Making a Song PT. 3: Mixing
At Untold Stories Recordings, we focus on the four key steps of creating your music: recording, producing, mixing, and mastering. Each process plays an important role in shaping your sound and ensuring your songs shine.
Join us, and let’s turn your musical dreams into reality!
Welcome to Untold Stories Recordings!
I’m proud to run one of Chicago’s premier recording studios, where my focus is helping musicians like you bring your music to life. This is a space designed to inspire creativity and tailor every step of the process to your unique needs.
At Untold Stories Recordings, I guide you through the four essential stages of music creation: recording, producing and mixing with mastering. Each stage is vital to shaping your sound and making sure your songs stand out.
Let’s dive into one of the most important steps in the process: mixing.
Mixing: The Heart of Music Production
After recording and producing, mixing is where all the individual elements of your track come together. It’s the stage that ensures everything works in harmony—your vocals, instruments, and effects all balanced to create a cohesive sound.
While you focus on the creative aspects of your music, I handle the technical side. This allows you to keep your flow while I fine-tune the details that make your track shine.
The Art of Mixing
Mixing is both a science and an art. Once your session wraps, I take the time to carefully craft your mix, focusing entirely on your music. I’ll have the final mix ready for you within 5–10 business days.
My Mixing Process
Every track is unique, and my approach to mixing reflects that individuality. Each song goes through a meticulous process designed to bring out its full potential. At the core of this process, my goals are to:
- Ensure Each Element Sits Just Right: Creating a balance where nothing feels too overpowering or lost in the mix.
- Strategically Place Sounds for Clarity and Impact: Using stereo imaging to position sounds so they complement, rather than compete with one another.
- Balance Frequencies: Bringing out the best tonal characteristics in each part of your track for a cohesive, professional result.
Mixing is a careful, deliberate process. Each adjustment influences the overall sound, so I pay close attention to how every tweak interacts with the rest of the mix. This level of care ensures that every element contributes to a final product that is polished, dynamic, and ready to impress.
Commitment to Quality
The time it takes to complete a mix varies with the complexity of each project. For a precise estimate, give the studio a call to discuss your specific needs.
Mixing with mastering services start at $175, and I strive to deliver a final product that is true to your vision and elevates it.
If you have questions about mixing or need help with your project, don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m here to support you every step of the way.
Choose Untold Stories Recordings for a mixing process that’s as detailed and creative as your music. I look forward to helping you bring your tracks to the next level!
