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When to Mix in Mono (Dogma in Music)
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- title
- When to Mix in Mono (Dogma in Music)
- description
- There are some sacred cows in music. Which ones are worth learning from? Should they be cast aside?
- status
- complete
- date
- 2024-01-16
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- solo
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- listenUrl
- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovemusicmore/episodes/When-to-Mix-in-Mono-Dogma-in-Music-e2dqd1j
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- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-to-mix-in-mono-dogma-in-music/id1567355195?i=1000641821745&uo=4
- spotifyUrl
- https://open.spotify.com/episode/6NT7TokPjWmzNDlv1LVOfZ
- topicsDiscussed
- Creativity
- Mixing
- Music production
- dogma in music
- historical references
- production frameworks
- sacred cows in music
- listening environments
- frequency spectrum
- hostNote
- Mono mixing is a real diagnostic tool, but treating it as dogma turns a useful check into a constraint. I look at why the "always start mono" rule made sense when the average listener had a clock radio, why headphones have changed the calculus, and when hard-panning conflicting elements is actually the solution mono mixing was trying to prevent. The stronger argument: use mono to *find* problems, not to *avoid* making decisions. Know why you're reaching for it.
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- Introduction to mono mixing
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- 3
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- Setting the stage for discussing the importance of freeing oneself from traditional mixing dogmas.
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- The value of sacred cows
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- 46
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- Exploring both the merits and downfalls of long-standing practices in music production.
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- Old school vs modern mixing
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- 136
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- Discussing the misconceptions around mono mixing stemming from old school mentality.
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- Importance of clarity
- startSec
- 181
- note
- The challenges faced in a mono mix and the necessity for clarity in production.
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- Headphones as a primary medium
- startSec
- 270
- note
- Highlighting the importance of headphones in modern listening and mixing practices.
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- Making intentional decisions in mixing
- startSec
- 406
- note
- Knowing what elements to prioritize and when to sacrifice clarity for impact.
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- Using frameworks creatively
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- 990
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- Wrapping up with how to use traditional practices as a launch pad for creativity.
- excerptQuotes
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- Mono mixing certainly has a ton of merit, but I want you to free yourself from dogma.
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- 88
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- true
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- When you mix in mono, there's a lot less room to hide stuff.
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- 139
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- It's okay to have things reinforcing or even fighting with each other between the two ears.
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- 226
- reviewed
- true
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- The strengths of mono are actually... using old tools to make a new sound.
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- 317
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- true
- text
- If you have two things that are fighting, hard pan them against each other from one ear to the next.
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- 989
- reviewed
- true
- faq
- question
- What is mono mixing?
- answer
- Mono mixing refers to the practice of mixing audio so that all sound is combined into a single channel, as opposed to stereo which uses two channels. This can be beneficial for clarity and balance.
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- Why should I consider mixing in mono?
- answer
- Mixing in mono allows you to identify problems in your mix that might be masked by stereo effects, ensuring that the core elements are clear and well balanced.
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- What are the dogmas in music production?
- answer
- Dogmas in music production are traditional beliefs or practices that have persisted over time, often discouraging innovation or departure from established methods.
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