{"id":147,"date":"2017-12-04T22:07:00","date_gmt":"2017-12-05T06:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hexspa.com\/?p=147"},"modified":"2024-04-27T13:04:49","modified_gmt":"2024-04-27T20:04:49","slug":"andrew-scheps-mixing-techniques","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hexspa.com\/andrew-scheps-mixing-techniques\/","title":{"rendered":"Andrew Scheps Mixing Techniques"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You might know him as the&nbsp;Metallica&nbsp;guy, the guy who won the loudness war, or perhaps the guy that looks like Andrew Weil and doesn\u2019t care about mastering.&nbsp; I\u2019m talking about Andrew Scheps.&nbsp; While this guy has been around for awhile, his modern techniques and edgy methods have kept him at the forefront of the mixing world.&nbsp; Join me as I walk you though Andrew Scheps mixing techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Andrew Scheps Mixing Techniques\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CJbZxAjPgVs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8220;All that matters is what&#8217;s coming out of the speakers.&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Andrew Scheps Mixing &#8211; Hats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Andrew Scheps wears many hats.&nbsp; He records, mixes, and produces.&nbsp; While this might seem normal to us, it\u2019s testament to his diversity to do so on such a high level.&nbsp; Make sure you\u2019re stepping out of your ruts and trying out new tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flexibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When he first hears a mix, he\u2019s generally feeling it out.&nbsp; He\u2019s been quoted as saying that the faders go up several times before a good static balance gets dialed in.&nbsp; Next time you do a mix, try out several different attempts at a static balance before you move on. I know I do that for most of my <a href=\"https:\/\/hexspa.com\/category\/music\/\">tracks<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Variety<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Look at his wall of gear and tell me you don\u2019t feel envy.&nbsp; Trying out different stuff helps you appreciate the differences each piece has to offer.&nbsp; While some experts suggest you stick to just stock plugins, I believe you\u2019re smart enough to try out a few.&nbsp; Learn your tools!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Andrew Scheps Mixing &#8211; Distortion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So far, we\u2019ve covered the man\u2019s preferences.&nbsp; Let\u2019s look at some techniques now.&nbsp; We ordinarily think that distortion is something to be avoided.&nbsp; Not so!&nbsp; Just like a clean guitar, sounds can be too clean.&nbsp; Set up a parallel distortion buss and you\u2019ll be Schepsing like a pro in no time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parallel Compression<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking of parallel processing: no article on Andrew Scheps mixing techniques would be complete without mentioning parallel compression.&nbsp; While Michael Brauer uses four main busses, Andrew uses several compressors in parallel to get his sound.&nbsp; Try an&nbsp;1176&nbsp;or an&nbsp;LA2A&nbsp;in parallel to hear their differences.&nbsp; Remember to play with the settings but don\u2019t use EQ on these returns unless correcting a problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Andrew Scheps Mixing &#8211; Reverb<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Try to get an in-your-face-sound while splashing reverb around like it\u2019s the last ballad you\u2019ll ever mix.&nbsp; Forget it!&nbsp; If you want to get Scheps-y, pare down your spatial FX to short slaps, ambiences, and other short and transparent ones.&nbsp; Andrew fancies the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.softube.com\/sr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Softube Spring<\/a>, in case you were wondering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Man in the Box<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many old cats find it hard to learn new tricks.&nbsp; Mr. Scheps doesn\u2019t play that game.&nbsp; Getting inspiration from Tchad Blake, he now enjoys the flexibility and portability laptop mixing provides.&nbsp; Even though he\u2019s found software substitutes for his gear collection, he says that, &#8220;It&#8217;s the ear, not the gear.:&nbsp; So go forth and wield your stock plugins wisely!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the event you would like more tutorials like this, join the <a href=\"https:\/\/hexspa.com\/hexie-dose\/\">Hexie Dose<\/a> newsletter and I&#8217;ll email you when I post related content. 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