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 podcast discusses real-time AI feedback in music production, likening it to having a virtual producer in your headphones. Emerging tools like Waves Clarity VX, iZotope Visual Mixer, and Sonible smart:gate provide musicians immediate insights, enhancing recordings and streamlining the creative process. This AI assistance fosters learning, enabling artists to improve continuously.