{"id":39278,"date":"2024-09-09T09:00:44","date_gmt":"2024-09-09T08:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/?p=39278"},"modified":"2026-06-10T15:58:54","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T14:58:54","slug":"mixing-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/mixing-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Favourite Mixing Tips and Tricks"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/mixing-tips\/#The_most_important_things_to_remember_when_mixing_your_track\" >The most important things to remember when mixing your track<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/mixing-tips\/#14_mixing_tips\" >14 mixing tips<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/mixing-tips\/#1_Take_a_break\" >1. Take a break<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/mixing-tips\/#2_Variety_is_the_spice_of_life\" >2. Variety is the spice of life<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/mixing-tips\/#3_Use_only_one_reverb_sound\" >3. Use only one reverb sound<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/mixing-tips\/#4_Sidechaining\" >4. Sidechaining<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/mixing-tips\/#5_Bring_up_the_impact\" >5. Bring up the impact<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/mixing-tips\/#6_Get_creative\" >6. Get creative<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/mixing-tips\/#7_Never_mix_bass_first\" >7. Never mix bass first<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/mixing-tips\/#8_Prepare_your_session\" >8. Prepare your session<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/mixing-tips\/#9_Dont_rely_on_mixing_in_Solo\" >9. Don\u2019t rely on mixing in Solo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/mixing-tips\/#10_Pay_attention_to_the_stereo_field\" >10. Pay attention to the stereo field<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/mixing-tips\/#11_Leave_plenty_of_headroom\" >11. Leave plenty of headroom<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/mixing-tips\/#12_De-ess_your_reverbs\" >12. De-ess your reverbs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/mixing-tips\/#13_Parallel_processing\" >13. Parallel processing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/mixing-tips\/#14_Reference_Reference_Reference\" >14. Reference. Reference. Reference.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/mixing-tips\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/mixing-tips\/#How_do_I_get_better_at_mixing\" >How do I get better at mixing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/mixing-tips\/#How_do_people_get_their_mixes_so_loud\" >How do people get their mixes so loud?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/mixing-tips\/#What_should_a_good_mix_sound_like\" >What should a good mix sound like?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/mixing-tips\/#Final_thoughts\" >Final thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Mixing can be a bit tricky, but with a few tips, it doesn\u2019t have to be. In this article, we&#8217;ll give you our favourite <strong>mixing tips<\/strong>, sharing straightforward advice to help you get better results, whether you&#8217;re just starting out or need a quick refresher.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll walk you through simple, effective steps that you can start using right away.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; alt=&#8221;Summer hobbies&#8221; title_text=&#8221;1077&#215;359 MOBILE&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2026\/03\/1020&#215;220-DESKTOP.jpg&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/category\/studio-production\/studio-guides\/?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=in+page+banner&#038;utm_campaign=summer+hobbies&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Summer Hobbies &#8221; src_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; src_phone=&#8221;https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2026\/03\/1077&#215;359-MOBILE.jpg&#8221; display_conditions=&#8221;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&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; src_tablet=&#8221;https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2026\/03\/1020&#215;220-DESKTOP.jpg&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;The most important things to remember when mixing your track&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_most_important_things_to_remember_when_mixing_your_track\"><\/span>The most important things to remember when mixing your track<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Three of the most crucial tips and things to remember when mixing a track are:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Prepare your mix: <\/strong>Half of the battle is the prep! Remove any barriers to your creativity and strip silences, colour-code tracks, set up AUX sends, and anything else to help improve your workflow.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Referencing: <\/strong>Reference your track against commercial records in the same genre and reference your mix across multiple playback systems.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Sidechaining: <\/strong>Create clarity between instruments with competing frequencies by sidechaining with a dynamics processor or compressor to automatically duck levels.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Music-Software.html&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;SHOP MUSIC SOFTWARE&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;NEW CTA Button&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_border_width=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_border_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_font=&#8221;Arial|700|||||||&#8221; button_icon=&#8221;&#x35;||divi||400&#8243; button_icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|30px||30px|false|false&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset6&#8243; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;2px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;14 mixing tips&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_mixing_tips\"><\/span>14 mixing tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Take_a_break\"><\/span>1. Take a break<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-38000 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/07\/Music-studio-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Music studio\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/07\/Music-studio-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/07\/Music-studio-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/07\/Music-studio-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/07\/Music-studio-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/07\/Music-studio-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/07\/Music-studio-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/07\/Music-studio-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/07\/Music-studio-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/07\/Music-studio-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/07\/Music-studio.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Probably the most obvious but most overlooked tip for mixing, take a break and <strong>rest your ears<\/strong>. You\u2019ve probably heard your mix a million times and you\u2019ve gone \u201c<em>earblind<\/em>\u201d, not knowing when to stop. Not only that, but long mixing sessions can cause ear fatigue which will mean you won\u2019t make accurate mixing decisions.<\/p>\n<p>Whether it\u2019s stopping for a drinks break, a walk around the park, or stopping for the night and returning the next day, you can come back with fresh ears and hear your mix in a new way.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Variety_is_the_spice_of_life\"><\/span>2. Variety is the spice of life<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Why limit yourself to the instruments you have in your studio when creating a mix? Maybe your song calls for an exotic instrument or a unique sound you can\u2019t replicate with real-world tools in your studio.<\/p>\n<p>Take advantage of <strong>modern sampling and virtual instruments<\/strong> and inject new sounds into your mix to reinforce what\u2019s already there or to create an entirely new part.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Use_only_one_reverb_sound\"><\/span>3. Use only one reverb sound<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Putting your mix into a space is crucial. It provides <strong>realism<\/strong> and <strong>depth<\/strong> to your mix, so listeners feel the emotion in the track. To do this, you\u2019ll need to add some reverb. But don\u2019t make the mistake of using multiple reverbs to get the \u201cbest\u201d sound for every track as this won\u2019t sound cohesive.<\/p>\n<p>Try using only one reverb type, like the brilliant <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Recording-and-Computers\/Arturia-Rev-LX-24\/5JQG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arturia Rev-LX24<\/a><\/strong>, to create this realistic sense of space that will glue all elements of your mix together. You can even use a very small amount on the master output!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Sidechaining\"><\/span>4. Sidechaining<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-38001 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/07\/Neumann-KH-120II-Active-Studio-Monitor-Black-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Neumann KH 120II Active Studio Monitor, Black\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/07\/Neumann-KH-120II-Active-Studio-Monitor-Black-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/07\/Neumann-KH-120II-Active-Studio-Monitor-Black-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/07\/Neumann-KH-120II-Active-Studio-Monitor-Black-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/07\/Neumann-KH-120II-Active-Studio-Monitor-Black-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/07\/Neumann-KH-120II-Active-Studio-Monitor-Black-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/07\/Neumann-KH-120II-Active-Studio-Monitor-Black-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/07\/Neumann-KH-120II-Active-Studio-Monitor-Black-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/07\/Neumann-KH-120II-Active-Studio-Monitor-Black-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/07\/Neumann-KH-120II-Active-Studio-Monitor-Black.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>A more advanced technique, sidechaining two instruments with overlapping frequencies is a great way to add <strong>clarity<\/strong> to your mix. The most common sidechain is between a kick drum and bass guitar or 808.<\/p>\n<p>Using a transparent dynamics processor like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Recording-and-Computers\/Sound-Radix-POWAIR\/4ZPR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sound Radix POWAIR<\/a><\/strong>, you can duck the level of your bass guitar whenever the kick drum plays, letting the kick cut through when hit, even when sharing the same frequency range. It&#8217;s an elegant alternative to tedious automation for every hit.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Bring_up_the_impact\"><\/span>5. Bring up the impact<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Though I\u2019ve just mentioned that automation is tedious, when used properly, it\u2019s one of the most useful tips there is. Automating the impactful high points of a song can really bring out the last 5% that helps your mix stand out.<\/p>\n<p>Whether that\u2019s the chorus, or crescendo of a huge cinematic build-up, automating the volume of these sections up by as little as 1dB will make the large sections even <strong>larger than life.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Get_creative\"><\/span>6. Get creative<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Another automation tip. A song isn\u2019t static, so your mix shouldn\u2019t be either. Creative automation can be used to <strong>add movement<\/strong> to your mix for all the standout instruments, song sections or FX.<\/p>\n<p>Experiment with creative panning with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Recording-and-Computers\/Soundtoys-PanMan-5\/41O8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Soundtoys PanMan<\/a><\/strong>, moving sounds across the spatial field, automate send-levels to your reverb FX to add more atmosphere in different sections, or try experimenting with adjusting the feedback level of delay tails on a lead vocal.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Never_mix_bass_first\"><\/span>7. Never mix bass first<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-37247 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/06\/Home-studio-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Home studio\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/06\/Home-studio-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/06\/Home-studio-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/06\/Home-studio-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/06\/Home-studio-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/06\/Home-studio-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/06\/Home-studio-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/06\/Home-studio-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/06\/Home-studio-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/06\/Home-studio.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>This is something I\u2019ve learned through experience. Because of how our ears adjust and perceive audio, if you mix bass first, you will inadvertently mix everything afterwards with way too much bass. In addition, you might also <strong>fatigue<\/strong> your ears much <strong>faster<\/strong> mixing bass first.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no rule on what to mix first but starting with a drum kit is a good idea as it occupies the full frequency spectrum, letting your ears adjust to the full range before moving onto other instruments.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Prepare_your_session\"><\/span>8. Prepare your session<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Before you dive into mixing, it\u2019s a great idea to <strong>prepare your session<\/strong> first to improve your <strong>workflow<\/strong> and remove any roadblocks that might slow you down when you\u2019re in the zone. Take the time to <strong>colour-code<\/strong> your tracks for quick visual references of where instruments are in your session.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Set up subgroups<\/strong> of multi-mic instruments like drums or orchestras for greater macro control. <strong>Create sends <\/strong>and insert your favourite FX that you always use in your mixes and <strong>trim silences<\/strong> to ensure a cleaner mix both visually and sonically by removing any unwanted bleed or noise.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Dont_rely_on_mixing_in_Solo\"><\/span>9. Don\u2019t rely on mixing in Solo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Avoid relying on the Solo function when mixing individual instruments. The goal is to make <strong>everything fit together in the mix<\/strong>, not just sound great alone. Soloing a track and EQing it in isolation can lead to you using up essential frequency ranges needed by other instruments, or risk <strong>over EQ\u2019ing<\/strong> it, making it sound unnatural.<\/p>\n<p>Since elements like drums, bass, and guitars compete for space, it&#8217;s crucial to carve out frequencies to allow each to coexist. Listeners hear the entire mix, not soloed tracks, so practise EQing with everything playing to make cohesive decisions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Pay_attention_to_the_stereo_field\"><\/span>10. Pay attention to the stereo field<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-39371 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/NUGEN-Visualizer-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"NUGEN Visualizer\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/NUGEN-Visualizer-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/NUGEN-Visualizer-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/NUGEN-Visualizer-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/NUGEN-Visualizer-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/NUGEN-Visualizer-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/NUGEN-Visualizer-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/NUGEN-Visualizer-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/NUGEN-Visualizer.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>When mixing, you have a full stereo spectrum to play with &#8211; so use it wisely! Instruments should live in their <strong>own frequency <em>and<\/em> stereo field<\/strong> in a mix, meaning they can be picked out and identified by the listener with ease.<\/p>\n<p>You can pan guitars, synthesizers, and cinematic effects to the sides, whilst keeping low-frequency instruments like kick drum and bass guitar mono for maximum separation. Simple stereo analysis tools like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Recording-and-Computers\/NUGEN-Visualizer\/4WWX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NUGEN Visualizer<\/a><\/strong> make it easy to see stereo spectrum overlap, even if you can\u2019t audibly hear it.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Leave_plenty_of_headroom\"><\/span>11. Leave plenty of headroom<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>This one is simple. <strong>Don\u2019t clip your outputs<\/strong>! When you\u2019re in the zone and mixing a huge number of tracks, it can be quite easy to lose track of your levels. Grabbing a detailed metering plugin like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Recording-and-Computers\/Blue-Cat-DP-Meter-Pro\/4WZZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blue Cat DP Meter Pro<\/a><\/strong> and having it on screen at all times will help you avoid hitting the red.<\/p>\n<p>By leaving plenty of headroom in your master output, when it comes time to master, you\u2019ll have more room to add volume later to compete with loud commercial releases. As a tip, you should aim to leave at least roughly <strong>6dB of headroom<\/strong> on your master output.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_De-ess_your_reverbs\"><\/span>12. De-ess your reverbs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>A great trick to <strong>avoid harsh sibilance<\/strong> in your reverbs while letting you achieve that <strong>lush, warm<\/strong> reverb tone is to de-ess your reverb sends. Adding a strong de-esser to your main vocal track can sound unnatural and often adds the \u201clisp\u201d effect to vocals, so instead, adding a heavily de-essed reverb send lets you retain the <strong>clarity<\/strong> of the dry vocal while blending the warm and lush tones of the reverb together.<\/p>\n<p>One of the best and easiest de-essers for the job is the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Recording-and-Computers\/FabFilter-Pro-DS\/41UW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FabFilter Pro-DS<\/a><\/strong>. This gives you much more control when working on tracks like a lead female vocal.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Parallel_processing\"><\/span>13. Parallel processing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-39372 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Universal-Audio-Empirical-Labs-Distressor-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Universal Audio Empirical Labs Distressor\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Universal-Audio-Empirical-Labs-Distressor-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Universal-Audio-Empirical-Labs-Distressor-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Universal-Audio-Empirical-Labs-Distressor-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Universal-Audio-Empirical-Labs-Distressor-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Universal-Audio-Empirical-Labs-Distressor-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Universal-Audio-Empirical-Labs-Distressor-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Universal-Audio-Empirical-Labs-Distressor-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Universal-Audio-Empirical-Labs-Distressor.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>When you can\u2019t quite add the sustain and punch you want for your drums, or can\u2019t keep vocals extremely consistent, set up a send to a <strong>parallel bus<\/strong> instead of reaching for another processor on your main track.<\/p>\n<p>Using a super <strong>aggressive compressor<\/strong> like the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Recording-and-Computers\/Universal-Audio-Empirical-Labs-Distressor\/636E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Universal Audio Distressor<\/a><\/strong>, you can set the blend fully wet, using high compression ratios to add the consistency you need and <strong>blend<\/strong> this with the original track for the best of both worlds.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Reference_Reference_Reference\"><\/span>14. Reference. Reference. Reference.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>When referring to referencing, I\u2019m talking about two different meanings. The first is <strong>referencing your track<\/strong> against other commercial releases within the genre to compare the overall sound quality and frequency balance of your mix<\/p>\n<p>The second is <strong>referencing your mix<\/strong> on other playback systems, such as a car stereo, during different stages of your mix.<\/p>\n<p>One of the easiest ways to do this is with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Recording-and-Computers\/Sonnox-Toolbox-ListenHub\/4XFE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sonnox Toolbox ListenHub<\/a><\/strong>, which allows you to load multiple reference tracks in one plugin to A\/B. Both of these kinds of referencing will give you an idea of what elements you might need to change to get the best mix possible, whether that\u2019s adjusting the dynamics, EQ balance, or the levels of individual instruments.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;FAQs&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_better_at_mixing\"><\/span>How do I get better at mixing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>To get better at mixing follow these key tips and rules:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Less is more<\/li>\n<li>Reduce frequency clashing<\/li>\n<li>Reference on multiple playback systems<\/li>\n<li>Try cutting EQ before boosting<\/li>\n<li>Reference your track against commercial releases<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t rely on mixing in solo<\/li>\n<li>Mix over multiple sessions<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_people_get_their_mixes_so_loud\"><\/span>How do people get their mixes so loud?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Producers get loud mixes loud by using compression to control dynamics. Compression reduces the loudest peaks of a track, allowing the overall volume to be increased without distorting. This creates a smaller dynamic range, making the mix sound louder and more impactful.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_a_good_mix_sound_like\"><\/span>What should a good mix sound like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>A good mix should sound balanced, with no element too compressed or dynamic. Each instrument and vocal should be discernible, and the mix should cover the full frequency range, from deep lows to crisp highs. The mix should also preserve the song&#8217;s musicality and emotional impact.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Final thoughts&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_thoughts\"><\/span>Final thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Mixing can be challenging, but with\u00a0these <strong>mixing tips<\/strong>, you can get your mixes sounding professional. Like any other skill, mixing takes practice and training &#8211; there\u2019s no shortcut around it. It requires time, patience, and plenty of repetition to truly master. But with dedication, you&#8217;ll start noticing improvements.<\/p>\n<p>Keep at it, and before long, you&#8217;ll be crafting mixes that not only match but surpass the sound of your favourite reference tracks.<\/p>\n<p>Want to learn more about mixing? Read some of our other guides below!<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-is-eq-in-music\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What is EQ in Music? 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In this article, we&#8217;ll give you our favourite mixing tips, sharing straightforward advice to help you get better results, whether you&#8217;re just starting out or need a quick refresher. We\u2019ll walk you through simple, effective steps that you can start using right away.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":38760,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p>Mixing can be a bit tricky, but with a few tips, it doesn\u2019t have to be. In this article, we'll give you our favourite <strong>mixing tips<\/strong>, sharing straightforward advice to help you get better results, whether you're just starting out or need a quick refresher.<\/p><p>We\u2019ll walk you through simple, effective steps that you can start using right away.<\/p><hr \/><h3>The most important things to remember when mixing your track<\/h3><p>Three of the most crucial tips and things to remember when mixing a track are:<\/p><p><strong>1. Prepare your mix: <\/strong>Half of the battle is the prep! Remove any barriers to your creativity and strip silences, colour-code tracks, set up AUX sends, and anything else to help improve your workflow.<\/p><p><strong>2. Referencing: <\/strong>Reference your track against commercial records in the same genre and reference your mix across multiple playback systems.<\/p><p><strong>3. Sidechaining: <\/strong>Create clarity between instruments with competing frequencies by sidechaining with a dynamics processor or compressor to automatically duck levels.<\/p><hr \/><h3>14 mixing tips<\/h3><h4>1. Take a break<\/h4><p><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-38000 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/07\/Music-studio-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Music studio\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>Probably the most obvious but most overlooked tip for mixing, take a break and <strong>rest your ears<\/strong>. You\u2019ve probably heard your mix a million times and you\u2019ve gone \u201c<em>earblind<\/em>\u201d, not knowing when to stop. Not only that, but long mixing sessions can cause ear fatigue which will mean you won\u2019t make accurate mixing decisions.<\/p><p>Whether it\u2019s stopping for a drinks break, a walk around the park, or stopping for the night and returning the next day, you can come back with fresh ears and hear your mix in a new way.<\/p><hr \/><h4>2. Variety is the spice of life<\/h4><p>Why limit yourself to the instruments you have in your studio when creating a mix? Maybe your song calls for an exotic instrument or a unique sound you can\u2019t replicate with real-world tools in your studio.<\/p><p>Take advantage of <strong>modern sampling and virtual instruments<\/strong> and inject new sounds into your mix to reinforce what\u2019s already there or to create an entirely new part.<\/p><hr \/><h4>3. Use only one reverb sound<\/h4><p>Putting your mix into a space is crucial. It provides <strong>realism<\/strong> and <strong>depth<\/strong> to your mix, so listeners feel the emotion in the track. To do this, you\u2019ll need to add some reverb. But don\u2019t make the mistake of using multiple reverbs to get the \u201cbest\u201d sound for every track as this won\u2019t sound cohesive.<\/p><p>Try using only one reverb type, like the brilliant <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Recording-and-Computers\/Arturia-Rev-LX-24\/5JQG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arturia Rev-LX24<\/a><\/strong>, to create this realistic sense of space that will glue all elements of your mix together. You can even use a very small amount on the master output!<\/p><hr \/><h4>4. Sidechaining<\/h4><p><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-38001 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/07\/Neumann-KH-120II-Active-Studio-Monitor-Black-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Neumann KH 120II Active Studio Monitor, Black\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>A more advanced technique, sidechaining two instruments with overlapping frequencies is a great way to add <strong>clarity<\/strong> to your mix. The most common sidechain is between a kick drum and bass guitar or 808.<\/p><p>Using a transparent dynamics processor like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Recording-and-Computers\/Sound-Radix-POWAIR\/4ZPR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sound Radix POWAIR<\/a><\/strong>, you can duck the level of your bass guitar whenever the kick drum plays, letting the kick cut through when hit, even when sharing the same frequency range. It's an elegant alternative to tedious automation for every hit.<\/p><hr \/><h4>5. Bring up the impact<\/h4><p>Though I\u2019ve just mentioned that automation is tedious, when used properly, it\u2019s one of the most useful tips there is. Automating the impactful high points of a song can really bring out the last 5% that helps your mix stand out.<\/p><p>Whether that\u2019s the chorus, or crescendo of a huge cinematic build-up, automating the volume of these sections up by as little as 1dB will make the large sections even <strong>larger than life.<\/strong><\/p><hr \/><h4>6. Get creative<\/h4><p>Another automation tip. A song isn\u2019t static, so your mix shouldn\u2019t be either. Creative automation can be used to <strong>add movement<\/strong> to your mix for all the standout instruments, song sections or FX.<\/p><p>Experiment with creative panning with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Recording-and-Computers\/Soundtoys-PanMan-5\/41O8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Soundtoys PanMan<\/a><\/strong>, moving sounds across the spatial field, automate send-levels to your reverb FX to add more atmosphere in different sections, or try experimenting with adjusting the feedback level of delay tails on a lead vocal.<\/p><hr \/><h4>7. Never mix bass first<\/h4><p><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-37247 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/06\/Home-studio-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Home studio\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>This is something I\u2019ve learned through experience. Because of how our ears adjust and perceive audio, if you mix bass first, you will inadvertently mix everything afterwards with way too much bass. In addition, you might also <strong>fatigue<\/strong> your ears much <strong>faster<\/strong> mixing bass first.<\/p><p>There\u2019s no rule on what to mix first but starting with a drum kit is a good idea as it occupies the full frequency spectrum, letting your ears adjust to the full range before moving onto other instruments.<\/p><hr \/><h4>8. Prepare your session<\/h4><p>Before you dive into mixing, it\u2019s a great idea to <strong>prepare your session<\/strong> first to improve your <strong>workflow<\/strong> and remove any roadblocks that might slow you down when you\u2019re in the zone. Take the time to <strong>colour-code<\/strong> your tracks for quick visual references of where instruments are in your session.<\/p><p><strong>Set up subgroups<\/strong> of multi-mic instruments like drums or orchestras for greater macro control. <strong>Create sends <\/strong>and insert your favourite FX that you always use in your mixes and <strong>trim silences<\/strong> to ensure a cleaner mix both visually and sonically by removing any unwanted bleed or noise.<\/p><hr \/><h4>9. Don\u2019t rely on mixing in Solo<\/h4><p>Avoid relying on the Solo function when mixing individual instruments. The goal is to make <strong>everything fit together in the mix<\/strong>, not just sound great alone. Soloing a track and EQing it in isolation can lead to you using up essential frequency ranges needed by other instruments, or risk <strong>over EQ\u2019ing<\/strong> it, making it sound unnatural.<\/p><p>Since elements like drums, bass, and guitars compete for space, it's crucial to carve out frequencies to allow each to coexist. Listeners hear the entire mix, not soloed tracks, so practise EQing with everything playing to make cohesive decisions.<\/p><hr \/><h4>10. Pay attention to the stereo field<\/h4><p><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-39371 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/NUGEN-Visualizer-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"NUGEN Visualizer\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>When mixing, you have a full stereo spectrum to play with - so use it wisely! Instruments should live in their <strong>own frequency <em>and<\/em> stereo field<\/strong> in a mix, meaning they can be picked out and identified by the listener with ease.<\/p><p>You can pan guitars, synthesizers, and cinematic effects to the sides, whilst keeping low-frequency instruments like kick drum and bass guitar mono for maximum separation. Simple stereo analysis tools like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Recording-and-Computers\/NUGEN-Visualizer\/4WWX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NUGEN Visualizer<\/a><\/strong> make it easy to see stereo spectrum overlap, even if you can\u2019t audibly hear it.<\/p><hr \/><h4>11. Leave plenty of headroom<\/h4><p>This one is simple. <strong>Don\u2019t clip your outputs<\/strong>! When you\u2019re in the zone and mixing a huge number of tracks, it can be quite easy to lose track of your levels. Grabbing a detailed metering plugin like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Recording-and-Computers\/Blue-Cat-DP-Meter-Pro\/4WZZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blue Cat DP Meter Pro<\/a><\/strong> and having it on screen at all times will help you avoid hitting the red.<\/p><p>By leaving plenty of headroom in your master output, when it comes time to master, you\u2019ll have more room to add volume later to compete with loud commercial releases. As a tip, you should aim to leave at least roughly <strong>6dB of headroom<\/strong> on your master output.<\/p><hr \/><h4>12. De-ess your reverbs<\/h4><p>A great trick to <strong>avoid harsh sibilance<\/strong> in your reverbs while letting you achieve that <strong>lush, warm<\/strong> reverb tone is to de-ess your reverb sends. Adding a strong de-esser to your main vocal track can sound unnatural and often adds the \u201clisp\u201d effect to vocals, so instead, adding a heavily de-essed reverb send lets you retain the <strong>clarity<\/strong> of the dry vocal while blending the warm and lush tones of the reverb together.<\/p><p>One of the best and easiest de-essers for the job is the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Recording-and-Computers\/FabFilter-Pro-DS\/41UW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FabFilter Pro-DS<\/a><\/strong>. This gives you much more control when working on tracks like a lead female vocal.<\/p><hr \/><h4>13. Parallel processing<\/h4><p><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-39372 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Universal-Audio-Empirical-Labs-Distressor-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Universal Audio Empirical Labs Distressor\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>When you can\u2019t quite add the sustain and punch you want for your drums, or can\u2019t keep vocals extremely consistent, set up a send to a <strong>parallel bus<\/strong> instead of reaching for another processor on your main track.<\/p><p>Using a super <strong>aggressive compressor<\/strong> like the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Recording-and-Computers\/Universal-Audio-Empirical-Labs-Distressor\/636E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Universal Audio Distressor<\/a><\/strong>, you can set the blend fully wet, using high compression ratios to add the consistency you need and <strong>blend<\/strong> this with the original track for the best of both worlds.<\/p><hr \/><h4>14. Reference. Reference. Reference.<\/h4><p>When referring to referencing, I\u2019m talking about two different meanings. The first is <strong>referencing your track<\/strong> against other commercial releases within the genre to compare the overall sound quality and frequency balance of your mix<\/p><p>The second is <strong>referencing your mix<\/strong> on other playback systems, such as a car stereo, during different stages of your mix.<\/p><p>One of the easiest ways to do this is with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Recording-and-Computers\/Melda-MCompare\/4X75\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Melda MCompare<\/a><\/strong>, which allows you to load multiple reference tracks in one plugin to A\/B. Both of these kinds of referencing will give you an idea of what elements you might need to change to get the best mix possible, whether that\u2019s adjusting the dynamics, EQ balance, or the levels of individual instruments.<\/p><hr \/><h3>FAQs<\/h3><h4>How do I get better at mixing?<\/h4><p>To get better at mixing follow these key tips and rules:<\/p><ol><li>Less is more<\/li><li>Reduce frequency clashing<\/li><li>Reference on multiple playback systems<\/li><li>Try cutting EQ before boosting<\/li><li>Reference your track against commercial releases<\/li><li>Don\u2019t rely on mixing in solo<\/li><li>Mix over multiple sessions<\/li><\/ol><hr \/><h4>How do people get their mixes so loud?<\/h4><p>Producers get loud mixes loud by using compression to control dynamics. Compression reduces the loudest peaks of a track, allowing the overall volume to be increased without distorting. This creates a smaller dynamic range, making the mix sound louder and more impactful.<\/p><hr \/><h4>What should a good mix sound like?<\/h4><p>A good mix should sound balanced, with no element too compressed or dynamic. Each instrument and vocal should be discernible, and the mix should cover the full frequency range, from deep lows to crisp highs. The mix should also preserve the song's musicality and emotional impact.<\/p><hr \/><h3>Final thoughts<\/h3><p>Mixing can be challenging, but with\u00a0these <strong>mixing tips<\/strong>, you can get your mixes sounding professional. Like any other skill, mixing takes practice and training - there\u2019s no shortcut around it. It requires time, patience, and plenty of repetition to truly master. But with dedication, you'll start noticing improvements.<\/p><p>Keep at it, and before long, you'll be crafting mixes that not only match but surpass the sound of your favourite reference tracks.<\/p><p>Want to learn more about mixing? Read some of our other guides below!<\/p><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-is-eq-in-music\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What is EQ in Music? 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