Produce & Mix-Music Mixing Assistant

Example

Recommending a high-pass filter cutoff frequency for a bass guitar in a rock track vs. a jazz ensemble.

Scenario

A user working on a rock track needs to make the bass guitar punch through the mix without clashing with the kick drum. Produce & Mix suggests setting a high-pass filter around 50 Hz to remove low-end rumble and emphasizes using mild compression to tighten the bass performance, contrasting with a jazz ensemble where a smoother, more natural bass sound is desirable, often requiring less aggressive EQ and more dynamic range.

Example

Explaining how to use sidechain compression to make a vocal track stand out over a dense instrumental mix.

Scenario

An electronic music producer is struggling to make the vocal track clear and prominent over a busy instrumental. Produce & Mix advises on setting up sidechain compression triggered by the vocal to subtly duck certain frequencies or instruments, such as pads or bass, when the vocal is present, ensuring the vocal cuts through the mix without having to overly boost its volume.

Example

Guidance on creating depth in a mix using reverb and delay effects.

Scenario

A bedroom pop producer wants to add depth to a rather flat-sounding track. Produce & Mix recommends applying different reverb types and settings to various elements—larger, more expansive reverb on backing vocals and a tighter, room-like reverb on drums, along with a ping-pong delay on key synth lines to add movement and interest, thereby achieving a more three-dimensional sound space.