Secret Sonics

#195 - How Templates Can Enable (Not Stifle) Creativity


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Have a listen as Ben and Carl have an in-depth conversation about using templates for efficient mixing and production workflows. They talk about how they structure their templates by routing tracks, buses, and FX stacks to allow for maximum flexibility when mixing. They discuss setting expectations with clients about initial mixes as well as favorite plugins to include. The hosts also share some hot tips for Logic users and emphasize how templates enable them to work quickly and efficiently.

Topics we discuss:
  • ⁠Different templates we use for mixing and production
  • Routing tracks, buses, and FX
  • Getting mixes to 80% quickly then refining
  • Setting expectations with clients about initial mixes
  • Using templates to work quickly and efficiently
  • Favorite plugins to include in templates
  • Hot tips for Logic users
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Secret Sonics - https://www.instagram.com/secretsonics
Ben - https://www.instagram.com/benwallickmusic/
Carl - https://www.instagram.com/carlbahner/

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This episode with edited by Gavi Kutliroff - https://www.instagram.com/pleasant_peasant_music/



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