How to Make a Balanced Mix

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[rome]

Many successful mixers use compression on their stereo output. There's a reason mix bus compressors are a thing. I get that it can be done poorly. But I'd advise someone to try it before they dismiss it at as a bad idea. It can be a great way to achieve glue across a whole mix. I would just say not to set the attack too fast, the release too slow, or the ratio too high. Shoot for 1-2 db of compression.

[AvidYoutubeEnjoyer]

Another amazing set of tips, especially the tips to do with phase rotation. Only one I don't agree with is using compression on the stereo out. Mix bus processing (and mix bus compression especially) can definitely destroy your mix if used incorrectly as you stated. However if used correctly can provide a track with more punch, glue and overall balance. In this video you compress the whole signal by 7 dB, which is bound to destroy a mix, a simply guideline I try to follow to prevent myself from destroy a mix via mix bus processing is to avoid compressing over 4 dB or adding more than 4 dB via EQ and Saturation. I wouldn't stay away from it I would embrace it, however with caution.

[FelixCarcone]

Finally a channel with real true great and advanced tips and techniques, congrats !!! Also each featured track sounds really good, smooth and balanced, will check the mastering service for sure ! 👍🏻

[voodoochili]

Your videos are great, thanks for sharing your knowledge. I have one suggestion - some explanation during the demo portion of each section would be really helpful to folks who aren't sure what to listen for. Something like 'listen to how X affects Y'. Thanks!

[Korandrino]

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[streetpyramids]

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[Shaquay]

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[alexandrecapelier]

Do you have a video already describing the use of gullfoss on different buses sidechained to one another? I'm interested in this idea

[mostafa-asaka]

is this a chain for stereo output channel plzzzz ??

[hitto_dubstep]

the last step in RX u should do before or after mastering? i didnt get that, sorry. can u make it clear? thanks

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[naytfb]

Can’t hear any difference on any tips 💀💀