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Category: Mixing and Production Tips

  • Collected Mixing Tips 1

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    – Q Factor Ranges are 0.7 = 2 Octaves, 1 = 1 1/3 Octave, 1.4 = 1 Octave, 2.8 = 1/2 Octave – Remember that an EQ is in German “Entzerrer”, i.e. it was a Tool Thought to Lower Level at a Specific Hertz (that you can Raise the Level Should be More Seen as…

  • Physical Integrity (Dynamics)

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    General Example Fix Physical Integrity Pre Mixing 1) Record with Good Tube Microphones and / or Use Tube Pre Amp or Tube Post Tools 2) Tape, Compresses Dynamic Range but Again Increases Perceived Loudness even More – Notice that you can of Course Use Tape in the Mixing Process Since we are No More Using…

  • Collected Mixing Tips 2

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    – Phase Rotation on a Bell (Peak) Filter Applies at the Start and End Frequency (Falls Back Normally) – as a Rule of Thumb, if you Only Need to Cut 1 Narrow Range it is Better to Use 1 Peak Filter Band and Dip that Range (Instead Boost Everything Else), on the Other Hand if…

  • Collected Mixing Tips 3

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    – Switch from Time to Time the Left with the Right Channel with a Simple “L/R Flip” Tool, i.e. Balance Different Frequencies / Levels from Left vs Right Ear – Always Match Loudness when Applying Plugins, i.e. No Enhancement = Change Settings or Delete Plugin – Try Resonant HPF and LPF Technique to Focus on…

  • Finish the Mix

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    1) Lock (Focus) Your Eyes to Something Else in the Room and Listen  2) As Soon as You Get Irritated by the Music, Make a Notice What Caused the Irritation 3) Continue Listening and as Soon as You Get Irritated Again, Make a Notice What Caused the 2nd Irritation 4) Continue Listening but as Soon…

  • Fix a Mix with Certain Characters

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    General Elements that Stick Out Uncomfortably Loud 1) Play a Mix and Increase Listening Volume to 85dB SPL – i.e. Try a SPL Meter Like the Free Niosh Sound Level Meter and Set to A-Weighting / Slow Response to Measure the 85db) 2) Identify 2-3 Elements that Stick Out Uncomfortably  3) Cut Each Element that Sticks…

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    – Set Timing Release on Compressor Carefully to Support Tempo and Pump of the Music / Rhythm – Majority of High Frequencies in the Kick and Bass Occur with Roughly the First 50ms – Remember the Lowest 2 Octaves are Around 50Hz and Around 100Hz, this is a Very Narrow Range to Fix Things (i.e.…