One of the most frequent questions I get is how to make a kick drum sound better. This is understandable as, and I’ve said this many times before, your kick drum is the anchor of your mix. It grounds the groove and rhythm of the song and is how the listener finds their bearings so […]
The Sine Wave Kick Drum Trick of the Pros Read More »
Proper bass drum EQ can make your kick sit in and cut through the mix better. This is typically job number one when I sit down with a mix. If the kick is a mess, the mix will lack purpose and feel lost. EQ should be the first processing you apply to your bass drum.
Bass Drum EQ Guide – How to EQ Bass Drum Read More »
Reverb is one of the most fun effects to use in mixing. Not only do they make your tracks sound cool, they bring your mix to life by making it three-dimensional. There are different types of reverb, though, ranging from small to massive and natural to artificial. Each type has a different purpose and is
The 3 Types of Reverb – Which to Use on Each Instrument Read More »
As we recently covered in our article on how to clean up a muddy mix, one of the biggest causes of mud in a mix is the low-mids on your reverbs. The reason for this is because reverbs emulate the natural sounds of recording in large spaces. Specifically they’re emulating the reflections off of the
Abbey Road Reverb Trick Read More »
We don’t talk too much about the scientific, physics side of audio here on Music Guy Mixing. I’d rather give you practical advice and explain how to get a result rather than explain the science behind why it works, interesting though it may be. The Haas Effect is an exception, however, as understanding how this
What is the Haas Effect in Music? Read More »
