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How To Get The Perfect Mix Every Time | Blog
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Let’s be honest, getting a perfect mix doesn’t start with plugins or fancy gear...it starts before you even hit record. The secret to a clean, professional mix is preparation. Here’s how to set yourself up for success every time you step into the studio.

First things first, dial in your tone. Whether you’re recording vocals or instruments, make sure the source sounds great before you start tracking. If you’re a vocalist, warm up, know your lyrics, and be confident in your delivery. If you’re playing an instrument, practice the parts until they’re tight. The cleaner the performance, the cleaner the mix.

Next, get your levels right and eliminate distractions. Headphone bleed is one of the most common issues I see in recording sessions. It sneaks into your vocal takes and ruins otherwise great performances. If it happens, there’s no easy fix, most of the time, you’ll have to re-record. Save yourself the headache and monitor your levels carefully from the start.

Microphone placement is just as important. For vocals, try standing about three to five inches away from the mic to get a balanced, natural sound. If you’re recording drums, ask if the kit can be set up the day before the session. This gives you time to check mic positions, test levels, and make adjustments before recording begins. The same goes for guitars, keys, or any other instrument.

When everything is set up right, mixing becomes a whole lot easier. Great recordings practically mix themselves, all you need to do is capture them correctly from the start.

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I’ve been editing like a mad man over the past couple of days. Tons of new stories and episodes to dive into on the Chilling Tales For Dark Nights Channel 👇🏻

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I made a preset!

Meet the AP Studios Voiceover + Podcast Template for Adobe Audition, the starting line for every edit I do.

This thing comes loaded: a fully-tuned effects rack with a De-Esser, noise gate, EQ, and a few extra tricks baked in. Think of it as your first line of defense for cleaner, tighter, more professional vocals on any podcast or VO project.

Simple. Powerful. And seriously clutch for leveling up your sound.

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Thankful to be thankful. Thankful for my friends, family, clients and each of you who view my videos. You’re the reason why I’m able to turn a passion into a career. I hope you all enjoy your day.

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Why You Should Use Templates in the Recording Studio | Blog
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Here’s the thing, speed and efficiency matter. In the studio, every second you’re clicking through menus or setting up tracks is time you’re not creating. That’s exactly why I use templates. It’s not about cutting corners, it’s about staying in the creative flow.

When I open a session, I don’t want to waste time setting up buses, routing vocals, or digging through plugin folders. My template already has it all dialed in. I can drop in vocals, load my favorite chains, and start mixing right away. That’s the difference between thinking about creating and actually creating.

Templates also keep your sound consistent. Whether you’re working on a podcast, a music track, or client content, having your EQs, compressors, and effects in the same place every time helps you build a recognizable sonic identity. Think of it as your audio fingerprint clean, reliable, and instantly you.

And the best part? You can have different templates for different sessions. One for mixing, one for mastering, maybe another for voiceovers. Once you set them up, they just work. Every time.

At the end of the day, using templates isn’t about being lazy, it’s about being smart. It’s about removing friction so creativity can move faster. The less you worry about setup, the more you can focus on what really matters: crafting great sound.

If you’re still starting from scratch every time you open your DAW, stop. Build your template once, and let it work for you. In the studio, speed isn’t everything, but it’s definitely something.

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The More You Know 🌈

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