Help mixing

[da-mix-freal]

I recorded a metal band and i understand what the compressor does, also eq's and gating but i never use it correctly. I have a friend which mixes it at the end, but i want to learn more about mixing.

 

[jaybriggs84]

Thats a pretty broad question. Look at getting a book on mixing

 

[benage]

or you could search online for related articles, there are loads.

 

[SouthSIDE Glen]

I have a friend which mixes it at the end, but i want to learn more about mixing.

Is he a real mixing engineer or just some guy in a bedroom with a free copy of Reaper and a bunch of free plugs? By that I mean does he *really* know what he's doing and make money doing it in dedicated studio, or is he just another guy learning the wrong things off the Internet like most other newbs?

If he's the real deal, work out an apprenticeship or internship with him where you're willing to work for him in return for his showing you the ropes (be prepared to work, though, including getting coffee and washing floors; you try skating on it and he'll have you out on your ass faster than Snoop grabbing a dropped roach.)

If he's just another schlub, then hit the books. Try "Mixing Audio" by Roei Hizaki or "Audio Post Production" by Casey Kim for a lot on mixing technique.

G.

 

[legionserial]

There's a lot of learning that couldn't possibly be covered in one thread. The best thing to do is, anything you're curious about, do a search on this site. There's a wealth of information for the aspiring mixing engineer. Sometimes you have to sift out the crap, but I learned most of what I know from this site and of course practice. Not that I'm saying 'don't ask questions' obviously.

I'd offer some search terms to get you started but I'm currently experiencing a mental block as I'm at work, which is what I save my mental block moments for.

 

[chamelious]

Is he a real mixing engineer or just some guy in a bedroom with a free copy of Reaper and a bunch of free plugs? By that I mean does he *really* know what he's doing and make money doing it in dedicated studio, or is he just another guy learning the wrong things off the Internet like most other newbs?

If he's the real deal, work out an apprenticeship or internship with him where you're willing to work for him in return for his showing you the ropes (be prepared to work, though, including getting coffee and washing floors; you try skating on it and he'll have you out on your ass faster than Snoop grabbing a dropped roach.)

If he's just another schlub, then hit the books. Try "Mixing Audio" by Roei Hizaki or "Audio Post Production" by Casey Kim for a lot on mixing technique.

G.

I think this is a little unfair and implies that nothing can be done with a free copy of Reaper. I'm sure you dont really think this as Reaper is very powerful. I know what you mean about people learning stuff off the internet but i dont see what this is anything but a good thing. Ok, theres a good few people who get some free software and think it wont be long before they're on the radio, which is unfortunate. Theres also plenty of people (like me) recording their own stuff for fun, knowing it'll almost certainly go nowhere.

To the original poster, use the internet and learn. You say you understand what a few things are but then you say you never use them right, so you obviously dont understand them well enough.