Mix production quality
Volume, cut points, export format: the 3 technical settings that separate an amateur mix from one that sounds professional.
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How to Normalize the Volume of Several Songs: LUFS, Peaks and a Simple Method
Why two tracks peaking at the same level can sound unequally loud, how peak, RMS and LUFS differ, and how to even out several tracks before blending.
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Where to Cut a Song So the Edit Never Shows
8, 16 and 32-beat phrases, zero crossings and short fades: how to find a cut point nobody notices, including intros, choruses, breaks and outros.
MP3 320 or WAV for a Sound System, a DJ, or a Show?
File size, sound-booth compatibility, USB drives, backup files: the decision matrix to choose between MP3 320kbps and WAV depending on your event.