
Mix Prepping Tips
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I mix exclusively in Logic incorporating high-end outboard gear from brands like SSL, Neve, Warm Audio, and SPL.
I also have a fantastic collection of plug-ins from companies such as SSL, McDSP, Plugin Alliance, Apogee, and Waves.
Among my outboard gear, I also have a great collection of classic ’80s verbs and delays if you’re looking for that old-school sound. I own classic boxes from Yamaha, Roland, Alesis, Lexicon, Boss, and Rocktron.
If the recording is done in a different DAW, please make sure all tracks are consolidated and start at the same time. This saves me a lot of guesswork and you a lot of money. 😉
Also, make sure all plug-ins are turned off when exporting the files. If there is a plug-in that is essential to the track, please let me know so I can try to incorporate it as well.
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Please label your tracks correctly so I know which file is which.
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I can mix the track with the files as I receive them, but I can also edit drum tracks (quantising) provided they were recorded to a click.
Vocal tuning is no problem provided they are recorded in a booth with no spill from other instruments. For vocal tuning I use Melodyne. -
I have a large drum sample library ranging from the old Clearmountain drum sample collection up to Joe Carrell’s drum sample collection and everything in between. So I can add the samples if you like. But you are free to send your own if you so desire.
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If you have a rough mix, please included it as well. This will give me an idea of which direction you want the song to go in.
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I will do a max of 3 revisions per song. Any extra revisions will be €25 per revision. Tax not included.
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I leave mastering to the guys and girls who are specialised mastering engineers. They will do a way better job at mastering than I would. However, when you receive a mix done by me, you will always receive a version without a limiter on the stereo bus (this is the version you should send to your mastering engineer) and a version with a limiter on the stereo bus. If, for whatever reason, you decide not to master the track or tracks, you will always have a version of the approved mix brought up to a “commercial” level.