Before & After | mixing
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1. Pop-folk tune recorded in small room with severe microphone bleed issues. Before and after versions display the difference between the unmixed (left / top) and mixed version (right / bottom). Download the lossless files (FLAC) for the most accurate comparison as Soundcloud streams at a lower quality.
- In the mixed version improvements were realized in the sonic space, stereo field and clarity of the individual instruments; especially the vocals.
- There were many sibilance/plosive issues in the lead and background vocals that had to be dealt with and overall mix clarity needed work.
- The tone and punch of various instruments were adjusted via equalization and compression for a richer/more pleasing mix.
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2. Blues tune recorded in small, untreated room displaying the difference between the unmixed (left / top) and mixed version (right / bottom). Download the lossless files (FLAC) for the most accurate comparison as Soundcloud streams at a lower quality.
- In the mixed version I dealt with bass and kick mud/clarity issues as well as source material problems with the overall drum sound (i.e. listen for better definition in the 2nd example).
- There was also sibilance to be dealt with in the vocals and overall mix clarity needed work.
- The tone and punch of various instruments were adjusted via equalization and compression.
- Listen for a more defined sound of each instrument in the 2nd example especially the bass and drums.
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3. Electronic tune displaying the sonic differences between the unmixed (left / top) and mixed version (right / bottom). Download the lossless files (FLAC) for the most accurate comparison as Soundcloud streams at a lower quality.
- For comparison these are the same stereo files (excluding minor compositional changes in the mixed version).
- Neither version is mastered and they are of equal average RMS power for accurate comparison (-22 dB). RMS is used for measuring the perceived loudness of music.
- I dealt with mix issues to achieve better overall clarity, punch and definition of the instruments involved.
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4. Folk tune recorded in small room with prominent noise floor issues (i.e. hiss). Before and after versions display the difference between the unmixed (left / top) and mixed version (right / bottom). Download the lossless files (FLAC) for the most accurate comparison as Soundcloud streams at a lower quality.
- Notice the greatly improved sound stage or stereo image from the unmixed version to the mixed version; more width and depth.
- The vocal clarity and tonal quality have been improved as they are the central focus of the tune.
- The overall clarity and quality of the recording was improved by reducing the hissing heard in the unmixed version.
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