Great article. Reference mixing is THE ONLY WAY to mix if you aren't in an acoustically correct space... Hell, even if you ARE in a baller space, it's important to use references to see what great mixes sound like on THAT particular rig. Great advice!
Thanks man! This advice might be very basic for more experienced producers, but its a skill that is extremely important for newer producers to learn how to use :) I have a few more advanced music production posts that are coming soon, stay tuned!
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I really don't have much hardware, but this monitor controller is awesome. A monitor controller is the centerpiece in a studio. The best thing about it is that it allows me to quickly switch between inputs and outputs to speakers. Testing the master on different speakers helps a lot. If I can make my track sound good on different speakers, it's more likely to get a good overall master. But Voice meter banana is also good for this purpose. ;)
I always try to check my mix on as many speakers as possible, in the end you have to make a compromise on what systems your sound is "meant" to sound good on. Its very hard to make a track sound both good on a cellphone and a big festival setup. You would probably have way higher rms levels on something meant to be listened to on smaller speakers, in contrast to having more dynamics in something meant for bigger speakers. Personally i work with a rms of around -10 in my tracks as i like to leave my tracks dynamic and they are mainly meant to be enjoyd in the forest on huge soundsystems! :D
Superb article. I know far too many friends and colleagues alike who simply will not reference mix but the articulate way in which you've presented this post only solidifies the point! I'll certainly stay tuned to your future output! :)
Great article. Reference mixing is THE ONLY WAY to mix if you aren't in an acoustically correct space... Hell, even if you ARE in a baller space, it's important to use references to see what great mixes sound like on THAT particular rig. Great advice!
Thanks man! This advice might be very basic for more experienced producers, but its a skill that is extremely important for newer producers to learn how to use :) I have a few more advanced music production posts that are coming soon, stay tuned!
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Just found out about you. It's great to see more music enthusiasts on the platform. Following you.
Thnx mate! I'm here for the long run! Already following you ;) Tons of more music related posts coming up :)
Wonderful!
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Nice stuff dude!
Thnx man :)
I use the Coleman Audio M3PH to switch between tracks. But comparing properly is essential in the mastering phase. Great article.
Hardware is always nice if you have the money for it ;)
I really don't have much hardware, but this monitor controller is awesome. A monitor controller is the centerpiece in a studio. The best thing about it is that it allows me to quickly switch between inputs and outputs to speakers. Testing the master on different speakers helps a lot. If I can make my track sound good on different speakers, it's more likely to get a good overall master. But Voice meter banana is also good for this purpose. ;)
I always try to check my mix on as many speakers as possible, in the end you have to make a compromise on what systems your sound is "meant" to sound good on. Its very hard to make a track sound both good on a cellphone and a big festival setup. You would probably have way higher rms levels on something meant to be listened to on smaller speakers, in contrast to having more dynamics in something meant for bigger speakers. Personally i work with a rms of around -10 in my tracks as i like to leave my tracks dynamic and they are mainly meant to be enjoyd in the forest on huge soundsystems! :D
Yeah I agree. I think the loudness war is over. Music lost... Time to put back the pieces. :)
Preach it man!
It's definitely time to bring back dynamics in music again ^_^
Superb article. I know far too many friends and colleagues alike who simply will not reference mix but the articulate way in which you've presented this post only solidifies the point! I'll certainly stay tuned to your future output! :)