Why You Aren’t Happy With Your Engineer’s Mixes (Part 2)

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In the first part of this post we discussed the things you should do throughout the recording and mixing process in order to achieve a mix that you’re happy with. If you didn’t read that one, you can click here to get caught up. 5. You gave song references to your engineer, not mix references It’s commonplace to send your mixing engineer references so they understand the sound you’re going for in your song. However, …

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Why You Aren’t Happy With Your Engineer’s Mixes (Part 1)

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Right now we are in the era of the DIY musician, and thanks to advancements in technology, it’s easier than ever to mix our own music at home. That being said, the majority of us aren’t professionals. We recognize that first and foremost, we are artists and songwriters, and most of our time and energy is put toward the creation of new music. Similarly, mixing engineers have dedicated their lives to the craft of making …

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