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3 Things To Look For In An Online Mixing Service

26 August 2015 by Ava Bailey

Are you a musician looking to get your recordings professionally mixed and mastered? Do you want the recordings to sound professional so you can get them on the radio or get them exposure on a major downloading site? Professional mixers can be a huge help in this process. While there are many software packages that allow you to mix yourself, a professional mixer can use his or her experience and knowledge to get you the exact polished sound that you're looking for. Best of all, there are plenty of quality mixers available for hire online. Sorting through all the online mixers can be a challenge though. Here are three things to look for to make sure you get the right mixer for your recordings:

Price. When you search for an online mixing and mastering service, you'll likely find a number of companies that offer rock-bottom prices. It might be tempting to go with one of these services so you can allocate more money to things like promotion or equipment. However, it may be wise to avoid the cheapest costing providers.

Something a cheaper service might not take into account is the way people listen to music these days. People can hook their phone into nearly any device, so your music could be played on high-quality speakers, but it could also just as likely be played on car speakers, a computer, or even a cell phone. The highest-quality mixers know this and they produce your track to sound good on any device. That takes time and costs more money. Ask yourself whether a low-priced mixer will devote that much time to your recordings?

Credits. It takes skill and talent to get into the recording studio with some of today's top artists. The best mixers are proud of their connections and make those connections visible on their website. You should look for mixers who have worked with big names in your genre. That will help them understand the sound you're looking for, so they can mix and master your recordings appropriately. Also, if they think your songs have potential, they pass that information along to other names in the industry. Working with people who have connections always helps in this business.

Samples. Any skilled mixer will have samples of their work available on their website. It's their calling card and something they will display with pride. If they don't have high-quality samples of their work on their site, you may want to look elsewhere. It's true that everyone has to start somewhere. And it could very well be that they are skilled and talented and just don't have much experience yet. However, you should ask yourself whether you really want them learning on your material.

For more information, contact some mixers who have experience in your industry, like those at Sonic Farm Studio. They can help you decide whether they're the right mixer for you.

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