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Mar 22, 2026

Mid Side EQ in Mastering: How to Use It Without Wrecking Someone's Mix

Mid side processing in mastering is a genuinely powerful tool, but it gets overhyped. Mid side EQ lets you process the centre channel and the stereo sides independently, which gives you control that a standard stereo EQ doesn't have. The...

Mar 21, 2026

How to Mix Vocals Over a Compressed Beat (The Pro Technique)

Getting a vocal to sit properly with a backing track is one of the most common mixing problems producers face. The short answer: it takes more than just adjusting fader levels. When you're working with a pre-compressed beat and a...

Mar 21, 2026

10 Essential Mixing Routines That Changed My Life: The Foundation for Consistent Mixes

The Problem: Why Most Mixes Sound InconsistentIf you want to become a better mixer, you need a process. Without one, you wander aimlessly through each session, making decisions based on feeling rather than strategy. These 10 mixing routines changed my...

Mar 20, 2026

Bass and Kick Sidechain Techniques: Two Ways to Tighten Your Low End

Why Kick and Bass Separation Matters for LoudnessProfessional mix engineers like Jason Joshua trim their baseline to sync with their kick specifically to gain extra level when it's mastered. When your bass and kick occupy the same frequency space, they...

Mar 20, 2026

Mastering Technique: Using Clippers on Individual Stems for Louder Masters

Why Professional Mastering Engineers Prep Stems Before MasteringGetting a track louder without losing clarity requires a different approach than what most producers think. The secret used by professional mastering engineers is preparing your mix stems with careful peak control before...