Author: Mixing Lessons
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 […]
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
Piano EQ: How to apply EQ to piano tracks in your mixes
EQ Electric Guitars: How to apply clean guitar EQ and distorted guitar EQ
Acoustic Guitar EQ: How to EQ acoustic guitar in your mixes
Bass Guitar EQ: How to EQ bass guitar in your mix
Drum EQ guide: How to EQ kick, snare, toms, hi-hats, overheads and more
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 […]