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18. Studio Home Recording Mixdown TipsUnderstand a quality stereo mix with these home recording mixdown tips. Mixdown means balancing levels, equalizing frequency ranges and applying effects from multiple tracks and bringing them into a two channel, left and right stereo mix. Digital technology has become powerful. It is possible to add virtually unlimited processing and sound quality on a basic home recording budget. Achieving a great mix is a process. Standing back to reflect and listen to a music production is important. Ears become 'tired' or 'confused' and need a rest after a few hours work. It is remarkable how a good break opens the right idea for the next best step in the production. 2. Automation of the faders for busses or submix groups is possible, but is best near the end of the mixdown phase. Keep things simple and automate if possible once. 3. Bouncing to stereo means producing a stereo audio recording of your mixdown for listening. With digital technology, it is possible to do bounce several stereo mixes, taking the time to reflect upon each with fresh ears. 4. Raising the volume of an entire mix is done after its full stereo completion. This is part of the mastering final phase, before reproduction and distribution.
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