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Mixing Music: Which Order To Do Things
There are approximately five stages in the mixing process; adjusting the levels, panning, effects, filtering and compression. There are no rules though, concerning which order these activities should be carried out. However, if you're going to use a lot of compression on some of the tracks, e.g. the drums, then you must realize that you'll have to adjust the volume afterwards. Some compressors have a knob which... (posted by Arthur 3 years 107 days ago.)
There are approximately five stages in the mixing process; adjusting the levels, panning, effects, filtering and compression. There are no rules though, concerning which order these activities should be carried out. However, if you're going to use a lot of compression on some of the tracks, e.g. the drums, then you must realize that you'll have to adjust the volume afterwards. Some compressors have a knob which... (posted by Arthur 3 years 107 days ago.)
Music and Recording: How Filters Work
Although it's possible to create a decent mix without any filters at all, they are sometimes very useful. In addition they can be used to change the fundamental character of a sound, rather than just boosting or cutting certain regions to make small adjustments. But how do filters really work? Most mixers are equipped with a filter section which has a bass, mid and high frequency region that you may boost or cut.... (posted by Arthur 3 years 116 days ago.)
Although it's possible to create a decent mix without any filters at all, they are sometimes very useful. In addition they can be used to change the fundamental character of a sound, rather than just boosting or cutting certain regions to make small adjustments. But how do filters really work? Most mixers are equipped with a filter section which has a bass, mid and high frequency region that you may boost or cut.... (posted by Arthur 3 years 116 days ago.)
Music and mixing: Stereo Panning
Avoid mixing with headphones only. Headphones make you interpret the mix, the frequency response and the dynamics quite different compared to the experience you get when you listen to the mix through ordinary speakers. However, there's one occasion when you can benefit from using headphones and its when you're adjusting the panning. It's easier to hear how the instruments are... (posted by Arthur 3 years 127 days ago.)
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Avoid mixing with headphones only. Headphones make you interpret the mix, the frequency response and the dynamics quite different compared to the experience you get when you listen to the mix through ordinary speakers. However, there's one occasion when you can benefit from using headphones and its when you're adjusting the panning. It's easier to hear how the instruments are... (posted by Arthur 3 years 127 days ago.)
Music and mixing: Levels
Some claim that the level (volume) on each track is the only thing you need to care about to produce a good mix. Well, it's not that easy, but it's correct that the levels are an extremely important factor when it comes to producing a mix which sounds commercial and pleasant. Problems are often related to the levels. If you've reached the point when you cannot figure out which levels a couple of instruments should have, then... (posted by Arthur 3 years 127 days ago.)
Some claim that the level (volume) on each track is the only thing you need to care about to produce a good mix. Well, it's not that easy, but it's correct that the levels are an extremely important factor when it comes to producing a mix which sounds commercial and pleasant. Problems are often related to the levels. If you've reached the point when you cannot figure out which levels a couple of instruments should have, then... (posted by Arthur 3 years 127 days ago.)
Music and Mixing: a Brief History of Music Technology
Mixing is an art and not a science. Professionals spend a considerable amount of time mixing a song, simply because it can make such a big difference. How did we get to this state in the evolution of music technology and performing arts? A song which hasn't been mixed very well stands almost no chance at all nowadays to reach the charts. Times have changed. In the 70s and 80s a song didn't... (posted by Arthur 3 years 137 days ago.)
Mixing is an art and not a science. Professionals spend a considerable amount of time mixing a song, simply because it can make such a big difference. How did we get to this state in the evolution of music technology and performing arts? A song which hasn't been mixed very well stands almost no chance at all nowadays to reach the charts. Times have changed. In the 70s and 80s a song didn't... (posted by Arthur 3 years 137 days ago.)
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