Maria Gomez

842 posts
intense layered drum sounds

Layer Claps and Snares That Cut

Meta description: Master layering claps and snares that cut through the mix with expert tips to make your beats stand out—discover how inside.
maintain headroom for mastering

Mix Bus Headroom: Leave Room to Master

Hear why leaving 3-6 dB of headroom on your mix bus is crucial for a polished master—discover how to optimize your mix for professional results.
smooth edm chord transitions

Voice Leading in EDM: Chord Movement That Feels Inevitable

Bringing smooth, inevitable chord movement to EDM relies on mastering voice leading, and discovering these techniques will transform your tracks into seamless, compelling progressions.
enhancing chorus through arrangement

Build Bigger Choruses With Arrangement

Optimize your chorus arrangements by layering harmonies and dynamics to create a powerful, memorable sound that keeps listeners hooked.
innovative transition delay effects

Creative Delay Throws for Transitions

Never underestimate how creative delay throws can transform transitions—discover the techniques that will elevate your sound design to new heights.
manage sibilance without dullness

Controlling Sibilance Without Dulling

Meta description: mastering sibilance without dulling vocals involves techniques that preserve clarity and brightness—discover how to achieve a natural, polished sound.
properly monitoring reference sources

Reference Tracks the Right Way

Sound better by mastering reference tracks the right way—discover how subtle adjustments can transform your mixes and elevate your music quality.
notes between standard pitches

Microtonality 101: Exploring Notes Between the Notes

Curious about how microtonality reveals hidden musical worlds between traditional notes and transforms sound? Continue reading to discover the fascinating depths of microtonal exploration.
effective small speaker sub bass

Sub Bass That Translates on Small Speakers

The key to making sub bass translate on small speakers lies in strategic placement and environment—discover how to optimize your setup for deep, impactful sound.
precision guitar modifications

De-Mud Guitars With Strategic Cuts

Bespoke strategic cuts can transform muddy guitar tones into clear, articulate sound—discover how to optimize your guitar’s clarity today.