Chapter 8. Mixing Audio

Lesson Files

Soundtrack Pro book files > 08-09_Projects&Media > 8-1 Basic Mix Start

Time

This lesson takes approximately 90 minutes to complete.

Goals

Evaluate a song

 

Understand basic mixing

 

Balance volume and panning levels for each track

 

Automate volume and panning levels over time

 

Adjust track levels in the Mixer

 

Record automation in the Timeline and Mixer

Mixing is one of the most important steps in finishing a project in Soundtrack Pro. Balancing the volume levels within the song and making it sonically interesting are essential to the overall sound regardless of the type of project. An unmixed soundtrack is like an audio sketch that is lacking color and dimension. The mixing process blends the audio from the different tracks ...

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