Any one use reference CDs when mixing

blayz2002 · 11th September 2005

As I'm still learning my mix techniques I like to A/B my mixes with other comercial stuff to check balance, bottom end and punch and stuff.

I find at the mo..I'm using some tracks from the massacre (50 cent) as it seems to have a full frequency range...and lots of puch..and I think is generally well mixed . In fact I'm finding a lot of Scott Storch stuff has a good mix sound that I aspire to.

Also for raw drum track stuff with 'da bounce' I like to A/B with some Timbo tracks.

Another favourite of mine is 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill' very fat drums on that.

Can you guys recomend any tracks that stand up well mix wise..and you use or are good for A/B'ing?

XHipHop · 11th September 2005

http://gearslutz.com/board/showthread.php3?t=38708

Jorg · 11th September 2005

I reference all the time as well. Its like re-calibrating your ears every now and then.

In terms of what song to choose:

Pick a track u like THE MIX of. Doesnt mean u have to like the song. Should be similar or same genre and it helps when song is in roughly the same tempo.

blayz2002 · 11th September 2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by XHipHop

http://gearslutz.com/board/showthread.php3?t=38708

Cool should of done a search

XHipHop · 11th September 2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by blayz2002

Cool should of done a search

Ha, no big deal..there are a lot of new people here since then.

And i agree with Jorg...it depends on what you are working on.

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blayz2002 Lives for gear Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London UK Posts: 884 Thread Starter	Any one use reference CDs when mixing As I'm still learning my mix techniques I like to A/B my mixes with other comercial stuff to check balance, bottom end and punch and stuff. I find at the mo..I'm using some tracks from the massacre (50 cent) as it seems to have a full frequency range...and lots of puch..and I think is generally well mixed . In fact I'm finding a lot of Scott Storch stuff has a good mix sound that I aspire to. Also for raw drum track stuff with 'da bounce' I like to A/B with some Timbo tracks. Another favourite of mine is 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill' very fat drums on that. Can you guys recomend any tracks that stand up well mix wise..and you use or are good for A/B'ing? __________________ "This is what I love about mixing though ...it's never the same twice"!

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Jorg Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: London Posts: 1,536 1 Review written	I reference all the time as well. Its like re-calibrating your ears every now and then. In terms of what song to choose: Pick a track u like THE MIX of. Doesnt mean u have to like the song. Should be similar or same genre and it helps when song is in roughly the same tempo.