mixing

Hi, Just curious if this is a thing people do? I have drums and bass playing in sync as normal but it's a little cramped in that area once dialogue and sfx go in. Is it a normal idea to maybe pull the bass and or drums to the right a little? My thinking is that orchestra set ups have basses...

Hey there, I am looking for a pair of extremely comfortable, and therefore probably light weight headphones, that I can wear for a few hours at night time, when noise is an issue, that won't tire me physically or lead to audio fatigue. Unlike many others that have asked the question, I am...

I heard a few people talk about using Saturation for Mixing. I experimented with some of the Soundtoys Plugins. I noticed that the sounds get more consistent like I used Compression. Some of their Plugins have multiple Saturation Modes. Some of them make things more harsh and some of them sound...

For using reverb for piano tracks in a song, what is the best way to add it to other orchestral instruments and keep the timing of the reverb consistent with everything? I want to try using a separate reverb for the keys instead of just keeping all the instruments under one reverb bus. Currently...

Hello, So I am trying out protools to see if I'll want to purchase the DAW once I'm done with my master's program. I'm running into a major issue right now though and I'm getting crackles on playback..! I'm near the end of my program and this hasn't happened all year. These are all audio...

I'm working on an orchestral piece in Reaper right now, and the volume of the hissing increases with the dynamics being played by my CS Strings, Brass, and Woodwinds. I otherwise love these libraries, but they really add up to bothersome hiss for me. I've tried using close mics, but I'm not a...

I'm planning on getting BBCSO Pro next time it's on sale. Mixing is a huge factor into how much I like a recording. BBCSO Pro has an unprecedented amount of mic positions to emulate real recording styles. I'm wondering if anyone has mic signal combo suggestions to get the kind of sound I want...

Hey fellow composers! A topic that has been discussed here many times, but I have some specific questions and would like to structure this pretty clear. My usual approach when mixing a composition with enough orchestral instruments isto treat it like a "real orchestra", is to set up a close, mid...

In this Tips & Tricks video, Craig Peters shows you how to utilize guitar pedals as plugins in Cubase. He demonstrates how to connect pedals into your audio interface, routing within Cubase Pro 11, creating FX tracks using sends, and much more. The pedal used in this video is the Flux Echo by...

Hi everyone! I've been busy with an ambitious template called Project Colossal. Its designed to work with the Cinematic Studio Series. It delivers a clear, transparant orchestral sound. This results in an even better and realistic balance while programming your music. Something very valuable to...

Hi! Can anyone recommend me some Mixing and Mastering books? From the beginner level up to the expert level. Thank you!

I am planning to mix and produce some songs, each containing around 6 tracks (combination of VSTs playing Midi and Audio Wav files). In order to get them sounding more human and live, I plan to change the tempo frequently (but subtly), slowing and accelerating often. Currently I'm working in...

Fellow composers, how do you approach reverb especially in productions that have orchestra parts in it but aren't classical, e.g. hybrid stuff or cinematic music. Do you find it better to group instruments into the same reverb (for instance based on their distance to the listener) for a more...

Hey! I have been wondering that has someone else noticed how fricking wide the panning is on The Empire Strikes Back? Why would that be so wide? Is It mixed by different person than the rest of the Star Wars series cause the panning in other soundtracks aren't so wide? And I have to say...

Hi, It would be much appreciated if someone could give me any guidance on this: I would like to use a VST Violin Section together with 8 violin takes which was recorded from one violinist. So, how should i pan these 8 violins? Some notes: 1. Almost always i'm using engineer for my tracks. I...

Hey Guys! I hope everyone is well, please someone correct me if this isn't allowed... I run a remote mixing & mastering service and production studio with the goal to help artists achieve great quality songs and productions at a discounted rate because of everything that’s going on atm so if...

Hey everyone - I hope you learn something new and have a laugh along the way :D Chapters: Intro - 0:00 Compression Overview - 0:43 Threshold - 2:20 Ratio - 5:20 Attack and Release - 8:38 Example - 10:16

Hey All, I mixed the score for Cobra Kai and did a video walkthrough of my mix of a big action cue from the last episode. Hope you all enjoy! -Phil

I've been using Spitfire BBCOS Pro for one year now and have curiosity to know which EQ moves people find adivisable.

For some reason, I can never get the panning right and it's getting quite frustrating. Perhaps I'm doing something wrong but I find some sample libraries (CSS,CSB) are recorded rather narrow so I like to pan them separately to widen the stereo image. My problem is when I do the panning in one...

Has anybody here taken this course? It's on sale now and Dennis Sands is a very accomplished mixer, and I would like a refresher course to take. However the website looks a little clickbait-y so I just want to make sure it's not total garbage before dropping the money. Course link...

I noticed Giacchino's scores always mixed quite dry but still have a very rich tone and strong body. Does anyone know how to achieve something like that with samples? or have tips on how to mix like that? To give you some examples,

I'm currently in a mix situation (90% Metropolis Ark 1- 4) where I find that additional reverb (tails) make everything muddy. Using lots of Surround / Room mics and Teldex is pretty wet by itself. Just added some to the a6 Harp ensemble, because you know, Harps...

What are your favourite or recommended VST plug-ins for mixing? Do you prefer one brand over another and why? e.g. Waves, UAD, Slate, IK Multimedia, Brainworx? Others? In your view, are there any real stand out plugins that these companies make? Any type, e.g., compressors, bus compressors...

Hi, my name is Mark and I am a plugin-holic. I have accumulated a plethora of plugins over the years, so many in fact, that my plugin manager has become a literal maze of folders and names. It even started to throttle my production as i kept scrolling through a seemingly endless list of...

Handling the fundamental frequencies of instruments has always been a difficult task in the mixing process for me. Naturally, it's often the by far most audible frequency (especially at high dynamics), so very often I have the urge to cut it with (dynamic) EQ by quite a bit, until it doesn't...

After I went trough a few post on VI, I kept reading smiley face EQ from time to time. I always saw that in combination with EDM Kicks. Is this a thing in Orchestral/Hybrid/Cinematic Music and for sound design ? Are there any existing resources that I can study about that and are there any key...

Hi folks, I've got an issue here and I was hoping someone could help me out. I'm trying to use Cubase's "export multiple" option to bounce my 70 orchestral tracks. The thing is, since I'm using multiple Kontakt libraries with different sample starts, I had to use the delay compensation...

What Frequency ranges should I EQ to move an Instrument to the front or back of my mix. I know that sounds appear to be closer when you increase highs and lows, but are there any other "tricks".

Why do people say you shouldn't pan Orchestral sample libraries ? I know they are "pre panned" but in our stereo we can pan things much further to get a clear and defined sound. Or is it the realism aspect ? I don't think anybody would listen to a well sounding cue and be like: "Man that cue...

Hi all, I'm looking for a few people who would have interest and time to listen to a song I'm completing? Since February I've been working on a cover of a song from a 70's band (still performing). Acting as both producer and musician, I hired musicians to contribute their talent to play...

Hey everybody, hope you're well. I was wondering what people do to simulate wide microphones in their DAW (because many sample libraries don't include wide mics). I know that there must be a way but I can't quite figure out how to do it naturally or optimally. Thank you! I've learned so much...

This is how an individual instrument in my mix looks like: This is how my full mix looks like: This is how my reference track looks like: Does someone have an idea what is happening here ?

I'm analyzing other mixes to find out why my stuff sucks. ^^ What I noticed is that when I listend to them on a very low level, I usually hear the highest Instrument (that plays the melody) and the percussion. That isn't the case in my bad mixes. Could this be some kind of rule ? At least in...

I tend to get the best results with Ozone, the Waves Ls seem to work if you use them delicately but not very aggressive.

Hello, I put out a track on youtube, however it sounds different on phone speakers, as if it's almost too bright. I spent a whole day trying to level the volumes as I wanted. I'm still a beginner, so I'll take any type of feedback as constructive. Here's the track:

Just curious for some examples of music you heared that you consider as very well mixed. Mainly interested in orchestral tracks, but could be literally anything, samples or live recorded.

Hi friends! I’m so excited today to begin a new iteration of my breakdown series, broken down into 3 parts (music theory and composition, orchestration, and mixing). We’ll be taking a look into my newest Disney-style piece Tranquility. Today’s video is the 1st part, where we’ll explore the...

For my latest sample-based composition I commissioned a professional violist/violinist to record the solo string parts. Everything turned out great, but now I wonder what I can do to make the instrument parts blend really well with the rest of the orchestra (which is almost entirely made up of...

Do you have a favourite EQ plugin for adding high end to your tracks ? (I know every EQ can do this, but every eq interacts a little bit different to the source material) I'm talking about the stuff above 10khz.

I noticed this recently and although I currently prefer to do them myself, I wonder how many of you have tried this and is it similar to other online mastering technology (LANDR?) Moreover, it seems some people like to complain of the soundcloud compression being quite bad! If that is true then...

Hello, people! Recently, I finished my first orchestral composition (virtual, of course). I'm very new to this all but while the result in terms of composition was kind of okay, I've started noticing after uploading to Soundcloud that is sounded a bit dull? I know about SoundCloud's compression...

Hi friends! In today's video, let's answer a widely asked question: How do you go about mixing live instruments in with an orchestral mockup? Let's discuss 3 considerations, and I hope you'll find these useful and practical for your own workflow. Please enjoy! In case you'd like to hear the...

In this Tips & Tricks video, Craig Peters shows you his approach to creating a realistic orchestral space with LiquidSonics Cinematic Rooms reverb. He shows you how to take dry orchestral instruments and place them into a beautiful hall, how to make more reverberant samples sound dry, using...

Hi guys, I go through some plugins I usually use when mixing a cue and the steps I take to refine the sound to get broadcast quality. Best, Bill

Hi everyone, I wanted to experiment with the various 'colours' within an orchestra, from growling bassoons to sugarcoated French horns. Wouldn't dare to call this an actual composition, but it taught me a great deal about orchestration and how to work with VSTs. (That said, I think the...

Hi everyone! I hope you're well. I wanted to share with you a concept that not enough people talk about, and it really can make or break an orchestral arrangement: the harmonic series. I think many people have a natural ear for what sounds muddy or clear in an arrangement, but hopefully this...

(I had a hard time choosing which sub forum to post this in, it's about gear and workflow, but I think mainly gear) TLDR I'm looking to put together my first dedicated (literally, tiny!) music production space. It will mostly be focused on composition, arrangement, recording and mixing...

The question might sound simple to you but I'm sure a lot of people face the same or a similiar problem. My own mix sounds always much thinner than my reference tracks. There is usually to much harshness in the highs, a lack of stereo depth and "lowiness". When I compare them to other tracks...

Hey! Would love to see some feedback on this: I'll add a poll cause it's easier for people who don't want to comment. Comments would be appreciated, though.