Tag: music production

Additive vs. Subtractive EQ: Which Should You Use?

Should you boost or cut? The debate between additive and subtractive EQ has a practical answer — and it depends on what you’re trying to fix.

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The #1 EQ Mistake That Makes Mixes Sound Amateur

There’s one EQ mistake that shows up in almost every home producer’s mix. It makes everything sound dull, boxy, or harsh — and it’s easy to avoid once you know what it is.

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How to Set the Right Compressor Ratio

Compressor ratio is one of the most misused parameters in mixing. Here’s what each ratio setting actually sounds like and which to choose.

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Why Your Compressor Is Killing Your Mix

Most mixes don’t have a compression problem — they have a bad compression problem. Here’s what’s really going wrong and how to fix it.

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