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Week 42 · 2026 · Mixing & Mastering · Issue 21
13. October – 20. October 2026.
10 videos from the world of music production. 3 of them are this week's highlights — concisely curated, one click to the original.
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10 Videos gesamt | ★ 3 Highlights | 7 Weitere | 0 Promotion |
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| ★ This week's highlights | 10 videos |
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| ★ Highlight 01 | ● @dilbydj · 28:15 · 18. October 2026 |
You're Making Music Harder Than It Needs to BeWorkflow-focused remix breakdown explaining production shortcuts and time-saving techniques that enabled a professional track to be completed in approximately 6 hours across three sessions. Emphasizes template setup with pre-configured return channels, reverbs, delays, and effects for consistency and speed. Workflow optimizationTemplatesProduction efficiencyRemix technique Reveals practical workflow optimization techniques and template design philosophy that significantly accelerate production without sacrificing quality. |
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| ★ Highlight 02 | ● @alice-efe · 13:04 · 15. October 2026 |
5 ways saturation saves a weak mix (and what saturation really is)Educational deep-dive into saturation theory covering waveform reshaping, harmonic generation, and critical issues like aliasing in digital saturators at high frequencies. Demonstrates practical applications on vocals and explains why quality saturators like Radiance control aliasing better than alternatives. SaturationAliasingHarmonicsVocal processing Explains saturation physics from waveform fundamentals through aliasing artifacts with visual demonstrations, providing rare technical clarity on common mixing tool misuse. |
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| ★ Highlight 03 | ● @Streaky_com · 12:58 · 13. October 2026 |
Vocal Mixing - Step by StepStep-by-step vocal mixing walkthrough covering gain staging of main and backing vocals, stereo panning techniques (varying widths by frequency band), and layering strategy to create depth and space before applying processing. Vocal mixingPanningGain stagingBacking vocals Systematically demonstrates professional gain staging and panning workflow that establishes vocal foundation before processing, with clear rationale for frequency-dependent width decisions. |
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● @Whiteseastudio · 8:22 · 15. October 2026 Stop Using Room CorrectionCritical examination of room correction limitations using ARC Studio Plus to demonstrate how correction can mask actual acoustic issues and mislead mixing decisions. Shows how a corrected space may create decisions that don't translate to reference systems. Room correctionAcoustic treatmentMixing environment ► Watch video ↗ |
● @Allan-Morrow-AM-Studios · 3:05 · 29. September 2026 Why my Bass so muddy? It may not be your Bass!Mix diagnostic lesson explaining how perceived bass muddiness often stems from imbalanced high-frequency content rather than actual bass problems. Demonstrates using spectral balance and frequency equilibrium to solve apparent mix issues without targeting the wrong element. Mix diagnosisFrequency balanceBass mixing ► Watch video ↗ |
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● @EDMTips · 1:32 · 14. October 2026 Layer Sounds in 90 SecondsQuick layering technique demonstration showing how to distribute chord notes across multiple instruments and octaves to avoid frequency masking and chaos in dense arrangements. Emphasizes asking 'what's missing' before adding each layer. Sound layeringArrangementFrequency distribution ► Watch video ↗ |
● @mixbustv · 26:17 · 13. October 2026 This Compressor Sounds INSANE! | Audioscape ASA-6A w/ Rora WildeHands-on demonstration of the Audioscape ASA-6A hardware compressor recording live vocal performances and comparing raw vs. processed tracks. Showcases the compressor's ability to control vocal dynamics and microdynamics while maintaining expression across multiple takes. Hardware compressionVocal recordingDynamics control ► Watch video ↗ |
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● @masteringthemix · 9:53 · 6. October 2026 Carbon Q ManualManual and tutorial for Carbon EQ plugin demonstrating its core workflow: inserting instances on mix/vocals/music/drums/bass, using audio analysis for automatic EQ starting points, and leveraging reference tracks to extract tonal blueprints for mix balancing. MixingReference tracksEQ automationVolume balance ► Watch video ↗ |
● @CreativeSauce · 8:06 · 13. October 2026 This FREE Tape Echo Is Better Than the Paid OnesFree tape echo plugin tutorial explaining the mechanical operation of classic tape delay hardware (recording and playback heads, variable speed, reverb combinations) and how the plugin models these features including tempo sync and multi-head routing. Tape echoDelay effectsPlugin tutorialHardware modeling ► Watch video ↗ |
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● @alice-efe · 8:00 · 18. October 2026 The best free mixing plugin just got a massive upgrade (Dagon 2)Feature overview of DeBreath 2 resonance suppression plugin highlighting new AI-assist mode for automatic problem detection, history window showing frequency masking patterns over time, and soloing controls for targeted resonance removal on vocals and instruments. Resonance suppressionVocal processingAI-assisted mixing ► Watch video ↗ |
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● @producelikeapro · 38:35 · 14. October 2026 Recording Punk Rock Drums with Brad Cook at Barefoot: Big Sounds, Real Decisions and Scully Tape► Watch video ↗ |
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KnobWatch · Mixing & Mastering · KW 42 · 2026
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