Wowzers... They are back. And Anika Niles is Brilliant on the Drums! https://youtu.be/kVw-4L59Tw0?si=Y-NDDBGxnAOw3ADK

So I'm really struggling and wondering if there is anyone who has time to "uncomplicate" a few things for me in realtime? The whole LUFS, VU and peak stuff is starting to overwhelm me. I first remember seeing it mentioned when Jake used to do the mixes. But he would only normalise gain. His mixes sounded awesome, and as far as I can remember he didn't go into all the metering. He simply made sure nothing clipped above -10, then carried on with his volume balance. I was learning this way for years but it feels like everything has changed. Now it seems it's essential to use the meters etc. So was Jake doing it wrong all this time, or am I just really missing something? I really feel lost and would like some simple guidance. Ideally just one or maybe two people because it seems nobody can really agree on anything when it comes to methods. I've been doing this for years! Hopefully someone can help me get at least one decent mix to my name? I don't want to give up, but it seems pointless trying to learn when the structure keeps changing! I have a mix that I am currently going through but I only get as far as listening on replay these days! I try and follow along with the tutorials but everything seems so back-to-front when I delve into my own work. Then there are people saying plug-ins don't matter and stock is just as good, but when I ask a question about how to do something I get told to buy a million different plug-ins. Or when I try and follow a tutorial, and they have a plug-in I don't have, I then get told any plug of the same nature will do! It's like people don't want to help each other anymore and just want to make things a complicated as possible! PLEASE HELP! I'm from the UK if that helps also. There was a guy who said he'd be willing to Do like live meetings with me, that would have been awesome! But I haven't heard back from him recently and I have forgot his name! If you see this, is the offer still open?

Anyone have a thought or two regarding Hears Perfection from Brainworx? I’ve been needing to work on calibrating my listening environment both on headphones and with my speakers. Plus, the plug in was on sale, $80 off on Plugin Alliance, so it seemed like a good time to take the plunge. Also, I do have Ollo headphones so my initial thought would be the Hears would be instead of as opposed to in tandem with the Ollo set up. Thanks for all your help and hope all are well and busy.

Everyone knows that Berlin is an amazing mentor with a HUGE heart. She's a beacon of light for everyone who comes in contact with her. Losing her is no small thing and she will be SO missed! This will be her last week doing calls in our paid monthly membership program. :( However, we always want to support all our amazing mentors who get new opportunities! So, please join in with me in wishing Berlin good luck with the next phase! Let's celebrate her. Also, feel free to sign this "Farewell Card" for Berlin: https://www.kudoboard.com/boards/tJ72Lmi6 I personally want to thank @Berlin RedluX for her passion and care for all the students! She's been a great mentor and I'll miss her being around! I know she's going to be very successful at wherever the wind blows and ill be rooting for her! (**But as far as your education goes, don't worry, I'll announce an exciting new mentor for you next week for those of you in the membership program)

This is a song I wrote and produced and have mixed best I can (that is, finished is better than perfect?) according to the Foundation Method. It comes out about -8.5 I-LUFS but some sections are maybe -6. Let me know your opinion about whether it met the goals and is ready to submit to a mastering engineer. Of course, I'm taking the Mastering Intensive, so I may be able to answer my own question shortly! :) .https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yTP1CVnbJfdQDZLdS9_GZZllluTl0Vus/view?usp=drive_link