Where should piano be panned in the mix?

For a stereo recording of the piano, pan the two tracks left and right. If recorded in mono try panning just off centre.

How do I make my mix sounds clearer?

10 Mixing tips and tricks to create a clear mix

  1. Bass your worse enemy.
  2. Use Reverb as delay.
  3. Side chain compress the import parts that need it.
  4. Parallel compress your drums.
  5. avoid the stereo imager in the mix use mid side routing instead.
  6. phase / delay to create space.
  7. notch filter to create space.

How do you get the best vocal sound live?

How to Mix Live Vocals: 9 Steps to the Perfect Vocal Sound

  1. Step 1: Analyze the Vocalists Tone.
  2. Step 2: Choose an Appropriate Microphone.
  3. Step 3: Ensure Proper Microphone Technique.
  4. Step 4: Isolate the Vocalist.
  5. Step 5: High-Pass the Microphone.
  6. Step 6: EQ the Vocal.
  7. Step 7: Compress the Vocal.
  8. Step 8: Add Effects to the Vocal.

How can I thicken my live vocals?

How to Thicken Your Lead Vocal

  1. Create up to 4 additional voices with the Wave Stereo Doubler.
  2. Subtly increase the quieter aspects of your vocal with a low level compressor.
  3. Create a concise reverb with quick reflections and a short reverb time.

Where should instruments sit in a mix?

Because of their lack of directionality, and because they contain most of the energy in a typical mix, it’s best to keep these sounds in the middle of your mix. Create a natural space in the stereo spread for each drum piece. Typically, in a rock or pop mix, the drums and bass are the first element most people address.

How do I make my mix sound professional?

How To Make My Mix Sound Professional: 10 Golden Rules

  1. 1) Do your Gain Staging.
  2. 2) Do your bus routing.
  3. 3) Compress in stages.
  4. 4) Filter out unwanted frequencies.
  5. 5) Use gear and/or plugins to give character.
  6. 6) Sort out the low end.
  7. 7) Do parallel compression.
  8. 8) Do your panning and spatializing.

Why do my mixes sound dull?

Mixes usually sound muffled due to a build-up of frequencies in the lower mid-range, between 200-500Hz. Applying a narrow EQ cut to selected tracks in this range can help. Using a High Pass Filter (HPF) on instruments that have little presence at these frequencies can also help increase clarity.