Checklist de Mezcla 101
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Se debe utilizar la regla de 1 dB para obtener el nivel más equilibrado en las pistas múltiples.

True

Es recomendable panear todos los instrumentos en mono para crear un sonido más envolvente.

False

El bombo y la caja deben tener niveles iguales en la mezcla para ser considerados balanceados.

True

El uso de filtros pasa altos en los tambores es una práctica recomendada.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

El rango de frecuencia de 300 - 400 Hz es ideal para aumentar la presencia en la mezcla de los tambores.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Las pequeñas variaciones de nivel entre el bombo y el bajo pueden mejorar la mezcla si se manejan adecuadamente.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Hacer muting selectivo puede ayudar a hacer la mezcla más interesante.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

El rango de 2 - 4 kHz es esencial para dar claridad al bombo en la mezcla.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Un delay estéreo corto de 100 ms con un repetición puede crear espacio alrededor de un solo de guitarra.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

El compresor que se elige para cada batería es irrelevante para la calidad del sonido final.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Es preferible utilizar un reverb largo en las mezclas de guitarra para mantener la separación entre guitarras eléctricas y acústicas.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Se recomienda aplicar saturación o distorsión al bombo cuando el ecualizador no añade peso suficiente.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Automatizar todos los licks de guitarra ayudará a que se destaquen sin chocar con otros instrumentos.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

La técnica de compresión paralela en la percusión ayuda a agregar más punch al sonido general de la batería.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Se debe añadir un corte en el área de 900 Hz a 3 kHz en el grupo de guitarras para hacer espacio para la voz.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Un filtro de paso alto en 100 Hz es suficiente para todas las pistas de guitarra.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Es importante mantener la fase entre las pistas DI y micrófono para evitar problemas de sonido.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Utilizar EQ automation es esencial para que el sonido del piano sea espeso por sí mismo.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Un ajuste rápido del ataque y la liberación en un compresor no impacta el moldeado del sonido de la batería.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cortar ciertas frecuencias en el rango medio-alto de los toms puede ayudar a evitar un sonido demasiado boxy.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

El corte en las bajas medias a 200 Hz y nuevamente a 3 kHz ayuda a hacer espacio para otros instrumentos.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Agregar chorusing sutil puede añadir profundidad sin necesidad de reverb adicional.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Es recomendable usar reverb aleatoriamente en la pista de la caja sin considerar el estilo de la canción.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

La frecuencia dulce del bombo debe estar en conflicto con la de la línea de bajo para obtener un mejor sonido.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

La compresión pesada de los teclados ayuda a suavizar todos los cambios dinámicos en la interpretación.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

El reverb pesado y el bajo volumen del track de origen son útiles para que el piano se sienta más presente en la mezcla.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Agregar una capa extra de las mismas líneas midi en un sintetizador suave puede enriquecer el sonido del teclado.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

El aumento de frecuencias en el rango de 1 kHz puede hacer que una voz suene más clara y menos nasal.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Los problemas de fase pueden surgir al reproducir pistas vocales duplicadas juntas.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Usar filtros de paso alto en las voces puede ayudar a eliminar frecuencias innecesarias en la mezcla.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

El uso de múltiples compresores en serie puede hacer que la voz suene aplastada y sin vida.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Agregar un pre-delay de 20 ms a la reverb puede ayudar a separar la fuente vocal del espacio de reverb.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Es necesario tener referencias listas para comparar tu master con lanzamientos comerciales.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Un master puede sonar mejor que la mezcla solamente si es más silencioso.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Agregar un limitador con un nivel de salida de -0.03 es una práctica estándar en el mastering.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Es recomendable hacer un corte de frecuencias altas en el master para lograr una respuesta de frecuencia suave.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

No es necesario usar herramientas de medición para verificar los niveles de pico, RMS y LUFS.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Se pueden utilizar efectos creativos en partes pequeñas de la canción para cambiar completamente el sonido vocal.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Es recomendable no panear las pistas de voz duplicadas para mantener una imagen estéreo interesante.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

El rango de frecuencia más prominente para la voz principal está entre 900 Hz y 3 kHz.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

El uso de compresión garantiza que las pistas vocales tengan un nivel constante sin necesidad de ajustes manuales.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Reducir las frecuencias bajas en las voces de fondo puede ayudar a que se destaquen mejor en la mezcla.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Se debe utilizar el mismo reverb para las voces de fondo y la voz principal para asegurar coherencia.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Filtrar las frecuencias altas en las voces de fondo puede ayudar a que se integren mejor en la mezcla.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

El procesamiento paralelo solo debe realizarse con un bus comprimido para obtener una mejor mezcla vocal.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

101 Mixing Checklist

  • Levels and Balance:
    • Use the 1 dB rule to achieve the most balanced levels across multi-tracks. Adjust each track by 1 dB, checking for improved sound. Stop when further adjustment worsens the mix.
    • Ensure balanced levels between the kick and snare drums for equal prominence.
    • Consider whether close mics or overheads contribute more to the drum sound.
    • Evaluate tom tracks: positive or negative impact on the overall drum sound? Do they require gating to remove bleed?
    • Analyze the bass and kick drum relationship: clashing or complementary? Level adjustments help or hurt the situation?
    • Assess mix clarity using selective muting.
    • Distribute instruments across the stereo spectrum through panning.
    • Ensure consistent "stuff" on both sides of the stereo image.
    • Try panning instruments in mono to better isolate them.
    • Group or route tracks to simplify later level adjustments and mix balancing.
    • Verify the master isn't overloading from the start. Reduce track volumes if necessary to improve manageability.
    • Critically listen to each instrument group, noting areas for improvement.

Drums

  • Drum Processing:
    • High-pass filter all drums to an appropriate frequency.
    • Enhance kick drum depth by finding the sweet spot within the 50-100 Hz range.
    • Boost the kick drum's 2-4 kHz range to highlight the beater.
    • Reduce unwanted boxiness in the drums by cutting frequencies around 300-400 Hz.
    • Evaluate snare's presence in the mix and adjust accordingly using high-mids around 2-4 kHz or cut in sibilant frequencies.
    • Implement EQ to enhance snare sound if necessary; consider saturation or distortion as alternative solutions.
    • Experiment with different compressor types to optimize each drum's sound quality.
    • Try doubling the kick drum and boosting high-mids to bring out the beater with filtered lows.
    • Use fast attack compressors for drums with transient needs.
    • Time compressor release with the song's rhythm using the gain reduction meter.
    • Control overall drum compression shape adjusting attack and release parameters.
    • Enhance tom sound by boosting highs and lows while cutting boxiness to achieve a punchier sound.
    • Explore parallel compression for drums with strong dynamic range.
    • Amplify total drum punch of a mix using fast attack, slow release, high ratio, and a substantial gain reduction.
    • Add a separate reverb to the snare to provide depth.
    • Use EQ to position the drum reverb in the mix.
    • Determine appropriate reverb for a given style and song.
    • Fine-tune kick drum using EQ and compression to enhance clarity.
    • Adjust snare to maintain presence and clarity.
    • Pan drums for a wider sound.

Bass

  • Bass Processing:
    • Check DI'd bass for amplification via amp modeling.
    • Verify phasing between both DI and mic tracks.
    • Find appropriate frequency sweet spots for both bass and kick in the low frequencies.
    • Reduce unwanted bass and kick interference using EQ.
    • Identify proper frequencies in the bass and kick using a spectrum analyzer to enhance clarity.
    • Consider compression ratios for bass players' dynamic playing style.
    • Decide if bass or kick is the primary low-frequency element and adjust EQ accordingly.
    • Use side-chain compression on bass to prevent masking the kick drum.
    • Add presence to bass in the 600-800 Hz range to bring it forward.
    • Utilize parallel distortion/saturation to add subtle grit to bass.
    • Add artificial low-end if the bass lacks low-end frequency response.
    • Improve clarity by making creative use of automation on bass player's fills.
    • Enhance acoustic guitar clarity by enhancing the 5-10 kHz region.
    • Improve acoustic guitar sound by reducing shrill mids around 800 Hz.
    • Evaluate acoustic guitar's perceived small size with potential excessive compression; consider reducing compression.
    • Use complementary EQ on guitar tracks for separation.
    • Correct attack time to prevent the guitar sound from being compressed.
    • Evaluate appropriate guitar compressor types.
    • Check for phase/polarity issues.
    • Separate multiple guitar tracks using panning within the stereo spectrum.
    • Experiment with a 100 ms stereo delay to create extra space.
    • Evaluate appropriate reverb settings in the song's space.
    • Apply high-pass filter to guitar above 100 Hz.
    • Experiment with double-tracked/modulation effects to thicken the guitar sound.
    • Use parallel routing for electric guitar and amp simulator with a panned to opposite side for wider sound.
    • Utilize a short, and a long reverb to enhance acoustic/electric guitar separation.
    • Automate guitar licks for a cleaner sound and prevent clashing with other instrumentation.
    • Consider re-amping the guitar for improved sound quality.
    • Add a cut to the 900 Hz - 3 kHz area of the guitar tracks to enhance vocal presence.
    • Fine-tune slap-delay in guitar mix for added rhythmic dimension.

Piano & Keyboards

  • Piano & Keyboard Processing:
    • Use EQ to enhance piano presence in a mix (500 to 1000 Hz).
    • Find optimal high pass filter settings for piano to add low-end weight without sounding thin.
  • Use EQ automation within the overall mix for different instruments and vocals.
  • Correct low-mids (200Hz-3 kHz) in piano & keyboards to open up space for other elements.
  • Ensure that keyboard/piano track is not overly stereo.
  • Add creative effects like chorus or modulation for a richer sound without excess reverb.
  • Evaluate dynamic range of the piano and apply appropriate compression for performance consistency.
  • Use proper reverb and lower volume for background piano in piano/vocal arrangement.
  • Combine midi lines for synth pads to enhance depth that is appropriate within a song.

Vocals

  • Vocal Processing:
    • Fine-tune vocal weight, presence, and air (low-mids, 5 kHz, and above 10 kHz) as needed.
  • Adjust vocal frequencies for a proper tone, (avoid harshness with heavy mid-frequency presence).
    -Address nasal sounds by adjusting frequency around 1 kHz.
  • Address vocal clarity issues adding automation or compression if needed.
  • Handle issues like phase discrepancies in doubled vocals.
  • Apply high-pass filter to vocal if necessary. -Evaluate need for compression for vocal stability. -Choose appropriate compressor types for vocal specific requirements. -Experiment with serial compressors to create steady dynamic range. -Enhance vocal tracks with interesting spaces through effect application. -Adjust vocal reverb to enhance cohesion within particular tracks in a mix.
    • Use parallel processing for vocals to add backgrounds.
    • Correct vocal tone and presence (with backgrounds layers below the vocal, and with the correct level).
    • Separate background vocals with different reverb settings using a different reverb for the lead vocals.
    • Adjust vocal sounds through creative effects.
  • Evaluate if vocal requires adjustments to better fit the song through creative sound design.
    • Adjust vocal frequency range (cutting) as needed to avoid clashes with other instruments (avoiding muddiness/clashing among the elements).
    • Address sibilance by adjusting the de-esser appropriately.
  • Check for interesting elements in the vocal mix.
    • Use delays or other effects to achieve a wider sound or to add creative detail.
    • Pan doubled vocals to opposite sides for stereo.
  • Add effects/filtering of a background vocal layers to enhance clarity and avoid clashing with the main vocal.

Mastering Checklist

  • Mastering:
    • Evaluate satisfaction with mix details.
    • Define whether mastering targets a single track or full album.
    • If single track, implement quick mastering using master fader for tweaks in the overall mix.
    • Ensure track delivery/project archiving of all bounces and songs' arrangement.
  • Address fade-in and fade-out issues. -Check for sufficient headroom to adjust gain before mastering.
  • Utilize existing references to gauge mastering quality against industry standards.
  • Identify any excessive compression-related pumping in the mastering process.
  • Maintain signal flow integrity among plug-ins using appropriate gain settings per each plug-in's stage and use adequate gain reduction; avoiding inappropriate over-EQ.
  • Prevent mix distortion or issues stemming from insufficient compression, using metering tools for peaks, RMS and LUFS; evaluate each instrument for optimum levels.
  • Evaluate if master sounds better than the mix (or if it is simply louder).
  • Check mastered tracks on diverse systems including those with subwoofers for a complete and accurate review.
  • Identify and correct any problematic frequency bumps or dips in the master output,
  • Add a limiter to the master if needed.
  • Use dither in the final mastering stage. Consider adding specific frequency bumps or drops to fix issues with the overall mix; checking for areas with poor presence and adjusting volume to resolve them.

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Explora las mejores prácticas y técnicas para lograr niveles de mezcla equilibrados en múltiples pistas. Este cuestionario te ayudará a evaluar diferentes aspectos de tu mezcla, desde la relación entre el bajo y la batería hasta la distribución de instrumentos en la imagen estéreo. ¡Pon a prueba tus conocimientos sobre mezcla de audio!

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