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 2025 Win Audiophile. Software: Studio One 7 Pro, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6, Song Master Pro, Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Roland Integra-7, Presonus 192 & Faderport 8, Royer 121, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors.