Category: Mixing

  • How to Make Guitars Sound Bigger in a Mix (Studio and Live)

    How to Make Guitars Sound Bigger in a Mix (Studio and Live)

    When it comes to mixing music, whether in a studio or live setting, achieving a big and impactful guitar sound is crucial. Guitars play a significant role in adding energy and drive to a performance, but they can sometimes get lost in the mix. In this article, we will explore effective techniques to make guitars…

  • Can a mixer be used as an audio interface?

    Can a mixer be used as an audio interface?

    Music producers and sound recording enthusiasts recognize that high-quality sound is fundamental to generating captivating audio content. The evolving landscape of technology continues to enhance audio quality and the tools available for audio production, thereby raising these types of questions. To put it simply, yes, you can harness most modern audio mixers as audio interfaces.…

  • How to get rid of sibilance on vocals

    How to get rid of sibilance on vocals

    When a passionate vocalist is belting into a microphone, the tones can be very harsh and unpleasant. But if you know how to get rid of vocal sibilance while recording and mixing, you’ll have a smoother sounding performance. We know how frustrating it can be to hear that “sss” sound when they sing. If you…

  • How to mix acoustic guitars – best settings for a great tone

    How to mix acoustic guitars – best settings for a great tone

    The acoustic guitar is a wonderful sounding instrument. Probably because of that reason, it is one of the most used instruments around the world. You can’t imagine any songwriter worldwide without the piano, or an acoustic guitar in his hands. With its warm tone, it very successfully finds a place in many modern songs that…

  • How to EQ a bass guitar in a live mix

    One of the first things you should think of if you want to achieve good sound without annoying your listeners and blowing your speakers is proper bass guitar adjustment. After gain setup, you’ll have to know something about EQing your bass. Things are not as simple as you think. Like, plug the bass, tweak a…

  • How to set gain on a sound mixer

    How to set gain on a sound mixer

    This is one of the most common questions asked by both beginners and even more experienced sound technicians, whether working within churches or gig venues. An appropriate gain setting for all inputs may be an important factor in creating the most effective mix possible. this means that each one signals coming into the mixer are at…

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