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In this video, I show you how to achieve separation and clarity in your mixes by tackling masking head-on. You’ll learn what causes instruments to fight for space, how to identify masking issues, and practical techniques to unmask your mix so every element can be heard clearly. These methods will help your mixes sound open, professional, and well-defined.
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00:00 Masking
01:10 The Problem
02:27 The Fix: EQ
02:55 Diagnosing The Problem Areas
03:50 Piano
05:20 Bass
06:45 Drums
08:22 Drums & Bass Low End Relationship
10:18 Tone Shifting
11:28 Before & After EQ
13:11 Other Techniques
14:10 Side-chaining Dynamic EQ
14:40 Piano & Bass Example
16:47 Kick & Bass Example
17:43 Final Comparison Combining Both Techniques
18:55 Some Final Thoughts