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How do you get something to sit back in the mix?
If you want to place something at the back of the mix, it not only needs to be quieter than the up‑front sounds: it also needs to have less top end, to emulate the way air absorbs high frequencies. You may also want to roll off some low‑end below 150 to 200Hz, to enhance the illusion of distance.
How do you make a mix less harsh?
The most effective way to solve harshness is to improve your overall tonal balance in your mix. You might find that the 1kHz-10kHz region is loud relative to your low-end and low-mids. A boost in these areas can alleviate the harshness.
What to do when your mixes sound thin?
When you prevent and address thinness in your track, you can produce a mix that’s more powerful and impactful. You never want an important chorus to sound thin – the music will lose it’s impact. In part 4 of the One Month EQ Challenge, I’m going to explain why your mixes sound thin.
What should I cut out of my Mix?
If you’re working on a track and the kick is more responsible for the sub-bass, and the bass guitar is more responsible for the bass maybe between 50 and 200 hertz, then cut out everything below 50 on the bass. That’s going to tighten it up.
Why are some of my mixes so thin?
In fact, thin mixes usually come from a poor arrangement. But sometimes they can come from a poor use of EQ, too. When you prevent and address thinness in your track, you can produce a mix that’s more powerful and impactful. You never want an important chorus to sound thin – the music will lose it’s impact.
What are the most common mixing mistakes to avoid?
Mixing Mistake #1 – WRONG FILE TYPE! No one wants (or needs) to work with a HUGE 1GB 96khz file. Don’t send your mastering engineer a 12GB album! It’s overkill since CDs are 44.1khz, and mp3s are even lower quality. One exception – You’re working with Mastering for Itunes.