Here’s the best mixing tip I can give you: Progress = Work + Reflection There's no way to get better at mixing if you just watch videos and learn mixing tips. You need to actually do the work and finish hundreds of tracks if you want to become a true pro. But there's another part to the equation, and that's reflection—because work alone isn't enough. Yes, you need to do a lot of work. But if you just work away in a vacuum and you don't reflect on the work that you did a year ago, two years ago, three years ago... then you're never actually going to learn. I remember one time I set myself a challenge to finish a hundred mixes over the span of several months. When I listen back now, a lot of those mixes sound really similar because I was just churning them out. I didn't take enough time to actually listen to them, reflect, and decide how I needed to improve. In comparison, I've had single mixes that I've learned a TON from because I shared them with a bunch of people and got feedback. And I've had mixes where another mix engineer has mixed the same track and I was able to carefully compare the differences. I learned so much from those single mixes because I was able to reflect more accurately. I was able to more easily identify where my weaknesses were and where I needed to improve. So don't forget—you need to put in the work, but you also need to take time to reflect and analyze your past work. Only then can you identify how to actually improve. — I originally posted this idea as a video on our Instagram account. if you're not already following us, you can check it out here. We're starting to post a lot more frequently and have some exciting videos coming up. Have a great week, Rob

Hi! I’m rejoining this group. I want to do more Fix-the-mix challenges! 🔊The voice mixing one (with a real singer!) was awesome. I learnt tons from it. So valuable❗️ Cheers 😃

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Believe it or not… it’s almost time for everyone’s favorite online event… “Fix-The-Mix”! If you haven’t attended one of these events (where have you been!), this is where we mix and master a song from scratch LIVE on Zoom, explaining everything we do along the way. We’re partnering up this time with our dear friends at Focusrite for another 3 amazing days of mixing and mastering. We’ll have new music…. new ways to improve your production… and the same great coaches and mentors you’ve learned to love. So join us next week for online “Fix-The-Mix” event (sponsored by Focusrite) It all kicks off on Monday at 12pm ET, all you have to do is register via the link below https://courses.mastering.com/event_full/1738156522055x837290680204015900?utm_source=FTMSkool&utm_medium=Event&utm_campaign= We’re looking forward to another great event, and we hope to see you there! Happy mixing, Rob

Devvon, you are a magic man!! Slapping that limiter on the mix bus to identify potential issues blew my mind. I've recently been sending my mixes through a mastering session to do essentially the same thing, but this tip is so much more economical and will save me a tone of time. Really enjoyed day 2 and watching Devvon do his thing. Did I mention he's a magic man?