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.
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.
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.