Category: Mixing

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 […]

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 […]

Modern home recording setups make it easy for us to capture potentially unlimited tracks, and it’s not uncommon to see mixes with endless layers. But more tracks don’t always lead […]

A great mix doesn’t just sound wide — it also has a sense of depth (front to back). Adding depth to a mix is subtle, but it can really enhance […]

Many new home studio music makers believe that great mixes come from stacks of plugins and complicated or “advanced” techniques. My opinion: great mixes come from a few simple steps, […]

Let’s talk about perfectionism when it comes to producing music in a home studio. It’s great to have high standards and to aspire to create something you can be really […]

Getting the low end of a mix right can be one of the hardest things to achieve. When it’s right, the mix feels powerful, rich, and balanced. When it’s wrong, […]

One of the most common mistakes new home studio producers make is constantly hitting the solo button. It feels logical: isolate a track so you can really hear what’s going […]