#184: My 2023 Mixing Template

Here are three next steps for you to take: 1. Get our free video training & checklist, "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect": theselfrecordingband.com/standoutmixes - 2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program! It all starts with a free first call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step action plan that you can then implement on your own, or together with us. Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever. Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching and feedback. Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free coaching call: theselfrecordingband.com/call - 3. Join the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"): theselfrecordingband.com/community -- Episode Show Notes: Something different this week as Benedikt walks us through his newly updated mixing template. Showing us the tools he uses to nail a mix, we take a peek behind the wizard's curtain. A mixing template is a very individual thing, tailored to suit the workflow of the engineer, no two are the same. This deep dive into Benedikt's mixing template will give you all the knowledge you need to create your very own custom mixing template setting you up for maximum creativity when it comes to the mixing stage. Mixing templates are an ever-evolving thing of course and all of these decisions are made over time and with a lot of trial and error. But If you pay attention and understand the "why" behind Benedikt's decision-making here, you only need to do this once. Benefiting from the thousands of hours that Benedikt has spent at the mixing desk. Follow along with the accompanying YouTube video to jumpstart your path to creative godliness. (AKA a good, functional mixing template) In this deep dive episode Benedikt not only gives you insights into the tools he uses, but why he uses them. See an industry professional cover these topics: Drum bus & group bus routing The "why?" behind plugin choices Parallel sends Easy access to everything for speedy workflow Mixing in to the master bus So grab yourself a pen & notebook and get ready to learn as Benedikt walks us step by step through his mixing template. -- For full show notes go to: https://theselfrecordingband.com/184 Send us Fan Mail If you have any questions, feedback, topic ideas or want to suggest a guest, email us at: [email protected]