Questions tagged [mixing]
Fine tuning the relationship between different tracks in a recorded song; including effects, equalization, and volume levels.
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controlling distressing sounds in music
I have a friend who suffers from misophonia which is a hearing disorder with a strong aversion to human sounds such as chewing or lip smacking. He also finds certain sounds in music very distressing (‘...
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Are there any problems with mastering my own music?
I am about 18 months into producing music using a DAW. I hear a lot of people say you shouldn't master your own tracks. Commonly reasoning that you cannot be fully impartial and objective when ...
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How to connect Impedance Balanced TRS to Stereo Line-In (stereo TRS)
For recording/Live-streaming purposes I would like to connect a second/different mix from our mixer to a PC's TRS stereo Line-in. A mono sound is ok.
(Main Mix output goes to the speakers in the ...
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Is mixing and mastering part of making the music OR is it just creating a different performance or version of the music? [closed]
When composer(s) think, write down or perform the notes for a song, we have the general idea created. Isn’t this technically where the songwriting is completed?
The same song could be performed with ...
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Can I plug speakers into the XLR and TRS jacks on my mixer, at the same time?
I have a left and right channel, both of these have a XLR and TRS connector. This is a Mackie Onyx.
In such setups am I supposed to be able to hook multiple sets of speakers (in my case 4 total ...
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Can Anyone Recommend iPhone Setup for Recording Guitar Videos over MP3 Tracks?
Strictly as a hobby, I record video of guitar performances, mostly for my YouTube channel and for the past several years I've been using the following products with mixed results:
IKMultimedia ...
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Why is it called Camelot wheel? Why Camelot?
I read on https://dj.studio/blog/camelot-wheel:
The Camelot Wheel is a modern system to help DJs navigate the musical keys of their music.
It's based on the circle of fifths, with the only difference ...
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Do I have to pay a licensing fee to mix in Atmos? What about other dolby formats?
I mix and master all of my studio albums at an actual recording studio, but I mix a lot of social media music posts and side projects myself. I am doing some experimental stuff and I want to try ...
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Will playing my cello over a track recording of other parts sound good enough for a performance?
I am cellist playing a piece for my brother's wedding. He wants me to play a quartet, and suggested I could record 3 of the parts and play the Cello 1 line (melody of the song) live. I am planning on ...
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What is the difference between mixing tracks with and without vocals?
So whats the differences about regular edm track with no vocals vs pop/rock/rap tracks. Because i know it’s something different. I want to know how i should mix instrumental behind the vocals in pop/...
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Would PA Speakers or Studio Monitors be better for practicing live vocals?
My main concern is the volume, which is why I don’t want to go with PA Speakers per se, but I do want an accurate representation of what I will sound like through a PA System. Also, will I experience ...
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How can I keep double bass drum (kick) from getting lost in the mix?
I'm adding drums to a metal song with distorted guitar and heavy bass. I have a double kick part I want to use and I think it's right for the song, but it gets lost in the mix. The only trick I know ...
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Frequencies for Bass Guitar EQing
As a hobbiest musician I am writing and recording songs in my home studio; mainly rock, funk and smooth jazz. My primary instrument is the bass guitar where I send a Line Out on my amp to my Audio ...
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Technical Analysis of music podcast [closed]
Is there any podcast, channel or … that technicals analyzes music?
I already know some podcasts that analyse music and talk about context, lyrics, the singer or … I’m not looking for these things. I ...
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Can Bluetooth mix input from guitar and send it to headphones?
I want my smartphone mp3 player to mix a bluetooth input from guitar and send out to bluetooth headphones. If that's too difficult, just mix so I can hear on headphones. This is just for practice and ...
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