8 Ways Your Ears Get Tricked in EVERY Mix

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8 Ways Your Ears Get Tricked in EVERY Mix

Ever wondered why your mix doesn’t always turn out as expected? Discover 8 ways your ears get tricked in every mix.

Video Chapters:
0:00: Introduction
0:30 #1 Unmanaged level differences
2:41 #2 Studio Acoustics
5:19 #3 Headphones left on for no reason
6:07 #4 Acting on too many mix references
7:25 #5 The Fletcher Munson Curve
9:01 #6 Ear fatigue
9:55 #7 Phase Cancelations
12:12 #8 Small pitch issues in polyphonic instruments
13:33 Honorable Mention: Your eyes also play tricks on your ears

Explore how unmanaged level differences, subtle pitch issues, monitoring and common studio acoustics all have the power to impact your critical decision-making process. This tutorial doesn’t just highlight the problems – we also provide practical solutions to help easily mitigate these challenges.

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a curious newcomer, this video aims to elevate your mixing game, ensuring your ears become more aware of how these typical audio issues can easily mislead your perception when producing music.

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