Loudness and Dynamic Range
Is dynamic range purely good? Is Loudness purely good or bad?
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I Think We're Over-Layering Our Drums
Over the years I’ve realized that sometimes the loop doesn’t need another sound. It just needs to feel denser. And one of the easiest ways I’ve found to do that is saturation.
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The Big Knobs Matter Most
It’s counterintuitive, I know, but you should really be dialing the limiter first in your mastering chain.
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Monitoring the Midrange
Think of a song that you think sounds great. Maybe you love it, maybe you hate it, doesn’t matter - just think of a song that sounds like a million bucks. Play it on your phone and have a listen.
When Do You Really Need a Multipressor When Mastering?
Multiband dynamics processing can be a great “break glass in case of emergency” kind of tool when working on a master, especially when revisiting the mix simply isn’t an option. The key is that – *ahem* – responsible multiband compression use tends to be intentional and specific, rather than automatic or global.
Mixing & Mastering
06 July 2026
Mixing & Mastering
Loudness and Dynamic Range
Is dynamic range purely good? Is Loudness purely good or bad?
Mixing & Mastering
I Think We're Over-Layering Our Drums
Over the years I’ve realized that sometimes the loop doesn’t need another sound. It just needs to feel denser. And one of the easiest ways I’ve found to do that is saturation.
Mixing & Mastering
The Big Knobs Matter Most
It’s counterintuitive, I know, but you should really be dialing the limiter first in your mastering chain.
Mixing & Mastering
Monitoring the Midrange
Think of a song that you think sounds great. Maybe you love it, maybe you hate it, doesn’t matter - just think of a song that sounds like a million bucks. Play it on your phone and have a listen.
Mixing & Mastering
When Do You Really Need a Multipressor When Mastering?
Multiband dynamics processing can be a great “break glass in case of emergency” kind of tool when working on a master, especially when revisiting the mix simply isn’t an option. The key is that – *ahem* – responsible multiband compression use tends to be intentional and specific, rather than automatic or global.
