There are days when I question why I do what I do. Then there are days when I question how I could ever do anything else.
There is a magic in mixing music. When everything comes together in a fantastic song and it moves you in such a way that the song imbeds itself into the mind of the listener forever. To think, I have a role in that. Incredible.
It’s so easy to get wrapped up in gear and techniques, when really…it’s all about the song. Everything else is just there to make the job easier.
There is a moment in mixing, when all of the elements have gelled together and the song seems to take on a life of it’s own. A living-breathing song that moves you. That’s the happy place. Live for it. Do your best to connect with the music and bring out the life of every song that you are privileged to mix.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Friday, January 7, 2011
Nice EQ- free plugin!
This is a plugin based on the Nebula technology that models analog equipment. Best of all it’s free (full version is $59)!
Check out the the console strip package as well, very nicely priced for as good as it is.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Zen and the Art of Mixing
I’m reading “Zen and the art of mixing” by…”Mixerman”. So far it’s been a full of great advice. One thing that I have already started to apply is turning the computer monitor off while I mix thus allowing no visual distraction to clutter up the mind while mixing. Great tip!
That couple with the great Advice given to me by George Massenburg “Close your eyes, grab the fader, and mix.”. Turning off the monitor and having a physical fader to move has really heightened my ability to mix. Many thanks to George and Mixerman for the simple yet helpful tips!
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