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EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 6 MIN

The Only Way I Use Reference Tracks Now For Metal Mixing

from Riff to Radio · host Daniel Thabet

A lot of metal mixers are using reference tracks completely wrong. In this video I break down the three ways I've used reference tracks throughout my mixing journey, from beginner to where I am today, and show you exactly how to use reference tracks the right way so your metal mixes translate on every system.🎁 FREE Mix Prep Guide → https://liquidstudiosli.com/mix-prep-guide🔥 Hire me to mix your next track: https://liquidstudiosli.com/offer-video-2📥 Free Resources For Metal Bands: https://liquidstudiosli.com/resources👉 Subscribe for more metal production tips: https://youtube.com/@danielthabet?sub_confirmation=100:00 Intro00:21 What Is a Reference00:56 Method 1 Ear Refresh01:41 Why I Quit Method 101:51 Method 2 Focused A B02:32 Why I Quit Method 202:50 Method 3 Analyzer Snapshots03:00 Real Time Ozone Demo04:55 Trust Ears Not Curves05:35 Recap and Next Steps#musicproduction #mixingmetal #metalproduction #recordingstudio

A lot of metal mixers are using reference tracks completely wrong. In this video I break down the three ways I've used reference tracks throughout my mixing journey, from beginner to where I am today, and show you exactly how to use reference tracks the right way so your metal mixes translate on every system.🎁 FREE Mix Prep Guide → https://liquidstudiosli.com/mix-prep-guide🔥 Hire me to mix your next track: https://liquidstudiosli.com/offer-video-2📥 Free Resources For Metal Bands: https://liquidstudiosli.com/resources👉 Subscribe for more metal production tips: https://youtube.com/@danielthabet?sub_confirmation=100:00 Intro00:21 What Is a Reference00:56 Method 1 Ear Refresh01:41 Why I Quit Method 101:51 Method 2 Focused A B02:32 Why I Quit Method 202:50 Method 3 Analyzer Snapshots03:00 Real Time Ozone Demo04:55 Trust Ears Not Curves05:35 Recap and Next Steps#musicproduction #mixingmetal #metalproduction #recordingstudio

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