How to Make Your Mixes Sound Professional within any DAW

10 years of mixing explained in 10 minutes by in the mix

Here is a video which will teach you to;

1. How to mix clashing tracks.
2. How phaser can ruin your track.
3. Explanation of the 5-click rule.
4. Loudness is bad.
5. Solo will ruin your tracks or mixes.
6. Understand the limitations of your music production equipment, and don't get gaslighted when you start making music.
7. More info on music production: Is compression no more than 6dB viable?

10 mixing EQ tips for music producers

1. Applying EQ effects to instruments or drums during whole tracks instead of solo.
2. Removing louder and unwanted frequencies can make your mixes better. Don't let your ears fool you.
3. Don't apply an EQ boost to everything.
4. Always make space for low-end frequencies, as this is the most problematic area
5. Don't apply EQ to your effects blindly. Only apply EQ when needed and required. Sometimes, adding no EQ can provide a better mix outcome.
6. When using reverb, always make sure to cut the reverb low, as this adds low-end rumble and makes your mixes muddy and distorts teh low end.
7. A small dip in the low end can apply the mid or highs
8. To achieve a better vocal mix, you might want to add a little boost to teh frequency where the sound resides, making sure everything has its place within your mix.
9. A good rule of thumb for good mixing EQ is to cut narrow and boost wide.
10. Only use minor EQ during mastering.

10 common mixing tips

1. Add EQ to low cut 40Hz to 80Hz (hertz)
2. There's loads of room for mixing as a freelancer
3. Use reference songs and try to mix towards your references. You can use a reference plugin
4. EQ your reverb, as it takes up too much headroom.
5. Balance in mono, as loud sounds sound louder than they are.
6. Don't mix your songs on the same day you complete your tracks; try and mix them the next day.
7. Consolidate layered instruments.
8. Try hiring mixing engineers to mix your songs and then compare your mixes.
9. Studio headphones and a studio-grade system are an advantage when it comes to mixing and mastering your tracks.
10. Always mix your track as a whole, not just one sound.