Tag: recording

How to Mix Acoustic Guitar Without Losing Its Character

Acoustic guitar is one of the hardest instruments to mix — it either disappears into the arrangement or overwhelms everything. Here’s the approach that works.

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Room Mics: The Missing Ingredient in Your Drum Mix

Room mics are responsible for the sense of space and physical presence in professional drum recordings. Here’s how to use them effectively and what to do without them.

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Phase Issues in Mixing: How to Spot and Fix Them

Phase problems are invisible on screen but audible in a mix. Here’s what phase issues sound like, where they come from, and how to fix them before they cause problems at mastering.

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Why Your Vocals Sound Distant (And the Quick Fix)

A distant, washy vocal is one of the most common home studio mixing problems. Here’s the exact reason it happens and three things you can do right now.

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