THESE TWO THINGS WILL RADICALLY IMPROVE YOUR MIXING!

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IS IT REALLY THAT SIMPLE?

These two steps will indeed radically improve your mixing.  Whether in live sound or in recording, implementing these two simple things will be game changer.  Yes, it really is simple.

WHAT IS IT, WHAT IS IT?

1. Make all instruments and voices as natural sounding as possible.  

For instance: Does that acoustic guitar sound just like what it would if you were sitting in front of it unamplified?  This is THE test!  

DON'T MAKE EVERY INSTRUMENT AS BIG SOUNDING AS POSSIBLE, BUT RATHER MAKE IT AS NATURAL SOUNDING AS POSSIBLE!


​2. Make sure you can hear EVERY instrument & voice clearly in the mix.  
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​If something is stepping on something else, or something gets lost in the mix, you aren't mixing up to your potential.  It's that simple.  No excuses.  Don't settle for anything other than the best. 

COME ON MAN, DON'T BE SO GOOFY - IT TAKES A LOT MORE THAN THAT TO GET TO THE ABOVE

Ok, ok - I get it.  I thought you may say that.  HOW do you make everything as natural sounding as possible?  How can you present everything clearly and cleanly in a mix?  You should visit other pages on this site like : Mic Placement and Mixing 101.  Or, even The Voicing Concept.  These 3 pages will help you reach the above.  It's up to you to be the best you can be.  Anything less is just an excuse!  Going forward, let the 2 above steps be your motto:

1. Does every instrument sound natural?
2. Can I hear everything clearly and cleanly in the mix?