#ASKJV 17: Automating Mix Bus, Creating Drum Samples, Balancing tracks & More…
In This Episode: 1 – Automating Mix Bus 2 – Creating Drum Samples 3 – Balancing tracks 4 – Working with Superior Drummer
In This Episode: 1 – Automating Mix Bus 2 – Creating Drum Samples 3 – Balancing tracks 4 – Working with Superior Drummer
Here’s a walkthrough of my acoustic piano chain for a rock track. Main lesson: don’t be shy with your EQ and compression! It often takes a healthy dose of each to anchor the piano in a dense mix.
In This Episode: 1 – Stereo Widening 2 – Mixing Piano 3 – Programmed Drums On Records 4 – Extra Monitors
In This Episode: 1 – Controlling Bass 2 – Mix Bus Processing 3 – Renting Space 4 – Tracking unprepared artists
In This Episode: 1 – Reference mixes 2 – Power Amps 3 – Getting tight guitar tracks 4 – Should producers mix their own productions
Here’s a rundown of my mix setup at home. Gear list: Rig 1 (For recalling old mixes): Pro Tools 8 HD2 Accel 192i/o Rig 2: Pro Tools 12 Apogee Duet (recommended alternative: Apogee Quartet*) NS-10 monitors (recommended alternative: CLA-10*) EL Distressor* Presonus Central Station (recommended alternative: Presonus Faderport 8*) Faderport / PT Control App *affiliate… Read More »Home Studio Tour 2016 – My mixing setup
In This Episode: 1 – Blending signals 2 – Overhead Mics 3 – Processing samples
In This Episode: 1 – Pre-production 2 – Bass Compression 3 – Studio Computers
In This Episode: 1 – How to check & correct phase in the mix 2 – What do to with the fizzy high end of guitars 3 – How to choose which drum samples to use
The SSL Channel is one of my favorite plugins, but not just because of the way it sounds. The other big benefit of a plugin like this is that it forces you to use your EARS more than your eyes. This video gives you an example of what a typical EQ on the SSL Channel… Read More »How to Stop Mixing With Your Eyes