🎛️ Perfect Compression: Free Live Event + Top Mixing Tips!

Faders Forever newsletter

Hey Reader,

Hope your week’s off to a great start! 🕺🏻 We’ve got some exciting content lined up for you, including a special FREE live event TOMORROW at 11am PDT that you won’t want to miss. Let’s dive into the details! 🌊

👂 Featured Event: How to Dial in Perfect Compression Settings by Ear

Join us for an exclusive live Zoom event where I’ll walk you through my process for perfect compression settings by ear. This event is free and open to the public, but you’ll need to RSVP by signing in to your Mix Protégé account (or creating a free account if you haven’t yet). Don’t miss this chance to hang with our fabulous MP fam and pick up some new mixing tricks! 🎛️

🎧 New episode: The Art of Studio Diplomacy

Fellow mixers and Secret Sonics podcast hosts, Carl Bahner, Ben Wallick, and I swap insights on reading the room, adapting to artists’ needs, and navigating studio dynamics. We offer practical advice on creating the right studio vibe, knowing when to speak up, and balancing creative exploration with real-world constraints. This episode is packed with valuable lessons for both aspiring and seasoned professionals on becoming an indispensable collaborator in the music production process.

💬 Forum Highlights: Join the Conversation!

  • Learning Ableton Live: New member Nathan is just starting his Ableton journey, and I’ve shared my curated YouTube playlist that got me over the Ableton Live hump. If you have tips or resources, jump in and share! 🚀 Join the Discussion
  • Reverb & Delay in Mixing: I’ve detailed my approach to introducing reverb and delay during the mixing process. Check it out and let me know your thoughts! 🎚️ Read More
  • Are We Animals?: Jeremy’s infectious, thought-provoking bop continues to improve and impress us in the Member Spotlight forum. Hear the new version and share your perspective! (Free account login required) 🧠 Join the Discussion
  • Grand Mix Feedback: Roy is putting finishing touches on his latest track, a sync-tastic epic hip hop banger. Chime in with any helpful insights before it’s too late! (Free account login required) 🎧 Give Feedback

That’s it for now! Keep the creativity flowing, stay inspired, and remember, those faders won’t move themselves! We’re in this together.

Have questions? Just reply to this email or drop me a message on ​Mix Protégé!​

Faders forever,

Dana Nielsen

Founder, Mix Protégé

producer, mixer, engineer

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