“A GOOD mix engineer can do wonders for a mediocre song, a mediocre mix engineer can destroy the most well recorded tracks.”
Actually, even a great mix engineer can't do anything for a mediocre
song. It will just be a mediocre song that
sounds better. A great song can overcome the shortcomings of a mediocre mix engineer. Plenty of examples of this phenomenon.
“Remember, the monitors are only one part of the chain. You can have great monitors, but if you can't mix worth a dime, then no matter what speakers you put them through, they're going to sound like crap.”
Thanks for the tip. I've only been recording for 35 years, so I appreciate the benefit of your expertise.