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Thanks, except for the few that are depriving villages of an idiot. I think I have a better understanding.

This doesn't really explain how to use it.

Would someone explain in detail how to use the spectrum analyzer and where it's located?

You are absoltely right about letting the ears dictate. One can "over mix" Thanks for the replies!

actually CD 1, the drums are processed, according to the ableton video. They may not have FX but they are processed. CD 2 is where all the engineering stuff seems to come in.

Hi I am coming to mixing, and firstly want to start with drums and bass. I purchased session drums, and installed the first CD that has production ready stereo kits, and since they have processing already applied, I feel as I listen that I have no need to use compression or eq. Is this a good way to ...

it not really the kits i am finding it is the beat repeat such things as that that really just all of a sudden peak, yet sound weak when they arent. so I am in a position of just taking some of these out and just using a consistent set. I really dont know exactly what sets they are for I am not near ...

P.S. This is BEFORE we play out. HAHA what would be the point after???

we are only using it for drums when we play out. the rest of the songs are played with real instruments. The confusion with the drums is that they are all very different, and have many different effects being used. I can only think that perhaps a limiter may help but dont want it to distort anything ...

Well firstly I must say that I have a HUGE problem with the volume of the drums when I play out. I dont know how to get them even!!!! Because of the differences in the effects and types of drums I dont know if this is even possible? But it is really a bad idea to leave it up to the soundmen that are ...