If you’re still struggling with getting a vocal mix that is wide and exciting then this article will help you master the art of panning various types of vocals.Getting the best stereo image balance for your vocals starts in the recording stage. It’s very crucial to record all your vocal takes with panning in mind. … Read more
To get your music sounding open, clear, and wider you need to master the art of panning. In this blog post, I’m going to reveal some best-kept secrets about how to pan instruments in a mix.Audio Panning is crucial when mixing because it helps instruments and vocals dominate their own space. It can prevent instruments … Read more
I’ve put together an instrument panning cheat sheet that will help you avoid guesswork or getting stuck whenever you’re panning sounds in a mix.Knowing where to place instruments in the stereo image will help you get wider mixes that sound clearer and make the song exciting to listen to.Without panning, your mixes will sound too … Read more
Today I would like to share with you the best bass guitar EQ cheat sheet that you can use whenever you’re mixing music, no matter the genre.It’s very important to get your bass well-balanced in a mix because the low-end is the foundation of a song.Especially if you’re mixing bass-heavy music such as Hip Hop, … Read more
The low end of a song is the foundation and it’s very crucial to get it right because when it’s not mixed well the entire song will fall flat.Getting a bass guitar to sound great is not a complicated process and this is what this post will reveal.It’s also important to mention that your low-end … 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.Before we get … 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 of have … 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 most important … Read more
These days most artists and engineers prefer the DIY route, which means vocals are usually not being recorded in a well-treated room.It’s not always the environment that creates unpleasant vocals, sometimes it’s simply the singer’s voice itself. Each voice resonates in different ways, which can produce boomy, muddy, nasal, or harsh sounds.Recordings never quite capture … Read more
There is a lot of confusion surrounding compression ratios and how they work. In essence, compression is used to reduce the dynamic range in a recording. This means that the overall sound will be louder and more consistent. By controlling the maximum levels and maintaining a higher average loudness, you can create a much more … Read more
