How to Mix If You're Not a Mix Engineer

Learn how to mix a song even if you're not a professional mix engineer. Discover the basics of mix organization, learn about polarity and phase issues, dive into processing techniques like EQ and compression, learn about mix bus processing, and more. By the end of this video, you’ll have a strong foundation to help you get a professional sound in your mixing session, along with a ton of great resources to learn more about mixing music.

How to organize your mix: https://youtu.be/7un1I8Kcs04?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=how_to_mix_a_song_if_youre_not_a_mix_engineer
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Learn more about Melodyne essential and Nectar vocal mixing plug-in: https://www.izotope.com/en/products/nectar.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=how_to_mix_a_song_if_youre_not_a_mix_engineer
Learn more about phase and polarity in mixing: https://www.izotope.com/en/learn/5-ways-to-adjust-phase-after-recording.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=how_to_mix_a_song_if_youre_not_a_mix_engineer
How to mix drums: https://youtu.be/5Zlc4AGeeWs?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=how_to_mix_a_song_if_youre_not_a_mix_engineer
Explore iZotope Neutron mixing plug-in: https://www.izotope.com/en/products/neutron.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=how_to_mix_a_song_if_youre_not_a_mix_engineer
How to use drum samples: https://youtu.be/gGAheqK7eRA?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=how_to_mix_a_song_if_youre_not_a_mix_engineer
Reference tracks explained: https://youtu.be/QeqYb_ZMgsc?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=how_to_mix_a_song_if_youre_not_a_mix_engineer
Learn about De-squeak in RX: https://youtu.be/PNbxpLXUYpM?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=how_to_mix_a_song_if_youre_not_a_mix_engineer
Unmask your vocals with Nectar: https://youtu.be/KFSmpvid9LM?t=517?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=how_to_mix_a_song_if_youre_not_a_mix_engineer
Automate your mix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuBkYcZ7gdA?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=how_to_mix_a_song_if_youre_not_a_mix_engineer
Learn about mastering: https://www.izotope.com/en/lp/are-you-listening.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=how_to_mix_a_song_if_youre_not_a_mix_engineer

0:00 - Intro
2:07 - 1. Organize your session
4:09 - 2. Repair your tracks
6:32 - 3. Polarity and phase
11:29 - 4. Remove dead air
13:55 - 5. Rough balance and panning
17:22 - 6. Processing tips for drums, bass, vocals, guitars, and keys
26:11 - 7. Mix bus processing
29:15 - 8. Don't forget automation
30:21 - 9. Prepare for mastering
31:18 - 10. Keep learning

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