Audio mixing in DAW

In the process audio mixing in DAW some important core tools such as equalization, compression and reverb are commonly applied to individual tracks to make a huge difference in the flow of tune. It is the way of combining the separate tracks, their relative levels are adjusted and balanced and , groups of tracks, and the overall mix.

1. Equalization (EQ) is the process of changing the frequency response in a manner similar to what tone controls do on a stereo system. It can create unique frequency spectrum for every track. Low-bass, mid-bass, mid-treble, and high-frequency controls are the frequency level created by EQ.
2. Compression is the process of reducing a signal’s dynamic range. It is an audio signal processing operation. The natural dynamic range of most instruments makes it so that some notes are much louder or softer than others. Use of compression, reduce or rather equalize the fluctuation to make all the notes more or less similar. When an instrument gets too loud, a compressor turns it down.It’s essential to creating a mix that “fits” together.
3. Reverb is created when a music is reflected causing numerous reflections to build up and then decay as the sound is absorbed by the surfaces of objects in the space.

Steps of Audio Mixing in DAW

• Step 1: A good prep will even improve the quality of the music. Preparation should be based on proper research based on Basses, Cross fade effects, Gain staging &Reference tracks.
• Step 2: Volume Balance is the most important step.
• Step 3: Compression is the way to reduce dynamism to tone shapes.
• Step 4: EQ is the step that helps to shape the tone of an instrument.
• Step 5: Creating space is the crucial step to complete a tune. Panning, Reverb, and Delay are three techniques to handle the space perfectly.
• Step 6: Volume Automation can be used to build excitement in a song. Some parts louder or softer.
• Step 7: Effects to create interest in the sound of the song. Delay, distortion, saturation are the main techniques of effects.
• Step 8: Final Checks gives the final touch to create a marvelous music.