What to do and when to do what can often be confusing when mixing. Equalizing, compression, reverb, automation, leveling, panning, editing, quantizing, and so on.

 

The possibilities are endless.

Categorizing different things and making some sort of system can be a great way to make mixing less confusing, more effective, and in many ways more simple.

So in this article, I will go through five concepts within the "big picture" aspect of mixing, and five concepts within the "details" aspect of mixing.

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It doesn’t have to be hard to succeed. Whether you’re a hobbyist trying to make radio-ready music or want to turn pro with your skills, I can show you how to get to the next level.

This is where I’d recommend starting:

STILL STRUGGLING WITH MIXING? Read Step By Step Mixing or become learn the exact settings I used on radio-ready music inside the Mix Walkthrough Vault.

READY TO QUIT YOUR JOB AND GO PRO? Get inspired by Casey’s story inside You Get What You Give: A Simple Story for Finding Success in the Music Business.