Friday, May 6, 2011

Where Should the Mix Start From?

I have been reading a lot about building a mix lately. Most have been stating that you start with Kick and Bass Drum because they form the foundation of the Mix.  I do agree that the foundation is in the kick and bass combo. I build a mix a little different. Though some have discounted this statement from Robert Scovill I agree with it especially for Worship, "They won't go home humming the kick drum." Even Big Mick from Metallica starts with the vocals.  I build vocals down.  The vocals have to be out over the top of the mix, yet they are not usually the weakest on the stage. I dial in a good vocal blend and start bringing in guitars and keys. I then will bring bass in drums in.  I can still get a tight sound between the two and get a nice foundation. I don't think it is wrong to start with kick and bass many great mixers do, but I as they say there are many ways to get to the same end.

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