Mixing loud

5 Proven Techniques That Will Make Your Mix Louder

1. Loudness Technique #1: Slotting.
2. Loudness Technique #2: Arrangement.
3. Loudness Technique #3: Compression.
4. Loudness Technique #4: Less Is More.
5. Loudness Technique #5: Distortion.

1. How do you make a loud mix?
2. Should mixes be loud?
3. How do you mix loud without cutting?

How do you make a loud mix?

1. Make the mix loud. ...
2. Balance EQ. ...
3. Take it easy with bass. ...
4. Work to retain dynamics – by hand. ...
5. Use multi-band compression. ...
6. Use low ratios and avoid short attack times. ...
7. Use multiple stages of compression, with low gain reductions. ...
8. Don't overdo the limiting.

Should mixes be loud?

While it's okay to briefly listen to a mix at a louder level to hear what it sounds like cranked, you need a default volume level to call “home.” Renowned mix engineer Chris Lord-Alge agrees, recommending that you mix at a consistent volume that's quiet enough for comfortable extended listening.

How do you mix loud without cutting?

You can make your mix louder without clipping by using a limiter. A limiter allows you to set peak loudness, preventing clipping, while also allowing you to increase the volume of all other sounds in your mix.