Tag: signal chain

EQ Before or After Compression? The Honest Answer

The debate about whether EQ goes before or after compression is one of the most common in mixing. Here’s the practical answer — and why the order actually matters.

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How Many Plugins Is Too Many on a Mix?

Plugin count is not a quality indicator. In fact, overloading a session with plugins is one of the most common ways producers make their mixes worse. Here’s the honest answer.

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Gain Staging: The Foundation of Every Great Mix

Gain staging is the most fundamental — and most overlooked — aspect of professional mixing. Get it wrong and every plugin in your session works against you.

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