MixWithTheMasters Jon Castelli & Aron Forbes mixing 'THE GREATEST' by Billie Eilish Tutorial

MWTM | JULY 2025 | 2.3 GB
Dive deeper into the mixing of Billie Eilish’s spectacular third album. In this series, Jon Castelli and Aron Forbes break down their mix of her arena-pop anthem ‘THE GREATEST’, revealing the secrets behind its swirling soundscapes and distinctive vocal textures.

Beginning with Billie’s nuanced lead vocal, the two mixers analyze their approach to balance and signal processing. As they work through the mix, they demonstrate how they enhanced the various instruments with tasteful EQ, compression and saturation. They also explore their use of reverb as a tool to evoke emotion and add depth and excitement to the mix.

The series wraps with a thoughtful discussion on mindset, communication, and wellbeing. Castelli and Forbes further explore their collaborative mixing workflow, offering not just technical insight, but a holistic guide to mixing modern pop at the highest level.