Mixing in Mono Introduction Have you ever finished mixing and mastering your track, felt great about the final result, only to play it on your phone and suddenly it sounds off or just plain bad? This is a common problem for music producers, and luckily, there’s a simple and often-overlooked ...

Flanger vs Phaser vs Chorus Introduction The time we live in right now is fantastic for guitar players. Not too long ago, most guitarists only had a few overdrive pedals, maybe a distortion or two, and a reverb. Today, things are very different. While there are many unique-sounding audio ...

What is a Mix Bus? Introduction A mix bus is a way to send or “route” several audio tracks to a specific destination. Some common places to route audio include aux sends, subgroups, and your main left/right (L/R) mix. You can route your chosen channels or audio to the bus you want (Aux Send, ...

Delay Mixing Tips! Introduction Using delays in your mix is a great way to add depth and width to a track—when used thoughtfully and in the right circumstances. Below, we’ll share some of our top tips and tricks for using delays while mixing your tracks, but remember, these techniques can be ...

What is Double Tracking Introduction Ever since the rise of pop music, producers have worked hard to make vocals and instruments sound larger than life. Over the years, they’ve used all kinds of techniques to achieve this: equalization, compression, distortion, enhancers, delays, and reverbs ...

How to Finish Your Mix Introduction Are you working on a bunch of unfinished songs with nothing actually finished? This is extremely common for many producers. It’s frustrating to have so many projects but nothing complete. You just want to finish one of your tracks and release it to the ...

DIY Microphone Pop Filter Introduction Almost every photo you see of a voice actor in a studio shows them using a pop filter. But just because pop filters are everywhere, does that mean you absolutely need one? Are there ways to position yourself with the microphone to get the same effect? ...

DIY Sound Diffusers Introduction You might remember sound diffusers from your high school band practice—maybe you used egg cartons on the walls, or randomly stacked blocks of cloth. Either way, muffling sound often seemed complicated. But that's not the case if you use a skyline diffuser. ...

10 EQ Mistakes That Everybody Made! Introduction In music production, EQing is a crucial part of any mix. The biggest mistake you can make is forgetting to use EQ at all. The second biggest mistake is using it way too much. EQ seems simple when you first start out. A little boost here, a ...

What is Knee in Compression Introduction Understanding the knee setting on a compressor In this article, we’ll learn how to use the knee setting on a compressor. Alongside other important controls—like threshold, ratio, attack, and release—the knee is a great tool to fine-tune how your ...

21 Beginner Mixing Mistakes Introduction Before you sign with a record label, you’re on your own when it comes to finalizing your music. Because studio time and professional mixing engineers can be expensive, many producers start out by mixing their own tracks. To be honest, mixing is an art ...

What is Parallel Compression? Introduction In the world of music production, compression is a widely used technique. Its main purpose is to boost the overall level of a certain signal, making specific elements stand out in the mix, and it’s an extremely effective tool for this. However, most ...