Mixing tracks:

I throw them all into the DAW at once.... normally about 4 to 8 tracks created in Real Band at the same general time frame.

I add envelopes to all and start with the drums and bass.... EQ, and set beginning levels.

Add rhythm instruments.... EQ and set levels. Pan as needed.

Record a scratch vocal.

Add other instruments....EQ pan and levels with nodes.

Working on production and the finished product from the very start..... add what's missing, remove what's not needed....

refine the mix as I go and add harmony vox and record the lead vox....

Generally, it goes this way.... but nothing is every carved into stone on how I approach the mixing process other than I'm thinking about the end right from the beginning and everything I do is working towards that end.

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