How to EQ Guitar, Keys, Synths, and Leads When Mixing
Learning to use (and not abuse) EQ is one of — if not the most important — aspects of mixing. And the art of EQ-ing is hard to learn because there are no one-size-fits-all solutions. Contrary to wh...
5 Ways To Help Your Vocal Cut Through The Mix
Most modern music has ONE focal point: the vocals. Everything else, such as the production, the mix, the master, is generally meant to support them. In today’s busy arrangements, it can seem daunti...
How To Make Good EQ Decisions Without Expensive Gear
One of the biggest problems that millions of producers face is a lack of trust in their monitors and the response they get in their studio spaces. This is totally understandable! If you don’t ha...
Prioritizing Your EQ Moves For Maximum Efficiency
by Tommy Brett - Mastering The Mix Contributor Due to its power to change and sculpt sound in countless different ways, Equalization is one of the most powerful tools in a mixer’s arsenal. Whe...
Over the last 5-10 years, lo-fi hip hop has exploded in popularity with channels like Lo-Fi Girl (formerly Chilled Cow) earning more than 931 million streams. While it may sound simple upon first l...
How To Get A Pro Sounding Vocal With EQ
Getting a vocal sounding just right in your mix can be tricky, even for the most accomplished audio engineers. Push the vocal too bright and you’ll end up with a harsh and brittle sound. Pump up ...
