Crafting a great mix takes a lot more than proper mix bus processing. The mix bus is not where the magic happens. Will it transform a crappy flavor into a killer one? Definitely not. Is it even necessary? Eh. Mix bus processing is like the cherry on top of a bowl of ice cream. I thought-this must be what’s separating my mixes from the pros! Mix bus processing is like the cherry on top of a bowl of ice cream. Inside the guide, you’ll discover how to approach mix bus compression with clarity and confidence-which will help you craft mixes that compete with the pros. And if you want to supercharge your mix bus processing skills, download my free guide to mix bus compression below. When I listen to these tracks today, I cringe.Īvoid these nine pitfalls, and you’ll sidestep some of my biggest mix bus slip-ups.
I crushed, slammed, distorted, over-compressed, and over-EQ’d nearly every mix I made. “What’s on your mix bus?” became my favorite ice breaker.īut along the way, I made every mistake in the book. I copied the chains of my favorite mixers. In the year that followed, I became obsessed with my mix bus. I’ll never forget the first time I mixed on an SSL.įrom the moment I kicked it in and watched the meter dance, I was hooked. I’ll never forget the first time I mixed on an SSL…Īnd when I automated stuff, the faders actually moved.
