Essential Mixing Tips

This Slate Mix Tip is one in a series of quick tutorials presented by the Music Technology program at Capital University. This tutorial gives an explanation of the tweet provided by Steven Slate.

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In this video, join Justin Colletti of SonicScoop.com for a super in-depth look at mastering the "Attack" and "Release" settings on your compressors.

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This video hopes to demystify gain staging. An full transcript can be found at http://noisefloorav.com/gain-staging-what-to-know-why-you-shouldnt-stress-too-much-about-it/

Additionally, you may be interested in this post about Gain Staging and the master fader. - http://noisefloorav.com/gain-staging-master-fader/

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Have you spent hours learning about mixing, but feel like you're not getting anywhere?

If you feel overwhelmed right now and aren't sure where you're going wrong, watch now, because you're about to learn the only 16 mixing tips you'll ever need.

After teaching almost a million musicians about mixing, I can tell you from experience that with just these 16 tips, you can start making music at home that sounds professional and radio-ready.

Get the free Acoustic Treatment Cheat Sheet here: https://mastering.com/acoustic-treatment-cheat-sheet-lp?el=youtubeorganic

Designed this to be a handy reference tool as you go through the process of setting up your own home studio. Enjoy!

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Resources:

GIK absorption coefficients - http://static.gikacoustics.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/GIK-242-Acoustic-Panel-Datasheet.pdf

Auralex absorption coefficients (NRC) - https://www.auralex.com/tools/testing-data/performance-data/

GIK floor to ceiling tri traps - http://www.gikacoustics.com/product/gik-acoustics-tri-trap/

Primacoustic small corner traps - http://www.primacoustic.com/cumulus/

How to build your own DIY acoustic panels - http://acousticsfreq.com/how-to-build-your-own-acoustic-panels/

GIK panels - http://www.gikacoustics.com/product/gik-acoustics-242-acoustic-panel/

RealTraps Guide - http://realtraps.com/art_room-setup.htm

Room EQ Wizard download - https://www.roomeqwizard.com/

GIK tutorial on Room EQ Wizard - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4uSR3cUUSY

Sonarworks Reference (room calibration) - https://www.sonarworks.com/reference

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In this video, you'll learn how to add acoustic treatment to your room to instantly improve the sound of your studio. Watch now if you want to make mixing easier.

I don't cover the process of building your acoustic panels in this video, and instead, focus on where you should place your treatment.

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If you want to build DIY panels, check this out: http://acousticsfreq.com/how-to-build-your-own-acoustic-panels/

#HomeStudio #AcousticTreatment #homerecording

00:00 Introduction
00:38 Materials
01:41 Purpose of Treatment
03:20 Panel Placement
04:02 Bass Traps
07:44 First Reflections
11:50 Rear Wall
14:02 Real-World Example
21:10 Measurement
29:20 Recap

Go inside Sweetwater Studios with Mark Hornsby and Shawn Dealey as they take you through the entire process of mixing one of Counting Crows' biggest hits, "Mr. Jones." Recorded live on an Avid Venue system using Telefunken microphones, this track offers a wealth of mixing options. Watch and listen as Mark and Shawn guide you through the mix process, from selection of plug-ins to finished production.

You might have heard about reference tracks but what exactly are they and how can they help?

A reference track can help you stay on the right track and know if your tonal balance, arrangements and sound design is in the right ball park 🙂

I filmed this video a few months ago but never got around to posting it!

The next few video topics will cover :
Saturation
Advanced Delay techniques
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這是SSL J9000即時回錄的聲音，沒用Mastering作弊
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