Is Fabfilter Pro MB worth it? I love their Pro Q. How does it compare to the Waves Multi Band Compressors C4 and C6 or the McDSP lines? Any recommendations would greatly be appreciated! I have the Waves and McDSP MB Comps.

Hey Paul,

I agree with you 100%. I typically keep an SSL Style Bus Compressor (I really like the new bx_Glue, but I’ve used the SSL Bus Comp 2, and BX Townhouse, depending on what I’m working on) on my Production/Mix Bus at all times. I like it having that Glued/Finished Sound.

My starting point settings are typically 2:1, Attack 10 ms (Got to…

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Yes sir! I would love to see a video on this!

I typically produce Top 40 music (R&B/Pop/Hip Hop), and I’ve always mixed into a compressor on my master bus at a 2:1 ratio with 2-3 DB Gain Reduction because I feel like it leaves the music more open and dynamic, but I’ve recently been using a 4:1 ratio with 2-3 DB Gain Reduction to give it more glue and it seems more “radio ready” to…

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Thank you so much for this! I noticed when I started mixing without Time/Space/Modulation effects I was able to achieve a better mix faster!! This is an awesome reply to my question! I will definitely continue to use this approach!

Do you feel like it’s better to add delay and reverb as you go, or getting a good mix without it and then sprinkling in to taste? In terms of your personal favorite mixes you’ve done what has been your process/thoughts?

How do you go about finding the right Reverb settings and types to dial in? Do you typically use 1 or more than one reverb…

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Thank you, my brother! Sorry, I’ve been MIA for the last couple of weeks! It’s nice to know the questions I ask are valuable to the community! I’m really enjoying my time here! Just trying to get better. It’s also helped me realize that I have some great knowledge to offer that I didn’t think about before. It’s an honor to interact with everyone!!

@dana I second that! I primarily produce/record/mix R&B, Pop, and Hip Hop records all in the box and the RVox, RComp as well any one of the LA2A/Distressor/1176 Compressors are my goto’s! I REALLY like to use the 1176 Blue -> LA2A (in Limit mode with 1-3 Db of Gain Reduction for Control/ Smoothness). I primarily use the Slate Digital ones, but…

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Anytime! It certainly has helped me a lot!

Hey Paul,

I really appreciate this! I’m going to give it a listen tomorrow in the lab after I finish some things! This is awesome!

It was pretty incredible and eye opening. Like you said, it’s just like producing and mixing, a lot of people are great, but that doesn’t mean they are a match and will be great for what you’re doing. Some of those mastering engineers totally destroyed my mix, while others made them sound more 3D. It was a lot of fun!

I’d like to get everyone’s thoughts on when they use certain types of monitoring in their mixing/mastering process. Do you use a certain of monitoring to snuff out and check specific issues when mixing? mastering?

What do you use nearfields/midfields/farfields primarily for? Do you feel it is necessary to have all three types of monitoring…

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Hey Paul,

As a producer, I found your question interesting and felt compelled to answer it, because I had struggled with this before in a previous life.

To me, there is not really any politics to it, it’s about who can make your mix sound the best or enhance it without destroying your hard work. I used to have a hard time with this until…

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How important is using reference mixes to your mixing/production workflow?

When do you use them and how do you use them? What are you checking most times (Low End, Lead Vocal Volume, Balance, etc)?

What is your process? Do you reference during or after you’ve completed a mix or both?

If you use plugins, what plugins do you use? (I use Mastering…

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Hey Jon,

In addition to my studio monitors, I use the Slate VSX all the time with my mixes! What I found out is I can get a mix done a lot faster and more accurately/translatable than using my monitors by themselves. I love being able to reference (producing/mixing/mastering) on different monitors, in the club, and car without having to leave…

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Hey Paul,

Thank you for that idea! I think I will definitely experiment with it. Do you think I should bring the 808 in louder to give it more bottom, or something else?

Thank you my brother! I really appreciate the feedback!

Thank you my brother!! As always, I really appreciate your insight and tips! It is helping me become a better producer and mix engineer!

I’m looking to sure up this mix to submit to artists as well as Film/TV. Any feedback you’d be able to give would be amazing!

@dana This is awesome man! Thank you so much for your feedback! I’m taking this and running with it and will provide an updated mix!

Hello all!

Just looking to get some informed and honest feedback on a mix for an up-tempo R&B record (particularly on the low end and overall balance) before I send it to mastering. I feel like I might be overthinking things and it is driving me crazy, so an extra set or sets of ears would be great!

Thank you all in advance!

Note: I did not…

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