{"id":21466,"date":"2017-02-09T13:52:36","date_gmt":"2017-02-09T21:52:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.producelikeapro.com\/?p=21466"},"modified":"2023-07-06T03:18:05","modified_gmt":"2023-07-06T08:18:05","slug":"mixing-advice-8-tips-world-class-mixers-rob-mayzes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/mixing-advice-8-tips-world-class-mixers-rob-mayzes\/","title":{"rendered":"Mixing Advice: 8 Tips from World-Class Mixers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"produ-leaderboard-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;margin-bottom: 30px!important;\" id=\"produ-2395351076\"><script async=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\"><\/script>\n<script> var googletag = googletag || {}; googletag.cmd = googletag.cmd || [];<\/script>\n<div id=\"gpt-ad-4249022957353-0\">\n  <script>\n\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() {\n\t\t\t\tgoogletag.defineSlot( '\/21927241144\/728x90-Leaderboard', [728,90], 'gpt-ad-4249022957353-0' )\n\t\t.addService(googletag.pubads());\n\t\t\t\twindow.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers = window.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers || {};\n\t\tconst timers                     = window.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers;\n\n\t\ttimers['gpt-ad-4249022957353-0'] = setTimeout( function () {\n\t\t\tconst id = 'gpt-ad-4249022957353-0';\n\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t}, 1000 );\n\n\t\tif ( typeof window.advadsGamHasEmptySlotListener === 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\tgoogletag.pubads().addEventListener( 'slotRequested', function ( ev ) {\n\t\t\t\tconst id = ev.slot.getSlotElementId();\n\t\t\t\tif ( typeof timers[id] === 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\t\t\treturn;\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\tclearTimeout( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\ttimers[id] = setTimeout( function () {\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t}, 2500 );\n\t\t\t} );\n\t\t\tgoogletag.pubads().addEventListener( 'slotResponseReceived', function ( ev ) {\n\t\t\t\tconst id = ev.slot.getSlotElementId();\n\t\t\t\tif ( typeof timers[id] !== 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\t\t\tclearTimeout( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\tif ( ! 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You can\u2019t jump straight into the creative side of mixing and producing records.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Spend time forming a solid foundation of technical knowledge before you start trying new things. You need to know the rules before you can break them!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Warren told me that some of the mixes he hears from his students are highly creative. For example, the band might sound like they are playing in a jazz club, and the track has an awesome live feel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">But at the same time, these highly creative mixes lack a good tonal balance and don\u2019t usually translate well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Instead, a mid-way point must be found between technical proficiency and creativity. The mix needs to sound great and translate, but still be creative and unique.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">That\u2019s just not possible without a good understanding of the technical aspects of recording and mixing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Then\u2026 Forget the Technical!<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Once you have a good grasp of the technical (for example, you are confident using a compressor to achieve any desired outcome), it\u2019s time to forget all of that in order to become truly creative.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">After years of practice and learning, these technical processes become subconscious. You no longer have to think about how you are going to adjust the settings \u2013 you just have an intention and follow through.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">That\u2019s the point where you should actually avoid thinking about the technical too much.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Instead, approach mixing with the right side of your brain \u2013 the creative side. This level of unconscious competence is where the magic happens.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><br \/>\nSubtractive EQ in the Preparation Phase<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">I have always seen subtractive EQ as part of the mixing phase. But Jason Moss of Behind the Speakers considers it part of the preparation phase.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">This shift in thinking has numerous benefits. By removing room resonances, low-end noise and other ugly frequencies BEFORE mixing, you can save time in the mixing phase.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Try applying surgical EQ in solo to each track as part of the prep phase, at a low volume\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Then, by the time you first throw up all of the faders to get your initial balance, the mix will be much further along.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">This means less ear fatigue and more confidence early on.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><br \/>\nHardware Processing and Emulation in the Preparation Phase<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">When Ryan Samuel Bentley receives a project to mix, he wants to add more character to lackluster recordings before he starts mixing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">To do this, he passes the tracks through external hardware where appropriate BEFORE he starts mixing. He re-amps guitar tracks if the tone is lacking. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">When he doesn\u2019t have the outboard equipment available, he prints hardware emulation to the tracks in his DAW.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">By adding character and improving the tone of the raw tracks as part of the preparation phase, you can reap the same benefits as applying subtractive EQ before mixing. The less time spent mixing with all of the faders up, the better.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Let me give you an example of how you would apply this in your mixes. As a completely \u2018in-the-box\u2019 mixer, I have no hardware or outboard equipment. What I do have, though, are great plugin emulations of classic EQs and compressors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">A lot of these emulations impart their character on the source without the need to adjust with the settings too much. So by simply printing these plugins with minor changes onto the track, I can improve the tone and add more flavor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Using vocals as an example, I could load up a LA-2A compressor emulation plugin, apply 2-3dB of gain reduction and then print the effect onto the track.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Now, when it\u2019s time to throw all of the faders up and start mixing, the vocal already has more character.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Different Approaches and Systems for Each Mix<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">When I asked Matthew Weiss about his usual approach to mixing (does he start with all the faders up, or bass first, vocals first?), his answer surprised me. But it made perfect sense.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Matthew uses a different approach for every mix, depending on which approach best suits the track.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Is it a vocal-centric pop mix? Matthew uses the \u2018vocal pyramid\u2019 technique and starts by processing the vocals and then fitting everything else around them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Is it a rhythmic hip-hop track? Matthew starts with the low-end (kick and bass) and builds from the foundation up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Is it a live-sounding rock track? Matthew throws all of the faders up and gets the overall balance right first before focusing on the finer details.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Mixing systems are important and have multiple benefits. But you don\u2019t have to stick to one system. Over time, give each approach a try and see what works for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Ultimately, though, it\u2019s about doing what\u2019s best for the music at hand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Hire a Drummer Online<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">I don\u2019t know why this never occurred to me, or why I had never seen it before, but you no longer need to work with musicians located near you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Instead, Graham Cochrane of The Recording Revolution suggests sending your project to a drummer with a solid home studio and paying them to write and record a drum part for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Drums are the hardest instrument to record at home, so a lot of people rely on samples and drum programming software like EZDrummer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">But if you want a real, live musician to play and record drums for you, hiring somebody online is the fastest and cheapest approach. A quick search on Google should lead you to people who offer this service.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Find Your 1,000 True Fans<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">While discussing the best ways to produce radio-worthy mixes in a home studio, Graham made another good point.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">You no longer need to be heard on the radio to make a living as a musician, so it\u2019s no longer necessary for your mixes to be \u2018radio quality\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">In fact, you only need 1,000 true fans to make a living as a musician. But what are true fans?<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">People who buy everything you release.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">As long as your mixes don\u2019t get in the way of your music, you can grow your following and become a self-sufficient musician without ever stepping foot in a professional studio or paying a mix engineer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Reverb on Vocals is Making a Comeback<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">For a while now, the trend in modern music has been dry, in-your-face vocals with very little space around them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Instead of using noticeable reverb on the lead vocal, delays are used instead to give the vocals a slight sense of space without putting them further back in the mix.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">But Matthew Weiss has observed that reverb is making a comeback in mainstream music, especially on vocals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Listen to \u2018Lean On\u2019 by DJ Snake and Major Lazer (feat. M\u00d8) for a taste of reverb-heavy vocals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Try using a small pre-delay (start around 10ms) on the reverb to make sure the vocal doesn\u2019t lose too much of it\u2019s clarity and aggression.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">You can also try using parallel compression to bring the vocal further forward if the reverb puts the vocal too far back.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">What Will You Learn?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">I just shared the most valuable insights that I gained from these interviews, but there\u2019s plenty more for you to learn.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">The fastest way to make it as an engineer or musician is to surround yourself with people who are better than you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">That\u2019s why most of today\u2019s top mixers began their journey to success as assistants in big studios.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">But these assistant opportunities are becoming harder and harder to find.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">So what if you could surround yourself with a bunch of pro mixers&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">&#8230;without paying a thing?<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Imagine what that could do for your mixes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">You\u2019d probably feel a whole lot more confident in your decisions, and proud of your work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #1c4c9e;\"><a style=\"color: #1c4c9e;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mix-school.com\">Mix School<\/a><\/span> promises to do exactly that. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Over the span of a week (starting Monday February 6th), you can get access to 7 world-class mixers and educators&#8230; all from the comfort of your own home. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">You\u2019ll discover exactly how they think about music production and craft radio-ready mixes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">This free online event is hosted by myself, Rob Mayzes. Here\u2019s the full lineup:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Graham Cochrane<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Warren Huart<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Matthew Weiss<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Joe Gilder<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Jason Moss<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Ryan Samuel Bentley<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Rob Mayzes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">You just can\u2019t go wrong hanging out with some of the top mixers and audio educators in the world&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Get your free e-ticket <span style=\"color: #2150ad;\"><a style=\"color: #2150ad;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mix-school.com\">here<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">There is the option to get an all-access pass for $29 if you want immediate access, and 100% of the profits are going to the Cancer Research Institute (you\u2019ll get more details about this after signing up).<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Cancer has affected us all, and we&#8217;re teaming together for this exclusive event to raise as much as possible and help beat cancer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">But if you want to watch for free, go and <span style=\"color: #2150ad;\"><a style=\"color: #2150ad;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mix-school.com\">claim your ticket now.<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">See you there!<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Rob Mayzes<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Rob Mayzes is an audio professional, musician and educator who has taught over half a million people about home recording and mixing through his website <span style=\"color: #2150ad;\"><a style=\"color: #2150ad;\" href=\"https:\/\/mastering.com\/home-studio-setup\/\">Home Studio Center. <\/a><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">I hope you enjoyed this article and I&#8217;ll see you at <span style=\"color: #235aad;\"><a style=\"color: #235aad;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mix-school.com\">Mix School<\/a><\/span>!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Have a marvellous time recording and mixing,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Warren<\/span><\/p>\n[subscribe][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hi Friends, My good friend Rob Mayzes is currently hosting a great free mixing event, which lets you get direct access to some of the top mixing engineers and educators in the world. 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