Avoid over-saturating the mix
Problem: muddy, unclear mix
EQ controls frequency-specific volume
Problem: muddy or unclear frequency ranges
Address mud in multiple stages: individual channels, group buses, and mix bus
Problem: muddy low end, unclear frequency separation
Identify muddiness sources by soloing 400-500Hz range
Problem: unclear low-mid frequency clashes
Address global muddiness with mastering-level adjustments
Problem: over-processing individual tracks for global issues