How To Prep A Mix - START TO FINISH!!

Let's prep a mix in your DAW from START TO FINISH! From getting the files, organizing and renaming them, checking them for errors, loading them into your mixing template, and more!
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00:00 - Introduction
00:42 - Why Mix Prep Matters!
01:29 - Reviewing Your Tracks!
04:02 - Fixing the false stereo problem....
05:55 - Creating Your Mix Session / Template
08:11 - Mix Template Review
10:38 - File Naming Protocols
12:27 - Moving Your Files Into Your Session/Template
14:40 - Remember To Set Your Tempo/BPM!
16:48 - Pro Tip: Dropping Markers
17:37 - My Drum Trigger Workflow / Keyspikes
26:11 - Continuing To Bring Files Into The DAW
34:35 - Vocals - A Mistake Was Made!
37:52 - Double Checking For Noise Issues

HUGE Shoutout to Darrian Gerard and her song Villain that we featured in this song! We just got another one of her songs (Explosion, that I mixed, mastered, and even played some guitar on) on the radio this month! Check her out on Spotify and etc!

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