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3/13/2004:  Each week the Developing Artist Productions staff will be posting a tip on music production and marketing designed for the unsigned artists. "Getting the right mix" is a big part of production. In this tip I go into a point that should be obvious, but is often forgotten.

LISTENING IS THE KEY TO MIXING
 
by Bob Dennis
Repair Vs. Enhance

Listening Is They Key

     Mixing is blending for the ears. You are blending instruments, effects and frequencies to obtain the mix. Hearing is 70% mental and 30% physical. The hearing mechanism (including the ear drum, the inner ear and its nerve endings) has to be in reasonable shape to be able to hear. Just because we can hear doesn't mean that we do hear. Actually hearing something requires mental focus as well as a good hearing mechanism. Small deficiencies in mechanics and be "made up for" with mental power.
   

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