Every vocal recording presents unique challenges, and sibilance can be one of the most frustrating.Those sharp, hissing “S” sounds can distract from an otherwise flawless performance, but fear not – with the right de-essing techniques, you can bring out the best in your vocals.In essence, de-essers are just a ‘regular’ form of vocal compression triggered … Read more
In this blog post, I would like to share with you everything I wish I knew when I started mixing music.This list is going to help you make your learning curve much faster, save tons of money, and eliminate a lot of trial and error.I used to find mixing overwhelming and time consuming because I … Read more
Today I’ll answer the most frequently asked question by beginner and intermediate mixing engineers, which is, how to make your mix sound great everywhere.When I was starting out I used to have the same problem, I would mix a song and it would sound great but fall flat when I test it in the car … Read more
Today, we will be discussing a topic that even some professional engineers find challenging: how to mix kick and bass.Please exercise caution when taking advice online, as mixing a live recorded kick or bass is different from mixing programmed sounds.Some tutorials overlook this distinction, leading to confusion as to why your mix may not be … Read more
Ah, reverb. It’s the one effect that can either make or break a vocal mix. Yet, despite its importance, many musicians struggle to master its complexities. Well, get ready to be enlightened because today we’re going to uncover everything you need to know about using reverb on vocals. From selecting the right type of reverb … Read more
Today I’m going to be bold and share the worst pieces of audio mixing advice that you still hear on Youtube tutorials, blogs, social media, and other online communities. The worst place you can get mixing advice these days is on Instagram. Worst Mixing Advice Damn, there’s a lot of misleading information there, most of … Read more
Welcome to another tutorial, and in this blog post, we’re diving deep into audio panning secrets you need to take your music to the next level. Honestly, I’ve never felt the need to create a tutorial about this subject but it seems like a lot of people get confused when it comes to panning. So, … Read more
Unlock the potential of your headphones and discover techniques that will elevate your mixes to new heights. From balancing frequencies with surgical precision to creating a spacious soundstage. This guide will equip you with the insider knowledge needed to create mesmerizing and immersive audio experiences right from your headphones. How to Mix With … Read more
I remember a while back waking up to listen to one of the mixes I finished the previous day at dusk, just before night time. As I was listening to the mix, I was expecting it to have some minor issues that I’ll need to fix but couldn’t hear anything that needs to be fixed. … Read more
The snare drum is mostly one of the most important sounds in a mix, and in this tutorial I reveal all the secrets for mixing snare drum and getting a punchy sound all the time. How to Mix Snare Drum Before we get started I just want to Thank everyone who supported my previous post … Read more