Today we are going to be talking about a quick guide in
several installations on how to give your recorded song a good mix. These tips can also be applied to using live
sound as well, so keep your imagination wide with possibilities.
Once all the tracks and parts of your song is recorded, the
first step you want to do is set all the volume and panning to where they
should be using a “reference track.”
A reference track is a fully mixed, mastered, and produced
song that you are taking inspiration from.
Simply, place the audio from the song into a track in the DAW and use it
as a “reference” as to how loud/soft the instruments should sound, as well as
to which side they should be panned.
Remember, you don’t have to stay strict to the reference
track. It is a means of support so you
have a place on where to start from. You
can adjust after that.
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Bryan Waring is a graduate of USM's School of Music with a B.M. in Performance – Composition and is now attending Belmont University for a M.M. in Commercial Media – Composition & Arranging.
During his time at USM, he studied violin with Dino Liva and composition with Dr. Daniel Sonenberg, as well as has premiered several pieces during the semiannual Composer's Ensemble concert series. In 2017, Bryan was a writer for the original musical theater work of "Molded By The Flow," directed by Paul Dresher and Rinde Eckert.
Outside of school, Bryan has been involved with writing music for videogame developers at Portland's CI2 Lab, collaborating with the King Tide Party, and studying with Larry Groupé (Straw Dogs) in San Diego.
Now living in Nashville.
Along with composing, Bryan teaches music to children, receiving the Master Teacher Award for his work at ESF Camps; and does audio engineering for live ensembles.
Besides talents in music, Bryan is a team-player in any competitive work environment; equipped with skills in leadership, organization, mathematics, creativity, communication, and managing.
On the side, Bryan has worked as a model for several skilled artists in the New England area. Among his other accomplishments include obtaining the rank of Eagle Scout in April 2013 with a project of building a side parking area with guide rails for Webb Mountain Park in Monroe, CT.
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