Music Glossary: mix

Relative loudness among parts so primary lines project while accompaniment supports. more

Reggae-derived studio form using mixing-board effects, dropouts, and heavy bass. more

Main audience sound system and engineer position mixing the show. more

Ensure players hear time, pitch, and self; separate cue buses as needed. more

Final mix processing (EQ, compression, limiter, meter) respecting headroom and translation. more

Gentle compression, EQ, and saturation on the master to unify elements; minimal if mastering engineer will handle polish. more

How a mix sounds on different playback systems. Reference on earbuds, car, monitors, and mono to ensure consistency. more

Build a “minimum viable” mix: time reference, pitch reference, self, then sweeten. Avoid over-loud IEMs that cause fatigue. more

Breakdown of streams from algorithmic, editorial, user playlists, and library; guides pitching focus. more

Manage chest–mix–head shifts with vowel modification and support. more

Absorption at first reflections, bass traps in corners, and sensible placement for accurate monitoring. more

Quick balance/export for reference and notes; not the final approved mix. more