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Why Does My Mix Sound Muddy? 7 Common Causes

Why home mixes sound muddy and how to fix it: low-mid buildup at 200-500 Hz, high-pass filtering, kick-and-bass conflicts, reverb, subtractive EQ, panning, and room issues, in the order worth fixing them....

Jun 16, 2026 8 min. læsetid
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Why Does My Mix Sound Muddy? 7 Common Causes

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