In part four of our series dedicated to the mixing phase of the record process, we dive into the subject of ear candy and decorating your mixes. We also discuss letting clients listen to new ideas vs. asking if you can do them first, as well as why most ear candy is subtle and more noticeable when it’s not there. Topics covered include:-How to approach trying new ideas in the mix-Breaking the rules is important-Choosing effects and sounds that support a song’s narrativeFor more info, visit our website at:www.truelevelstudio.com/therecordprocessFollow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/therecordprocess/https://www.instagram.com/truelevelstudio/?hl=enShow Hosts:Casey Cavaliere (Producer / Mixer / Guitarist of The Wonder Years)www.CaseyCavaliere.comwww.thewonderyearsband.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/case_rock/?hl=enTom Conran (Audio Engineer / Producer / Acoustician )www.TomConranAudio.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/thetomconran/?hl=enAdam Ackerman (Songwriter / Recording Artist / Multi-Instrumentalist)www.AtomSonicConcepts.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/theadamackerman/?hl=enShare any thoughts, questions, comments, or suggestions with us via email at:TrueLevelStudio@gmail.comArtwork by Holly Smith ( https://www.instagram.com/_hollysmith/?hl=en )Edited and Mixed by Deanna Chapman ( https://www.instagram.com/deanna_chapman/ )Music Credits:"Almas" by Casey Cavaliere (Main Theme)"Memorial Hospital Parking Lot" by Slo TV (Intro / Credits)"Red Lake" by Slo TV (Additional Music)