How to ACE the static mix (levels and panning)

Free cheat sheet on Volume Balancing in 10 Steps: https://www.musicianonamission.com/st...

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00:34 - No Static Mix

00:53 - 2 Key Elements to Static Mix

Volume Balance
Panning

00:58, 05:47 - Volume Balancing

Do your static mix on a chorus or big part of song
Start with all channels down
Start with the most important track
Then move on to the next most important parts until everything is added
Don't be afraid to mute tracks that aren't working or don't sound good

04:56, 08:26, 09:05 Panning

Begin panning things when you have a rough balance going
Pan hard left and right and then slot one or two things halfway

10:29 - References

Listen to the volume balance between your static mix and your references
Listen for vocal volume, drum volume, etc.

13:51 - Volume Automation

Automate volume on different sections of the songs if necessary
Check Verses vs. Chorus vs. bridge etc.

Q&A

15:37 - How do you choose the most important element?


17:33 - Is it better to volume balance on headphones or monitors?

17:41 - What are your thoughts on working backwards?

18:14 - How does this style of balancing compare to using pink noise?

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In this video, you'll learn why the static mix is so important. As well as how to volume balance and pan your track to achieve a great static mix. Watch now if you want to nail the most important step of the mixing process.

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