A Minimalist Approach: Effectively Using Just One Effect In The Mix
Minimizing the setup down to its core, utilizing the bare essentials to get the job done efficiently and as quickly as possible.
March 31, 2020
Minimizing the setup down to its core, utilizing the bare essentials to get the job done efficiently and as quickly as possible.
It’s tempting to believe the only way to stay in proper mixing shape is to be constantly, actively working, but the reality of freelance work doesn’t always allow for that.
The first question to ask: Do I really need overheads? Yet it’s not quite that simple…
It requires a different mindset, kind of like playing chess against multiple opponents.
Delving into this sometimes divisive topic, presenting positives for both sides along with a workaround.
The key steps along the way that can add up to a great show for the artist and audience alike
“Once I stopped thinking about live sound in absolute stereo terms, a world of possibilities for reducing the number of inputs became quite apparent.”
The author, with enough training in both fields, finds interesting comparisons between the two.
Holding the mic correctly and at an appropriate distance, singing consistently — even in sound check — and more.
“Once I stopped thinking about live sound in absolute stereo terms, a world of possibilities for reducing the number of inputs became quite apparent.”