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
One of the blog readers asked if I have a go-to distortion plugin for mixing bass.So, in today’s post, I want to share a list of some of my favorite bass distortion plugins.Using distortion on a bass sound will help it to cut through the mix.Distortion adds rich harmonics that will help the bass to … Read more
Lately, I’m getting questions from vocalists who want to mix their voices on a beat. Mixing vocals on an already mastered instrumental is possible and today I’ll show you how.Every time I ask musicians why they don’t simply get the separate multitracks they usually say it’s expensive. So, now I get it and that’s why … Read more
Getting rap vocals to sit perfectly in a mix will mostly require compression.This is why I’ve put together a list of the best compressor plugins for mixing rap, trap and hip-hop vocals to help you choose the right compressor all the time.It is crucial to choose the best tool for the job if you want … Read more
I just received an email from one of my blog readers asking me should drums be mono or stereo. Having your drums in mono is often ideal when you’re recording a live drum kit to help prevent phasing issues that usually occur when recording in stereo. When dealing with samples or VST instruments this is … Read more
Today I would like to share the best resources where you can download free multitracks for mixing practice purposes.These websites have really helped me sharpen my mixing skills.It is well known that you have to put in 10,000 hours to be one of the best at anything. This can also be applied to audio engineering.Download Free … Read more
In this blog post, you’ll learn my favorite vocal thickening techniques that you can use on any reputable DAW, Including FL Studio, Logic, Ableton, Cubase, etc.Fixing a thin vocal and getting it to sound thick is often a step-by-step process. Doing it this way can help you avoid messing with the character of the vocal.How … Read more
The Saturation effect is a fun tool to play with in a mix, especially on drum sounds. Saturation will make your drums cut through the mix by keeping the volume consistent, adding rich harmonics, and it will bring out the sustain while the peak level remains the same.So, the drums will feel louder and translate well … Read more