Differences In Mixing Platforms

MJGreene Audio · 5th February 2007, 03:39 AM

Kevin,
Thanks for doing this. Your work is an inspiration.

My question is you do a lot of mixing now in the box and also on SSL's and other consoles. What do you find yourself doing in the box different than you would on an SSL? Is it just a matter of getting to work and shaping the sound the way that you hear in your head?

Do you find it easier working on Randy's Icon than an SSL or is it just another way of working for you?

Do you find yourself using a lot of plugin emulations to simulate what you would do on a big console? Any little things you have found to make the ITB mixing come closer to an analog console for you? How much are you using outboard gear when mixing ITB?

Also have you given thought to opening up your own room or are you just happy to work at Randy's place.

Thanks again for spending the time to answer all these questions.

Michael Greene

Kevin Killen · 5th February 2007, 04:38 PM

Michael,

This is a similar question to another posted but in essence I try to create a workflow that allows me to control the gear rather than the other way around. Moving to the "in the box" scenario" was a learning curve for me and now that I feel comfortable with it I do not have a preference either way. There are many benefits to both and I choose based on the criteria of the project.

Clearly a regular console is more tactile so you can be flailing about on its surface whereas most controllers allow for single manipulation of eq's at any moment.

I typically stay in the box once in that domain, its just easier and I think it maximises the DAW's potential, so outboard gear is out. When I am on a regular console there is ample outboard usage.

The two environments are so different that I have stopped trying to make them work or sound the same. I trust my instinct and my ability to make something sound pleasing ( very subjective here !!) and move forward.

Randy's room is ideal for me, I have total access and we are such great friends ( we met during the making of U2's "Unforgettable fire") that I do not feel compelled at this moment to build my own room. Perhaps that may change in the future, but I am very happy with the results I am getting there. And more to the point, so are my clients.

KK

MJGreene Audio · 5th February 2007, 06:42 PM

Thanks a million. Great to have you here.

Michael Greene

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5th February 2007, 03:39 AM	#1
MJGreene Audio Lives for gear Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: The Land Behind The Zion Curtain Posts: 1,031	Differences In Mixing Platforms Kevin, Thanks for doing this. Your work is an inspiration. My question is you do a lot of mixing now in the box and also on SSL's and other consoles. What do you find yourself doing in the box different than you would on an SSL? Is it just a matter of getting to work and shaping the sound the way that you hear in your head? Do you find it easier working on Randy's Icon than an SSL or is it just another way of working for you? Do you find yourself using a lot of plugin emulations to simulate what you would do on a big console? Any little things you have found to make the ITB mixing come closer to an analog console for you? How much are you using outboard gear when mixing ITB? Also have you given thought to opening up your own room or are you just happy to work at Randy's place. Thanks again for spending the time to answer all these questions. Michael Greene

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5th February 2007, 04:38 PM	#2
Kevin Killen engineer / producer / mixer Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 312	Michael, This is a similar question to another posted but in essence I try to create a workflow that allows me to control the gear rather than the other way around. Moving to the "in the box" scenario" was a learning curve for me and now that I feel comfortable with it I do not have a preference either way. There are many benefits to both and I choose based on the criteria of the project. Clearly a regular console is more tactile so you can be flailing about on its surface whereas most controllers allow for single manipulation of eq's at any moment. I typically stay in the box once in that domain, its just easier and I think it maximises the DAW's potential, so outboard gear is out. When I am on a regular console there is ample outboard usage. The two environments are so different that I have stopped trying to make them work or sound the same. I trust my instinct and my ability to make something sound pleasing ( very subjective here !!) and move forward. Randy's room is ideal for me, I have total access and we are such great friends ( we met during the making of U2's "Unforgettable fire") that I do not feel compelled at this moment to build my own room. Perhaps that may change in the future, but I am very happy with the results I am getting there. And more to the point, so are my clients. KK

5th February 2007, 06:42 PM	#3
MJGreene Audio Lives for gear Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: The Land Behind The Zion Curtain Posts: 1,031	Thanks a million. Great to have you here. Michael Greene