The next time you finish your mix, you may decide that you want it professionally mastered as it always helps to have a second set of ears in the mixing and/or mastering process. Before you opt for a conventional master, you may want to give stem mastering a consideration instead. What is Stem Mastering Stem […]
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Whenever you have a stretch of recorded audio in your mix, long or short, this is referred to as a clip. Every audio clip in your mix can be selected and manipulated in a variety of ways. Many digital audio workstations (DAWs) that we record or mix music in allow you to adjust the pitch
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Vocals are typically the focal point of any mix, so when they don’t sound their best, it detracts from the professionality not just of the vocals themselves but for the entire mix. With that in mind, follow these 11 tips on how to make vocals sound professional in your next mix. How to Make Vocals
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Reverb is a useful effect to blend into any tracks in your mix which need more size and depth. I’m going to share my guitar reverb cheat sheet for the best settings to dial into your reverb to give your guitar that extra touch it needs in the mix. Best Guitar Reverb Like most things
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One of the most frequent questions I get relates to the low end of the mix. Striking the right balance between the kick and bass is essential to getting the mix to sound clean and professional, so here is a brief and direct guide to mixing kick and bass. Mixing Kick and Bass Before we
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