One of the most frequent questions I get about Step By Step Mixing is:
"Will this help me mix my [insert super obscure genre here]?"
Whether I'm teaching a particular mixing philosophy, showing an EQ or compression technique, or justing talking about approaching your mixing in general, it's the #1 doubt people have.
All I can say is that thousands of students have used my materials to improve their mixes, working in all sorts of different genres: from folk and rock to EDM and hip-hop.
In fact, I have a Spotify playlist of released records from my students that includes genres I don't even know the name of!
The fact is that no matter the genre you're working in, my approach to mixing is systematic in such a way that it works for everyone.
That's what's so great about having a mixing system instead of a bunch of tricks. It helps you throughout the whole process and enables you to tackle any song, in any genre, and come out on the other side with a professionally finished mix.
Are there particular techniques that lend themselves better to certain genres?
Sure, punchy parallel compression on the drums might sound more relevant on a rock song than a quiet folk song, but you can still use the same technique in EDM and hip-hop to create massive power in your beats.
Having the ability to mix any genre because you understand the fundamental approach to mixing a record - whatever the song throws at you - is an invaluable skill you need if you want to be a successful, multi-faceted mixing engineer.
I wouldn't want you to be pigeon-holed as only the rock mixer, or the R'n'B mixer, or the pop mixer. I just want you to be the mixing engineer people come to because your records sound amazing.
That's what Step By Step Mixing helps you achieve: Great mixes, no matter the genre.
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