Here are some strategies to try when your mix is stuck in the mud: 1. The key to finding clarity is in a measured approach, one where we never lose sight of the big picture. If shelling out for a professional mix engineer isn’t an option, there is still hope for a busy mix to shine. Midrange clarity is one of those factors that can separate a great mix from a mediocre one, and it’s a big reason many self-producing artists will still call in a pro to help with a final mix. When we have a session with a busy arrangement and high track count - a pretty common occurrence in digital recording - midrange problems can multiply out of control. Muddy room resonances only complicate things further. The ranges of many instruments overlap quite a bit, and some negotiation will always be necessary to help them share space in a mix.
Beginning producers especially tend to struggle in this area.
Achieving a well-balanced midrange in a recording is one of the biggest challenges of mixing.
