Described for this article as that big mess of mid range frequencies that cloud up your mix. Mud is what makes your mix dull, flat and lifeless.

Maybe your hats aren't standing out or your snare keeps getting buried or your rhythm instruments can't find their way into the mix. Maybe you just want to stand out from the other cats that don't take the time to clean up their tracks. Or, for whatever reason, things just don't sound balanced.

Guess what, it happens to everyone. A good producer always wants to take the next step in learning how to get better.

So, hopefully the good people here at ISK can help get you there. These tips may be a bit basic, so I apologize if you're past this, but they're also fundamental, so a refresher never hurt. Click Read More for the rest of the post.

This is kind of cool, it's some dude playing Jay-Z's Can't knock the hustle live on an MPC. He teaches you how to do it as well. Hit read more to see the video