#349: Mixing Pop Music with Brent Hendrich
Music Production Podcast
Approach to Mixing and Gain Staging
The speaker is experienced in mixing audio files or stems and usually does not mix from project files. They used to wait too long to bring in the vocal in the mix, but now prioritize it as the most important element. They approach each mix instinctually and focus on achieving gain staging into the mix bus with the kick and the snare or the kick and the clap. Once the groove is hitting the mix bus where they want it, they bring in the most important instrument or element of the song, such as acoustic guitar, piano, or pad.
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