Balance
Balancing levels
The level balance is the most important decision in a mix.
Before any EQ or compression, a mix is built with the faders. Pick the central element (often the voice or lead instrument), then add the others around it.
Work at a moderate volume, and check now and then at very low volume: elements that are too loud or too quiet jump out.
The game gives you a reference balance to recreate with real faders: the score measures the balance error, whatever the overall volume.
Listen for
- The element that "sticks out" or the one that vanishes.
- The overall balance at very low volume.
The classic mistake
Turning everything up step by step: each element gets louder and the mix ends up clipping. Turn down what bothers you instead.
Put it into practice
Mix balance · Discovery
Mix balanceThe lesson is complete when the level is passed (35/50).