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blackcom · 19th October 2005

learning to keep things as organized and simple as possible.
Learning how to use a phase scope to avoid problems
Time aligning multimiced sources, like snare and bass drum

Also I learned:
Too much treble - it will sound thin
Too much mid - it will sound thin
Too much bass - it will sound muddy and less punchy.

Learn how to use alot of HPF and LPF where neccessary, keep things where they should be.

Learn to mix without depending on an EQ on the 2-buss.

I guess the right frequency balance for each track was very importent.

Finding a few EQ and Compressor plugs that works, LEARN them and stick to them. (Samplitude EQ, Hydratone, URS A+N, Samplitude Compressor, Voxengo, Kjaerhus was my choice)

19th October 2005	#3
blackcom Lives for gear Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 960	learning to keep things as organized and simple as possible. Learning how to use a phase scope to avoid problems Time aligning multimiced sources, like snare and bass drum Also I learned: Too much treble - it will sound thin Too much mid - it will sound thin Too much bass - it will sound muddy and less punchy. Learn how to use alot of HPF and LPF where neccessary, keep things where they should be. Learn to mix without depending on an EQ on the 2-buss. I guess the right frequency balance for each track was very importent. Finding a few EQ and Compressor plugs that works, LEARN them and stick to them. (Samplitude EQ, Hydratone, URS A+N, Samplitude Compressor, Voxengo, Kjaerhus was my choice)