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Forgive me bass gods, for I have sinned. I’ve overcooked my bass to a crispy, distorted wreck. I’ve taken perfectly good bass guitar tracks and replaced them with programmed bass notes.
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Do you clamp your guitars? No, I’m not asking if you use a capo. I’m not asking if you’ve got a stranglehold death-grip on the neck when you’re playing. I’m just asking in general – do you clamp your guitars?
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Our mixes are hyper-saturated with digital elements these days, not the least of which are synthesizers and ambient pads. We add layers to our live instrumentation, program in melodies that we can’t confidently play live, and even record outboard keys from time to time when we find a sound we really like in a standalone keyboard.
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You could write the catchiest song that’s ever existed, but without a solid mix to back it up, you’re not going to get it out to the masses. Why?
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A good mix has everything in its right place. The kick and bass sit at the bottom, providing the foundation and laying the groundwork. From left to right, every element of your mix finds its own space to occupy.
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