# CodWaves Learn: Mixing and Production Articles

Practical mixing and production articles from CodWaves. Each article explains the audio principle first, then workflows that apply to any tools, then where a CodWaves plugin fits.

- Canonical URL: https://codwaves.com/learn/

## Articles

- [How to Make Bass Audible on Small Speakers](https://codwaves.com/learn/bass-small-speakers/) ([Markdown](https://codwaves.com/learn/bass-small-speakers.md)): Why 808s, kicks and basslines disappear on phones and laptops, how the missing fundamental works, and when to reach for EQ, saturation, layering or bass enhancement. Published 2026-09-15. Related plugin: BassXtend (https://codwaves.com/bassxtend/).
- [Auto Gain Staging: Keep Your Levels Consistent Automatically](https://codwaves.com/learn/auto-gain-staging/) ([Markdown](https://codwaves.com/learn/auto-gain-staging.md)): What gain staging actually does, when doing it by hand still makes sense, and how to stage vocals, stems and a full mix before you start processing. Published 2026-08-29. Related plugin: WaveBalance (https://codwaves.com/wavebalance/).

## More

- All CodWaves resources for agents: https://codwaves.com/llms.txt