For many engineers, when you say parallel compression they immediately think of drums or bass and never think about doing parallel compression on a vocal.This is a useful technique but it’s often poorly executed by beginner and intermediate engineers.I usually use parallel compression if I’m working on a bad recording or when a vocal is … Read more
It is much easier to hear the reverb, EQ, or a delay effect and how those processing tools affect sounds. But hearing compression is definitely a challenge for beginner mixing engineers.So, the goal of this post is to help you learn how to hear compression in 5 easy steps.The funny thing is that once you … Read more
Every vocal recording presents unique challenges, and sibilance can be one of the most frustrating.Those sharp, hissing “S” sounds can distract from an otherwise flawless performance, but fear not – with the right de-essing techniques, you can bring out the best in your vocals.In essence, de-essers are just a ‘regular’ form of vocal compression triggered … Read more
In this blog post, I would like to share with you everything I wish I knew when I started mixing music.This list is going to help you make your learning curve much faster, save tons of money, and eliminate a lot of trial and error.I used to find mixing overwhelming and time consuming because I … Read more
Today I’ll answer the most frequently asked question by beginner and intermediate mixing engineers, which is, how to make your mix sound great everywhere.When I was starting out I used to have the same problem, I would mix a song and it would sound great but fall flat when I test it in the car … Read more
Today we’ll be covering a topic that even some so-called pro engineers struggle with, I’ll be covering the topic of mixing kick and bass and showing you how to mix kick and bass without using sidechain.Be very careful when taking advice online because mixing a live recorded kick or bass is different from mixing programmed … Read more
Ah, reverb. It’s the one effect that can either make or break a vocal mix.Yet, despite its importance, many musicians struggle to master its complexities. Well, get ready to be enlightened because today we’re going to uncover everything you need to know about using reverb on vocals. From selecting the right type of reverb to … Read more
Today I’m going to be bold and share the worst pieces of audio mixing advice that you still hear on Youtube tutorials, blogs, social media, and other online communities.The worst place you can get mixing advice these days is on Instagram. Worst Mixing Advice Damn, there’s a lot of misleading information there, most of it … Read more
Welcome to another tutorial, and in this blog post, we’re going to be looking at some techniques for panning audio in a mix.Honestly, I’ve never felt the need to create a tutorial about this subject but it seems like a lot of people get confused when it comes to panning. So, the goal of this … Read more
Unlock the potential of your headphones and discover techniques that will elevate your mixes to new heights. From balancing frequencies with surgical precision to creating a spacious soundstage. This guide will equip you with the insider knowledge needed to create mesmerizing and immersive audio experiences right from your headphones.How to Mix With Headphones Mixing with headphones unveils … Read more