Mixing Music | Music Production, Audio Engineering, & Music Business What Is Mixing? | Back to the Basics To Address the Stages of Mixing and The Roles of a Mixer
Feb 4, 2025
Explore the fascinating world of mixing as Dee Kei and James break down what mixing truly means, distinguishing it from mastering and editing. They uncover the mixer's role in instilling confidence in artists and ensuring songs resonate across different systems. The duo shares essential tools for beginners and sheds light on key advanced skills, like the importance of restraint. Listen in for valuable insights on client expectations, the art of successful collaboration, and the continuous pursuit of learning in the dynamic field of music production.
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Mixing Is Final Presentation
- Mixing is the final stage that enhances recorded material to a commercial, presentable level.
- Dee Kei compares mixing to color grading: you enhance intent, not recompose the image.
Master Fundamentals Before Fancy Tricks
- Learn your DAW and fundamental processors like EQ, compression, reverb, delay, and saturation.
- Aim first to remove distractions so the listener stays engaged rather than chasing perfection.
From Habits To Intent
- Intermediate mixing shifts from habit to intent as you recognize tools and develop workflows.
- Sonic maturity means choosing techniques deliberately instead of copying presets.