The Joy of Recording Episode #8: Mixing Philosophy

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This week we’re wrapping up the song I’ve been crafting over the last 7 episodes of The Joy of Recording, and I’m going to give you a crash course on my approach to MIXING. This topic is DEEP, but I’ve done my best to give you a philosophical and technical overview of how I get it done.
One of the hidden benefits of learning about mixing is that it shapes how you approach sounds throughout the recording process. Rather than just throwing a bunch of stuff together in the arrangement and “figuring it out later”, you’ll begin to “mix as you go”. This makes you a stronger musician and producer over all!
Hear the mix here:

[@intersweat]

You deserve a lot more followers for the content you’re providing Dan. This series is especially powerful!! Thanks

[@oceanographic]

Thank you so much! Please feel free to share it with anyone you think would benefit. I love sharing creativity and inspiration.

[@karlboman]

What a good, engaging series this is! New perspectives on the creative process are always of value.
I find that over time, I am already mixing in my head as I start recording parts - mixing and arranging have become maybe not the same thing but close, like two rooms in the same house. Different rooms lend themselves better to different activities, but it's all under the same roof and they are all intimately connected. And similarly, recording is part of composing.

[@oceanographic]

Arranging = mixing and mixing = arranging!

[@stagnatic]

Excellent, thank you. I’m looking forward to your online workshop on October 2.

[@oceanographic]

Thanks! I'll see you there.

[@michalmikolajmaslowski3994]

Lovely, Dan, thank you!

[@oceanographic]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for dialing in.

[@michalmikolajmaslowski3994]

@@oceanographic Always, man. Thank YOU!

[@evanseesred]

This rules. Super helpful

[@oceanographic]

Thank you! I'm so glad it's connecting.