Happy Friday!
Today I'm gonna give you a short and sweet reminder of the 10 simple steps you need to take to make great mixes.
Although each song is different and chances are everybody's mix will vary even if they're using the same multi-tracks, there is definitely a step by step process to follow when you mix.
Even with slight variation depending on the genre, style and complexity of the song, the steps are pretty similar most of the time.
What are these steps you say? Let me tell you!
- Critical Listening and Organization
- Balancing and Panning
- Grouping and Simplification
- EQ, Compression and Saturation on Busses
- Rebalancing
- EQ, Compression and Saturation on Individual Tracks
- Rebalancing
- Reverb and delay
- Automation
- Mono Check and Mix Translation
It's really as simple as that.
These are the steps that I dive into when you read Step By Step Mixing and it's the same process professional engineers use when they're mixing records.
If you follow those steps above, and the tips and tricks inside Step By Step Mixing, you'll become a better and more efficient mixer in no time
Here's what one of my readers, Andrew Amelang, owner of Brenham Music Academy said about it:
"Awesome job! It's easy to read, clear, concise, warm, and chocked full of tips while at the same time staying pretty accessible. You have a great writing voice. I've been buying music books since I was a kid (currently 58), and I can honestly say that's one of the more useful and helpful books I've read. Does exactly what the reader should expect it to do, and does it thoroughly but in an easy to read and engaging
manner. Kudos."
And here's another recent review from a happy reader:
"Clear, concise and utterly ground breaking. This book is the GOAT of mixing books. Great Read and packed with bonuses to help you learn, improve and become a masterful mixer. The difference in the music I put out after reading this book versus before is astounding. Get it you won't be disappointed." -Barry McGuire
So if you want an easy-to-use reference guide that you can follow every time you're stuck with a problematic mix, check out Step By Step Mixing: How to Create Great Mixes With Only 5 Plug-ins right here
Have a great weekend,
Björgvin