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8 tips for better a mixdown

REFERENCE!

1 Remember those reference tracks we compiled into a playlist in week 1? Drag those into your DAW to use as reference tracks as you mix and master. Use a spectrum analyser to compare the frequency content and dynamic range of these professionally mixed tracks and your own work.

GAIN STRUCTURE

2 Before you begin your mix session, it’s worth considering

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