To produce a multitrack mix, you need to move beyond “balancing faders” and into clarity, weight, and glue . A “solid” mix means no mud, no harshness, a strong low-end, and a compelling center image.
HPF mud, center the low end, bus compress for glue, check in mono, and automate the energy. multitrack mix
| Instrument | Cut (Subtractive) | Boost (Additive) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 300Hz-400Hz (Boxiness) | 60Hz (Thump), 3kHz (Beater click) | | Bass | 100Hz-150Hz (Mud) | 700Hz (Growl), 2kHz (Fret noise) | | Snare | 200Hz-350Hz (Ring) | 120Hz (Body), 5kHz (Crack) | | Vocals | 200Hz-300Hz (Chest mud), 4kHz (Esses) | 1kHz-2kHz (Presence), 8kHz (Air) | | Guitars | 350Hz-500Hz (Mud) | 2.5kHz (Bite), 80Hz HPF | To produce a multitrack mix, you need to