Inspired by the stems vs multitrack thread, and because I continue to see people not understanding audio engineering in general, here's another thread for you.
Random thoughts, might clean up later:
Mixing is one step in the process, Mastering is another.
Please do not attempt to do them at the same time.
Ideally, they should be done by different engineers, in different rooms, on different monitors, etc. That's sort of the point to begin with!! :-)
So, when mixing, NO PEAK LIMITERS on the 2 buss. And certainly no MB peak limiters. Note I didn't say MB compressors.
Basically, never do anything purely for level during the mix stage. Do whatever you have to do to make the mix the best it can be, but save final level for Mastering. Compress for tone and vibe, not level.
Auditioning what peak limiting (MB or reg) is of course prudent, so have one on hand, but only turn it on periodically as a "check" to see what one will do to your balances.
I can 100% assure you, you will become a better mixer when you do not try to Master at the same time. You might not agree initially, especially if you're used to a limiter "helping" you to mix, but get past that hump and you will be rewarded.
Random thoughts, might clean up later:
Mixing is one step in the process, Mastering is another.
Please do not attempt to do them at the same time.
Ideally, they should be done by different engineers, in different rooms, on different monitors, etc. That's sort of the point to begin with!! :-)
So, when mixing, NO PEAK LIMITERS on the 2 buss. And certainly no MB peak limiters. Note I didn't say MB compressors.
Basically, never do anything purely for level during the mix stage. Do whatever you have to do to make the mix the best it can be, but save final level for Mastering. Compress for tone and vibe, not level.
Auditioning what peak limiting (MB or reg) is of course prudent, so have one on hand, but only turn it on periodically as a "check" to see what one will do to your balances.
I can 100% assure you, you will become a better mixer when you do not try to Master at the same time. You might not agree initially, especially if you're used to a limiter "helping" you to mix, but get past that hump and you will be rewarded.
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