The Mix Artistry Blog
Practical mixing, and the why behind it
Plain-English articles on the problems home studio mixers actually run into. Pick a topic below, or search for whatever you’re stuck on.
Mono Compatibility: Why Your Wide Mix Collapses on a Phone or PA
Drums & Phase
Getting a solid, punchy kit, starting with how the microphones work together.
Low End & Tone
Mud, missing bass and frequency basics, explained so you can hear what’s going on.
Loudness & Levels
Gain staging, LUFS targets and why louder always seems to sound better.
Translation & Monitoring
Making a mix that holds up in the car, on earbuds and on a phone speaker.
Studio & Workflow
Setting up your computer and sessions so the technical side stays out of your way.
Learning to Mix
Audio school, teaching yourself, and what it actually takes for your mixes to improve.
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