Mixing

• tutorial · 7 min

  Tuning to shruti: using a tanpura drone in a mix

  Set the project’s pitch from the singer’s shruti, their chosen Sa or home note, after checking the song’s lowest and highest phrases. Tune the tanpura, a plucked instrument providing a drone or continuous pitch reference, to that Sa and keep it beneath the voice throughout.

• tutorial · 2 min

  How to Mix Vocals

  Transform raw recordings into polished, professional vocals using industry-standard techniques for EQ, compression, and spatial effects.

• tutorial · 8 min

  Female version covers: how to arrange, record and release one

  For a cover, a new performance of an existing song, fit the melody to your voice, rebuild the backing, and record full vocal takes. Before uploading to YouTube or streaming platforms, check cover rights, credit the original writers, and follow your distributor’s cover-song process.

• comparison · 1 min

  Mixing vs. Mastering

  Every professional track goes through two distinct stages: Mixing (balancing the ingredients) and Mastering (polishing the presentation). Here's how to know which one needs your attention.