How to EQ Acoustic Guitar Introduction In this article, we’ll show you how to EQ an acoustic guitar so it stands out in the mix. We’ll guide you through finding the best settings to help your acoustic sit nicely without clashing with other sounds. These EQ techniques work well for both ...

Do Acoustic Panels Work? Soundproofing is standard in many industrial and residential buildings. Whether you’re in a restaurant, a school, or an open-plan office, modern buildings are often designed to control acoustics right from the start. If not, they usually have soundproofing panels ...

Mixing in the Box Introduction As technology evolves, so do our creative abilities. Recording equipment and methods have advanced rapidly since their humble beginnings in the early 20th century. Just like other forms of art and entertainment—such as movies, video games, and literature—music ...

Analog EQ Plugins Intro Looking to swap out that crystal-clear sound for a touch of lo-fi grit and vintage character? Here are a few plugins to help you add analog imperfections, mechanical modulations, and that warm, nostalgic vibe to your music. Making lo-fi music digitally is all about ...

What is Gain Staging? Intro When it comes to producing music, one of the most challenging parts of the process is getting your mix just right. But there’s one crucial part of mixing that often gets overlooked by producers, causing their mixes to sound unprofessional and unfinished. ...

How to Mix Drums Introduction Writing about the right way to mix is a bit like dancing about architecture. There’s really no substitute for hands-on practice. I want to make that clear before I dive into this detailed guide. What I hope to do here is give you some perspective on what to ...

How to EQ Bass Intro If you’re new to mixing music, it can be overwhelming to figure out which frequencies to boost or cut to make the bass sound good in a song. For beginners, one of the easiest ways to start is by learning where to cut or boost key frequencies for different instruments. ...

Vocal Mixing Tips Introduction There’s a lot you can get away with in your music, but there’s one thing your listeners will never forgive: a bad vocal track. The human ear naturally focuses on the vocals, making them the main element most people pay attention to. It’s the one area you ...

How to Use Reference Tracks Introduction Everyone in music production knows that reference tracks are essential for tuning your ears to a listening environment. While some classic songs will never go out of style, it’s important to keep adding new tracks to your reference list to reflect ...

What is Frequency Balance Introduction We all go through phases of growth and frustration in our careers. Whenever we try to improve our skills or learn something new, we experience moments of insight followed by stretches of doubt and discouragement. The same goes for learning about ...

How to Use Panning Introduction As a newbie, looking at a mixing desk—whether it’s in your DAW or a hardware mixer—can feel pretty intimidating. Beyond all the controls, there’s also a lot of terminology to get your head around. “Panning,” or “Pan” as it’s often labeled, is one such term. ...

Mixing with Saturation Introduction Do any of these situations sound familiar? Maybe your mixes come out sounding a bit lifeless and thin compared to the polished, professional tracks you hear on the market—even though you feel like you did a great job mixing. Or perhaps your individual ...