The polished state of pop music makes it easy to forget that many sounds are naturally harsh in timbre, specifically in the 2-5 kHz range.
Left uncontrolled, electric guitars, square wave synths, poorly recorded vocals, and much more can make a mix feel grating and tire the ears.
We often Read more...
EQ is arguably the most powerful tool at your disposal when working with audio.
It’s also tremendously easy to get EQ wrong. Over the years, I’ve noticed 11 common EQ mistakes that keep cropping up and can stop a mix dead in its tracks.
In this guide you’ll learn what Read more...
Audio education is on a roll this week.
iZotope is helping mixers to raise their game with “Mix Resolutions: 10 Tips for Creating Better Mixes,” an audio mixing masterclass from a pair of experts. Offered free of charge, the video series is led by award-winning engineer and producer Enrique Gonzalez Read more...
This month, engineer Luca Pretolesi is utilizing the Dangerous 2-Bus+ and Convert-8 for mixing EDM stems to add a little something extra.
In part 1 of the mixing video, Luca is working with stems from the artist Borgeous. By separating vocals, effects, bass, percussion, kick drum, high synths, and guitars Read more...
Nail the Mix is a monthly subscription-based hub for aspiring audio professionals. Educational resources are available to all members for tips on mixing, multi-track sessions, and live mixing QNA webinar chats.
The latest live QNA mixing webinar will be hosted by Andrew Wade and include his actual multi-tracks from UK Read more...
