Once you’ve got your mix sounding great, it’s time to add the final touches. According to engineer, Brian Rawling (Emeli Sandé, Paloma Faith, Example), “The final stage of mixing is all about making it sound great on every platform. You want to make sure that your mix sounds good on the radio, on headphones, and on a big system.”
Lord-Alge also stresses the importance of using high-quality monitoring equipment. “You can’t mix a great record on bad speakers. Invest in a good pair of monitors and a decent pair of headphones. It’s worth it in the long run.” mixing with the masters
As a music producer or audio engineer, one of the most crucial steps in the music production process is mixing. A well-mixed track can elevate a good song into a great one, while a poorly mixed track can make even the best song sound amateurish. To help you improve your mixing skills, we’ve gathered insights from some of the industry’s top audio engineers and producers, who have worked with everyone from rock stars to pop icons. Once you’ve got your mix sounding great, it’s