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rules of thumb in a nutshell:
Less is more - get your sources right and don't rely on an eq to fix a sound.
If eq applies, take the best one available.
Decide if a linear phase or a colouring type fits best.
(linear risk - artificial sound, coloring risk - too much blur)
Have a well balanced dynamic level in sources.
Avoid aggressive compressing for a clear sound target - it will increase THD, aka mud.
(rather pre-process a single track before putting it in the mix, either by manual level adjustment or a mild setting of Pro-L)
Pro-L can be a great tool to get a proper source dynamic, it's not just a loudmaker.
(not shure about IOS, but the PC version shouldn't be driven too hard or it will introduce uneven harmonics - which can be reduced by rendering the track 2 times in place with half the level, for example split 8dB into 2x4dB operations)
Use heavy compression for prominent tracks where it applies and fit's intention.
(if everything is treated that way for lazyness' sake of not dealing with levels, the main part lacks emphasize in the end)
The rest is using your ears and listening pauses (!) - don't tweak on loud stuff for even an hour. For critical judgement leave a day before final listening.
Tutorials are a good introduction, but don't go the recipe way - each of us is an individual and has to learn his/her own way.
Not to forget that each room and gear is different - you have to adjust to your's to reliably judge what comes out of monitors or cans.
Thanks
@Telefunky That is a fantastic tip sheet right there!
I've been viewing tutorials in a 'what does that do, what CAN that do' kinda way, so that I can apply what works for me.
Agree. Final Touch is a really good app, and often on sale. But FF plug-ins are a different league. Even a cloth ears like me can instantly hear the difference.
Pro-MB is also seriously good.
Guys, I’m remixing in Auria Pro an old song which was already mixed down to 16 bits. Since I’m using Fabfilter Pro MB and Saturn to fix some really badly recorded drum cymbals which stick out like sore thumb.
I’m not going to be recording to CD for now but mostly MP3 to play in iPhones or upload to YouTube for sharing with family and public.
By the wat Fabfilter Pro MB is amazing at fixing the cymbals by using the Deessing preset!
Thanks for your advice!
MM4C
Bit rate in this case refers to dynamic range. I don’t think you’ll notice a huge difference to be honest, if it was fine at 16 but it still will be. Low level detail is where the difference would be and if you’re referring to badly recorded cymbals my guess is that tons of detail is not present in the lower parts of the dynamic range.
My advice is just mix it to present to others, if it’s a good song then that’s what should come through. If someone wants to give you a budget to rerecord it because they love the song, then redo it to the best quality you can. Or just leave it if the emotion and message come through. Hope that’s helpful.
seconded
24 bits gives you either a lot of headroom or subtle details at very (!) low levels, but it does NOT change the „sound“ in any way.