Alright, in the last two emails we've talked about some of the big problems around EQ and compression.

If you missed them, well...you should've been paying attention.

Just kidding...

Hint: Links are at the end of the email

I told you this week I would share some of my favorite mixing techniques to move the needle of your music and today we're gonna talk about delay and depth.

This simple technique is something that I love doing to create a three-dimensional image from the start

And it starts by "breaking" the rules and using delays as insert

"WHAT! As inserts?!?! Blasphemy, you should never..." some internet troll says as I quietly delete them out of existence.

Mixing isn't about never doing this or never doing that.

And although I call my flagship mixing system the Mix Finisher FORMULA, trust me that I make room for plenty of experimentation and creativity on your part.

It's a really simple trick, and here's what you do:

• Add a delay on your track
• Make sure it's 100% dry and only 10-20% wet so that the delay is only subtly mixed into the signal
• Find the right note division or millisecond that adds that the depth that you're looking for
• Rinse and repeat with the other instruments, using slightly different delay times to place each track in a different place from front-to-back

This is sure to add extra dimension and a layer of depth to your tracks.

I shot a video series a while ago where I did this to three synth tracks and you can check it out here in case you want to see this technique in action.

This is just a tiny part of what delay can do. In my Five Plug-in Framework module inside Mix Finisher Formula I go into even more detail on how to create depth, space, and dimension using reverb and delay.

It's my most comprehensive training and includes everything you need to know about mixing to get from rough recording to finished mix.

Since 2009, I've been around, helping everyone out by sharing my knowledge and paying forward everything I've learned so that musicians can become confident with their audio skills enough to mix their music on their own or strike out as producers-for-hire.

You already got everything you need in your DAW and you can learn how to create release-worthy records when you learn the techniques I teach you inside Mix Finisher Formula.

However, if you're still on the fence about the program, I wanted to take a few minutes at the end of this email to share some answers to frequently asked questions you may have.

Ready? Here we go!

Do I Need Specific Plug-ins or a Specific DAW?

Not at all. You can use any plug-ins you have available. I use a combination of a few plug-ins which you probably have similar versions of so you can use whatever you have access to in your DAW to get great results in this course. I teach the method and the process, not how to use a particular plug-in so you'll get everything you need to know to get great mixes, regardless of what plug-ins you have.

But I don't have a fancy studio...?

Actually, that’s a good thing because I am teaching you everything I’ve learned from mixing music in my home studio so that you can do the same in yours, even if you don’t have fancy acoustic treatment or a professionally tuned room!

I only do [insert random music genre here]. Will this help me?

You can use the methods inside Mix Finisher Formula on any genre of music. My students work in every style of music, from rock, country and folk to EDM, hip-hop and pop. Mix Finisher Formula teaches you all the methods you need to apply to make your music sound better. At the end of this course, you'll have all the knowledge you need to create professional mixes, no matter what genre you're working in.

"But music is just a hobby to me, why should I care about mixing?"

A hobby is something you’re passionate about. An "amateur" musician is a lover of making music. If you want to be proud of the music you make in your free time as a hobby, you should know how to do it properly. Mixing is a crucial part to make your songs sound like the records you hear on the radio. If you want people to actually listen to your music it needs to sound professional.

How is the course delivered?

As soon as you sign up you'll get access to the Mix Finisher Formula members area that you can access from your computer or your smartphone. You can stream all of the high-quality videos through our membership software.

"But I'm just a live sound guy...how will this help?"

I started out doing live sound so I understand where you're coming from.

The truth is: when you mix live sound, you use many of the same techniques to get a good mix. EQ, compression, reverb, and delay, among other things, so understanding how to use them is just as important when running live sound as anything else you do on the stage.

How much time does it take?

The Mix Finisher Formula is a 5-module course that takes about six weeks to complete although you get access to everything as soon as you start. Instead of long, hour-long lessons, I've broken each module down into multiple shorter videos so you can easily consume a little bit at a time, whenever you have time to spare. Whether you have 5 minutes, 50 minutes or 5 hours you'll be able to learn everything you need to know in order to make your mixes radio-ready and professional.

Once you join you will also have lifetime access so you can take the course whenever you have time. If you enroll in our VIP package you'll also get lifetime access to two extra courses as well as a one-year membership to the Insiders Community and Academy.

Is this for beginners or advanced engineers?

This is for anyone who wants to learn everything they need to know about mixing music to make it professional and radio-ready. If you're unhappy with how your mixes sound and want to add that final 10% to your skillset to make them sound like professional records, Mix Finisher Formula is for you.

If you're a beginner, you'll learn everything you need to know. If you're already familiar with mixing, this will give you even more tips, tricks and techniques to try out to improve your sounds.

Can't I just learn this on Youtube?

You can certainly search for videos teaching you tips and tricks, but no video will tie everything together like this to show you how to transform your recordings into great mixes.

Instead, you'll end up wading through poorly explained techniques and watching a bunch of ads. Mix Finisher Formula is like your own private Youtube with videos in order that teach you how to mix from A - Z, in order, answering all of your questions...with no ads.

And no Youtube channel or other mixing course gives you the type of individual attention like Mix Finisher Formula. I'm in there to support you whenever you have a question or get stuck on a module so you never have to worry about feeling alone or confused with any of the topics you'll learn inside the course.

If You’re Tired of Tweaking Your Tracks For Hours Without Getting Closer to a Finished Mix...And Then Feel Discouraged When It Sounds Nothing Like Your Favorite Records…Try Mix Finisher Formula Instead

Make sure you enroll through this link before the course closes tomorrow.

www.MixFinisherFormula.com

P.S.

If you missed our EQ and compression articles in the last couple of days, you can check them out here and here.