7 Mixing Techniques That Can Get You in Trouble
Seven advanced mixing techniques that will take your sound up a notch or totally screw up your mix.
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How to Maximize the First Hour of Mixing
The first hour of your mix is crucial. Here’s how to make the most of it.
read more »How to Make 808s Hit HARD
Seven ways to mix 808s. Includes processing techniques, audio examples and a free sample pack.
read more »An Effective Piano Spot Miking Technique
A useful spot miking technique for piano in a live concert setting.
read more »How to Produce Magical Studio Performances
Tips for getting the most out of musicians in the studio.
read more »Tips for Professionalism and Client Interaction
An article about professionalism and improving client interaction.
read more »Mixing with Mastering in Mind: Dynamics
A few useful techniques for addressing dynamics during mixing, with mastering in mind.
read more »How to Build Your Career as a Music Producer
A guide to creating a successful career in music production.
read more »50 Must-Read Pro Audio Articles from 2012
A roundup of some of the best recording and mixing articles from 2012.
read more »7 Obscure Mixing Techniques Used by the Pros
Seven counterintuitive mixing techniques that the pros use regularly.
read more »How to Open Up Space in Your Mix
How to let your mix breathe and move while keeping it sounding full and textured.
read more »5 Tips for Executing a Fast Mix
At some point you’ll need to mix a record very fast. Here are some tips for getting good results quickly.
read more »Getting Your Vocal Recording Setup Started
A guide to the essential elements of a vocal recording setup.
read more »Tips for Mixing Vocals to an Instrumental
An article about mixing vocals to a premixed two-track instrumental.
read more »Audio Perception and ABX Testing
An article about audio perception and how to accurately conduct a controlled listening test.
read more »A Guide to Building Your Home Project Studio
The story of moving out of my old home studio and into a new space, including lessons learned along the way.
read more »Introduction to Disc Description Protocol (DDP)
An article about Disc Description Protocol (DDP), and why you should consider using it to deliver masters.
read more »3 Things You Should Know About Metadata
An article about metadata, including what it is and how to properly use it depending on your delivery method and format.
read more »EDM: Where Producing and Mixing Collide
An article about the characteristics of electronic dance music and how to approach mixing it.
read more »Acoustic Treatment for Small Studios – Pt. II
An interview with acoustics expert Arthur Noxon, founder of Acoustic Sciences Corporation (ASC).
read more »Phase: Timing Difference or Polarity?
One of the most commonly confused audio-related topics is “phase.” This article helps differentiate between the concept of polarity vs timing difference.
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