Here’s a way to seriously improve your productions without relying on sonic choices Editing better. With DAWs, there is little reason to have extraneous noise or unwanted artifacts in the audio that could distract from the listening experience. To drive this point home further, there are three major areas I think people should spend more time on.
Read moreSpace in a Production | Production Tips from a Mix Engineer
Space and depth are really important to me when mixing. (And listening.) I love when things feel three dimensional and have a tangible sense of depth and front-to-back perspective. My guess would be that most producers feel similarly and strive to do that in their productions before a mix engineer like myself gets involved. Having said that, I’ve identified two main ways that a production can be better set up for a more believable sense of space and depth.
Read moreFocus on the Midrange | Production Tips from a Mix Engineer
When it comes to production and mixing, I find that people love talking about two things: The low end, and the top end. Is it tight enough, is it punchy enough? Does it feel bright, dark, smooth, harsh? What is often overlooked, however, is everything in between – the midrange. The quality of the midrange is actually the defining characteristic of a “good” and well-planned production.
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