Why Your Mix Decisions Get Worse Over Time
Have you ever noticed this? You’ve been mixing for a while, and no matter what you do to your mix, nothing seems to sound right. That’s ear fatigue. Or sometimes […]
Author: Alex - Mixing Lessons
How to Get a Clean, Balanced Acoustic Guitar Recording
Acoustic guitar can be a difficult instrument to record. Today, let’s look at a common mistake, and a simple method to use to capture great acoustic guitar recordings. A common […]
When NOT to Use Compression
In mixing, we can often fall into the trap of thinking there are things we should do — like adding a compressor to every track. But in reality, not everything […]
One Simple Mixing Habit That Beats Expensive Plugins
One of the biggest mistakes I see in home studio mixes is relying too heavily on plugins before getting the basics right. It’s completely understandable — plugins promise big changes […]
Why Great Mixes Start Long Before You Press Play
If mixing ever feels really difficult, the issue often isn’t coming from the mixing process — it occurred at the recording stage. That’s because great mixes don’t begin when you […]
How to Finish More Songs
Let’s be honest, very few of us as home studio producers struggle with starting new songs. Where we tend to struggle is with finishing them. Today, let’s look at three […]
How to Get Consistent Vocal Levels That Sit in the Mix
One of the biggest challenges in mixing vocals is inconsistent levels. Some words stand out as too loud, others disappear beneath the music, and the performance can feel uneven. Compression […]
A Simple Way to Make Your Choruses Sound Bigger
In a mix, it can sound great when the chorus opens up and feels like everything is lifted and elevated. But sometimes mixes don’t quite deliver… not without a bit […]