Mixing & Mastering

Turn rough takes into release-ready tracks. Practical mixing and mastering guides covering EQ, compression, levels, loudness and the workflow that gets your songs sounding finished.Start here: The Best Free VST Plugins · The Best EQ Plugins · The Best Compressor Plugins · The Best Reverb Plugins.

How to Isolate an Instrument from a Song (Free, with AI)

Learn how to isolate an instrument from a song free with AI. Separate the vocals, drums, bass or the rest,…
How to Master a Song for Streaming (Spotify LUFS Guide)

Learn how to master a song for streaming. Hit the right LUFS for Spotify and Apple Music, avoid clipping, and…
How to Split a Song into Stems (Free)

Learn how to split a song into stems free with AI. Separate vocals, drums, bass and other in seconds, download…
How to Autotune Your Voice (Free, Step by Step)

Learn how to autotune your voice free. Upload a vocal, pick a key and scale, set the strength, and get…
Stereo vs 5.1 vs 7.1: Surround Sound Explained

What 5.1 and 7.1 actually mean, how a surround mix differs creatively from stereo, and how to tell which format…
What Is Audio Restoration? What Can (and Can’t) Be Fixed

How pros rescue noisy, humming or clipped recordings — spectral repair, de-noise, de-reverb — and an honest guide to what’s…
How to Use a Spectrum Analyzer

Learn how to use a spectrum analyzer to read frequency balance, spot problem resonances, and mix smarter — with your…
How to Use Automation in a DAW

Learn how to automate in a DAW — record and draw volume, pan, send, and plugin automation to add movement,…
What Is a Bus in Mixing?

What is a bus in mixing? A bus routes several tracks to one channel so you can process them together.…
What Is Dynamic Range in Music?

What is dynamic range in music? The difference between the quietest and loudest parts of a track, why it matters,…