A Secret Weapon to Level Up Your Mixes (VST / AU Plugin Review) Dec 02, 2024

Unlocking the Secret to Better Mixes: iZotope Tonal Balance Control 2

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Ever wish you had a cheat code for creating perfectly balanced mixes? Something that gives you clarity about what’s missing—or what you might have too much of—in your tracks? Today, I’m...

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3 Common Time-Sucking Problems in Mixing and How to Avoid Them Dec 02, 2024

Problem #1: Spending Time on Track Naming, Sequencing, and Coloring

Naming, organizing, and coloring each track can take up way too much time, especially if you’re importing your stems into a new session. To get the best results faster, I export my sessions from my production DAW (whether...

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Beginner Tutorial: How to Mix VOCALS in Logic Pro X beginner tutorial logic pro vocals Nov 30, 2024

So, you've got your vocals recorded and ready to go in Logic Pro X. Now, what's next? In this article, I'll walk you through the basics of mixing vocals, perfect for beginners looking to polish their tracks. Let's dive in!

 

1. Clean Up Your Tracks

Before diving into the mixing process,...

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Review: Stem Splitter (Logic Pro 11) izotope logic pro 11 music rebalance plugin reviews stem splitter Nov 29, 2024

In this article, I'll break down the features of Logic Pro's Stem Splitter and compare it to iZotope RX's Music Rebalance plugin. Let's dive in!

 

PS: To celebrate the latest update of Logic Pro, I've refreshed my template pack. It's absolutely free, and it includes six mixing templates for...

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Beginner's Guide to Recording and Mixing Rap Vocals recording vocals Nov 28, 2024

Are you a rapper or producer who dreams of creating polished tracks from start to finish—all from the comfort of your home studio?

Good news: it’s absolutely possible. Even if you’re more experienced with lyrics and beats than with microphones and EQ settings, you can still...

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The Ultimate Loudness Tool? Schwabe Digital Gold Clip Review gold clip plugin reviews Nov 28, 2024

"A Schwabe Digital "Gold Clip" Plugin Review"

Are you tired of your mixes sounding timid and lacking punch? Do you crave that professional, loud sound without sacrificing quality? Well, you're in luck because today, I'm diving into a review of the Gold Clip plugin from Schwabe Digital, a...

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Review: Chromaglow (The New Saturator Plugin In Logic Pro) chromaglow decapitator plugin reviews Nov 27, 2024

"A Logic Pro Chromaglow Plugin Review"

Logic Pro has recently unveiled its 11th iteration, featuring exciting new tools: Chromaglow and Stem Splitter. In this review, I will dive into Chromaglow and compare it with Soundtoys' Decapitator, a renowned plugin that Chromaglow closely resembles. Can...

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How to Extract Stems from an MP3 and Convert It to MIDIā€”for Free! audio to midi stem splitter Nov 25, 2024

Have you ever heard a part in a song—a piano melody, maybe—that you wish you could remix, tweak, or make your own? If you only have the stereo audio file, it might seem impossible to isolate that specific instrument and turn it into MIDI.

 

Good news: not only is it possible,...

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10 Automation Tips to Level Up Your Mixes (Comment Below with Your Favorites) Nov 24, 2024

Here are 10 things you can automate to take your beats and mixes to the next level. If you have any other techniques you'd like to share, drop them in the comments below!

 

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1. Volume Automation

This is the most basic—and also one of the most powerful—types of...

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