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By the time we’re finished, you should have a clear understanding of the things working in your favor and the limitations reference mixes may be putting on your workflow. From there, it’s up to you to decide what direction to go in moving forward.
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Layering guitar tracks is one of the oldest tricks in the book in rock genres. Ever since we had multitrack recording capabilities, guitarists have been playing their parts multiple times and keeping those multiple takes in their sessions.
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![This Little-Known Automation Trick is Perfect for Massive Metal Drums!](http://joeysturgistones.com/cdn/shop/articles/F7369C8C-16CC-46E6-A6A5-629970783835_{width}x.jpg?v=1621055137)
As producers, mixers, and engineers, we’re often tasked with finding the perfect balance within our work. Take for example the average metal song – our clients expect us to create these massive, impactful mixes, but it can’t all be loud, can it?
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What exactly is it about the Auratone and its clones that make these small, square speakers so appealing? Let’s start with their iconic sound.
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With these three tips, you might still have a chance at breathing some life back into those vocals.