Mixing techniques and workflows focused on building powerful, emotional hard rock mixes with impact and clarity.
There’s a moment in every mix where something strange happens. You haven’t added anything new.No new tracks. No new plugins.You haven’t fixed the vocal or tamed the kick or carved another half-decibel out of the guitars. And yet—the song suddenly behaves. It stands up straighter.The low end stops arguing.The vocal feels less like a sound…
At lower volumes, our ears are more sensitive to midrange frequencies, making instruments like vocals and guitars seem louder relative to bass and treble. Conversely, at higher volumes, bass frequencies become more prominent due to the way our hearing works. This can lead to the bass feeling too loud, tempting you to turn it down…
Whether you’re an experienced audio engineer or an aspiring music producer, efficiency and consistency are important. Maximizing your workflow can lead to better results and save valuable time. One powerful tool that can significantly enhance your mixing process is the Pro Tools mixing template. What is a mixing template is and why should you consider…
But where do you place it? On the live kick track? On the sample? Or do you slap it on the kick bus? Let’s dive into this fun and flexible world of kick drum compression. The Live Kick: A Natural Target If you’re working with a live kick drum, chances are it needs some help….