One of the easiest ways to get better at mixing
There are all sorts of things you can do to improve your mixing skills. You can read books, watch YouTube tutorials, and take courses. If you’re really serious, you could […]
Two compression attack and release myths to avoid
You might be surprised to know that two of the most common things that we’re taught about compression, regarding the attack and release settings, are incorrect. In this lesson, we’ll […]
Don’t let these 3 things ruin your recording
There’s no worse feeling than opening up a session to mix a song, only to find a problem that you didn’t notice when recording. Unfortunately, given that most of us […]
Simulating a space vs creating an effect with reverb
When you apply reverb to a mix, you can go one of two routes. You can either use your reverb to give the impression of a group of instruments playing […]
How to EQ your Reverb
When you add reverb to a mix, you’re adding a new signal. So it’s likely that it will need to be EQ’ed just like any other signal in your session […]
How to control the width and panning of your reverb
In nature, reverb reaches us from all directions. As such, stereo reverbs, which see reflections reaching us from all angles, are more realistic than mono reverbs, where the reverb comes […]
When it comes to reverb, less is more
When it comes to reverb, a good rule of thumb is that ‘less is more’. Whilst big, long reverbs can sound impressive, overdoing it can quickly cause your mix to […]
How to master music in your home studio in 4 easy steps
What does mastering audio mean? In music production, mastering is the final stage of the production process. It’s the last chance to make adjustments to your songs before they’re released […]