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Why does my music sound soft?
The ‘dull soft’ sound is due to a number of factors and you have mentioned most of them (eq, compression, stereo spread, saturation and volume). As each sound in your mix is different, there are no hard rules to getting this sounding ‘bigger’. Different parts of the mix require different processing.
Why do tracks sound hollow?
A hollow mix has too little midrange frequency content. A mix with insufficient midrange will lack power and will feel ‘scooped. The human ear is most sensitive to frequencies in the 2 – 5 kHz range, so any elements in your mix that are rich in that area will sound closer to the listener.
What makes a mix muddy?
A muddy mix is a mix where you have overlapping frequencies that clash with each other making it difficult to hear all the individual elements in the track. There are numerous factors that affect the clarity of your track. One common cause of muddiness is using sounds that have frequencies that are imbalanced.
Why does my music sound dull in the mix?
As each sound in your mix is different, there are no hard rules to getting this sounding ‘bigger’. Different parts of the mix require different processing. Overlapping frequencies is one cause of sounds sounding dull.
Why does my low end sound so muddy?
Phase issues created by stereo effects on these sounds can cause problems in your low end. You should also be careful about creating a bass imbalance between the left and right speakers as you pan the rest of your tracks in the stereo field. Lopsided low end can be distracting and contribute to a sense of muddiness.
What to do when your mixes don’t sound like the pros?
The key is to become motivated enough by your progress to keep going. Listen to a few of your early mixes. Take stock of where you started, and where you are now. Get excited by the progress you’ve made. When you’re down, this can be a great way to reignite your enthusiasm. If your mixes don’t yet sound like the pros, don’t be discouraged.
How to avoid ruining your mix with muddy sound?
Lopsided low end can be distracting and contribute to a sense of muddiness. Balance things out and sculpt with EQ where necessary. Foundational sources like kick and bass should almost always be mono. 3. Don’t be afraid to filter If you have tracks with extra low end, deal with them using high pass filters.