How to Detect Phasing Issues

1. Use Your Ears
   • Listen for thin sounds, unstable stereo imaging, or missing elements in your mix.
2. Check in Mono
   • Switch to mono playback in your DAW. If sounds weaken or disappear, there’s likely a phase problem.
3. Inspect Waveforms
   • Align waveforms so their peaks and troughs match. Misaligned or inverted waveforms indicate phase issues.
4. Use a Phase Meter
   • A phase correlation meter shows alignment. +1 is good, 0 or negative values signal problems.
5. Phase Flip (Polarity Inversion)
   • Invert the phase of one layer and see if the sound improves. If it does, there was a phase conflict.
6. Spectrum Analyzer
   • Check for unusual dips or missing frequencies when sounds overlap.

Tips to Prevent Phasing Issues

• Align transients when layering sounds.
• Use high-pass filters to remove unnecessary low-end.
• Use dedicated plugins like Auto-Align for precise adjustments.

This should help you quickly identify and fix phasing issues!