Mixing Stuff Masterpost for Vocal Synth Users
i'll say a few things here and there on how i approach mixing based on a set of guidelines i've been giving thru learning. i won't go 100% and i encourage you research further on your own as everyone has a different perspective of certain concepts. whats important is that you understand the concept so that you are able to interpolate on it with your own liberties. yeah. please read the links before looking at my commentary or you won't understand what im saying.
Some DAWs, Their Guides, & Some Freebies: One of the first things you should do is pick a DAW and learn how to use it and its functions to streamline your mixing process.
Free DAWs: The Best Available in 2023 by Produce Like A Pro
Audacity / DarkAudacity (i like darkaudacity): has a section of the site dedicated to tutorials on using Audacity!
Reaper: has a 3 hour course FREE course on mixing!
FL Studio: has a demo version you can pretty much use forever with a few.........exceptions. I won't be linking any cracked versions though. Here's a manual for this program since many people use it!
Free VST Plugins by Bedroom Producers Blog
37 Best Free Mixing VST Plugins by hiphopmakers
ORDER IN THE COURT!: The order of plugins is more important than you think. These links should also introduce some terms we use in the audio production world (like "gain staging" or "EQing")
WHAT'S THE BEST EFFECTS CHAIN ORDER FOR MIXING? by Icon Collective:
The Order Of Things: Audio Plug-ins by AskAudio
Plugin order is viewed from "top to bottom". BASICALLY... most like to gain stage -> EQ -> compress -> saturate -> MORE EQing -> whatever else at this point, but i do my process a bit differently. don't be afraid to bend the rules a little bit. but the guidelines are there for a reason.....based on what they do
Basics: I'll link to some tutorials to elaborate on what was listed by Icon Collective's list.
Gain Staging: Gain Staging Like a Pro by Sweetwater
Saturation: Saturation in Mixing – Instant Warmth, Glue and Fullness with One Plugin by Tough Tones (soundgoodizer fans make some fucking noise i guess)
EQ: SUBTRACTIVE VS ADDITIVE EQ (WHEN TO USE EACH & WHY) by Producer Hive
Compression: THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO AUDIO COMPRESSION by Icon Collective + Audio Compression Basics by Universal Audio
Modulation: Modulation Effects: Flanging, Phase Shifting, and More by Universal Audio
Time Based Effects: Reverb Vs. Delay: Complete Guide To 3D Mixing by Mastering.com
Audio Busing/Routing/Sending Tracks: Your guide to busing and routing audio tracks like a pro by Splice
Limiters: 10 BEST LIMITER PLUGINS FOR MIXING AND MASTERING by Icon Collective
Sidechaining: Sidechain compression demystified: what it is and how to use it by Native Instruments (i dont know anything about this lol)
Automation: Mix Automation 101: How to Automate Your Sound For a Better Mix by Landr (p.s learn how to write automation in your respective programs)
Last note: great. these are the main things you should focus on understanding in mixing. now you are FREE my friend!
Bonus: Tempo Mapping in Reaper (if you want to learn how to midi songs with bpm changes!!!)
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Jealous Friends/Enemies in love - 60 Prompts
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"Oh, look who's here, playing the doting friend as always."
"I see you've found a new source of entertainment. Trying to replace me?"
"Don't think I didn't notice how cozy you've become with them."
"How convenient, showing up whenever they need you."
"You've been spending quite a lot of time with them lately. Anything you'd like to share?"
"I never realized how protective you are of them. Almost like you have something to hide."
"I can't help but wonder if you're just using them to make me jealous."
"You're always so quick to defend them. What's the real reason behind your loyalty?"
"You seem to light up around them. Is there something more going on?"
"Are you trying to make me believe you're not interested? Because I'm not buying it."
"Oh, don't mind me. I'm just the friend who's been pushed aside for someone new."
"You're good at pretending, aren't you? Pretending that you're not hopelessly in love with them."
"It's funny how you get so defensive when I bring up their name."
"I saw the way they looked at you. Do you really think they're just a friend?"
"I thought we had something special, but it seems like you're moving on."
"I've noticed how much they make you smile. Is that why you're always 'busy' with them?"
"Don't act innocent. You know exactly what you're doing."
"You're always so eager to please them. What lengths will you go to?"
"I thought rivalry was our thing, but it seems like you've found a new obsession."
"I can't help but wonder what they offer that I don't."
"You never cared this much before. Why now?"
"You've changed since you started spending time with them. Is it because of their influence?"
"Funny how you're so quick to dismiss my concerns. Afraid I'll hit too close to home?"
"I've seen the way you watch them when you think no one's looking."
"Is it just me, or do you get a little too possessive around them?"
"I thought we were enemies, but it seems like you're my biggest rival for their attention."
"You're always so eager to prove yourself to them. Why is that?"
"They're lucky to have a friend like you. Or is there more to it than that?"
"You're always on their side, even when they're clearly in the wrong."
"I can't help but wonder what it would take for you to admit your feelings for them."
"Did you just show up conveniently, or is this another act in your never-ending drama?"
"I see you've got a new favorite person to save. Is it my turn to be worried?"
"Frequent hangouts with them, huh? Trying to win the award for 'Most Supportive'?"
"You're awfully invested in their life lately. What's the fascination?"
"Funny how you always seem to pop up when they're around."
"So, how long has this new 'friendship' been going on?"
"Oh, don't mind me – I'm just the one you used to spend all your time with."
"You've been on their side more than you've ever been on mine."
"Seeing you light up around them is... interesting."
"Either I'm blind, or there's something brewing between you two."
"I thought we were supposed to be partners in crime, but it seems you've moved on."
"Don't think I didn't notice the shift in your priorities."
"I'm not naive – I can tell when you're trying to impress them."
"Caught their attention, have you? Tell me all about it."
"You seem to be their personal bodyguard these days. What's the deal?"
"Funny how they've turned into your favorite topic of conversation."
"Oh, it's a competition now? Trying to win their undivided attention?"
"I thought rivalry was our thing. Now it's turned into something... else?"
"I've seen that look before. What's cooking between you two?"
"You're quick to get defensive when their name comes up. Interesting."
"Why the sudden need to play the hero for them?"
"They've managed to change you – and not necessarily for the better."
"You're acting like you've got a secret you're not sharing."
"You've been practicing your 'innocent' look whenever they're around, huh?"
"Trying to deny it? I've seen the sparks between you two."
"Enemies turned allies? Or is it something more than that?"
"I've been around long enough to know when someone's trying to replace me."
"There's something different about you – is it them?"
"You're almost too eager to be in their good books. What's the motivation?"
"Do they even know how much energy you're spending on their behalf?"
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