Mixing Hi-Hats, Kick and Snare

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Tonal Balance Control

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Mix & Master with Reference Tracks

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Mastering Tips

10 Steps to a Quick Master in Ozone https://www.izotope.com/en/learn/10-steps-to-a-quick-master-in-ozone.html Step 1: load your track Step 2: choose a reference track Step 3: experiment with presets Step 4: set the maximizer ceiling Step 5: adjust the threshold Step 6: select a maximizer mode Step 7: engage gain matching Step 8: compare to the bypassed version Step … Continue reading Mastering Tips →

Mixing Tips

Build a house https://www.izotope.com/en/learn/2-basic-approaches-to-mixing.html 1. Drums kick/snare/hat 2. Bass (electric, acoustic, or keys) 3. Piano or keyboards 4. Electric guitar 5. Acoustic guitars try panning acoustic guitars opposite the electrics 6. Strings, horn sections, and other accompaniment 7. Background vocals 8. Check your meters 9. Lead vocal reverb/delay/effect plug-ins on a send 10. Melody and … Continue reading Mixing Tips →

Best Mixing & Mastering Plugins

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