There’s a lot of confusion about dynamic equalization (EQ). Dynamic EQ is a great way to enhance the clarity, punch, and intelligibility of a vocal track.This post is the first in a series where I will be exploring different ways to use dynamic EQ on vocals.The equalization of vocals is one of the most important … Read more
Are you ready to elevate your mixing game and achieve that professional sound?Look no further.Welcome to a comprehensive guide on mix bus compression.We’ll unravel the secrets behind dialing in the right settings every time, ensuring your mixes are cohesive, punchy, and full of life.Say goodbye to guesswork and hello to the clarity and impact your mixes … Read more
You are mid-mix, the vocal will not sit right, and you do not want a 3,000-word lecture. You want the number. Which frequency is the mud, where the harshness hides, what to boost for air. Fast. That is what this is. A vocal EQ cheat sheet you can scan in seconds and keep open next … Read more
You solo the vocal, and it sounds great. Then you drop it into the mix, and it vanishes. Boxy in the verse, harsh on the loud notes, somehow muddy and thin at the same time. So you start boosting and cutting at random, and 30 minutes later the vocal sounds worse than when you started. … Read more
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. … 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
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. … Read more