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Inserts Vs Sends – When To Use Each

Mixing Terms / Music Guy Mixing / October 28, 2022
inserts vs sends

It’s one of the most common questions I see related to mixing. Inserts vs sends; what’s the difference between the two and when should you use each one? They each relate to using a plugin to affect the sound of your track, but they’re used in different ways for different purposes. I’ve got a very […]

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The 5 Causes of a Muddy Mix (And How to Fix)

EQ / Music Guy Mixing / October 2, 2023
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When I first started mixing about 15 years ago, my mixes fell into one of two categories: it was a harsh and overly bright mix, or it was a muddy mix. If you have a problem with a muddy mix, you know the telltale signs. Nothing stands out, instruments get lost, and it just feels

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The 6 EQ Filters – When To Use Each One

EQ / Music Guy Mixing / June 28, 2024
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EQ filters are used to add/boost, attenuate, or completely remove certain frequencies from your audio. You can achieve a lot of different desired results just by using EQ which is arguably the most useful “effect” in audio production. Depending on what you want to do to the audio, there are different EQ filters for different

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