Mixing Exercise

The purpose of this project is to introduce a "top-down" approach to mixing, following the steps outlined in the How to Mix a Song from Scratch video series assigned over the last few weeks.

As we've been working on this project, hopefully you've been following the steps outlined in the series:

1. The Static Mix
2. Mix Buss Processing
3. EQ
4. Compression
5. Reverb & Delay
6. Sweetening

If you're familiar with mixing you might not have followed the above sequence but that's alright. However, you still should take a look at this method. You might learn something new and expand your own method of mixing.

If you're new to mixing, this "top-down" approach can simplify the mixing process, making it easier to learn how to build a mix from scratch. In time you'll learn other methods and develop your own method and workflow.

Instructions

Besides introducing a "top-down" approach to mixing, this project also gives you the opportunity to continue working with the Logic mixer and channel strips and it introduces several new important processes you should know:

• Using Automation (if needed)
• Using "Insert" effects as you process individual tracks
• Creating auxiliary channel strips
• Using Busses and Sends
• Using "Parallel" effects

1. As demonstrated in class:
   1. Choose a multitrack project provided in class or download one of your choice Web. For now keep the number of tracks under 10-12. Check the links on our homepage or in Class Resources on Brightspace for places where you can download them. NOTE: Make sure the tracks are unprocessed.
      OR
   2. Use a multitrack project you've already created. Remove any processing from the individual tracks and output/master channel. More in class
2. Mix the song following the six steps in the "top-down" approach listed above and demonstrated in class. Note: If you're not using any Track Folders/Track Stacks you shouldn't have any auxiliary channel strips on your mixer at the start. More in class.
3. Your completed project should include Insert and Parallel effects and processing where needed and there should be no "clipping" on any track or on the Stereo Out mix buss.
4. How you submit your finished project will be discussed in class.