Logic Research
This blog post is going to be all about mixing. I feel that unfortunately, I don’t really know that much about song mixing despite using Logic for awhile now in college. I ofcourse know the basics but I want to be able to create a quality of work that I’m proud of. Moreover, to achieve a great mark, I know that this part of my project is essential. This is why I’ve listed below the different websites and videos that I’ve read/ watched in order to better my understanding of Logic. I will not be listing all of my notes here but will note down some short but vital points that I think will really help me improve my mixing skills.
Websites:
https://www.charlescleyn.com/blog/how-to-mix-in-logic-pro
https://www.yourlocalmusician.com/tips-for-mixing-in-logic-pro-x/
https://unlockyoursound.com/mixing-logic-pro-x
Balancing is key when it comes to mixing. Avoid jumping straight into using plug-ins or too many effects and first focus on balancing all your volumes to ensure everything can work well together.
Panning is another very important step. Knowing how much and where to pan can really take your mix to the next level, especially on your vocals.
Bussing. Bussing makes like so much simpler. It keeps your work neat and easy to manoeuvre. My tutor Paul used to constantly tell me how important buses are but I didn’t pay much attention until I began mixing lots of tracks and realised how helpful it is to group my instruments.
EQ and compressors. These are two tools that I’ve found totally change my mix. Experimenting with EQ, especially on the drum tracks is something I’ve particularly enjoyed as you can see very clearly how it changes the mix.
Another tool I’ve personally found helpful that doesn’t necessarily change the mix is colour coding my tracks. This might seem like a pointless step but when you’re mixing loads of tracks and staring at the same screen for hours, it’s a big help. Just having a different colour for each instrument really helps.
After viewing all the media I’ve listed, I do feel more prepared to mix my final tracks and I feel more knowledgeable about Logic in general. I’m just going to take my time to experiment in Logic and create a sound that I like and suits the style of our band.