Mastering Techniques for Modern Hip Hop
The Sonic Finishing Touch That Separates “Dope” from “Legendary” You’ve put in the work. The beat hits. The mix is clean. But something’s still missing — that polished, powerful, radio-ready…
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Mixing Vocal Harmonies for Pop Tracks: The Secret Sauce of Modern Hits
Walk into any pop session right now — from L.A. to London — and you’ll hear it.The layered, polished, harmony-rich vocals that float, soar, and stick in your head long…
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🎧 Unconventional Mixing Techniques That Will Blow Your Mind
Let’s be real — most tutorials stop at EQ, compression, and “use your ears.” And while fundamentals matter (a lot), sometimes you need to throw the rulebook out the window…
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Best Sub Bass Plugins: Free vs Paid
Introduction In music production, sub bass is the heartbeat — the hidden force that makes tracks move crowds and hit hard on the right systems. Whether you’re producing trap, EDM,…
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How to Master Sub Bass for Impact
Introduction Whether you’re mixing hip-hop, EDM, R&B, or pop, getting the sub bass right is critical. It’s the difference between a track that hits in the club and one that…
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How to Make Your Mix Louder Without Clipping
Making your mix louder without clipping is one of the most common challenges producers and audio engineers face — especially in the age of streaming, loudness normalization, and high-impact sound.…
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Mix Breakdown: The Weeknd “Take My Breath”
The Weeknd’s hit single “Take My Breath,” off his critically acclaimed album Dawn FM, showcases a sonic landscape that blends retro-futuristic synths, punchy drums, and a pristine vocal performance. The…
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Best Recording Studio Management Software to Handle Scheduling, Finances and Client Communications Efficiently
Need to streamline your recording studio operations? Recording studio management software simplifies studio bookings, client scheduling and communications, and financial tracking. This article covers the top options available to enhance…
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The Art of Negotiation: Setting Rates and Managing Client Expectations
Negotiation is an essential skill in the music industry, especially for freelance audio engineers, producers, and musicians. Knowing how to effectively communicate your value and negotiate your rates can significantly…
Read moreInside EngineEars: MixedByAli Talks UpStream, Artist Monetization, and the Future of Music Distribution
Q&A: MixedByAli on Creating the Music Industry’s First Operating System The EngineEars Founder Talks Partnerships with SymphonyOS and EMPIRE Make no mistake. EngineEars’ beginnings were never “humble,” exactly. The…
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