Today I’ll be answering one of the most frequently asked questions by most musicians, which is; should you mix your own music?I believe that since you’re the one who knows exactly what the final mix and master should sound like then you’re the best person for the job. This way you’ll get the music to … Read more
One of the blog readers asked if I have a go-to distortion plugin for mixing bass.So, in today’s post, I want to share a list of some of my favorite bass distortion plugins.Using distortion on a bass sound will help it to cut through the mix.Distortion adds rich harmonics that will help the bass to … Read more
Lately, I’m getting questions from vocalists who want to mix their voices on a beat. Mixing vocals on an already mastered instrumental is possible and today I’ll show you how.Every time I ask musicians why they don’t simply get the separate multitracks they usually say it’s expensive. So, now I get it and that’s why … Read more
Getting rap vocals to sit perfectly in a mix will mostly require compression.This is why I’ve put together a list of the best compressor plugins for mixing rap, trap and hip-hop vocals to help you choose the right compressor all the time.It is crucial to choose the best tool for the job if you want … Read more
I just received an email from one of my blog readers asking me should drums be mono or stereo. Having your drums in mono is often ideal when you’re recording a live drum kit to help prevent phasing issues that usually occur when recording in stereo. When dealing with samples or VST instruments this is … Read more
The best places to download free multitracks for mixing practice, including libraries covering rock, hip-hop, folk, gospel, and live sessions. Also covers how to get maximum value from each practice session.
In this blog post, you’ll learn my favorite vocal thickening techniques that you can use on any reputable DAW, Including FL Studio, Logic, Ableton, Cubase, etc.Fixing a thin vocal and getting it to sound thick is often a step-by-step process. Doing it this way can help you avoid messing with the character of the vocal.Processing … Read more
You read that saturation is the secret weapon of modern drum mixes. You open a forum thread. Six different people recommend six different plugins, and every one is “the best.” You demo three of them. They all sound vaguely warm. You cannot tell which one is right for your kick, your snare, or your drum … Read more
Mixing music is not as hard as it seems, but the speed of improvement depends on how you practice. This post covers how to learn, how long it takes, and what separates engineers who improve fast from those who plateau.
In this post, we’ll be looking at how one can make vocal harmonies sound big in a mix without causing clutter.I also used to struggle with getting harmonies to sound full and interesting. So, throughout my journey of learning to mix vocal harmonies, I found out that it’s not always about the mix.Yes, the mix … Read more