On the levels issue, I mix at comfortably low levels but frequently turn the volume down until I can barely hear the song. Then, if I can still hear each instrument, I know my mix will work.

Of course, this assumes my equipment, listening room and ears are all in very good order. If they aren't, then experiment how to compensate.


BIAB 2024 Win Audiophile. Software: Studio One 6.5 Pro, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6; Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Roland Integra-7, Presonus Studio 192, Presonus Faderport 8, Royer 121, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors