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Intermediate Mixing

11 Videos about 2 hours 201 Audio

Take your mix from beginner to intermediate with this course by Trey Smith. Dive deeper into the art behind making your live mix sound great. From some foundational principles to advanced sound shaping, learn to elevate your sound. It starts with small tweaks, which eventually lead to major results.

Key Points:

Using EQ and compression help create clarity, balance, and dynamic control in live settings. Focus on ensuring that each element sits well in the mix.
Dynamic compression helps add punch and presence to drums, bass, and guitars, creating a powerful sound.
Adding reverb, delay, and modulation helps create depth, space, and character in your mix. Use effects to support the emotional intent of the music without overwhelming the mix.
When combined, EQ and compression can help shape the tone and dynamic range of the mix. Make precise adjustments for bigger overall gains in your mix.
It’s important that your instruments have a harmonious blend that supports the lead vocal. The punchiness of your drums, or the warmth of you bass, and the clarity of your guitars are all factors to be considered.
Use effects to lift up vocals and instruments, creating a live sound that captivates your audience. Strategically use reverb, delay, and other effects to add richness and texture to your mix.
Blending background vocals to create thick, immersive harmonies, can be done by using pitch shifting and chorus effects. Place background vocals in the mix correctly so you don’t overshadow the lead vocal.