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 Warp Audio in Ableton Live

Learn how to warp audio in Ableton Live: set Warp Markers, fix timing, match tempo and pick the right Warp…
How to Sidechain in Ableton Live

Learn how to sidechain in Ableton Live using the Compressor’s built-in sidechain input, plus volume-shaping with envelopes for clean, controllable…
How to Record MIDI in FL Studio

Learn how to record MIDI in FL Studio: connect your controller, arm recording, set the count-in and metronome, and clean…
How to Route Mixer Tracks in FL Studio

Learn how to route mixer tracks in FL Studio: send channels to mixer tracks, build bus groups, set up sends…
How to Use Patcher in FL Studio

Learn how to use Patcher in FL Studio to chain instruments and effects, build reusable presets, layer sounds and create…
How to Arrange a Song in FL Studio

Learn how to arrange a song in FL Studio: move from patterns to the Playlist, build sections, add transitions and…
How to Slice Samples in FL Studio

Learn how to slice samples in FL Studio using Slicex and Edison: chop loops at transients, map slices to the…
How to Use the Piano Roll in FL Studio

Learn how to use the Piano Roll in FL Studio: draw and edit notes, set velocity, use snapping, and apply…
How to Make a Bassline in FL Studio

Learn how to make a bassline in FL Studio: pick a bass sound, write the notes in the Piano Roll,…
How to Add VST Plugins in FL Studio

Learn how to add VST plugins in FL Studio: install the plugin, scan your folders, find it in the browser,…