Before the mixing

[Miravsky]

Hi guys.
I have question what do you do with recorded samples before you go mixing. I've heard that for better sound results you need to put compressor to master channel before you start to mix, then prrender all samples again with compressor in master, and then all is ready for mixing. What do you think about it ? Meybe you're doing some other tricks ?

 

[guitarplayr82]

Some people mix with compressors/EQ on their master bus, but not everybody - it's pure preference. It doesn't necessarily guarantee a better mix. It's something you have to learn to work with that can either help you or hinder you while you mix, depending on how farmiliar you are with the behavior of the compressor.

The only "tricks" I use before I start a mix is getting good labeling/color coding on my tracks so the project is easy to navigate.

 

[Massive Master]

Sounds kinda --- I mean... No, that doesn't sound like a good idea.

Does it sound good to you? Go for it. Are the samples asking for it? Go for it.

 

[JeffroMixesYou]

As far as compression on the master bus, if you use it, it is typically a wise idea to mix through the compressor, rather than throw it on at the end. This way your mix decisions are based on what is coming out of that compressor. But master bus compression is definitely not an absolute must.

Hi guys.
I have question what do you do with recorded samples before you go mixing. I've heard that for better sound results you need to put compressor to master channel before you start to mix, then prrender all samples again with compressor in master, and then all is ready for mixing. What do you think about it ? Meybe you're doing some other tricks ?

 

[Olijanovi]

I edit everything to be sure that I have all the takes I need without pops, cracks, glitches.

 

[mixsit]

As far as compression on the master bus, if you use it, it is typically a wise idea to mix through the compressor, rather than throw it on at the end. This way your mix decisions are based on what is coming out of that compressor. But master bus compression is definitely not an absolute must.

If someone is just starting out and still getting a feel for the basics I'd actually advise not putting compression on the master at all.
Better perhaps would be work with your basic mix skills, and as sort of a second discipline go ahead and experiment with some various styles and speed of compression/limiting on your mixes.

" then prrender all samples again with compressor in master, and then all is ready for mixing.

'Rendering in preparation of mixing might include consolidating the best parts of multiple tracks ('takes, or 'punch-ins) down into one track (or clip) edited/trimmed and rough pre-leveling into single clip. (The unused sections/clips' would then be muted or erased)

These rendered keeper' tracks can then be treated like any other track in the mix and would not need to go through any additional compression ('master or otherwise) and/or rendering' prior to use in the mix. That might then include compression or whatever else the track needs in the mix.

One pitfall in 'rendering with compression ahead of the mixing is it is harder to know before how much and what kind will be needed.