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Mixing 9

Advanced Use of Groups in the Mix

Chapters

  • Module Mixing 9 – Introduction
  • Why grouping which tracks – and where to process?
    • 1. Grouping Multiple Tracks of a Sound
    • 2. Grouping Similar Elements
    • 3. Grouping Different Elements of a Sound Event
    • 4. Creating Musically Related Groups
    • Principles of Group Routing
  • Groups for Instruments
  • Groups for Vocals
  • Grouping for Individual Signals with Multiple Tracks
    • Multi-miked Guitar Amps
    • Doubled Instruments
    • Bass with Multiple Signals
  • Using Groups to Mix Live Recordings and Concert Recordings
  • Working with Higher-Level Groups
    • EQing of Higher-Level Groups
    • Compression in Higher-Level Groups
    • Other Dynamic Processings
      • Gate on Grouped Toms
      • Transient Shaper in the Drum Group 
      • De-Esser in Vocal Groups
      • De-Esser in Drum or Playback Groups
  • Reverb as Insert Effekt in (Vocal) Groups
  • Special Processing in Groups
    • Parallel Processing in Groups
    • Sidechain M/S Compression in Groups
  • Test Yourself!
  • Module Mixing 9 – Practical Assignment
    • Practical Assignment Mix A
    • Practical Assignment Mix B

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