Learn the full mixing process in this “Mixing a Rock Song From Start To Finish” video series. In part six we go through automation. Automation is an essential, yet often overlooked part of mixing. It lets you change how a plugin affects the audio at different points in the track. This can help create balance across the mix. It can also add excitement and keep the mix aurally interesting throughout.
Learn the full mixing process in this “Mixing a Rock Song From Start To Finish” video series. In part five we’re mixing vocals. Find out how to make use of EQ, compression, reverb and more to get the vocals sitting right in the mix and sounding present.
Learn the full mixing process in this “Mixing a Rock Song From Start To Finish” video series. In part four we’re mixing guitars – both rhythm and lead. Find out how to get crispy, punchy guitars and a wide, spacious mix!
Mixing piano with vocals can be tricky. Even if they’re the only two elements of the song. The main issue that you’re likely to face when mixing piano with vocals is getting them to sound cohesive and work well together without them masking each other and becoming muddy. I show you how to achieve this by making use of EQ and compression. I also make use of side-chain compression for a balanced mix. Finally I show you how to make use of reverb and delay for a smooth and realistic ambience.
Learn the full mixing process in this “Mixing a Rock Song From Start To Finish” video series. In this third part we’ll be mixing bass. Find out how to get a solid, punchy bass that fits in your mix with the kick.
Delays are easy to implement, but much harder to master. The first step to delay mastery though, is to have the delay parameters explained so that you know exactly how to control your delays.
Some of these settings are self explanatory, others have more subtle effects, or take some playing around with, to really understand how they affect the audio. Before we go into the parameters though, let’s be clear on exactly what delay is…
Learn the full mixing process in this “Mixing a Rock Song From Start To Finish” video series. In this second part we’ll be mixing drums. Feel free to follow along with me on one of your own mixes!
EQ is an intrinsic part of the mixing process and is one of the first things you should learn when learning how to mix music.
EQ is not nearly as difficult to pick up as it may seem, though. Once you get familiar with the main functions though, you’ll be EQing like a natural.
Learn the full mixing process in this “Mixing a Rock Song From Start To Finish” video series. In this first part you will find out how to prepare your DAW for mixing and how to balance levels – one of the most important parts of the mix. Feel free to follow along with me on one of your own mixes!
Automation is essential and also one of the most fun parts of the mix! Automation changes how a plugin affects audio throughout the track. Try these automation mixing tips to get more balanced and exciting mixes.
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