Also it's important to take a break and listen a day or two later, we tend to fool ourselves in long sessions. Especially helpful to start a session listening to a reference recording (something professionally done in that genre that you like the sound of), then put in the mix you did a couple days ago for comparison. Gives perspective. Many overlook this opportunity to have a fresh listen.

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