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As audio engineers, we’re bombarded with must-do’s and how-to’s all the time. We like to shell out the mix tricks and tips as much as the next guy or girl, but there are certain things that are just flat out wrong.
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Clanky bass tone has a place in a lot of modern metal mixes. While clankiness (is that a word?) has a negative connotation in many situations, it’s rarely the case when talking to hard rock or metal bassists.
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Synthesizers are an overwhelmingly common element of popular music in the digital age. They’re the backbone of genres like EDM, techno & house music, but their reach extends well past the Top 40 and into all kinds of crossover genres.
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Screaming vocals are some of the most guttural, intense sounds you can work with in a mix. A great screamer maintains control and power over his performance, and can replicate the same sound day after day on tour without ruining their vocal cords.
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Taking your mixing skills to the next level is difficult as you progress through your career. If you don’t keep learning, your skill set plateaus, and you’re left with boring and lackluster mixes that your listeners will lose interest in.
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