Master | Mix

: Periodically comparing your work against a commercially released song in the same genre to stay on track. 3. Preparing for Mastering

: Adding depth through time-based effects like reverb and delay. Mix Master

: Placing sounds across the stereo field (panning) to create width. : Periodically comparing your work against a commercially

Mastering is the "final polish" that optimizes your track for distribution. To get the best results, your mix must be properly prepared: Mix Master

: Controlling the volume range of tracks using compression to keep them consistent.