Along with my top 5 music mixing tips, one of the most important things you can do with every mix is keep it dynamic. I’m not talking about it in the compression sense, I’m talking about the general sense and vibe of the mix itself. Your mix should always be evolving to keep the listener […]
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Starting around 1.5k and above, there are certain frequencies which can be perceived as being harsh in our mix to the human ear. Too much frequency information here and on certain instruments it can begin to overload our ears. This quickly leads to ear fatigue which will put off our listeners. For us as the
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Comb filtering can give you an inaccurate representation of an individual track or your entire mix. Let’s identify what is comb filtering and how you can avoid it in your mixes. What is Comb Filtering Comb filtering is a product of two or more similar signal’s waves being slightly out of phase. Sound waves have
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Saturation is one of those nebulous audio effects that you’ll often hear referenced but doesn’t often get explained. Other effects are much easier to understand. Compression compresses the loudest parts of an audio clip to achieve a more consistent level. EQ cuts or boosts existing frequencies in an audio clip to sculpt the sound. But
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Like a reverse cymbal sample, a reverse snare can be used to build anticipation and energy to tease the next part of a song. In particular I like to use a reverse snare to fade into an actual snare hit. This creates a little break to flow into a final chorus after a bridge. And
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