| Problem | Likely Cause | Solution | |---------|--------------|----------| | Muddy low end | Too many tracks with low frequencies | High-pass everything except kick & bass at 100-150Hz | | Harsh highs (3-5kHz) | Over-EQ or too much distortion | Cut 3kHz on vocals/cymbals by -2dB | | Pumping sound | Limiter attack too fast or release too slow | Set limiter release to 100-200ms, attack 5-10ms | | Mix too quiet | Over-limiting | Reduce threshold, use multiband compression first | | Phase issues | Two mics on same source | Use Fruity Phase Inverter (click the "swap" icon on mixer channel) |