You finally got the vocal sounding bright and present, and then you hear it: every “s” jumps out like a hiss, sharp enough to make you wince on headphones. So you pull the high end down with an EQ, and now the whole vocal sounds dull. Leave it up, and the esses slice your ears. … Read more
There’s something magical about the sound of a well-mixed acoustic guitar. It’s warm and intimate, and it has a way of drawing you into the music.But getting that sound just right can be a challenge, especially if you’re working with less-than-ideal recording conditions.In this post, I’m going to share some of my favorite techniques for … Read more
Your instrumental sounds huge. The synths spread across the whole stereo field, and the guitars sit out at the edges. Then the vocal drops in and sits in a tight little dot in the middle, sounding small by comparison. So you reach for a stereo widener, crank it, and now the vocal sounds phasey and … Read more
A practical guide to building a mixing practice routine that produces real improvement. Covers what material to practice on, how to structure sessions, which genres to start with, and how to use reference tracks to measure your progress.
Picture this: you’re mixing a track, and everything sounds great except for one crucial element – the kick drum. It just doesn’t have that oomph, that weight, or that sense of impact you need to really drive the song forward. You’ve tried to EQ the kick, you’ve tried saturation, you’ve tried everything you can think … Read more
As a guitarist or producer, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of hearing your guitar tracks come to life in a mix. But sometimes, despite your best efforts, your guitars might not sound as big and wide as you want them to. In this blog post, we’ll explore some tips and techniques to help you … Read more
Audio engineering can be a complex and intimidating process, but with the right guidance and practice, anyone can learn how to mix like a pro. I’ve gathered 17 of the best audio mixing tips for beginners that will help you navigate the world of audio with confidence. You could be working with vocals, drums, or … Read more
In today’s blog post, we’re going to take a deep dive into the world of plate reverb and explore everything you need to know about this iconic effect. From its history and origins to its modern-day applications, we’ll explore how it has helped shape the sound of popular music over the past several decades.So if … Read more
You bring the hats up. They are too loud. You pull them back. Now you can barely hear them. You add 3 dB at 8 kHz to get the shimmer back. Now they are harsh. You cut 2 dB at 5 kHz. Now they are dull. The hats refuse to sit right, and you have … Read more
Your vocal sounds great on the verse. Then the singer leans into the chorus and 4 kHz turns to ice picks. So you reach for a regular EQ and pull that band down. Now the whole song sounds dull, because you just killed a frequency that was only a problem for two seconds at a … Read more