Music Production MAGIC

Mixing is more than EQs and compressors—it's about how you apply them. And in the world of DAWs, there are three fundamental ways to do it: Series, Parallel, and Group Processing.

Let’s break each one down with metaphors, real-world uses, and DAW-friendly applications. 🎛️

🧩 1. Series Processi...

📌What are the 3 phases of music production?
The three main phases of music production are: Pre-Production (planning, songwriting, and rehearsal), Production (recording and editing), and Post-Production (mixing and mastering). Together, they form the complete workflow from idea to finished song.

The...

Understanding the Invisible Language of Sound

Sound is invisible, but it shapes everything we hear in music. Whether you're EQ’ing a snare, dialing in reverb, or crafting synth patches, you're really working with three forces: vibration, frequency, and energy. These are the physics behind every tra...

In the world of music production, modulation effects add life, width, and movement to your sounds. Three of the most common—and most misunderstood—are chorus, flanger, and phaser. Though they sound different, they all trace their roots back to one powerful concept: delay + modulation.

Let’s break i...

Delay and reverb are both time-based audio effects, but they behave differently. Delay repeats a sound after a set amount of time, like an echo, while reverb creates a sense of space by simulating the reflections of sound in a room. Use delay for rhythmic repeats or slapback effects, and reverb to a...

🎯 How does EQ work in music production?
EQ (Equalization) adjusts the volume of specific frequency ranges in your audio. There are 4 popular EQ types—graphic, semi-parametric, parametric, and dynamic. EQ bands divide sound into zones like sub-bass, mids, and air. High-pass, low-pass, and notch filter...

🎯DAW Overview: File Types & File Management
In music production, DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations) use file types like WAV, AIFF, and MP3, each with unique qualities in sound fidelity and compatibility. Managing project files efficiently—through structured folders, "Save As" naming conventions, bit ...

🎯 The 5 Types of Audio Engineer:
There are five primary types of audio engineers in music production: the Assistant Engineer (prep and support), Recording Engineer (capturing performances), Audio Editor (cleaning and arranging audio), Mixing Engineer (balancing and enhancing tracks), and Mastering E...

Lock in that pitch-perfect, futuristic vocal tone with these top tools.

✅ What are the best plugins for the Auto-Tune vocal effect?

The best plugins for achieving the Auto-Tune effect are Topline Vocal Suite,  Softube Vocal Tuner, Auto-Tune by Antares, Waves Tune Real-Time, and CrispyTuner. The...

🎯 Autotune vs Melodyne — which is better?

Autotune and Melodyne are two of the most popular vocal pitch correction tools, but they serve slightly different users. Autotune is often favored by technical users and engineers for its precision and integration in pro studio environments. Melodyne, on th...

🎯 What's the Difference between AVID Pro Tools and Harrison Mixbus?

Pro Tools is a high-end industry-standard DAW known for multitrack editing, automation, and post-production. It requires an iLok account and is popular in professional studios. Harrison Mixbus, by contrast, offers an analog-style wo...

Fast, polished, and release-ready—no mastering engineer required

🎯 What are the top AI mastering tools for music producers?

The leading AI mastering tools include LANDR (online and plugin), Waves Online Mastering, FL Cloud Mastering, eMastered, and BandLab Mastering. These platforms offer fast,...

Smart sound sculpting for smoother, cleaner mixes

🎯 What is dynamic EQ in music production?

Dynamic EQ is a type of equalizer that automatically reduces or boosts specific frequencies only when they become too loud or problematic. Unlike static EQ, which applies fixed cuts or boosts, dynamic EQ...

Spiritual strategies for staying calm, creative, and consistent

🎯 What are some Japanese wisdom concepts that apply to music production?

Japanese concepts like Ikigai (purpose), Kaizen (continuous improvement), Shu-Ha-Ri (mastery stages), Wabi-Sabi (beauty in imperfection), Kintsugi (repair with...

The Pro Method for Never Losing Your Music

🎯How do you save a project in a DAW?

To save a project in your DAW, use “Save” to overwrite the current version, “Save As…” to create a new version (with a new name), and “Save a Copy” to back up your session without closing the original. Use version n...

Two vintage souls in a digital world — which one’s for you?

🎯 What’s the difference between Harrison Mixbus and UAD Luna?

Harrison Mixbus and UAD Luna are both analog-style DAWs designed to recreate the feel of classic studio workflows. Mixbus emphasizes vintage console mixing with built-in satu...