Orchestral Mixing Advisor is a lightweight, browser-based tool designed to help composers and producers achieve clearer, more cinematic orchestral mixes β fast.
No installation, no plugins, no login β just instant guidance based on my orchestral mixing practices.
β¨ Key Features
ποΈ Orchestral EQ Advisor
- Instrument-specific EQ suggestions for the entire orchestra
- Clear explanations of problem frequencies and enhancement zones
- Visual EQ ranges tailored to orchestral instruments
- Helps remove muddiness, harshness, and masking between sections
- Beginner-friendly guidance + useful for experienced mixers
π Pan & Reverb Placement Guide
- Recommended stereo positions for all orchestral instruments
- Suggested hall depth, early reflections, and reverb send levels
- Accurate representation of standard orchestral seating layouts
- Helps create a natural, wide, realistic orchestral image
- Works with any DAW and any reverb plugin
π Orchestral Compression Advisor
- Compression guidelines tailored to orchestral dynamics
- Settings for:
- Master Bus
- Strings Bus
- Brass Bus
- Woodwinds Bus
- Percussion (including Trailer-Style)
- Choir, Timpani, Sub Bass
- Explains ratio, threshold, attack/release, and gain structure
- Designed to preserve orchestral dynamics without over-compressing
NEW FEATURES:
π¬ SMART SPECTRAL ANALYZER
Upload any sample of your VST instrument and get an instant intelligent spectral report and EQ recommendation. It doesn't just show you a spectrum β it reads it.
π SPECTRAL COMPARATOR
Upload your mock-up alongside a reference track and see β visually β where they differ. The Average Difference Curve shows you frequency by frequency what separates your mix from your target. No more going back and forth by ear. Just load, compare, and fix.
FREQUENCY MASKING CHECKER
Upload you main stem and potentially - masking stem and see hwo they can sound better with each other. Simple and quick improvement recommendations.
π€ AI MIXING & MASTERING ASSISTANT
A conversational AI built specifically for orchestral mixing, running entirely in your browser. Ask it anything β reverb decisions, bus compression, how to handle brass masking woodwinds β and get real, context-aware answers. No subscription. No API key. No data sent anywhere.
πΌοΈ Clean, Fast, Visual Interface
- Organized instrument tiles for quick navigation
- Lightweight design β runs in any modern browser
- No ads, tracking, or online dependencies
- Perfect for quick reference while mixing
π― Who Is It For?
- Orchestral composers (film/game/TV)
- Trailer music producers
- Hybrid and cinematic music creators
- Students learning orchestration or mixing
- Anyone wanting clearer, more professional-sounding orchestral mixes
β Support the Project
This tool is completely free. If it helps you improve your mixes or speeds up your workflow, consider supporting the project so I can keep expanding it with new features, instruments, and visual tools.