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The rough mix of Simply Falling

The rough mix of Simply Falling

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The rough mix of Simply Falling

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Here is how we build the rough mix for the song that we have recorded. Keep in mind that a rough is usually done quickly and may not have any of the EQ, Automation, or Effects tweaks that the final mix might have. So the first I am going to do is get the drum mix together, and I'm going to start with the kick drum. I am going to bring it up to about zero. (music playing) Next thing I will do is I will bring the snare top mic up. Now there are two mics on the snare drum, there is one on the top and one on the bottom. So the top one will sound somewhat dull, and the bottom one will add a little bit of snap. Let's listen to the top one first. (music playing) Now watch when I bring the bottom one up. I will only bring it up so I can just about hear it, and that's usually the right amount. (music playing) You can hear the snap coming in. Next thing I will do is bring the overheads up, so I can hear the cymbals and the overall sound of the drum kit. (music playing) Well, let's pan those up.…

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