MIXING FOR
STEREO
What is Stereo mixing? Mixing for 2 channels of audio - left and right, just as you have a left and right speaker. A sound source hitting your ears from both channels at the same time creates a ‘phantom centre’ - the phenomenon of sound appearing to come from directly in front on you. Different information can be sent to each channel, allowing the positioning of a sound source to appear to come from anywhere within the ‘stereo image’ - the 180 degree front wall of sound, formed ear to ear, that we experience as having size and dimension from floor to ceiling, left wall to right wall, and depth from back wall to right in front of you - like a 3D mural of sound. When stereo mixing is done well it fills the stereo image, pushing these sonic boundaries. It is an art form - equal parts intricate technical work and creativity. A stacking of knowledge passed down from mentor to mentee. A coalescence of humanity and technology developed through a century of innovation.
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VOCAL MIX
Popular with artists who are writing over pre-mixed and leased beats. A budget-friendly option when you have all the music contained in one track - a single stereo file. Your vocal layers are then mixed into the beat, which is why this approach is known as a ‘Vocal Mix’. Pre-mixed (single stereo file) beats are cheaper to lease and buy than stems or ‘track-outs’, and songs using pre-mixed beats take less time to mix. The overall quality and direction of the mix is limited by the quality and tone of the pre-mix. A great starting point for new and developing artists.
includes:
Creative multi-track vocal mixing with effects
Pre-mixed beat enhancement
Mix revisions
Mastering for digital distribution
GROUPED STEM MIX
Popular with music producers who are selling beats, and artists who self-produce. Artists may find that beats or productions purchased as ‘track-outs’ are delivered this way. Grouped stems allows the producer to retain their overall sound and balance, while allowing for an experienced mixing engineer to sonically enhance the mix and push the boundaries of the stereo image.
A typical example of a grouped stem is to have all the drum parts - i.e. Kick, Snare & Hats - combined into a single audio file. You may have 3 to 5 grouped stems, or more depending on the complexity of the musical arrangement.
Includes:
Grouped stem mixing - optional creative multi-track vocal mixing with effects
Mix revisions
Mastering for digital distribution
MULTI-TRACK MIX
Individual audio file mixing allows an experienced mixing engineer to enhance each individual sound for a huge - wide and deep - stereo image. Maximum movement, exquisite detail and clarity. Endless possibilities. The global standard for competitive top-tier music. Great for club tracks and festival-ready performance tracks. [Multi-track mixing allows for pitch correction and rearrangement where necessary.]
includes:
Multi-track creative instrument and vocal mixing with sound design and effects
Mix revisions
Mastering for digital distribution
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