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14 min
Rough vs. final mix comparison, lifting a chorus, bass guitar multing, processing, blending
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15 min
Digital & analog treatment on drum kit, samples, shaker, 12-string guitar, electric guitars
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14 min
Post-chorus progression, finding a hook, guiding the listener, CP70 & strings processing
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18 min
Lead vocal – wet & dry stem combination, compressed signal blend, EQ, de-essing, effects. Comparing vocal compressors, requesting stems, assistants’ roles, initial mix approach
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06 min
Mix buss – headroom, metering, compressors, EQs, limiter, harmonic enhancement, conversion
Bones
Melissa Etheridge
(15 min / 1h10)Michael Brauer
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The multi-buss compression guru Michael Brauer returns for a second series at his new cutting-edge studio! Harnessing the best of digital and analog capabilities, he demonstrates how he mixed the song ‘Bones’ by Melissa Etheridge with a unique hybrid workflow. You will hear the high-quality rough mix Brauer received from producer John Shanks, a commentary on the areas he felt could be improved, and his final mix. Brauer explains how he tackled the project from both an emotional and technical perspective. He shows all of the hardware and software processing used, bypasses to compare results, and elaborates on his reasons for using specific pieces of equipment and plug-ins. In addition to individual part treatment, he shares the details of his ‘master rack’ used for analog mix bus processing. He also discusses his mixing philosophy, the roles of his assistants, and receiving desired material from artists and producers.
Subtitles in English, Portuguese, Spanish, French
Mixing Masterclass
Michael Brauer is back! The multi-award-winning engineer is returning to Paris for a four-day mixing masterclass from December 14–17. This winter, a select group of participants will join him in the studio for an in-depth exploration of his latest ‘Brauerize’ techniques. Drawing from his roots in the analog domain, Brauer will showcase the tools and techniques that have shaped his transition to a fully digital workflow. The program will feature a series of advanced mixing workshops, listening exercises,...
About Michael Brauer
Michael Brauer has an impressive back catalogue, having worked with Luther Vandross, Aretha Franklin, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, Coldplay, John Mayer, Ash, My Morning Jacket, Ben Folds, Eric Clapton, Prefab Sprout, Leonard Cohen, Pet Shop Boys, Dream Theater, Elle King, James Bay and Calle 13 to name but a few. He has won seven Grammy Awards, including best engineered album for John Mayer's "Battle Studies". He currently works in Electric Lady Studio B in New York, where he works...