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Don’t be scared to trash something you’ve already recorded if it helps you to achieve a better end result...
This month, we breathe life into a track by restructuring it to avoid unnecessary repetition, adding subtle new parts, employing various mix tricks and finally applying a little DIY 'mastering' polish...
This months mission proves that to get the best from a song you need to pay as much attention to arrangement as to mix technique.
This month, we hunt out the devils in the detail of a metal mix!
In a departure from the norm, we take Mix Rescue on location and get back into the swing of mixing on hardware!
Our engineer weighs up the benefits and pitfalls of a 'stems-only' approach to mixing and mastering an album for a self-recording band.
The foundation of a good, engaging mix is a strong arrangement. But how far can you go to improve things at the mixing stage?
Audio files to accompany the article.
We help transport listeners from a small studio to the Big Easy!
This month’s band, the Broken Heartbreakers, threw down the gauntlet for our engineer — could he improve what was already a decent mix?
This month's mixing challenge was to retain the energy and excitement of a live recording, while adding a healthy dose of vintage character.
Ever thought you were nearing the end of your mix, only to realise the track needs a whole lot more impact?
There are times when a mix engineer needs to do more than just mixing — even if that takes you out of your comfort zone!
These audio files accompany the Mix Rescue article for May 2010 (www....
Here is a selection of audio files to accompany this month's Mix Rescue of Bobby Nobody's song 'Stitch Up'. You can listen to...
We try to improve a gypsy jazz mix, and discover that even the best references need to be taken with a pinch of salt.
Virtual drums and guitar processors are certainly capable of delivering great sounds — but they don't always behave as you'd expect when it comes to mixdown.
Solutions to mixing problems can sometimes be found in your arrangement...
Our engineer visits a reader's home studio to help improve his mixes, and shows that you can get great results from even the modest of monitors.
We tackle some thorny noise problems, and add a couple of extra parts to breathe new life into this month's track.