You could probably start at a higher level. So, this means that if you have a lot of instruments inĪ full mix then it may be a good idea to start with your main This pushes up your mix up by say 3dBFS and you end up at Then, as you introduce yourīass, synths, drums and other instruments you add more energy (level) The initial level of your main instrument just below where you want your The idea here is to give enough headroom and kinda ballpark A good place to set your kick level is -10dBFS to -6dBFS.Įxact level doesn’t really matter if you understand the logic of the On the genre and to a degree your own taste as a producer.Įxample, let’s say you’re doing a dance track and decide the kick is the Which level do you set your main element or instrument? This depends Your instruments in around them to achieve your intended final result. Set these levels first and then fit the rest of
Instrument that needs to grab and hold the listener’s attention and lead Pop track or your kick and bass in a club track. To take a look at 3 simple techniques that will make setting levels That we know why balance is so important for music producers, it’s time Garbage in garbage out is a cliche for a reason! -) The signal chain ensures you get the highest resolution at the outputs. Out of the stereo output and what’s being converted to the stereo audio The only result that matters is what’s coming Mixing can be seen as a balancing act where every part has to be just Achieve the highest resolution in our master output Here’s a decent free plug-in for the job: Youlean Loudness Meter 5. Good loudness meter to check your dynamics. You want to strike an appropriateĭynamic balance between louder and quieter material in your mix. To ensure optimal signal flow through our entire chain On your group channels before you route through to the master bus. This is because you can add overall compression and EQ Into group channels can help control levels and dynamics before you hit It to achieve the final output level range mentioned above. The master bus fader at unity gain (0dBFS) and then mix instruments into In most cases a final mix with a highest peak level between -4dBFSĪnd -6dBFS is a decent range to aim for. We achieve the emotional effect we want in the listener by making sure we have coherence between all the elements in the mix. Works for one mix won't always work, even on a similar mix. One-size-fits-all type recommended level charts aren’t useful. There are no cookie-cutter levels you canĪpply to your tracks or to produce a great mix. When we balance we want to achieve several outcomes at the same time: 1. How you set levels in a mix affects the balance at every stage of the production process. What Do We Want When We Set Levels in a Mix?
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