Friday, 3 July 2015

20 Tips On Mixing

17. In a busy mix, try 'ducking' midrange
instruments such as overdrive guitars and synth pads under the control
of the vocals, so that whenever the vocals are present, the conflicting sounds fall in level by two or three dBs.
Just a little ducking can significantly improve the clarity of a mix. Use a fairly fast attack time for the ducker
(which may be either a compressor or a noise gate that has ducking facilities), and set the release time by ear.
Shorter release times will cause more obvious gainpumping,
but in rock mixes, this can add welcome energy
and excitement

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