#101: Widening Tools Are Not The Secret To Getting Super Wide Mixes

APPLY FOR A FREE IN-DEPTH 1-ON-1 COACHING CALL WITH BENEDIKT:https://theselfrecordingband.com/callDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/communityBenedikt's voice on this episode has been recorded with the Antelope Axino Synergy Core-- If you've been trying to compensate for a lack of width in your mixes by using magical ‘widening’ plug ins on your mix bus, this episode is for you. What we talk about on this episode: We explain why there isn’t "wider" than your pan knobs will give you. Only the illusion of wider. Why abusing those tools leads to phase issuesWhy trying to achieve the width on the mix bus is not the way to go about thisWhat perceived width actually isAlternative (and better) ways to achieve wider mixesWhy making the mix brighter can also make it sound widerWhy a solid center can make things sound wider Why you should be especially careful with your low end when you're using widenersWhy width is a production decision and shouldn't only be addressed in mixing & masteringTools you can use to check for problems and properly compare your width to reference materialFor full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/101If you have any questions, feedback, topic ideas or want to suggest a guest, email us at: [email protected] us Fan MailIf you have any questions, feedback, topic ideas or want to suggest a guest, email us at: [email protected]