Sometimes you've been working on something so
long, you lose all perspective.
I'm sure the following has happened to you:
You've worked on your mix for hours and even though it started off great, it all seems to go downhill after Hour 4.
Maybe the drums don't work, or your bass is sounding boomy, or no matter what you do to the vocal they just won't pop
through.
And if you keep struggling through it, you'll inevitably make it worse.
At that point, it's time to take a break and revisit your stuff in the morning.
This happened to me recently. I had been working on some mixes and no matter what I did they just didn't sound the way I wanted.
I knew I had been working on them too long. My ears were tired, and I had lost all objectivity.
I was listening to the details, instead of focusing on the song.
The hardest part is realizing in the moment that it's actually happening to you.
But when you do, do yourself
a favor and close your DAW, go for a walk, and return with fresh ears in the morning.
You'll be surprised by how much better things can sound once you've taken a break.
Cheers,
Björgvin
P.S.
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