We’ll be talking about the Low Mid Frequencies and what to watch out for. This is the frequency where you get muddy mixes, but it’s also where you get that low-end power. Here’s what to look out for: Get the Audio issues EQ here.
The key to creating mind-blowing mixes that really jump out of your speakers is a fundamental understanding of the frequency range. If you can understand the language of each of these frequency ranges and be able to hear the differences, you’ll be well on your way to producing great mixes. Here’s how to control your...
Today, DAWs have unlimited numbers of tracks. Receiving a song ready for mixing with dozens and dozens of audio tracks can be frustrating and inefficient because the number of tracks is overwhelming, and it’s hard to tell where everything is supposed to go. As you mix the song, it seems as if you’re never getting...
EQ might look pretty intimidating on the surface. But, once you wrap your mind around these 3 basic methods, you’ll be well on your way to mastering EQ. They are: Get the Audio issues EQ here.
When mixing, you’ll sometimes find yourself not being able to finish a project. For some people, it’s like that with every mix, while for others, it happens from time to time. A good way to finish mixes faster, no matter how often or rarely you get stuck with a mix, is by limiting yourself. It...
Learning how to use EQ, is the first step toward developing great mixing skills. Knowing how frequencies interact and knowing how they all fit together is a crucial skill that mixing engineers should have. Equalization, or EQ, is the most important mixing processor to create separation in your instruments and balance in your mixes. Long-time...
In the world of audio mixing, there are certain misconceptions that don’t seem talked about much. As a mixing engineer, it’s easy to get so caught up in the art of mixing, that you forget what mixing is truly about: Making good music sound better. The overflow of tutorials, plug-ins, tips & tricks, gadgets, and...
Getting your name out there as a serious mixing engineer is a daunting task. The market is crowded. And with more and more easy-to-use tools, musicians are better able to take care of mixing and audio processing themselves. As we’ve talked about earlier in this 3-part series on getting your name out there, it all...
Getting your name out there as a serious mixing engineer is a daunting task. The market is crowded and getting picked is difficult. In this 3-part blog series, I’m going through 6 concepts and key-questions to help you get your name out there. For this second article, I will explain two crucial concepts to help...
Getting your name out there as a serious mixing engineer is a daunting task. The market is crowded. And with more and more easy-to-use tools, musicians are better able to take care of mixing and audio processing themselves. But as most people in music know, a solid, professional mix requires a solid, professional mixing engineer....