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#235 - Emotional Cues in Mixing: Crafting a Powerful Listener Experience
In this episode, Ben and Carl dive deep into the art of using emotional cues in mixing and production to create a more immersive and impactful listening experience. Rather than just focusing on technical settings, they explore how moment-to-moment emotional shifts in a song can guide mix decisions—turning a mix into a storytelling tool rather than just a sonic balance exercise. Discover: How emotions drive mix decisions beyond just technical choicesHow automation can shift a listener's perspectiveUsing subtle production choices to add layers of emotionServing the song's story vs. using flashy effects to grab your attention LA Wildfire Relief: Musicares - https://donor.musicares.org/page/lafirerelief WAMTN - https://give.wearemovingtheneedle.org/campaign/654724/donate The part of the mix that inspired this episode - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DE08CQzPYwu/?igsh=aTU3dnFsanFreHo5 Learn more about StudioLand - https://www.welcometostudioland.com/a/2147995182/bmyFf8p5 Download our free guide: "The Future-Proof Mixing Engineer: 8 Essential Skills for 2024 and Beyond" - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/future-proof-mixing Connect with us: Secret Sonics - https://www.instagram.com/secretsonics Ben - https://www.instagram.com/benwallickmusic/ Carl - https://www.instagram.com/carlbahner/ Learn more: https://www.benwallick.com/ https://www.carlbahner.com/ This episode with edited by Gavi Kutliroff - https://www.instagram.com/pleasant_peasant_music/
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