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What is a static mix in music production?
What is a static mix in music production?
- A mix with excessive plug-in effects
- A final mix that is ready for distribution
- A mix where volume fader and pan knobs settings remain constant over time (correct)
- A mix where volume fader and pan knobs settings change over time
Why is creating a static mix important in music production?
Why is creating a static mix important in music production?
- It includes complex automation movements
- It is the final mix of a song
- It saves a lot of time in the long run (correct)
- It focuses on changing settings constantly
What should you ensure when setting up a static mix according to the text?
What should you ensure when setting up a static mix according to the text?
- Turn on automation mode for all tracks
- Use excessive plug-in effects
- Record-enable all tracks
- Check that the output of your tracks is set correctly (correct)
What should you do if you're unsure whether you're hearing a specific track in your mix?
What should you do if you're unsure whether you're hearing a specific track in your mix?
What does turning off automation mode ensure when creating a static mix?
What does turning off automation mode ensure when creating a static mix?
Why are static mixes rarely final mixes according to the text?
Why are static mixes rarely final mixes according to the text?
What is one common tradition in mixing that the text mentions?
What is one common tradition in mixing that the text mentions?
What is advised before going into a mixing session?
What is advised before going into a mixing session?
Why is it important to keep the vision of the final product in mind throughout the mixing process?
Why is it important to keep the vision of the final product in mind throughout the mixing process?
What does starting from the most important part in mixing entail?
What does starting from the most important part in mixing entail?
What does creating a landscape in mixing refer to?
What does creating a landscape in mixing refer to?
How can you apply a change made on one track to all tracks in a DAW?
How can you apply a change made on one track to all tracks in a DAW?
What modifier key allows you to reset volume levels quickly to unity on main faders?
What modifier key allows you to reset volume levels quickly to unity on main faders?
What key allows you to adjust volume in fine resolution (.1 dB steps)?
What key allows you to adjust volume in fine resolution (.1 dB steps)?
Which control works in coarse resolution as a default and can be adjusted in fine resolution with a modifier key?
Which control works in coarse resolution as a default and can be adjusted in fine resolution with a modifier key?
What does panning refer to in audio mixing?
What does panning refer to in audio mixing?
In audio mixing, which elements are commonly panned dead center?
In audio mixing, which elements are commonly panned dead center?
What is the purpose of panning in audio mixing?
What is the purpose of panning in audio mixing?
When adjusting volume, what is the modifier key for changing automation modes on all tracks simultaneously?
When adjusting volume, what is the modifier key for changing automation modes on all tracks simultaneously?
Where can you access volume controls from in a DAW?
Where can you access volume controls from in a DAW?
What does holding the Command/Ctrl key while dragging faders do?
What does holding the Command/Ctrl key while dragging faders do?
What is a useful exercise to envision the sonic landscape you want to create?
What is a useful exercise to envision the sonic landscape you want to create?
Why is it important to periodically check your mix in mono?
Why is it important to periodically check your mix in mono?
What does a red clip indicator on a meter indicate?
What does a red clip indicator on a meter indicate?
What is an important rule of mixing 'in the box'?
What is an important rule of mixing 'in the box'?
When you look at your meters, what does it mean if your level ever gets above -0 dB?
When you look at your meters, what does it mean if your level ever gets above -0 dB?
Which type of metering shows the levels after the main fader and inserts?
Which type of metering shows the levels after the main fader and inserts?
What is the advantage of Pre-Fader Metering?
What is the advantage of Pre-Fader Metering?
What does a yellow clip indicator on a meter signify?
What does a yellow clip indicator on a meter signify?
How can you change between Pre-Fader and Post-Fader Metering modes?
How can you change between Pre-Fader and Post-Fader Metering modes?
