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Using EQ for character, separation, effects and more

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Using EQ for character, separation, effects and more

An equalizer, or EQ, allows you to manipulate the frequency content of the signals in your mix. But why would you want to do this? In this lesson, we’ll look at […]

Audio automation: enhancing your mix with automation

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Audio automation: enhancing your mix with automation

What is audio automation? In music production, automation is the process of making changes in your mix occur automatically over the course of the song. One of the most common […]

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 […]

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