The most important part of a mix is finding the correct balance for each instrument so they fit “in the pocket”. From my experience, for an instrument or vocal to sit correctly, it needs to have the correct volume level in the mix and frequency space in the arrangement. Every song and arrangement will have […]
Tag: Mixing Bass
Room Acoustics for Home Studio
Having proper room acoustics is probably the #1 overlooked and misunderstood subject for a home recordist. Sure, you’ve skimmed over an article that mentioned Bass traps that one time, and seen those cool little foam designs on studio walls, but you figured it didn’t apply to your home studio. Well, I’m sorry to report, room […]
Using a Frequency Analyzer in your mix process
How to use a Spectrum Analyzer in your mix process. Allow your eyes to assist your ears. -Mike Lizotte
Getting a clear bottom end
Mixing tip of the day – Getting a clear bottom Bass frequencies take up the most real estate in our mix and are probably the hardest thing to ‘get right’ when we mix. Of course, arrangement is key to a good mix, but let’s assume arrangement isn’t our issue. Often times the best […]