The low end of your mix is the anchor. If this isn’t right, the entire mix will feel adrift. Low end mixing is arguably the hardest part of the mix to perfect, as well. The kick or bass can camouflage the other. The entire low end can sound boomy, muddy and messy, or too weak. […]
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Dynamic EQ varies from static or what we think of as conventional EQ moves. Now that most modern EQ plugins feature dynamic EQ as a standard feature, let’s answer what is dynamic EQ, explain how to use it, and address why it’s almost always better than normal EQ. What is Dynamic EQ First let’s answer
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While it might sound counterintuitive based on the name, a low pass filter creates space at the top of your mix. It can be useful for creating space for instruments which need those frequencies and creates more headroom for the mastering process. Let’s identify what is a low pass filter, and more importantly how to
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Gating drums is a common and useful technique when mixing drums to remove bleed and noise from individual kit pieces. This allows you to more effective process your kick, snare, hi-hat, etc. Let’s talk how to gate drums for a clean and professional sound, just like the pros. How to Gate Drums A gate in
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Headroom in mixing. You hear this nebulous term quite often in the world of mixing but it’s rarely explained. Let’s explain what is headroom in mixing and more importantly how to create it. What is Headroom in Mixing Headroom in mixing refers to leaving volume in your mix before sending it off for song mastering.
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