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When is it time to stop mixing and start mastering? (Part 3)

This is the third part of a three part article. You can read part 1 here, and read part 2 here. Now we’ve covered the more technical aspects, let’s approach the endgame. My first tip here is get a fresh pair of ears on it. I appreciate it can be a little bit daunting for…

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When is it time to stop mixing and start mastering? (Part 2)

This is the second part of a three part article. View part 1 here. View Part 3 here. Can you hear the vocals properly? Or in fact, whatever is the focal point of your track. As I write this I’m listening to a duo of harp and spanish guitar, and the huge sound of the…

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When is it time to stop mixing and start mastering? (Part 1)

“When is it time to stop mixing and start mastering?” – James Maxted via Facebook. This is the first part of a three part article. View part 2 here; view part 3 here. I think the simplest way to answer this is to reframe the question as when is a mix finished? There are plenty…