A mix, after all, is built through a series of decisions and experienced mixers are confident in their mix decisions and can see (hear) a few steps ahead in the mix process. How do the pros minimize the potential of second-guessing themselves and becoming mired in minutiae that really don’t matter in the big picture? Mixing requires a certain amount of ego and self-confidence. The more time we spend on a mix, the more prone we are to this exceptionally human pitfall. There’s one cause of a bad mix that is undoubtedly on everyone’s list that is second-guessing ourselves as we are working. Gather ten mixers in a room, and they’ll have ten different opinions on the best workflow, which particular workflow makes for a great mix, and what causes a not-so-great mix. Successful mixing strategies may involve templates, specific processing techniques and a vocabulary of tools that work for you. With experience comes confidence and a strategy or system. A large part of these two scenarios is attributed to lots of experience or the lack thereof.
If you’ve ever watched a newbie mixing on a DAW, you will undoubtedly notice that they work extremely slowly. If you’ve ever watched an experienced, proficient mixer at work, the first thing you will undoubtedly notice is that they work fast. What Is It, And How Will It Help Make My Mixes Sound Better? Develop Your Own Mixing Strategy
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