The vocals are the most important part of any song, so they need to sit upfront; right in the listener’s face. The vocals not only carry the lyrics, but also the melody, which is why we want them to be front and center, and easily audible and distinguishable. However, it can be easy for vocals…
Having the proper mix bus chain on your track is not only a key ingredient to professional-sounding mixes… But it can shave hours off of your mixing process. So what is the best mix bus chain for creating a professional-sounding mix? The best mix bus chain uses, in order, a parametric EQ, Mid-Side EQ, a…
Are you mixing in a room with little to no acoustic treatment and it just sounds bad? No worries, because that shouldn’t stop you from pumping out great mixes. Every mix engineer, no matter the environment, must factor in the room. Can You Get A Quality Mix In An Untreated Room? My room is not…
Do you feel like your mixes just aren’t as blended together as your references or what you hear on the radio or streaming platforms? This might be because your tracks are lacking “glue” compression. Glue compression is when several tracks in a mix, sometimes all of them, are passed through one compressor together. By applying…
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I was taught that you absolutely can’t mix or master on headphones, and for good reason. When working in headphones, your mix or master can sound great! It can sound clear and wide, but then when you try listening to your song in other environments or on other devices, it just doesn’t translate well. But…
Is it a good idea to put saturation on your vocals? Whether or not you use saturation on your vocals depends on many different factors, including the type of vocal you’re going for, how it was recorded, and type of sound you’re trying to achieve. But that said… It is an excellent idea to add…
