One of the most important things in just about any mix is getting the low-end right.

If you have too much low-end in your mix, it can start to sound muddy and unclear. However, if you have too little low-end on your mix, it could begin to appear thin and lifeless. 

One way to get your...

When it comes to EQ, one of the main instruments that mixing engineers seem to have a hard time with is the acoustic guitar. The tonal characteristics of this instrument are quite complex. From the warmth and boom of the body to the sparkle and presence of the strings, you must determine...

When it comes to electric guitar, the range of possible sounds is MASSIVE. 

A heavily distorted, nu-metal guitar requires vastly different processing than a clean, ambient guitar drenched in cavernous reverb. Of course, if your electric guitar is part of a larger mix, you will likely...

As one of the most full-range instruments in the musical realm, EQing a piano to fit right in a mix can be challenging. Even trying to get the best sounding natural, solo piano can be quite a challenge if it wasn’t recorded right to begin with. 

With such versatility and...

The sound of your drums provides a foundation for the rest of your mix to live upon. Think of it like this: the kick drum is the heartbeat of the song, while the snare keeps your rhythm moving forward. Your hi-hat and ride can be used to give the song a groove. And toms and crashes are...

I’ve tried a lot of EQs in my life. Each one promising some incredible vintage model the promised to make my life better. To be honest, none of them really have done much for me – until the FabFilter Pro-Q 3.

And that’s not hype (you can watch my Fab Filter Pro-Q 3 review...