Mixing basics with an AI bot: levels, EQ, compression and space
Mixing is balancing so every part is heard.
What to do
- Start with volume and panning.
- EQ: cut mud around 200-500 Hz and harshness around 2-5 kHz if needed; boost sparingly.
- Compression controls dynamics; set attack and release by ear.
- Reverb and delay create depth; use sends.
Copy this prompt
My mix sounds [muddy/harsh/thin/flat]. Instruments: [list]. Give a step-by-step plan with frequency ranges and settings to try, and what to listen for after each.Check the bot's work
Check on several speakers and headphones at moderate volume.
Questions
Can I trust the bot on mixing basics?
Use it to plan and explain, then verify. Check on several speakers and headphones at moderate volume.
Which bot works best?
Grok Bot, ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini all handle this prompt. Paste the same prompt into two and compare; disagreements show where to check a source.
Where these facts come from
- CDC/NIOSH: Noise and occupational hearing loss
- WHO: Deafness and hearing loss fact sheet
- NIH NIDCD: Noise-induced hearing loss
- EBU R 128: Loudness normalisation
- U.S. Copyright Office: Copyright and AI
- The Physics Classroom: Sound waves
Protect your hearing: keep levels moderate and take breaks. See an audiologist or doctor for ringing or hearing changes. Rights info is general, not legal advice. Checked Oct 30, 2026.
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