The Hidden Technique for a Flawless Volume Balance in Your Mixdowns

[@marksmanmusicacademy]

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[@spaceinsects1628]

super cool video man! will definitely try it... any interesting mixing ideas like these are super!

[@Mafa3l]

It is ok that everything is noticeable, and maybe on EDM that’s likeable, be it style or better translation between playback systems. But from personal experience and various sources, I’ve learned that a great mix has different levels, or layers, where the instruments sit. I agree that main driving components, like the kick, snare, bass or voice should be easy to distinguish, but it is more powerful when also you have something to compare them to. To have something “up front” implies you need something “in the back”. I’d add that once you have your mix balanced against the pink noise, you could experiment by turning down some elements that don’t need that much protagonism, or that could distract you from the main instrument that you want to highlight on certain part of your song.

[@marksmanmusicacademy]

Absolutely, it’s important to have depth. Although this is mostly achieved from using spatial effects like delays and reverbs.

[@Mafa3l]

@@marksmanmusicacademy sure, delay and verb can sure give you a similar feeling, if depth is what you are looking for. But definitely a mix with nuances in the balance has certain feel that is more related to the dynamics than depth. Also in terms of arrangement, having something barely distinguishable will make you question what it is and focus on it. Like subtle ear candy.

[@DJ_Koob]

Thank you! I'm going to try this today on my latest track :)

[@marksmanmusicacademy]

Best of luck!