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 EQ Vocals in Logic Pro

Learn how to EQ vocals in Logic Pro with the stock Channel EQ — high-pass, cut mud, add presence and…
How to Master a Track in Ableton

Learn how to master in Ableton with stock devices — EQ Eight, Glue Compressor, Saturator and Limiter — for a…
How to Mix Vocals in FL Studio

Learn how to mix vocals in FL Studio with only stock plugins — routing, EQ, compression, de-essing, pitch correction, reverb…
How to Use Maximus in FL Studio

Learn how to use Maximus in FL Studio for multiband compression, limiting and loudness — a clear step-by-step guide to…
How to EQ Vocals in FL Studio

Learn how to EQ vocals in FL Studio with the stock Fruity Parametric EQ 2 — high-pass, cut mud, add…
What Is a Mixing Plugin Chain?

A mixing plugin chain is the ordered stack of plugins on a track. Learn what each stage does, the best…
Why Are My Plugins Not Showing Up?

Plugins not showing up in your DAW? Learn why VST and AU plugins fail to appear, from install folders to…
32-bit vs 64-bit Plugins Explained

32-bit vs 64-bit plugins explained: what the architecture and float-precision difference means for DAW compatibility, memory, bridging and mix quality.
How to Organize Your Plugins

Learn how to organize your plugins so you can find the right tool fast: folders, favourites, presets, naming and a…
Free VST Plugins Worth Downloading

A guide to the free VST plugins worth downloading: what makes a free plugin actually useful, how to install VSTs…