How to Mix a Song from A to Z
Complete workflow from raw tracks to a professional mix.
Read GuideAudio Mixing
Essential techniques to achieve a clean, balanced, and professional mix.
🎯 Complete Mixing Guides Available
In-depth step-by-step guides to master professional mixing.
Complete EQ Guide (Beginner to Pro)
Master equalization from basics to advanced professional techniques.
Read GuideParallel Compression
A powerful technique to give punch to drums and vocals.
Read GuideMastering for Beginners
The basics of mastering to finish your tracks professionally.
Read Guide📚 More Guides Coming Soon
Advanced techniques currently in production.
Understanding Frequencies
Lows, low-mids, mids, highs: how to identify and correct them.
EQ for Vocals
Techniques to make a voice clear, present, and professional.
🎚️ Panning & Spatialization
Create a wide stereo image, place elements in the mix, and add depth.
Panning Techniques
How to place each element in the stereo field for a clear and airy mix.
Read GuideMid/Side Processing
Treat the center and sides separately to widen or focus your mix.
Read GuideHaas Effect
Create width with short delays without losing mono compatibility.
Read Guide🎛️ Automation & Dynamics
Bring your mix to life with variations in volume, filters, and effects.
Volume Automation
Control levels throughout the track: lower vocals on verses, boost choruses, create smooth transitions.
Filter Automation
Open/close filters to create builds, drops, and movement in the mix.
Effect Automation
Automate reverb, delay, and saturation to create unique and captivating moments.
🎚️ Pre-Mastering & Export
Prepare your mix for mastering and export with the right settings.
Headroom
Leave -6dB of headroom on your master bus to allow for clean mastering.
Export Format
WAV 24-bit 44.1kHz minimum. Avoid MP3 for mastering.
Final Checks
Listen on multiple systems: headphones, monitors, car, smartphone.
💡 Pro Mixing Tips
1. Mix at low volume
Your ears are more objective at moderate volume. If it sounds good quietly, it will sound good loud.
2. Take regular breaks
Every 45 minutes, take a 10-minute break. Your ears get tired.
3. Use references
Compare your mix to commercial tracks in the same style. Not to copy, but to have a reference point.
4. Less is often more
A good mix uses few plugins but uses them intelligently. Every process should have a reason.