Can you mix with headphones? The ultimate guide to headphone mixing
In this article, we’ll learn the pros and cons to creating a mix with headphones. Whilst just about everyone would love a mixing room with perfect acoustic treatment and a […]
Category: Mixing
Mix songs slowly and steadily with a ‘one step at a time’ mixing strategy
Sitting down to mix songs can be a daunting prospect, especially when you’re new to mixing. You’re faced with tons of tracks, each of which need to be equalized, compressed, […]
Stay creative in your music making with this one simple change
When you make your own music, one of the biggest challenges that you face is to stay creative. That’s because once you’ve found something that works, a great way to […]
Sound proofing vs acoustic treatment: what’s the difference?
Sound proofing vs acoustic treatment Sound proofing and acoustic treatment are two very different processes. Each is used to achieve a very different set of results. Nevertheless, people often confuse […]
The secret to staying focused when you mix music
Staying focused when you mix can be tough There comes a point in almost every session when staying focused gets difficult. When this happens your ability to make critical decisions about […]
Reference tracks: how to and how NOT to use them
What are reference tracks? Reference tracks are mixed and/or mastered songs that you use to compare your own mix to during a mixing session. Periodically listening to a portion of […]
5 Mixing mistakes that are killing your tracks (and how to avoid them)
If you mix music, then there are a few common mixing mistakes that its important to avoid. Making sure that you avoid these 5 mistakes whilst mixing will really help […]
Studio monitor placement positioning tips for optimal sound whilst mixing
Believe it or not, the location and position of your monitor speakers can have a big impact on the way you hear your mix. The location and position of your […]