Mixing Guide

How to get your tracks ready for release and club playback.

Start with the kick at a consistent level. Build the mix around it. Every element should have its place in the frequency spectrum.

Cut before you boost
Use high-pass filters on non-bass elements
Avoid frequency buildup in the low-mids
Reference commercial releases

Use compression to glue elements together, not to make things louder. Parallel compression can add weight without killing dynamics.

Keep low end mono
Use stereo width sparingly
Reverb and delay for depth
Check in mono