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In this video, I show you how to achieve separation and clarity in your mixes by tackling masking head-on. You’ll learn what causes instruments to fight for space, how to identify masking issues, and practical techniques to unmask your mix so every element can be heard clearly. These methods will help your mixes sound open, professional, and well-defined. My Sample Packs & Mixing Courses: https://spinlightstudio.com/shop Spinlight Merch: https://spinlight-studio-shop.fourthw... Instagram:   / spinlightstudio   Mixing Courses: POP COUNTRY MIX COURSE: https://spinlightstudio.com/product/p... POP PUNK / EASYCORE MIX COURSE: https://spinlightstudio.com/product/p... MY MIXING AND MASTERING SERVICES: https://spinlightstudio.com/services/ SESSION DRUMS: https://spinlightstudio.com/sessiondr... INDIE ROCK MIX TUTORIAL + MULTI TRACKS https://spinlightstudio.com/product/m... Plugins Companies I Support Fine Classics Plugins: https://fineclassicsplugins.com/?ref=... Kiive Audio: https://www.kiiveaudio.com/?sca_ref=4... Safari Pedals: https://safaripedals.com/?sca_ref=435... Black Salt Audio: https://blacksaltaudio.com/?utm_sourc... half light (Beautiful Reverb) : https://halflight.lemonsqueezy.com/?a... Audimee (Epic AI Vocals): https://audimee.com/?ref=spinlightstudio Waves: https://waves.alzt.net/QyLqrx Muso.AI (Track Your Career Stats): https://muso.ai/join?via=rhys- LANDR: https://glnk.io/5wllp/rhys 00:00 Masking 01:10 The Problem 02:27 The Fix: EQ 02:55 Diagnosing The Problem Areas 03:50 Piano 05:20 Bass 06:45 Drums 08:22 Drums & Bass Low End Relationship 10:18 Tone Shifting 11:28 Before & After EQ 13:11 Other Techniques 14:10 Side-chaining Dynamic EQ 14:40 Piano & Bass Example 16:47 Kick & Bass Example 17:43 Final Comparison Combining Both Techniques 18:55 Some Final Thoughts