If all of that luscious, deep low-end that should be on your track is missing, or if it’s not as present as you’d like, there’s a good chance you’re experiencing something called phase cancellation in your mix. In this article, Iâm going to show you how to diagnose this problem, and provide some solutions that will help you fix it so you can achieve the clear, present and impactful bass sound your mix desperately needs.
âThe quality of your life is a direct reflection of the quality of the questions you are asking yourselfâ -Tony Robbins, Awaken The Giant Within Iâm amazed at how often having the right question in a situation can literally change an outcome. The right question can save you time, money, energy and stress, and can … Read more
Toronto music producer and audio engineer 5PiECE shows you some strategies around mixing 808s to help them cut through the mix. Song Used In This Tutorial http://5piecemusic.com/leftfield-keele-dat-prod-5piece/ Also Helpful How To Mix 808s and Kick Drums
Mixing is complicated. If it were easy â everyone would do it well. It requires an investment of time and effort spent on understanding, and a lot of practice. When Iâm teaching, Iâm constantly trying to help my students become more efficient so they can make better music and spend less time mixing it. I … Read more
Compression is a highly talked about topic in the world of mixing. Unfortunately, it is an often-misunderstood tool in the engineerâs toolbox. In this article, I aim to answer the question âwhat is a compressor?â and perhaps more importantly â how do I use compression in a mix? What is a compressor? A compressor is … Read more
Talk about a good question. I myself mulled over this one for awhile back in 2012 before I ultimately decided to pursue the college route. Years later â after graduating and navigating the music industry as an entrepreneur â Iâve formulated an opinion on this question which I will share with you in this article. … Read more
Every music producer loves making music. So much so that it is the easy part. The challenging part is taking that passion and turning it into money so you can pay your bills and continue making more music. The music industry offers some of the most diverse income streams imaginable for those who are savvy … Read more
Getting a song mixed can be an exciting and daunting experience at the same time. Youâve spent so much time making sure that youâve created your best art â now its time to put it together and add the polish it needs to leave a mark on the world when its finally released. Making sure … Read more
At the beginning of everyoneâs journey, most music creators ask themselves: should I build my own home-studio or should I pay to use a professional studio to record? Before we delve into how to answer this big question â we first need to evaluate your preferences, abilities, expectations and future ambitions. Look at the following … Read more
Getting sounds to compliment each other in a mix can sometimes be a challenge- especially if you arenât familiar with mixing audio yet. A common question most producers ask when it comes to mixing is how to get their 808s and kick drums to sit better together in a mix without clashing or drowning each … Read more