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Elevate Your Sound: Advanced Mixing Tips for Pop Music
Mixing music is an art and a science. It’s where your raw tracks transform into a polished, radio-ready hit. Whether you’re a producer, DJ, or pop artist, knowing how to mix your music well can make all the difference. Today, I’m sharing some advanced mixing tips that will help you take your sound to the next level. Ready to dive in? Let’s get started. Why Advanced Mixing Tips Matter You might be thinking, "I already know the basics of mixing, so why bother with advanced tip
Chris Ballard
Nov 274 min read


Mastering Mixing Mastering Strategies: Your Guide to Pro-Level Pop Music Sound
When I first started mixing tracks, a long time ago, I thought it was all about turning knobs and sliding faders until it sounded good. Turns out, there’s a lot more to it. Mixing and mastering is like the secret sauce that turns a good song into a sure fire hit. If you’re a pop artist, producer, or DJ aiming for that polished, radio-ready sound, mixing and mastering strategies are essential. Let’s dive into some practical tips and tricks that will help you get there. Under
Chris Ballard
Nov 254 min read
Understanding Mastering Ware in Music
When it comes to making your pop tracks sound polished and radio-ready, mastering is the secret sauce. But what exactly is mastering, and how do the tools behind it work? If you’ve ever wondered how your favourite songs get that professional shine, you’re in the right place. Today, I’m breaking down mastering tools explained in a way that’s easy to grasp, practical, and even a bit fun. Mastering is the final step in music production. It’s where your track gets that extra spar
Chris Ballard
Nov 44 min read
What is Stem mastering?
You've probably heard of stem mastering, but maybe you're wondering what it is? Stem mastering is where we master using various stems, or...
Chris Ballard
Jul 27, 20231 min read
#Aleshadixon #Kyyngs
Ive been back in this last week with my production Partner Arno, Finishing productions for Kyyngs and finishing mixes for Alesha. Some...
Chris Ballard
Jul 1, 20231 min read
Eli Latif
Weve been writing and producing with a great new talented artist called Eli Latif, Watch this space!
Chris Ballard
Jun 29, 20231 min read
B.Loxx/Kojo Funds
Excited to be able to share i just mixed and mastered a new track for the brilliant B.loxx Featuring Kojo funds. I hear the tracks...
Chris Ballard
Jun 22, 20231 min read
#Aleshadixon -New song (War)
Our good friend Alesha Dixon has released a taster track 'War', which was produced by myself and Arno Spires, i also mixed and mastered....
Chris Ballard
Jul 24, 20211 min read
Alesha Dixon, Jon Guelas and Robyn Wilson and more
Recently i've been tweeking some finished tracks for Alesha, Which are sounding really cool now! My mate Jon Guelas has continued to come...
Chris Ballard
Jun 17, 20211 min read
Mid February music projects
This week i've been sorting mixes and vocals for Robyn wilson, for her upcoming singles on Reverie Records, mastering a few house tracks,...
Chris Ballard
Feb 19, 20211 min read
WONDERLAND by Jon Guelas -Out tomorrow
Hi Everyone, Jon Guelas is releasing his first single 'Wonderland' tomorrow, which i cowrote, produced, mixed and mastered! Go check it...
Chris Ballard
Jan 28, 20211 min read
#coronavirus mastering
So, this week i spent a lot of time finishing mixes for a new Alesha Dixon project, along with producing a million demos for K-pop...
Chris Ballard
Apr 17, 20201 min read
April 2020 Mid-Coronavirus crazyness!!
So..... It's April 2020, and we're in Lockdown . Luckily for me, life is almost normal at home, Im still writing, Producing , Mixing and...
Chris Ballard
Apr 11, 20201 min read
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