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Im trying to install izotope vinyl into ableton live and when i select my vst folder and install there, it wont show in Ableton.

How can I fix this?

I really am thankful for all of your assistance. Im currently struggling with mixing and im excited to try all these ideas out.

Is there a huge difference when it comes to the subjective quality of a mix if its done with monitor headphones over speakers? I currently only have Audio Technica Headphones and im getting to the point where im going to be mixing my first song.
Yes. I love my AKG K702s, but I just can't mix on ...

I find it extremely difficult to get an OK mix with just headphones (Sennheiser HD600s).

What usually suffers is the volume balance as well as the high end, as it's all hyped when sitting on your ears. You listen to it on another sound source the next day and deflation sets in as it now sounds ...

Is there a huge difference when it comes to the subjective quality of a mix if its done with monitor headphones over speakers? I currently only have Audio Technica Headphones and im getting to the point where im going to be mixing my first song.

Do you guys have any tips for learning how to mix ...

I tried installing this to my VST Folder buut it wont show in Ableton. Here is the installation guide...

The installation process is pretty simple. The zip-file you downloaded contains two files besides this manual: Cynthia.dll and CynthiaFX.dll. Cynthia.dll is a VSTi file (which you should copy to ...

literally google acapellas.

If youre in creative block, just dink around until you make something you like. Trial and error.

Where did you guys learn mixing, outside of classes of course.

Too much thump in a kick can usually be fixed by a bit of careful EQing.

There is often a peak in your kick frequency in the 80-120 hz range that can cause quite a lot of resonant 'honking' in the kick. Lowering that a tad can help your kick sound solid without cutting too much of the volume ...

Thank you guys!

Im a noobie so please excuse my ignorance.

Whats the difference between mixing and mastering?

Can you mix a song without mastering it?

What is the purpose of mixing and mastering?

Do you always have to master if your mix is good?

You might be able to fix it by lowering the gain.

Part of the idea around mixing is to set the sonic stage for all the elements in your track. When you're doing this, you need to be able to hear a true version of the audio. So a flat response is what you are looking for in headphones and monitors ...

Can someone explain to me what gain is?
As H2Only showed, there can be different applications to the word Gain. Please explain what context you are referring to? On a mixer? on an Amp? etc

For example, the external instrument shows gain, and on my EQ8s it also has a gain control.

I mainly bring ...

Can someone explain to me what gain is?