Chapter 12 - Posted on 2015-05-15 by Deona Richard

Mix Theory

BALANCE

Mixing is a balancing act. In the mix proces we are balancing frequencies, instruments, width, depth, effects processing, MIDI, audio, overdubs, drum tracks,dynamics, acoustics and a ton of other things.

STEREO IMAGE (the image in your head of where the instruments are)

PREPARING to MIX

-file management

-labeling

-markers

-color coding

-rename busses

-grouping or sub-grouping

-listening to the song 

TECHNICAL ELEMENTS FOR CREATIVE CONTROL

-Organization and Preparation

-Listen to the Song

-Levels

-Panning

-Equalization

-Dynamics Processing

-Effects Processing

-Automation

-Bouncing