Guides
Mixing guides
Short, practical answers to the questions producers ask us most.
When the mix isn't working
- Why does my mix sound bad?Find out why your mix sounds bad: an unfair comparison, balance, muddy low mids, kick and bass clashing, harsh highs, too much processing or poor translation.
- Ear fatigue: why your mix sounds different late in a sessionHow to tell your ears are tired, safe listening levels from the WHO, and habits that keep your ears fresh through a long mixing session.
- How to know when your mix is doneNo meter can tell you a mix is done. Use this checklist for balance, low end, loudness and translation, set a stopping rule, and get one fresh opinion.
Techno and house
- Mixing techno: low end, kick, bass and loudnessA techno mixing guide: tune the kick, give the bass and rumble their own space, keep the low end in mono, and set loudness for streaming and DJ sets.
- Mixing house: kick, bass and loudnessA house mixing guide: lock the kick and bassline into one groove, even out bass notes, make room for chords and vocals, and set loudness for streaming and DJs.