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jamos · Post by **jamos** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 4:01 pm

if you have $70 then go buy this book ..... and get change.

I just read it and it is solid information in a simple format, just by appliying some simple rules to your mix your tunes will sound much better.

http://www.amazon.com/Art-Mixing-Mix-Pr ... 0918371171

Tarekith · Post by **Tarekith** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 4:11 pm

Yeah, i got your PM about this, and then saw this thread. To be honest, $70 is not going to get you very far for mixdowns. They take a LOT of time, and I doubt you're going to find anyone who will be willing to spend that much time for only $70. I mean, my rates are probably dirt cheap, and they START at $100 a track for mixdowns. Maybe try reading this and see if it helps you touch up the mixdowns on your own:

http://tarekith.com/assets/mixdowns.html

shredfusion · Post by **shredfusion** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 11:01 pm

alright. i think it is time to get a real job!!!!! no!!!!

ill be getting a book hehe

djsynchro · Post by **djsynchro** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 11:31 pm

You mixes are certainly good enough (from what i can tell from the MySpace player) to approach labels, publishers, management. The 400,000 plays will interest most of them them far more, it means you must be doing something right.

I have a question: Do you HAVE to have that autotune effect? I think it sounds really dated, and I can't hear how your voice sounds. If you're insecure about the steadiness of your voice 1: Get singing lessons, at least once a week. 2: Get a CD or DVD with a 20 minute warm up routine and warm up your voice every single day, wheter you're singing that day or not. I'd love to hear your stuff without the autotune. keep pumpin'

leedsquietman · Post by **leedsquietman** » Tue Dec 02, 2008 12:27 am

All of the above is good information.

Tarekith is one of the most affordable engineers for mixing and mastering, so I doubt you'll get what you want for 70 bucks. It's a lot of hassle, you might get someone willing to do ONE track for that if they are desperate but not likely. Either save up so you have a more realistic budget (400-500 dollars should suffice if what you need is not too complex) or try and improve what you have yourself through the power of knowledge - which will also stand you in good stead for the future.

Do you have any friends who might do it for cheap or be OK with a credit on the album/EP etc?

Another great mixing book is 'The Mixing Engineer's Handbook (2nd edition)' by Bobby Owsinski.