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09/15/2025

Say goodbye to harsh, piercing drum sounds in your mixes and unlock the secret to smooth, punchy drums with this easy EQ trick! 🥁✨This step-by-step drum mixing tutorial shows you exactly how to identify and fix harsh frequencies without losing energy or impact. Here's what you'll learn:

✅How to use eq to tame harshness in your drums
✅Simple drum mixing tricks to clean up your mixes
✅Where the harsh and piercing frequencies are in drum mixes

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09/08/2025

Struggling with muddy, thin or harsh vocal mixes? Today I show you 3 vocal mixing cheat codes to help you get crystal clear, radio ready vocal mixes without the need for expensive plugins or gear. Here's what you'll learn:

✅How to get vocals to cut through the mix
✅Simple vocal mixing tricks to tame harsh vocals
✅Get upfront vocal mixes with compression

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09/02/2025

Want to learn how to produce a song from scratch? In this full start to finish production tutorial I show you step by step how I produce a song from a single acoustic guitar to a finished, polished and professional mix. You will learn:

✅How to build a track from just a mono guitar
✅Easy technique for getting a full sounding production
✅How to arrange parts and instruments in your song

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08/18/2025

Do your guitars sound muddy, dull or flat in the mix? In this video I show you how to fix your muddy guitar tone and get guitar mixes that sound huge and powerful so they cut through clearly. You will learn:

- How to remove mud and add clarity with eq
- Compression tricks to control guitar volume and frequency
- How to fit guitars in a full mix without clashing with vocals or drums

Hope you enjoy!



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08/11/2025

Want drums that slam in the mix? In this drum mixing tutorial I show you 3 quick steps to get hard hitting and punchy drums using only eq and compression. Here's what you'll learn:

- How to eq kick and snare drum for clarity and punch
- How to use compression to make drums cut through
- How to add presence and attack to kick and snare

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08/04/2025

In today's video I show you how to mix vocals from start to finish using only stock plugins. You will discover:

- How to remove low end build up with just eq
- The technique for compressing vocals with stock tools
- How to setup your own deesser if your DAW doesn't have one

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🎛️Want Pro Mixes At Home? Grab My FREE 7 Step Mixing Checklist → https://academy.sumthinsrecording.com/7stepmixingchecklistIn today's video I show you how t...

07/28/2025

In today's video I show you 3 tricks for getting bigger and better mixes with parallel compression. You will discover:

- How to get more consistent and upfront vocal mixes
- The technique for adding punch to drums with compression
- How to increase the energy of your entire mix

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🎛️Want Pro Mixes At Home? Grab My FREE 7 Step Mixing Checklist → https://academy.sumthinsrecording.com/7stepmixingchecklistIn today's video I show you 3 tri...

07/21/2025

In today's video I show you 3 compression tips for bigger bass guitar mixes. You will discover:

- How to use compression to get more energy from your bass
- The technique for compressing just the bottom end
- How to compress the top end on bass to keep it consistent

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07/14/2025

In today's video I show you how to transform your acoustic guitar mix in just 4 steps. You will discover:

- How to find and remove problematic frequencies with eq
- The technique for adding energy with compression
- How to add and control top end shine on acoustic

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In this video I show you how to mix acoustic guitar in 4 steps!Grab My FREE 7 Step Mixing Checklist → https://academy.sumthinsrecording.com/7stepmixingcheckl...

07/07/2025

In today's video I show you 3 essential eq techniques for mixing kick drum. You will discover:

- How to properly shape your kick drum to fit in the mix
- The technique for getting consistent low end on drums
- How to boost into compression for better top end

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06/30/2025

In today's video I show you how to eq vocals for clarity and weight. You will discover:

- How to control low end with a high pass filter
- The technique for getting a vocal mix with weight
- How to add brightness and clarity with vocal eq

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In this video I show you how to eq vocals the right way!Grab My FREE 7 Step Mixing Checklist → https://academy.sumthinsrecording.com/7stepmixingchecklistWatc...

06/16/2025

In today's video I show you how to mix bass guitar like a pro in just 5 steps. You will discover:

- How to use the frequency split trick to isolate low end
- The technique controlling bass with compression
- How to add consistent bottom end to bass guitar

Hope you enjoy!

In this video I show you how to record amazing acoustic guitar!Grab My FREE 7 Step Mixing Checklist → https://academy.sumthinsrecording.com/7stepmixingcheckl...