Mixing

Techniques

Limiting

  • start off with intrument thatโ€™s in focus at 0db
  • less important instruments -> lower db

EQ

Compression

Dynamics

  • MULTIBAND dynamics!

Sidechaining

  • closer: brighter
  • further: darker

Sounds

Lows

Kick

EQ
  • multiband: automate lows at transient (high -> low)
  • scoop out lower mids to leave room for bass

Bass

EQ
  1. freq split low & high
  2. lows: sidechain, compress, automation
  3. highs: automation
  4. eq on total sound

Highs

  • cut lows
  • short delay
  • sidechain
  • auto pan?

Foley

base it on lower foley (low-mid)

  • cutoff lower than 5k
  • automate volume (bring in when needed)