You do not need a lecture every time you reach for an EQ on the bass. You need to know where to grab. Where the mud is, where the punch lives, and which frequency makes the bass disappear on a phone. This is the quick-reference cheat sheet. The table below maps every important bass frequency … Read more
The bass guitar provides the foundational low-end frequencies for a song, and getting the EQ settings right is crucial for a well-mixed track.If the bass isn’t mixed properly, the entire song can sound weak and unbalanced.Fortunately, EQing bass guitar doesn’t have to be complicated, and this post will explain how.The Step-by-Step Process In a world … Read more
In today’s tutorial, I’ll be showing you how to use saturation on vocals to help them cut through the mix even better. You’ll learn how to add punch and excitement without overdoing it or ruining a tremendous vocal performance. This is something that I use on every recording, whether it’s Pop, RnB, Hip-Hop, Jazz, etc. … Read more
If you’re working in an analog environment where you’ve got pre-amps, console, and other outboard gear you wouldn’t have to worry about saturation. This is because saturation happens naturally as the audio passes through these different pieces of gear. You don’t even have to think about it. But when mixing in the box you sort … Read more
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 … Read more
Every aspiring audio engineer needs to build a bookshelf. Just like how a story without pictures is a sad one, the same can be said about audio engineering. What you need to get started is not just the software but also the techniques and inspiration from others who have done it before you. Even if … 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 … Read more
Your mix is balanced and clean, but it still sounds like a folder of separate tracks instead of one finished record. You know a bus compressor is the tool that fixes this. The problem is that every forum thread, every YouTube video, and every plugin sale points you at a different one, and they range … 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