01. Project Overview, Aesthetics and Collaboration

📁 MixWithTheMasters David Wrench Mixing &by Declan McKenna 🎬 01. Project Overview, Aesthetics and Collaboration ✅ COURSE OVERVIEW Critically-acclaimed producer and engineer David Wrench takes you inside making of &by Declan McKenna. Explore mixing process for this psychedelic pop odyssey, and learn how David navigates intricate arrangements, pre-mixed stems, and complex industry relationships. Series begins with deep dive into David&preparation process. He shares his approach to file management and session setup, along with practical tips for communicating effectively with artists, producers, and label executives - essential soft skills in today&collaborative music landscape. From there, David puts theory into practice, demonstrating how to craft compelling mix without access to individual stems or multitracks. Working only with grouped audio tracks, he uses multiband compression, saturation, and stereo imaging to rebalance instrumentation and create powerful, cohesive mix. These advanced mix techniques help him highlight key melodies and bring greater energy and depth to final production. 💬 Timecodes: 00:00 - Introduction 01:12 - Getting Started on Album 02:24 - Recording & Mixing Process 03:57 - Challenges & Compromises 04:46 - Importance of Artist 05:40 - Balance of All Parties 06:00 - Conclusion Playlist: | | #MixWithTheMasters