Why Your Metal Mixes Sound Flat (And How To Fix Them)
Ever spend hours mixing your track only to end up with something that sounds flat, muddy, and lifeless?
You crank the volume hoping it’ll hit harder—but it just turns into a wall of mush.
You crank the volume hoping it’ll hit harder—but it just turns into a wall of mush.
I’ve been there.
And it sucks.
In this week’s episode of Riff to Radio, I’m breaking down why your metal mixes sound flat and exactly how to fix it.
We’ll dive into the four biggest mistakes that are killing your mix’s punch and clarity—and more importantly, how to make your mixes sound massive again.
We’ll dive into the four biggest mistakes that are killing your mix’s punch and clarity—and more importantly, how to make your mixes sound massive again.
Here’s what I cover:
- How to clean up mud in your low end without thinning your tone
- The “pancake effect” from over-compression (and how to avoid it)
- Simple ways to create width and depth so your mix feels 3D
- The one crucial thing no plugin can fix—but pros never skip
If you’ve been wondering why your mixes never sound as huge as your favorite records, this one’s gonna open your eyes.
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📥 Free Resources For Metal Bands: https://liquidstudiosli.com/resources
👉 Subscribe for more metal production tips: https://youtube.com/@danielthabet?sub_confirmation=1
🔥 Hire me to mix your next track: https://liquidstudiosli.com/get-started
