The podcast discusses the detrimental impact of soloing tracks during mixing, emphasizing that it can lead to poor compression decisions. It stresses that compression should enhance a part’s role within the full mix, not just improve its sound in isolation. Context is crucial in making effective mixing choices, especially for independent artists.
The article discusses the use of ChatGPT as an innovative tool for indie artists mixing their music at home. By uploading their tracks, artists can receive quick and detailed feedback on their mixes, including specific suggestions for using various digital audio workstation (DAW) plugins. This democratizes mixing, replacing traditional barriers.
The content discusses masking in music mixing, where overlapping frequencies cause sounds to blend and lose clarity. It explains how to identify and fix masking using AI tools like iZotope Neutron 4 and Ozone 12. Proper mixing techniques improve sound separation, enhancing overall mix clarity and listener experience.