Learning The Science Of Engineering/Mixing & Mastering Audio Sounds From King Muzik Entertainment School

• Level Balancing: Adjusting volume faders so all elements sit correctly.

• Panning: Placing sounds in the stereo field (left/right) to create width.

• Equalization (EQ): Sculpting frequencies to remove clashing or "muddiness".

• Compression: Controlling the dynamic range of individual tracks to make them consistent.

• Effects: Adding creative textures like reverb, delay, or distortion. 

  • Primary Goals: Ensure the song sounds consistent across all playback systems (phones, cars, club speakers) and matches industry loudness standards.

  • Key Tasks:

    • Sonic Balancing: Making subtle EQ adjustments (often less than 1dB) to the entire track.

    • Loudness/Limiting: Using a limiter to raise the overall volume without clipping.

    • Consistency: Ensuring multiple songs on an album or EP have a similar "feel" and volume level.

    • Technical Prep: Adding metadata (ISRC codes), setting fades, and ensuring the file meets streaming platform specs.