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Extreme Mixing · 2nd October 2004, 05:38 PM

Exactly, Dave.

The template is just a place to start. That's why I usually start with the last template. That way I can remember what all the FX are doing. If I'm feeling like I need a change, I'll import something from a while back to see what is there. Mostly, importing the FX is a way of speeding up the set up time. There is nothing more boring than setting up 12 aux returns, then labeling the busses, and everything. That's typing and I don't like it. But it has to be done. It's worse to open a session where nothing is labled! So importing the tracks is a real time saver.

I used to have a Boss SE-70. Trading it was one of the most boneheaded things I have ever done. The vocoder in that box has such a vibe, and some of the combos have 16 effects chained toghther. Now, for wild stuff, I use the PitchBlender and TimeBlender stuff, or chain a few things together, or find a loop that adds the color or confusion that I'm looking for. A lot of what I do when I mix adds a musical noise floor. I find that it makes everything sound thicker and like it has more weight. Digital mixing can sound too discrete. I'm always looking for new ways to "big" things up.

Steve

2nd October 2004, 05:38 PM	#9
Extreme Mixing Gear nut Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 130	Re: Re: Another good thread Exactly, Dave. The template is just a place to start. That's why I usually start with the last template. That way I can remember what all the FX are doing. If I'm feeling like I need a change, I'll import something from a while back to see what is there. Mostly, importing the FX is a way of speeding up the set up time. There is nothing more boring than setting up 12 aux returns, then labeling the busses, and everything. That's typing and I don't like it. But it has to be done. It's worse to open a session where nothing is labled! So importing the tracks is a real time saver. I used to have a Boss SE-70. Trading it was one of the most boneheaded things I have ever done. The vocoder in that box has such a vibe, and some of the combos have 16 effects chained toghther. Now, for wild stuff, I use the PitchBlender and TimeBlender stuff, or chain a few things together, or find a loop that adds the color or confusion that I'm looking for. A lot of what I do when I mix adds a musical noise floor. I find that it makes everything sound thicker and like it has more weight. Digital mixing can sound too discrete. I'm always looking for new ways to "big" things up. Steve __________________ Steve