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You’re a Star: Tips for Mixing Music in Software!

You’re a Star: Tips for Mixing Music in Software!
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Mixing in audio software is the process of blending different tracks together to form a cohesive sound. In some cases, this can seem difficult, but there are a few easy tips to make mixing a breeze. If you’re having trouble getting your mix just right, check out the following:

Pan Your Tracks

One of the most important pieces of the mixing puzzle is panning. When you pan, you are adjusting the position of each track in the right and left speakers. This is what creates stereo sound as opposed to mono sound. In order to be effective in panning, consider how many tracks you have and where you want them to sit in the mix. For example, if you have a guitar and a piano playing at the same time, try to pan them slightly opposite each other. However, if you have a full band playing, you’ll need to pan each instrument wider so that all tracks can be heard without stepping on each other. You should also keep vocals and bass sounds toward the center of the mix.

Use EQ Carefully

Equalization tools, or EQ, can enhance your music by changing the frequency of sounds. Essentially, you can raise and lower the bass, mid, and treble ranges of each track using EQ. The problem is that you can easily get carried away when using EQ. One way to keep things balanced is to take away EQ at different frequencies instead of raising it. Also, try to find the sweet spot for each instrument or track for its EQ range. For instance, if you have a bass playing, consider dropping the high-end frequencies. If you have a trumpet playing, consider cutting off the very low-end frequencies and slightly lowering the mid-range frequencies.

Give Your Ears a Rest

Perhaps one of the easiest, yet most important, mixing tips is to give your ears a rest. When you sit for hours mixing a song, your ears can become blind to certain problems. They have become so used to hearing your song and its tracks over and over that you may not pick up on glaring issues that others might hear. When you think that you’ve gotten your mix where you want it, save the file and come back to it the next day. This will give you a chance to hear the mix with fresh ears, and you’d be surprised at how many things you’ll notice that you didn’t pick up on before.

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