Category: Mixing

One of the biggest time-wasters in mixing is this: jumping around randomly between tasks. Perhaps you start with setting some levels… Then focus on one track and apply EQ… Then […]

If there’s one thing I’d encourage you to aim for when it comes to mixing, it’s this: steady, consistent improvement. A lot of people aim for the “pro sounding mix”. […]

Have you ever noticed how some mixes sound good, but still feel a bit flat or lifeless? There’s nothing obviously wrong… It’s not harsh, not muddy, not over-compressed. But it […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]