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This is the first episode of my new series called Raw Fix My Mix! In this series, I reach out to people on my email list asking for a mix that they need help with. I pick a mix and set up a 1 on 1 video chat to discuss the recording process and what they struggle with when mixing. Next, I do my best to lay down a professional sounding mix that can compete with everything out there on the radio. I set up another 1 on 1 video chat and break down the mix explaining the things I did. 

Song used in Episode 1

MOS Kaine - In My Bag

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Get your vocals to sit better in the mix with basic balancing techniques and a splash of reverb. 

Using a DeEsser we tame the sibilance in the rap vocal. Then using a compressor we control the overall dynamics of the vocal. This will help the vocals sit with the music better instead of getting lost or pop out of the mix. 

Reductive EQ to start off a Rap Vocal mix. Clean it up so it sits better with the beat. 

The proof is in the manual. Look up your favorite analog modeled plugin manuals and some will mention the level in which it functions best at. As a rule of thumb 0VU or -18dbFS is the sweet spot. This proves that gain staging matters to get the best sound possible from your plugins.

Gain staging is important while recording, mixing and mastering. You want to make sure you are not clipping during recording, overriding plugins during mixing and overriding the master fader going into Mastering.

Glue Your Drums Together with Drum Buss Compression. Slow Attack, fast release for a big drum sound without killing the transients.

Dealing With Low End Clutter using EQ and Stereo Spread. The bassline is the main focus of this song as far as low end goes. I wanted to make sure the other instruments with low end didn't mask the bass line.

Music Royalties From Streaming and Digital Downloads - Are You Leaving Money On The Table? In this video, I cover the royalties generated when your music is streamed or sold via digital download. There are Mechanical Royalties, Distribution money, and Performance Royalties. There is also SoundExchange that collects a different royalty and YouTube content ID that collects all bundled into one. Make sure you are knowledgeable about the music business so you can stay on top of your money!