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Once everythings set and sounding great (not just heard), the mixing engineer will re-record the entire song as a 2-track stereo mix. Q: What are the basic dos and donts of mixing?

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Once everythings set and sounding great (not just heard), the mixing engineer will re-record the entire song as a 2-track stereo mix. Q: What are the basic dos and donts of mixing?

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Do voice your opinion if you don’t like something. Do try to be patient. Mixing can take a long time! Don’t touch the mixing board. Leave that to the engineer. Don’t get burned out on any one song. Q: If I hear this song one more time, I’m going to lose my mind! Yep. It happens, it sucks. Part of the process. Mixing is arguably the most important step in the recording process, and it’s very, very important to stay focused. Unfortunately, mixing also involves listening to the same song over and over and over again. If it feels like you’re losing touch with the song, or losing focus, take a break or move on to another song for a while. Q: I want more “me” in the mix. Before you say anything, make sure that you really do. Try to picture the song as a whole thing, not just a collection of individual parts. If you’ve carefully considered the interplay of all the parts, and you still think that your part should be louder, then say something. Be prepared to be shot down by someone, and rememb

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