How to Fix Narrow Mixes for Good!

Ever compared your mix to a commercial track and thought, why does mine sound so small?

It’s one of the most frustrating problems in mixing. You pan things left and right, add wideners, maybe even a bit of reverb but when you hit play, your track still feels narrow and boxed-in compared to the pros.

Width isn’t about tricks. It’s about contrast and decisions. A strong centre makes the edges feel wider.

Using simple methods first, before plugins, keeps things clean and phase-safe. And checking mono compatibility ensures your mix holds up everywhere, from studio monitors to phone speakers.

In this video, I break this down into a 4 step-by-step strategy for getting gloriously wide mixes every time.

You’ll learn:

• The mistake of “big mono” and how to avoid it

• Why contrast is the secret to stereo width

• Simple methods that make your mix feel open before you even touch a plugin

• How to use wideners without wrecking mono compatibility