We're joined by acclaimed producer Andrew Wade (A Day To Remember, Neck Deep) to discuss strategies for getting the most out of your sessions.

Everyone who records for a living will agree that nothing goes as planned. Entropy always creeps in. That's why it's crucial to set up every aspect of your work environment for maximum efficiency. From your DAW routing to your client booking method, it all matters.

Remember, producers with long careers have learned to navigate the chaos.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:

Why everything should be so organized

How to communicate your vision

What should be sent out when you are hiring a mix

A breakthrough template method for super-efficient mixes

What a good rough mix should consist of

How to keep things compatible across multiple DAWs

A no-brainer way to name tracks. You'll never hunt for lost audio again.

What should be sent out when a track is going to be mastered

How to avoid disaster AKA how to properly archive your files

DOWNLOADS AND LINKS:

Nail The Mix with Andrew Wade

Andrew Wade's website

Download Pro Tools routing session ptx format

Download Pro Tools routing template ptxt format

Download Cubase routing template

Download Logic routing template

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