Welcome to "Feedback from the Ponderosa". For those who do not know the sound area here at Desert Springs Church was lovingly deemed "the Ponderosa" after the TV show Bonanza because of the large amount of space it occupies in our Worship Center. This blog will be used to give feedback about services, training on equipment, and general information on events happening here at DSC.
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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