Yesterday we talked about the your mixing. Today we’re moving onto compression. In the following video I’l be going through the compressor punchier mixes. Knowing how your compressor works is a crucial aspect of using it effectively so it’s important that you have a basic understanding of its parameters. Luckily for you I’ll teach you...
Hey there, In today’s video we’ll be moving on from yesterday’s top-down master bus processing onto EQ. EQ’ing the subgroups is one of those individual tracks! It’s definitely one of those must-know techniques so I’ve created a handy video for you that you can watch here: Using EQ on Subgroups to Speed Up Your Mixing...
Happy Tuesday! I wanted to give you something cool for you to use this week. It’s my best-selling book with some of my best tips on getting home studio mixes using only 5 plug-9ins. The crucial questions you need to know before you even start mixing The ultimate guide to getting a good mix going...
If you’ve been following Audio Issues for a while you might know that I tend to stick to the basics most of the time. I try to keep it simple and practical because that’s how you get 80% of the way there. Even if you’re a seasoned veteran in the industry it’s always good to...
I got a comment from a reader who asked me how to add some “air” to percussion because they were sounding a “bit dark.” So I brainstormed three ways on how I would approach adding air and “brightening up” the percussion and drum section. If any of the following tips look interesting you could also try...
I stumbled upon this post from a year ago and I thought it was important enough to edit and add some perspective from a year later. Writing down your goals is one of the easiest AND most important things to do if you ever want to achieve anything. Having things in the back of your...
Chances are, mixing the kick and bass is a struggle for you. It’s one of the most common problems we all go through. You want get both the kick to punch through while keeping the bass defined and clear but there’s just no definition and separation between the two tracks. I’ve been dealing with some...
Got this question from a reader: “Thanks for all your good advice! I find it hard to get a good setting work with the de-esser so much while mixing?” -Thomas When I read this over I remembered that my man Joe Gilder over at Home Studio Corner had a similar issue last year when he was...
I’m in Iceland this week traveling around the country. I haven’t been back since 2014 so I’m really happy to be able to take the time and introduce the country to some of my friends I’m bringing with me. It’s comfortable to get away from it all, if only for a little while. The thing is,...
Muddiness in your mixes is a frequent problem. That’s why I wrote my Six Steps to Fix Your Muddy Mixes guide. But it’s especially annoying when it comes to vocals. We all want clarity in our vocals. We want the vocal to shine through the mix without the low-end cluttering it up. It’s such an important...