Steenamaroo
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I agree with Greg and RAMI here.
If you're someone who wants your music to be played in a commercial context, it has to fit in.
If a commercial context isn't on your mind then absolutely just worry about quality and dynamics and everything else.
Robus, You're right in that the goal if mixing is to get a good mix, but I guess you're preparing your mixes for us, yourself, and maybe friends?
In that case, sure, your mix doesn't need to compete with commercial stuff in terms of volume. No need to compromise it then.
If you're someone who wants your music to be played in a commercial context, it has to fit in.
If a commercial context isn't on your mind then absolutely just worry about quality and dynamics and everything else.
Robus, You're right in that the goal if mixing is to get a good mix, but I guess you're preparing your mixes for us, yourself, and maybe friends?
In that case, sure, your mix doesn't need to compete with commercial stuff in terms of volume. No need to compromise it then.