How do you approach editing audio for different genres of music? Do you adjust your techniques based on the style?

I think your question is more for a DJ than rather than an audio mixing expert, blending different music genres involves bpm's, key, speed and rhythm patterns, the techniques for blending are the same that DJ's use.

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It’s critical to reference professional tracks, and the other mixes in order to ensure that the song stays competitive for the given genre. At the same time, I found it very important to also captured the personality of the artist and work closely with them to understand their vision.

My approach changes depending on the genre but overall i love keeping things catchy and simple. Each style has its own vibe, so I adjust my techniques to fit. For pop/EDM, it's all about keeping things clean and punchy. I use tight EQ to carve out space for each element, sidechain compression to get that energetic, pumping feel, and just the right amount of reverb to add depth without clutter. For more organic stuff, like soul or acoustic, I focus on warmth and natural dynamics. I use subtle EQ and compression, maybe some saturation for analog warmth, and light reverb to keep it feeling real and intimate. For trap or dubstep, I go hard on the low end for impact, layering sounds, and using effects like distortion or OTT compression to give it that gritty, in-your-face energy. Each genre gets its own flavour based on what it needs!

Each musical genre involves different styles of musical balance and there are different techniques depending on the genre of the artist, the microphone on which the session was captured and many other details.

The best balance will always be experience and being able to use several references.

Different genres of music require different approaches while mixing and mastering. Some genres need a larger dynamic range while some genres need to be more compressed... also different EQ or special effects..there are no strict rules but you have to use your ears and inner creativity to serve the music to make it sound in the best way...

Yeah, that's really important.

The way I approach editing totally depends on the genre. Editing a raw rock track? I’m going for that gritty, live feel, so I’ll keep it tight but not overly polished—leave a little dirt in there, you know? It’s all about preserving the energy. Maybe I’ll align the drums and bass a bit, but I won’t be quantizing every single hit like it’s EDM. You have to keep things natural. 

Now, if I’m working on a pop track, it’s a whole different ballgame. Everything’s gotta be super clean and locked in. Vocals? You bet they’re getting comped, tuned (naturally, of course), and every breath placed perfectly. Pop is like a sonic puzzle, where everything needs to fit just right. But there's a problem. I found very difficult to explain to clients, especially here in the Czech Republic, that this is a lot of work for which you have to pay extra. It's often a lot of extra hours. 

For hip-hop, it’s all about punch and flow. I’ll make sure those drums hit hard, tighten up the vocal timing. It’s more about creating a groove that keeps the track moving.

Then you’ve got more ambient or experimental stuff where rules go out the window. I’ll let things breathe, maybe even stretch out imperfections to enhance the texture. It’s less about perfection, more about vibe.

So yeah, different genres, different tools in the toolbox. The style sets the rules, but I’m always adjusting the approach to let the music shine if the client permits.