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5 POWERFUL Tips to Optimize Your Mix
Learn 5 Strategies I use on every single mix!
No tech talk here. This small but mighty e-book isn’t about secret EQ frequencies, or how to side-chain your mix buss to your toaster oven. Nah. These are powerful concepts and mixing philosophies I return to time and again, which keep me focused, inspired, and deeply rooted in the music.
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🎚️ How important are reference mixes?
by Dana Nielsen Hey Reader! Ever wondered how I use reference tracks or manage my mix bus before mastering? 🤔 This week at Mix Protégé, we’ve been unpacking these questions with practical insights and real-world examples. Catch up on these vibrant discussions, member achievements, and the exciting new releases I’ve mixed for The Avett Brothers and Nir Felder. Let’s gooooo! 👂How important are reference mixes? This burning question in our Mixing Forum got me all fired up! 🔥 Check out my video…
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dana replied to the discussion How does Kevin Parker (Tame Impala) get that sound!!!??? in the forum Mixing 12 hours ago
Reply to How does Kevin Parker (Tame Impala) get that sound!!!???
My pleasure man! And thanks!
And, ooh, that would be a fun vid to make .. breaking down one of those 2 amazing tracks (was…
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dana replied to the discussion Sexy Sexy Girl – mix feedback in the forum Member Spotlight 12 hours ago
Reply to Sexy Sexy Girl - mix feedback
What a great overview video, thanks for this, Paul! I own Ozone but haven’t used it in quite a while. This nice lil vid has…
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David Maroul replied to the discussion How does Kevin Parker (Tame Impala) get that sound!!!??? in the forum Mixing 2 days ago
Reply to How does Kevin Parker (Tame Impala) get that sound!!!???
🙏 You’re the badass Dana! Loved this assessment. I wish I had your (and Kevin’s) ears and the ability to translate what I am… Read more
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Nathaniel Earl replied to the discussion Film score for mix review in the forum Member Spotlight 3 days ago
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Nathaniel Earl replied to the discussion Film score for mix review in the forum Member Spotlight 3 days ago