Tips for Louder Mixes Introduction Have you ever asked yourself, "My song is so good, but why can't I get it louder?!" Trust us, this is a really common question: How do I make my track louder? You might think it's a mastering problem, but actually, it's a mixing issue. Before mastering ...

What Are Decibels? Introduction To better understand how to measure audio loudness, it’s important to know the basics and the units used for measurement. Every sound—no matter how quiet or loud—is measured in decibels. Let’s take a closer look at how sound is measured and the ways it can be ...

Tips to Improve Mix Translation Introduction Many engineers work hard to produce music to the best of their abilities. Even when they give 100% to their mix, sometimes the results aren’t satisfying when the tracks are played on different sound systems. Since most listeners enjoy music on ...

EQing Your Mix Bus Introduction Great job! If you’re reading this, it means you’ve mastered track mixing and are now ready to finish your song. Many people overlook or barely touch the process of preparing and processing the entire mix bus before the final mastering stage. In this ...

What is Word Clock? For two or more digital audio devices—like effects processors or digital preamps—to work smoothly together as a group, there needs to be a master device that sets what’s called the word clock rate. All the other devices (the slaves) must follow this clock rate. This is ...

How To Mix a Two Track Beat and Vocals Introduction Mixing vocals over a 2-track instrumental is more limited than working with full stems of a song. Even today, when everything is digital and we should have all the stems backed up, sometimes a beat gets lost in our files and we have to ...

How to Thicken a Vocal Introduction There are many factors that can make a vocal sound thin. It could be a poor microphone choice, bad mic placement, or something else in the recording chain. But don’t worry—there are plenty of tricks you can use to thicken up your vocals and make them sound ...

What is Sample Rate, Bit Depth, and Buffer Size Introduction This blog post is going to be straightforward. We’re going to talk about sample rate, bit depth, and buffer size—and how to set them correctly for your project. Getting these settings right from the start will put you on solid ...

Tips for Faster Mixes Introduction In today’s fast-paced world, every minute matters when it comes to being productive and effective. That’s why making quicker mixing decisions and finishing your mixes faster is so important. However, it’s crucial not to sacrifice the quality of your mix ...

Harmful Gain Staging Mistakes Introduction Everyone wonders how to start mixing a track and what steps to follow next. Some people begin by mixing the drums, others start with the vocals, and there are plenty of other ways to approach it. However, there’s one crucial step you should always ...

What is Haas Effect? Introduction Today, instead of our usual tips and techniques, let's explore a fascinating psychoacoustic phenomenon that shapes how our brains perceive sound. Discovered by Dr. Helmut Haas, this effect occurs when a sound reaches our ears just a few milliseconds after ...

What is Gain Automation? Introduction As music producers and engineers, we’re always searching for techniques that set us apart from the crowd. Every curious music enthusiast is on the lookout for something unique, and often, those hidden gems are right in front of us. Gain automation is a ...