The Magic Is In The Mix: Establishing A Rough Sonic Balance And Building A Compelling Foundation With Your Static Mix

In part two of our series dedicated to the mixing phase of the record process, we explain the importance of finding a quick cohesive balance between the tracks. We talk about building a static mix as quickly as possible, and using this mix to inform the rest of our decisions along the way. Other topics covered include: -The "80/20" rule and how it applies to mixing -Using references as baselines for tonal elements -Separating Macro vs. Micro decisions -Using Spill VCAs and Aux for speed -Establishing the spacial identity of your mix and the elements inside it using X-Y-Z axis -“BEAT IT” STATIC MIX! SSL J9000: https://youtu.be/fGSTEBwxSbo -The Art of Mixing: A Visual Guide to Recording, Engineering, and Production [Book]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iYrfo4ytQY -Mixing With Your Mind (Book): https://www.mixingwithyourmind.com/ For more info, visit our website at: www.truelevelstudio.com/therecordprocess Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therecordprocess/ https://www.instagram.com/truelevelstudio/?hl=en Show Hosts: Casey Cavaliere (Producer / Mixer / Guitarist of The Wonder Years) www.CaseyCavaliere.com www.thewonderyearsband.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/case_rock/?hl=en Tom Conran (Audio Engineer / Producer / Acoustician ) www.TomConranAudio.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/thetomconran/?hl=en Adam Ackerman (Songwriter / Recording Artist / Multi-Instrumentalist) www.AtomSonicConcepts.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/theadamackerman/?hl=en Share any thoughts, questions, comments, or suggestions with us via email at: [email protected] Artwork by Holly Smith ( https://www.instagram.com/_hollysmith/?hl=en ) Music: Main Theme - "Almas" by Casey Cavaliere Additional Music by Tom Conran Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-record-process--4847305/support.