LUFS: How loud to master songs for streaming (& why it’s not -14 LUFS)
How loud should my master be? The loudness of tracks is an area of mastering which has evolved a lot over the years. In this lesson, we’ll discuss the issues […]
Author: Mixing Lessons
True peak: why your songs should never peak above -1 dBTP
It is the recommendation of many streaming services, as well as many pro mastering engineers, that you master your songs to peak no louder than -1 dBTP (-1 decibel true […]
EQ Vocals: A simple guide to using vocal EQ in your mix
How to EQ vocals in your mix: EQ is a fundamental part of mixing. Through the use of parametric EQ, pass filters and shelving filters, you can manipulate the frequency […]
Piano EQ: How to apply EQ to piano tracks in your mixes
How to EQ Piano in your mix: EQ is a fundamental part of mixing. Through the use of parametric EQ, pass filters and shelving filters, you can manipulate the frequency […]
EQ Electric Guitars: How to apply clean guitar EQ and distorted guitar EQ
How to EQ Electric Guitar: EQ is a fundamental part of mixing. Through the use of parametric EQ, pass filters and shelving filters, you can manipulate the frequency response of […]
Acoustic Guitar EQ: How to EQ acoustic guitar in your mixes
How to EQ Acoustic Guitar: EQ is a fundamental part of mixing. Through the use of parametric EQ, pass filters and shelving filters, you can manipulate the frequency response of […]
Bass Guitar EQ: How to EQ bass guitar in your mix
How to EQ Bass Guitar: EQ is a fundamental part of mixing. Through the use of parametric EQ, pass filters and shelving filters, you can manipulate the frequency response of […]
Drum EQ guide: How to EQ kick, snare, toms, hi-hats, overheads and more
How to EQ Drums: EQ is a fundamental part of mixing. Through the use of parametric EQ, pass filters and shelving filters, you can manipulate the frequency response of the […]
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
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 […]