#91: Q&A - Mixing Workflow, Headphones, Vocals, Drums & DIY Mastering

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It's time for another Q&A episode!

These are some of the questions and struggles from our community members that we've covered on the show:

"How do you know what decisions to make after you have a basic rough mix?"

"What do you do if you have to work in an untreated room? People have traditionally said to not mix on headphones, but it’s 2021 so maybe that’s not true anymore?"

"I understand some of the basics for balance and gain staging, but I’m sure there's more than just that. I know topics such as “side chain compression” might not be the game changer for a mix, but is there something else people should consider after the balance and gain staging to really make their mix stand out?"

"How do you get the vocals to sit 'in' the mix, but also be clear? And what about the push/pull of compression vs reverb/delay and EQ (I’m using LA2A and 1176 compression as inserts, then reverb and delay as FX channels in Cubase)"

"I'm struggling with getting drum levels right, as I'm not a drummer"

"I have no idea where to start at all, when it comes to mastering. At the moment I just have a mastering vst on the stereo out." 

For full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/91

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If you have any questions, feedback, topic ideas or want to suggest a guest, email us at: [email protected]