the attack and release settings … Read more
Compression is one of the most important steps of mixing a rap vocal.When done right, it will make every sound in a mix sit well without fluctuating throughout the entire track.When done wrong, other sounds will be loud in certain parts while other tracks will be quieter in different sections of the song.This will ruin … Read more
Unlike reverb, delay, and other time-based effects where you can immediately hear how they affect a signal, compression is different.It can take months (or even years) to be able to tell what a compressor is doing to a particular sound.But once you hear it, it’s tough not to listen to it. If a song is … Read more
It is crucial to decide what you want to achieve with the reverb before choosing any plugin. You need a good intent to get the best results.Think about how the reverb makes you feel instead of focusing on how it sounds. Sometimes you might go for something that’s natural, lush, or intimate. The tempo of … Read more
Getting a vocal to sit perfectly in a mix is not always a walk in the park, especially if you’re working with a singer or rapper who doesn’t have a proper mic technique.In that case, getting the right vocal compression settings can be hit-or-miss for a lot of beginner audio engineers.The key to nailing compression … Read more
Using reference tracks when mixing or making music is something that I wish I knew in the early days of my music career.Reference songs can help you improve the quality of your music at a much faster rate.When you are more advanced you’ll be able to get quality songs that will sound amazing on all … Read more
After doing a survey for my blog subscribers I realized that some of my readers are struggling to create depth in a mix.So, in today’s tutorial, I’m going to show you how to add life to your mixes by adding more depth, and this will help you to always picture your mixes in 3 dimensions.These … Read more
Today you’re not only going to learn how to EQ drum overheads but you’ll be able to apply these techniques to different projects in various genres.When it comes to mixing overheads it is important to diagnose whether your OH (overheads) needs an EQ or not. In some cases, especially when they’re well recorded, a good … Read more
Today I would like to share with you a great checklist that you can use to prepare your vocals for mixing.Getting your vocals well prepared will make the process of mixing much smoother and FASTER. This is simply because you won’t be focused on fixing problems but spend most of your time making sure that … Read more
Today I’ll be answering one of the most frequently asked questions by most musicians, which is; should you mix your own music?I believe that since you’re the one who knows exactly what the final mix and master should sound like then you’re the best person for the job. This way you’ll get the music to … Read more