The Path To Better Mixes Pt 1

Instructional workshop: 2 hours focusing on methods of starting a mix and questions that are often asked.

Such as;

• Using your faders and pan knobs before addressing any audible issues.

• EQ choices functions and decisions what type to use, when where and why?

• Serial VS parallel Compression - how, when, where, and why?

• The purpose and use of gain staging in the box?

• Signal flow and the intention of your plugins, Plugin chains and how the order of plugins effects the signal flow.

• Training your ears and understand frequency bands to make corrective choices.

• Kick and bass relationship - Which one gets the low end.

• Mixing your low end in mono and use of mono maker plugin parameters on room mics.

• The room you are mixing in and how to understand your room and its effects on your mix and ears.

• Should you mix into a mastering bus? If so, what is the base plugin chain that makes up an initial mastering bus?

There will be a 30 minute Q & A afterwards.