I like that this is tip #1. Especially considering that there was a disagreement with Glen, who was pretty much stating this same thing in this thread, that what Glen was proposing "is too hard" for a newb to figure out.TIPS FOR BETTER MIXING
• Before you start moving faders and twisting knobs, have a clear vision of what you want the mix to sound like when it's finished, and stick to it.
Nichols also finds roughs useful, but for different reasons. “I think the whole process of making a record simply revolves around listening and paying attention,” he says. “That may sound obvious, but in my opinion, a lot of people aren't doing it.
There is sometimes an amazing grand canyonesque chasm between hearing and listening.
That's why folks say close your eyes so your not dividing your attention between processing visual incoming info and aural incoming info .
And closely related is where tip #2 says "Be flexible, and let the needs of the song determine your approach."I like that this is tip #1.
It also always amusing that when someone with a brand name says it, the general response is "wow, great advice", but when some Joe Punchclock comes along as says it, it's ridiculed or rejected. The only possible explanation for that is the the people reading it are not really judging for themselves if what they're reading makes sense or not, they just want to be told by an authority instead of thinking for themselves.
Article said:"When equalizing, subtract rather than add when possible."
I don't see what's so bad about that article. All those tips made sense to me.
That's the same advice a sound engineer gave to me.
Dr. V
I don't see what's so bad about that article. All those tips made sense to me.
That's the same advice a sound engineer gave to me.
Dr. V
I thought it was a good article too so I can only surmise that the OP was having a merry laugh with us. Even if they weren't, it's still a good piece. Some of it I don't go with, some of it was over my head, some of it I agree with. I often find I'm already doing what a alot of these cats propose, but without their expertise, kudos or cash !I don't see what's so bad about that article. All those tips made sense to me.
That's the same advice a sound engineer gave to me.
Dr. V