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.
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How to Mix Layered Guitars
Learn how to mix layered guitars so double-tracked and stacked parts sound wide and clear: panning, EQ carving, level balance,…
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How to Mix Spoken-Word Vocals
Learn how to mix spoken-word vocals for podcasts, voiceover and narration: clean-up, EQ, compression, de-essing and loudness targets that keep…
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How to Mix a Rap Song
Learn how to mix a rap song step by step: vocal chain, EQ, compression, de-essing, beat balance and loudness targets…
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How to Make 808s Hit Harder
Learn how to make 808s hit harder with tuning, saturation, EQ and sidechain compression — practical starting points so your…
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How to Mix Trap Drums
Learn how to mix trap drums with punchy 808s, crisp hats, and snappy claps. A step-by-step guide to EQ, compression,…
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How to Use Buses and Sends in Your DAW
Learn how to use buses and sends in your DAW to build reverb returns, group tracks and mix faster, with…
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How to Auto-Tune Vocals in GarageBand
Learn how to set up autotune in GarageBand using the built-in Pitch Correction slider, dial in a subtle fix or…
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How to Mix a Song in GarageBand
Learn how to mix a song in GarageBand step by step: balance levels, EQ, compression, reverb, panning and export a…
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How to Tune Vocals in Logic Pro
Learn how to tune vocals in Logic Pro with Flex Pitch and the stock Pitch Correction plugin: step-by-step settings, common…
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How to Master a Song in Logic Pro
Learn how to master in logic pro using stock plugins: build a chain, EQ, compress, hit the right LUFS with…