Welcome to this blog post, where we’re going to explore iconic vocal chains from famous artists such as Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd, and Diplo.I only added a few so that you don’t get overwhelmed.But if you would like more chains added, leave a comment below.The Chains, Broken Down Note that all the images below show … Read more
You pull up the male lead, do everything the vocal tutorials told you, and it still sounds wrong. Boxy and boomy in the body, then harsh and spitty up top, and somehow buried and honky at the same time. The generic “high-pass at 120, boost the air” advice does not fix it, because most of … Read more
Your string parts sound lush soloed, then they hit the mix and turn into a scratchy, harsh, muddy mess. The violins get screechy in the highs, the cellos boom and clash with the bass, and a full ensemble piles into one cluttered wall that fights the vocal. So you cut the harshness, and the strings … Read more
You drop a string section into your track, and it either turns into a muddy wash that swallows the vocal or a thin, scratchy layer that sounds fake and harsh. The lush, cinematic sound you imagined is nowhere to be found. So you turn the strings up, and they cover the singer. You turn them … Read more
You import the stems. You push the faders up to taste. You add a compressor on the kick, an EQ on the vocal, and a limiter on the master. The master meter slams red. You pull every fader down 6 dB. The plugins still sound weird. You back off the limiter. The mix sounds quieter … Read more
You add reverb to your guitar and it sounds lush when the part is soloed. Then you drop it into the mix, and that same reverb turns into a washy blur that smears the chords and shoves the guitar into the background. So you pull it back, and now the guitar sounds dry and lifeless. … Read more
In the world of audio engineering, achieving the perfect mix is like painting a masterpiece. And at the heart of this artistic process lies an essential tool: mix bus EQ. Join us as we unveil the step-by-step guide and pro tips to master the art of EQ on your mix bus. Get ready to sculpt your mix and … Read more
Your individual tracks sound great. The drums hit, the vocal sits, and the bass is solid. But the mix as a whole still feels like a pile of separate parts instead of one finished record. It lacks the glue, the polish, and the cohesion of the songs you reference. So you go back and tweak … Read more
New to LoFi music? Ready to make your tunes feel warm and nostalgic? In this blog post, we’ll explore LoFi mixing tips designed especially for beginners. Whether you’re a budding musician or just curious about LoFi’s unique sound, we’ve got you covered. Discover the fundamentals and techniques to create those cozy, soothing melodies that LoFi is known for.The Tips … Read more
The definitive guide to parallel compression — what it is, how to set it up, the best settings for drums, vocals, bass and guitars, and how it differs from standard compression.
