So after considerable thought I realized I may be mixing my tracks in the wrong order. I'm talking about the stage in my production where I have decided all of my tracks are where I want them, and I will use these specific tracks in the final mix.

Here is the order/workflow I use to build my arrangement.

* Drums, Set level, add effects, revisit level

* Add Bass Set level, add effects, revisit level, Listen to Bass and Drums set relative levels

* Add Rhythm Instruments one at a time
******Set levels individually , add effects, revisit level, Listen to Drums, Bass with the Rhythm instruments
******Audition D,B,R adjust relative levels one last time.
******Render to .wav file, listen and determine if this is a good mix for the Rhythm Section of the song

* if yes go forward

* if not go back to Audition D,B, R (RS)and make adjustments. Possibly change Effects on individual tracks, revisit levels, render and listen again.

* Mix in lead vocals, Audition (solo) lead vocal track(s) add effects, set a good hot level.
***Listen to Rhythm section and Lead Vocals, set Vocal volume relative to RS, vocals should stand out.

*Mix in background Vocals,Set level, add effects, revisit level
*Mix in lead instruments,Set level, add effects, revisit level
*Mix in instrumental solos,Set level, add effects, revisit level

Last edited by dga; 04/22/16 03:09 PM.
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