.png){kind=logo}
Keep your peaks well below 0 dB. Without this "oxygen," mastering tools will cause distortion and clipping.
Watch these expert tutorials to learn professional mixing techniques and how to prepare your tracks for a final release: 25 Years of Mixing Knowledge in 28 Minutes YouTube · EDM Tips
If you're listening to your favorite mixes on platforms like Spotify, you can make the experience more professional:
Go track-by-track and cut frequencies that don't contribute to the overall sound. Use high-pass filters on everything except bass elements to clean up the mud.
It is the primary version that usually appears first on a release package.
