Keeping low frequencies in mono retains punch, helps avoid phasing issues and allows the low-end to translate on mono speaker systems. Kick and lower bass frequencies should always be in mono for several reasons. Mixing in mono also helps ensure your mix translates on mono speaker systems.īonus Mixing Tip: Placing your low frequencies centrally in the mix is important. Listening to your mix in mono helps identify issues with the stereo image, phasing, volume, clarity, and more. Check Your Mix in MonoĬhecking your mix in mono is vital. If the plugin doesn’t have an output control, insert a gain plugin after it. Use these controls to balance levels across the entire device chain. Many even have an input control to adjust the incoming signal level. Most plugins have an output gain control to adjust the output signal level.
A plugin that’s clipping will affect all other plugins that come after it in the device chain. Ensure there’s enough headroom for the plugin to process the audio. Overloading a plugins input signal will give you poor results. Avoid running a “hot” signal into a plugin. Monitoring the input and output levels of devices is also crucial. You can also keep track volume faders at 0 dB for the highest resolution and then use a gain plugin to adjust levels. Maintaining optimal levels prevents overloading the master. These level averages ensure you have enough headroom for the mastering process. Also, try to keep the master volume level at about -3 to -6 dB when mixing. Monitor Track Levelsįor best results, keep the master volume fader at “unity” which is 0 dB. Also, check the master level to make sure your mix has enough headroom for mixing or mastering. Ensure the audio signal flow is at an optimum level without clipping as it passes through the various processors and mixer stages. Play your song and check all your levels. However, there are techniques to help you get your music over the finish line.įollow this ten-step song finishing checklist before sending your mix off for mastering.
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