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Questions tagged [mixing]

Fine tuning the relationship between different tracks in a recorded song; including effects, equalization, and volume levels.

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Why is 'additive' EQ more difficult to use than 'subtractive'?

I've read in some articles that 'additive' equalization (EQ) (where you boost a particular frequency range) is more difficult to use than 'subtractive' (where you are reducing the gain in certain ranges). Is this true and, if so, why is that? The…
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When is it a remix, and when is it a cover?

This question might not be fit for this stack, but I didn't find any other. My apologies to music students out there :) When is a song a remix, and when is it a cover? Lets take Corona - The Rhythm of the Night as an example. The cover by Bastille…
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How would you morph smoothly between two different vocal performances?

Suppose I have a backing track for a song and then record two different singers each performing the lead vocal for the song. Is any signal processing possible that would make it sound like the first singer was physically becoming the second singer?…
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Does phase cancellation have side-effects?

If I have two lines (for example, two bass lines that one of them is inverted one of the other), after I mono the track, (for example listen it on my mobile phone), these two lines will cancel each other, and I wont be able to hear any bass sound.…
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Synth pads summed to mono get quieter. How to fix?

I use pads in almost all of my tracks and they sound good in stereo mode but when I check in mono, suddenly a large part of the pad sound disappears. Anybody know a trick in arrangment or mixing to prevent that?
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Differences between eq and compressor in single wave forms

I mean when you use a single sound, for example a sample kick. Why should i use a compressor when i could use an eq easily? So i would just easily decrease or increase the frequency i want. Do they do the same thing?
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What's the difference between faders and compressοrs?

There's always the fader on the mixer to control volume.But what is the difference between it and the compressor? I know you can add attack release etc on the compressor, but if Ι only want a sound to sound quieter whats the difference then?
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Providing phantom power to 3.5mm mic

I need to provide power to a mic that has 3.5mm jack. All of the external phantom power supplies are for XLR. Does anyone know of a good solution.
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how to joint the left and right channel in mixing?

when i am arranging a music i want a good wide stereo image, so for example i use a pad that have a wide stereo image. but when i am mixing that music, i notice that my left and right channels are very different from each other, because of that pad…
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Vocals from one song, Instrumental from another

Many DJs use vocals from one song on an instrumental track from another song. What are the criteria that have to be met for this to sound good? Should both tracks be in the same key? Same chord progression? Or something else?
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What gear for creating a headphone mix for a band

I have this mixer yamaha MG16XU 16-channel and I'm trying to figure out whether I can create a separate mix for each member of the band with this headphone distributor Behringer MicroAMP HA400, or maybe I need a different approach. The goal is to…
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how to multi band compress the low end?

i have a problem with my low end when i am mixing. because it seems sometimes my low end lack of good bottom up ,fat bass on some notes(my synth bass). i search and find out that if i use multi band compression, i could have a fat tight bass. and i…
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Judging a mix away from the studio

I've been doing studio sessions sporadically for over a year and am almost ready to send the tracks for mastering. We're in the mixing phase, but I find it very difficult to judge the mix when at the studio. I can think much more clearly when I'm at…
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Digital mixer to digital mixer

I currently have a large drum kit which means I use a lot of mics. If I had a sub mixer next to my drum kit in order to mix my drums without taking up most of the mic inputs of the main mixer, would I simply be able to connect the sub mixer to the…
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jack 3.5mm condenser microphone (SubZero intrument) requiring phantom power, but working better without?

This question has been posted here with no answer, except that "you should probably not use phantom on a mini jack microphone" : Providing phantom power to 3.5mm mic ...However, I've got the Subzero clip on condenser intrument microphone, and the…
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