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Mixing Vs Mastering – What’s the Difference in Audio Production

General, Mastering, Mixing Terms / Music Guy Mixing / June 25, 2024

I do daily audio mixing tutorials and offer mixing services here at MusicGuyMixing.com, but I ALSO offer audio mastering services at my sister site, MusicGuyMastering.com. Both are essential steps and stages in the world of audio production, but what’s the difference between mixing vs mastering? Mixing Vs Mastering Simplifying things as much as possible, audio […]

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The Best Multiband Compression Mastering Settings

Dynamics, Mastering / Music Guy Mixing / March 18, 2024

Multiband compression is a useful tool for adding a little cohesion or nudging the profile of your audio in one direction or the other. While it can be used on a bus or even a track level, arguably multiband compression is best suited for the audio mastering stage. Here are the best multiband compression master

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Master Bus – How to Process Your Master Bus

General, Mastering / Music Guy Mixing / March 7, 2024

The master bus is the end of the line when it comes to your mix. If you practice good bussing techniques or even if you don’t (check out my mixing template), every track in your mix eventually flows to this one track in your mix which in turn feeds to your speakers or headphones. At

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Glue Compression – What is It and How to Use It

Compression, Mastering / Music Guy Mixing / October 17, 2023

Glue compression is a distinct type of compressor which is most effectively used on busses, including the master bus. Let’s talk about what glue compression is, how it differs from a conventional compressor, and when and how to use it. What is Glue Compression First, what is glue compression and what makes it different from

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How to Make Your Music Louder (Without Making It Worse)

Mastering / Music Guy Mixing / October 6, 2023

Louder is objectively better. Our ears literally perceive the same song (but louder) as having more energy and being more engaging. This is a slippery slope, though, as make a song TOO loud and at some point you’re taking away from the dynamics. A big old fat blob of audio has an adverse effect on

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