What’s up, everybody? ‘Tool here back with another post. I’m pretty sure the title has you feeling a way and it’s totally understandable. Today we’ll cover ways on how your mix can be improved whether you’re a recording artist, producer or mix engineer. The Recording Could Be Better
It’s 2019 and recording in a home setup is more commonplace than it was even 10 years ago. Getting an audio interface, a microphone and plopping it in the middle of the living room will only get you so far, especially if you don’t have the knowledge to get the job done. (Which is a long road we won’t travel down today.) No matter where you’re recording, be sure to the cleanest recording you possibly can on the best gear you can afford. In due time, making hardware and knowledge upgrades will only benefit your sound . The Arrangement Is Stagnant Music is an art. It shouldn’t be bland like an unseasoned pork chop. Put some "spice" in your songs to spark excitement from the listener. You want to keep them on their toes wondering what’s coming next. Maybe a few drops, crazy vocal FX and the like can turn a lifeless song into a masterpiece. The Song Sounds Like….. Every Other Song Popular music is just that, popular. If you focus on what’s hot at the moment, you’ll forever be chasing a sound and never find your own. Of course, the times will dictate a current sound but within those realms, artists have their own lane. You can do the same by adding variety to your songs and carve out a niche that will take your career to another level. The Rough Mix Is The Final Mix Artists and producers can get attached to the rough mix. Listening to a song for weeks and months on end produces familiarity. When the mix comes back by default it’s compared to the rough. Even if the finished mix sounds better sonically, the rough mix has been engraved in the artist’s mind and any changes to that can seem detrimental. How to combat this as an artist is to understand that the engineer is being creative AND technical simultaneously to bring the record to life. As an engineer understanding that connection an artist has to the rough is very crucial to the record’s success. I’d love to get your feedback, comment below and let me know of any other ways a mix can be improved. See y’all next month!
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