When Your Mix Might Have Too Many Tracks
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 […]
Category: Mixing
How To Create Depth In Your Mixes
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 […]
The Biggest Win You Could Make For Your Mixes Right Now
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, […]
Stop Aiming For A “Perfect” Mix
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 […]
The Secret to Professional Low End
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, […]
Stop Using Solo: A Better Way to Mix
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 […]
Why Your Mix Sounds Great in Your Studio, but Bad Everywhere Else
Ever had this happen to you? You finish a mix in your home studio and it sounds great. Then you listen in the car, on your AirPods, or at a […]
My Go-To Vocal Chain On Every Mix
If you’re struggling to get vocals that sound clean, polished, and professional in your mixes, the problem often isn’t your mic or your room — it’s the processing chain. More […]