100 Tips for Pro Mixes

Get the free frequency balance cheat sheet here: https://courses.mastering.com/resource?video=%20100%20mixing%20tips%20video&el=100-mixing-tips-youtubeorganic&htrafficsource=youtubeorganic In this video I share 100 mixing tips I've learned over the years to craft powerful, polished, and professional mixes. Watch me next: Watch this to learn how to mix like a pro: https://youtu.be/1BLZGe-TqW0 Struggle with compression? Watch this: https://youtu.be/ksJRgK3viMc?si=k060q2soXNj4f21I Want to master reverb? Watch this: https://youtu.be/gxXlPbpRIMc?si=t8DVsJ5fb6IwsEhS Become an EQ Master with this: https://youtu.be/sHR7R-TY7NE?si=cjQrKqp3YYmv09Eb Chapters: 00:00:00 - 100 Mixing Tips for Professional-Quality Mixes 00:15:41 - Extreme Compression for Learning 00:31:21 - Track Instrument Abbreviations 00:48:30 - Volume Balancing Techniques 01:06:05 - Editing Techniques for Cleaner Audio 01:23:02 - Adding Track Notes in Logic Pro 02:02:29 - Parallel Processing Techniques 02:19:23 - The importance of taking intentional breaks in your mix 02:26:06 - Creating Contrast in the Mix 02:43:30 - Utilizing Frequencies for Height and Depth in Mixing 03:00:19 - Using Echo Boy with Reverb for Dimension and Depth 03:20:57 - Creating Depth with Reverb Automation 03:39:19 - Using Reverb to Create Depth and Distance 03:55:25 - Tips for optimizing your room for low frequencies 04:17:46 - Creating Depth with Reverb 04:32:22 - Side Chain Compression and Instrument Clarity 04:50:53 - Enhancing Transient Details through EQ Boosts 05:21:03 - Balancing the Fundamental Frequencies 05:26:25 - Using EQ to Enhance Vocal Clarity 05:43:09 - Improving the Low-end with the Ptech EQP1a 06:02:40 - Enhancements and Problem-solving in Mixing 06:36:29 - Shaping the punch of the snare drum 06:39:23 - Understanding Compression Depth and Character 06:57:58 - Using Compression to Shape Transients 07:16:08 - Mono Compatibility for Recordings 07:34:24 - Exploring Different Saturation Modes 07:53:00 - Utilizing Parallel Saturation 08:11:53 - Drum Layering and Processing Techniques 08:47:25 - Creating Depth with Short Ambience Reverb 08:50:38 - Mid Channel Boost and Expansion 09:08:28 - Bringing meaning to your work in the studio