Piecing instruments together and knowing whats missing

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I’m trying to get a better handle on, what I interpret as, completeness in my tracks with respect to the frequencies that each instrument occupies. I am still a beginner by far, but have spent a lot of time studying music theory and working in Ableton, but now I feel I’m being limited by not knowing what is missing or what area’s are being overdone. I recently read this article from tutsplus, and I think I’m trying to learn more about step 8, but don’t know what terminology or questions to ask. br
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http://music.tutsplus.com/tutorials/8-easy-steps-to-better-eq--audio-942br
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You guys have any suggestions for other articles or topics that I should look into? Widely open to suggestions. br
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Thanks!br
-Keegan

Hi Keegan,br
Maybe you can post a snippet of one of your tracks to give an example of what your struggle is.br
The 8 Easy Steps To Better EQ is a good read and very true. I always try to boost and cut certain frequencies of all elements in my tracks. This is essential in trying to give room to all elements in your tracks.br
This along with sidechaining and panning are crucial for a solid mixed track