Understanding Mixing (Level 2) - Setting the Kick & Bass Relationship

This week we welcome back Protoculture for an in-depth look at one of the most important aspects when making music - Mixing.

Following on from Phil's brilliant 'Understanding Mixing Fundamentals' course at Sonic Academy, Nate takes things a step further, looking at ways to help your workflow, the pitfalls that you need to watch out for when mixing a track and tips and tricks that'll get you heading in the right direction when tackling your mixdown.

Whether you're just starting out or already releasing music, getting things right when mixing is vital and can literally make or break a track, so this is a must-watch for producers of all abilities out there!

Get on it, level up and make those tracks shine above the rest!

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00:00 Course Introduction

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[sound-engineer]

I have been using this technique over 2 years. It really helps to get decent levels

[GuidoSchluep-gcpo]

does this work with a rolling bass at 140bpm with psytrance?

[bontempo]

That sounds like a good way to get a massive sounding low end for your track. I'm guessing this is how Eric Prydz use to do it, along with some other mix tricks to enhance the impression of massiveness.

[DavidW]

When I add the bass it goes straight into the red and I can just about hear the bass

[tredfxman]

Just mix with *Pink Noise* (in mono once needed). Will get the volume balance in the ballpark for every track, every single time! Then just tweak a tad to make dominant stuff stick out! 👍

[jasonreviews]

You can tell he's pro when his tutorial vocals are good. Unlikes the harder

[funkerfogt]

bad trick becouse bass sounds very loud (psytrance)