Mixing: Tips, Tricks and Techniques

[lunaticthighs]

Yeah thank F#@k for computers alright, back in the days trying to bounce down a full rock band on to 4 tracks and in the end you just had a muddy mix that sounded like it was playing out of someones car stereo with the windows wound up.
Clean tracks are so important alright, if you can get the best takes at tracking it makes the whole job of mixing soooo much easier and means you're not trying to chase your tail polishing turds.

still got some alright tracks from the old 4 track though, well good enough for radio airplay back in the day but then there wasn't so much competition lol.

also best tip I ever got was to listen to any recording on as many different systems as possible. Especially the car and an old shitty bop deck to pick up any issues before commiting it to the final mix.

[bargeloobs]

still got some alright tracks from the old 4 track though, well good enough for radio airplay back in the day but then there wasn't so much competition lol.

also best tip I ever got was to listen to any recording on as many different systems as possible. Especially the car and an old shitty bop deck to pick up any issues before commiting it to the final mix.

Yeah that's why sending out your final mixes to dedicated mastering suites is pretty much the norm these days for the simple fact that they've got the gear, the listening environment and the monitors to replicate all manor of systems and adjust your mix accordingly.
I'm just waiting for a sample back from these guys http://channelfusemedia.com and if they can do a reasonable job I'll definitely be using them.
$200 for a full album mastered (up to 80 mins) and that includes -

1 RedBook Master Disc
1 Reference Disc
1 Data Disc with MP3's
Complete Error Check
Track Sheet Printout
Technical Feedback Letter
Mastering Revisions

Man I hope they don't suck hehehehe