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What LUFS to Master to for Spotify, Apple, and More

Mastering / By mgmixing
what lufs to master to

LUFS stands for Loudness Unit Full Scale and is a system for representing and measuring volume. Unlike RMS and dB (see my comparison of LUFS vs RMS and LUFS vs dB), LUFS is a more practical and universal system of representing loudness as we interpret it. This system became the standard in 2011 with television, …

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Serial Compression – The Ultimate Guide

Compression / By mgmixing
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Serial compression is a technique used by mixing engineers all over. Integrating this technique into your own music can yield a more natural sound as opposed to just using one compressor. Let’s talk about what serial compression is and when to use it and how to use it (with settings). What is Serial Compression? First …

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True Peak Limiting – What It Is and Why You Should Use It

Mastering, Mixing Terms / By mgmixing
true peak limiting

When we’re mastering our music, we typically try to make our song(s) as loud as possible. Our ears (and those of our listeners) interpret louder as having more energy and consequently better. When we drive our mixes too loud, too “hot”, we run the risk of clipping and distortion down the line when our music …

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Audio Effects Explained – The Complete Guide

Mixing Terms / By mgmixing
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Audio effects are used in audio mixing in order to achieve virtually any result you want in a specific track or the overall mix. Having a fundamental understanding of the most commonly used audio effects can help you get your audio where you want it faster. In this overview, we’re going to break down the …

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How to EQ Drums – EQing Every Piece in Your Kit

Drums, EQ / By mgmixing
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Every time I start a new mix, I like to go section by section with my instruments (after gain staging everything, of course). I’ll always begin with the drums because they’re the backbone of your mix. The drums keep time and establish the rhythm and energy of your song, so it’s important to make sure …

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