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Bodoc · 20th October 2005

All good stuff--

One little trick that has worked for me is to play the mix for other people (not involved in the project) that I respect. It is like aural MSG--I seem to hear and taste what works and what doesn't just by putting the mix in the hotseat.

For a little less pressure-- wait a few days, get your mind altered(not numbed)--and then LISTEN--not on your monitors, but on a good stereo in a good, calm listening room.

Take notes on what works and what doesn't (if you can remember how to use a pencil....)

20th October 2005	#50
Bodoc Gear addict Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Montauk, NY Posts: 350	All good stuff-- One little trick that has worked for me is to play the mix for other people (not involved in the project) that I respect. It is like aural MSG--I seem to hear and taste what works and what doesn't just by putting the mix in the hotseat. For a little less pressure-- wait a few days, get your mind altered(not numbed)--and then LISTEN--not on your monitors, but on a good stereo in a good, calm listening room. Take notes on what works and what doesn't (if you can remember how to use a pencil....)