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How to set levels in a mix (reference tracks, static mix, automation & more)

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How to set levels in a mix (reference tracks, static mix, automation & more)

Setting the levels of the different instruments in your song is a fundamental part of the mixing process. Whilst exactly how you should set your levels is very subjective, there […]

Audio panning: what panning is, how it works, and how to use it in your mix

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Audio panning: what panning is, how it works, and how to use it in your mix

In this lesson, we’re breaking down the role of panning in a mix. We’ll cover all the key topics like how panning works and how to use it in your […]

What is bit depth in audio? 16 bit, 24 bit and 32 bit float explained

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What is bit depth in audio? 16 bit, 24 bit and 32 bit float explained

In this lesson, we’ll break down bit depth. Bit depth is a key component of digital audio. You’ve probably noticed a list of available bit depths when ever you’ve created […]

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