Join Grammy Award-winning engineer Teezio as he breaks down his mix for Victoria Monét's "On My Mama," starting with the drum section. He begins by addressing the kick drum with subtle EQ cuts to remove unnecessary frequencies and applies transparent compression using iZotope Neutron for minimal dynamic reduction.
Teezio layers the clap and rim shot, utilizing EQ to tame resonant frequencies and enhance clarity. He highlights the importance of removing unwanted frequencies to achieve a cleaner, more focused mix.
Throughout the drum mix, Teezio maintains the groove's energy with selective EQ and compression, adding a doubler for width on certain elements. He emphasizes the value of surgical frequency removal and transparent processing to preserve the original demo's vibe, making this a fascinating insight into professional mixing techniques.