The Importance of a Fader-Only Mix (And How to Do It)

When mixing, we often think of EQ, compression, reverb, delay, distortion; this plugin and that plugin, this technique and that technique. These are all important, particularly EQ and compression. They’re used to fix problems in the mix, and enhance it. But they’re useless if your mix isn’t balanced. It’s like adding delicious icing to a disgusting cake. You might cover […]