Figure out what we’re mixing.
2. Look up reference tracks
2. Session Organization
3. Name Everything
4. Coloring tracks
5. Grouping Tracks
1. Console Grouping
2. ProTools Groeuping
3. Fader Links
3. BEDAA
6. Balance
7. EQualization
4. Bass Management
5. Low cut non-bass sounds
6. Corrective EQ
1. Filter Sweeps
7. Tonal EQ
2. Broader boosts/cuts
8. Dynamics
8. Compressor
3. Operational Principle
1. FET
2. 1176
3. VCA
1. Channel Strip Compressor
2. Distressor
4. Opto
5. Tube
9. Compression Techniques
4. Parallel Compression
5. Serial Staged Compression
6. Aggressive Compressor
1. Compressing less of the signal (higher threshold) but more severely to tame the peaks
7. Gentle Compressor
2. Compresses more of the signal (lower threshold), lower ratio
9. Gate
4. Ambience
1. Reverb
1. Most effective parameters
1. Room Size
2. Decay
3. Dry Wet
2. Stereo Delay employing Haas effect
5. Automation
1. Volume Automation
1. Fade in Fade Out
2. Manual Compression
3. Solos (ride that fader!)
2. Effect Automation
4. Pan Automation
5. Filter Automation
6. Generally, any sort of plugin automation