5 Mixing Mistakes That Held Me Back (And How to Avoid Them) mixing mistakes mixing tips Jan 11, 2025

 

Success is measured by how many mistakes we’ve learned from. Over the years, I’ve made plenty. Each one taught me something valuable and helped me grow as a mix engineer. Here are my top 5 mixing mistakes, how I overcame them, and how you can avoid them. Let’s dive in.

 

Mistake #1: Skipping Gr...

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5 Mixing Tips for Professional Sounding Songs in 2025 automation mixing tips music production plugins Jan 01, 2025

 

Want your mixes to sound polished and professional? Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up, these five mixing tips will transform your workflow and help you achieve better results. Let’s dive in!


1. Stay Organized with Groups and Buses

Back when I started mixing, I’d have ...

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Take Your Beat from Sketch to Finished Instrumental in 5 Easy Steps Dec 23, 2024

If you're anything like me, you have a folder full of beat sketches that never see the light of day.

Maybe you’ve struggled to turn those ideas into full compositions? Or perhaps you’re unsure how to mix your beats so they’re ready for vocals? I've had my fair share of frustrations about this, s...

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How to Make a Remix of ANY Song in Logic Pro: Extract Acapellas and Sync Them to Your Beat Dec 16, 2024

 

Remixing can breathe new life into a beat, but finding an acapella and syncing it perfectly to your beat can feel like a daunting task. Have you ever struggled to isolate vocals from a track or align them seamlessly with your music? If so, this guide is for you. Here, I'll show you how to extract...

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10 Plugins for Music Production to Continue Using in 2025 plugins top 10 Dec 11, 2024

I recently did a Youtube Live about 10 plugins I will continue using in 2025. Unfortunately, the video met some technical issues, but the plugins are GREAT. Take a look: 

 

There are 3 categories: Production, mixing and mastering. First off the production plugins: 

 

1. The Quick Sampler in L...

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

 

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 revealing one of my secret weapons that has been part of my workflow for years: iZotope Tonal Balance Contro...

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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 it’s L...

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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, it's c...

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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 Log...

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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 achieve professional-...

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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 powerfu...

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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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