Baywood Audio Blog — Mixing Hacks

  • Top 10 FL Studio Plugins for Mixing

    · By Jordan Baywood

    Stuck wondering what plugins to use to begin your mix? Here’s a simple breakdown of the top 10 stock plugins you need to know like the back of your hand for better control, creativity, and sonics in your tracks. FL Studio comes with a ton of stock plugins ideal for crafting pro-level mixes. Let's dive into the 10 best stock plugins focused purely on mixing, starting with the undisputed GOAT, Soundgoodizer. 10. Soundgoodizer Soundgoodizer is a simple yet powerful plugin that applies subtle saturation and EQ to instantly make your sounds pop. It has four easy-to-use presets that are great for adding warmth,...

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  • The Top 5 Ways to Sidechain your Kick and Bass

    · By Jordan Baywood

    The Best 5 Ways to Sidechain Kick and Bass Looking for ways to clean up your mix's low end? Or maybe you are wondering why your kick and bass are ten times louder than the rest of your track when you do the car test. Well, here are the top 5 methods you can use today, to sidechain your kick and bass for a punchier, more polished mix and feel. 5. Dynamic EQ Sidechaining Dynamic EQ sidechaining is perfect for targeting specific frequencies where your kick and bass clash. With a plugin like FabFilter Pro-Q 3, you can sidechain just...

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