The key to any successful mix is the balance that is achieved between all the elements in your track. Monitoring at a low overall volume is one of the most overlooked and useful tips when mixing, in my opinion.
With this in mind, today I'd like to share with you a list of my top 5 mixing tips that you (probably) aren’t using already, to help you get the music playing in your head sounding better than before.
As we learn more about the craft and evolve our own style, our processes must adapt too, which is why picking up a few more tricks is always a good idea. No matter if you are a beginner or a seasoned professional, we all struggle with our mixes at one point or another. The mix is a crucial part of the music production process, as it is what turns your musical ideas into polished, well-presented pieces of music.įrom adjusting volumes and panning, to EQ and beyond, mixing is all about making things fit – and it turns out that it's much trickier than it sounds!
Today, we're delighted to welcome a guest post from Daniel Strongin to the pages of the ModeAudio Magazine - Daniel is a caffeine-dependent sound designer and traveler, who's obsessed with sharing his knowledge on all things music production through his website, SoundShockAudio.
