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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The Best Free Reverb Plugins
Hunting the best free reverb plugin? We explain how reverb works, the main types, and name the standout free reverb…
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The Best Free Compressor Plugins
Want the best free compressor plugin? Learn what a compressor does, how to use its controls, and which no-cost plugins…
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The Best Free EQ Plugins
Looking for the best free EQ plugin? We explain what an EQ does, how to use it in a mix,…
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How to Use a Limiter
Learn how to use a limiter the right way — set the output ceiling, dial in gain reduction, and raise…
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How to Use Reverb in a Mix
Learn how to use reverb in a mix: reverb types, pre-delay, decay and EQ, send vs insert routing, plus common…
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How to Use EQ When Mixing
Learn how to use EQ when mixing: what every band does, subtractive vs additive moves, cutting mud, adding air, and…
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Compressor Settings Explained
Compressor settings explained in plain English — threshold, ratio, attack, release, knee and make-up gain, with starter values for vocals,…
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How to Use Autotune
Learn how to use autotune the right way — set the key and scale, dial in retune speed, fix wrong…
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What Is a Channel Strip Plugin?
What is a channel strip plugin? Learn how this all-in-one mixing tool combines EQ, compression, gating and saturation, plus how…
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What Is Tape Emulation in Music?
What is tape emulation? Learn how tape saturation plugins add warmth, glue and analog character to your mixes, which controls…