Oh yes, this is an old and very essential mixing technique. It's the first thing I test on a mix that is supposed to be 'done'.

Trev, welcome to the forum. Your recording studio buddy will no doubt also add that listening fatigue is an enemy of anyone who mixes for long periods. Keeping the levels low helps avoid that, too.

Wallaaa = voilà?


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