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Aug. 2, 2021

The Magic Is In The Mix: Establishing A Rough Sonic Balance And Building A Compelling Foundation With Your Static Mix

The Magic Is In The Mix: Establishing A Rough Sonic Balance And Building A Compelling Foundation With Your Static Mix

In part two of our series dedicated to the mixing phase of the record process, we explain the importance of finding a quick cohesive balance between the tracks. We talk about building a static mix as quickly as possible, and using this mix to inform...

In part two of our series dedicated to the mixing phase of the record process, we explain the importance of finding a quick cohesive balance between the tracks. We talk about building a static mix as quickly as possible, and using this mix to inform the rest of our decisions along the way. Other topics covered include:

-The "80/20" rule and how it applies to mixing
-Using references as baselines for tonal elements
-Separating Macro vs. Micro decisions
-Using Spill VCAs and Aux for speed
-Establishing the spacial identity of your mix and the elements inside it using X-Y-Z axis

-“BEAT IT” STATIC MIX! SSL J9000:

https://youtu.be/fGSTEBwxSbo

-The Art of Mixing: A Visual Guide to Recording, Engineering, and Production [Book]:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iYrfo4ytQY

-Mixing With Your Mind (Book):

https://www.mixingwithyourmind.com/




For more info, visit our website at:
www.truelevelstudio.com/therecordprocess

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Show Hosts:

Casey Cavaliere (Producer / Mixer / Guitarist of The Wonder Years)
www.CaseyCavaliere.com
www.thewonderyearsband.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/case_rock/?hl=en

Tom Conran (Audio Engineer / Producer / Acoustician )
www.TomConranAudio.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/thetomconran/?hl=en

Adam Ackerman (Songwriter / Recording Artist / Multi-Instrumentalist)
www.AtomSonicConcepts.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/theadamackerman/?hl=en

Share any thoughts, questions, comments, or suggestions with us via email at:

TrueLevelStudio@gmail.com

Artwork by Holly Smith ( https://www.instagram.com/_hollysmith/?hl=en )

Music:

Main Theme - "Almas" by Casey Cavaliere
Additional Music by Tom Conran