What Is Mixing?
Mixing is the delicate art of balancing and blending each element in the track, giving them all the space to sound their very best. Tracks not recorded at Blackwall Studios can still be mixed with us.
The mixing process includes things like:
– Frequency equalization (EQ) per instrument (track)
– Left and right “panning” for a wider sound
– Volume and other automation for a tighter mix and balance
– Adding post-processing effects like reverb, delay, and more
Is Mixing Included During Sessions?
Typically, recording sessions focus on capturing the best possible performance and sound. Mixing, however, is a separate, highly-detailed process that transforms recorded tracks into polished, professional-quality songs ready for release.
Our Process
At Blackwall Studios, our mixing process goes beyond simply balancing levels. We know the best songs take time and attention to detail. We also recognize that time is money, which is why we’ve developed a streamlined, efficient process that never compromises on quality.
1. Tell Us About Your Project
Start by telling us about your project—your vision, style, and goals.
2. Project Review
Our team takes a deep dive into your project’s details, ensuring we fully understand your needs.
3. Tailored Quote
Working with our skilled engineers and producers, we put together the best possible quote tailored specifically to your project.
4. Simple Agreements
We take care of the necessary agreements, keeping things transparent and simple.
5. Confirm Your Project
Secure your project details with a deposit and prepare for an exceptional experience.
6. The Party Starts!
From here, it’s all about your music. Whether you want to be involved in the process in person, remotely, or leave it to us, we ensure a seamless and professional mixing experience, enhanced by our partners Bounce Boss and backed by free revisions to make your mix perfect.
Mixing Examples
Below are a few mixing examples that illustrate the diverse approaches to blending individual audio elements into a harmonious composition.
The reference tracks highlight either the initial session results or rough drafts from our clients, while the master track showcases the final mix created by our team.
🎧 We recommend listening with headphones!
Preparing For A Mix
You should always have the .wav files of every track in your mix. If you do not have these or are not sure, please let us know. We may not be able to accept your project until the .wav can be sent.
Below are the crucial steps that should be followed to have the best results of your mix.
– The term “two-track” refers to the two-track instrumental (left & right stereo channels), plus your vocals
– Instrumental track outs are always preferred over a .wav
– Unless already mixed, vocal tracks should be sent as individual tracks, not stems
– Unless otherwise stated, all vocals should sent as MONO tracks
Exporting Track-outs
The below YouTube videos are provided only as a guide.
How to export stems and track-outs from:
FL Studio
Logic Pro
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