From the course: Mixing and Mastering with Pro Tools
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Using volume and pan to balance the mix - Pro Tools Tutorial
From the course: Mixing and Mastering with Pro Tools
Using volume and pan to balance the mix
While mixing may seem to be all about the tricks and techniques of esoteric signal processors and plug-in magic, the mixer itself is actually the core tool we'll use to shape the mix from start to finish. So, just using basic level and pan facilities provided on each track, the mixer is where we set the relative balance between each mix element. This balance will serve as the first step towards defining the focal point and overall sonic goal as we outlined in our mix plan. So first off, getting the initial levels in your session, there really isn't one way that I found engineers do this. Where most people will start with a scratch mix from the production stage and that's where this mix started from. Other mixers like to wipe out the session and just work from a fresh perspective. I personally like to use the production mix as a guide. It tells me a lot about what the producer or song writer felt was important in the mix. Either way that you decide to ultimately use it is fine. Just do…
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