Dark Ride: 'Hammer Down'

[SonicTramp]

Let me offer what I think about EQ first or compressor first. I think EQ first. Because it's the first tool we use to balance level in the beginning. Unless the recording is immaculate, which we all know that's not possible, EQ must be first in the chain bc of its capabilities, far more effective than, say, a compressor or a gate. Efficiency counts. I don't see the reason why anyone should put anything before the EQ. Don't we have to filter out the rumble/shrills in almost everything? Can a compressor or a gate do that effectively, more so than an EQ? Yes, to the former and no to the latter, imo. So yeah, unless someone comes up with a convincing argument I am sticking with it.

Samples as cheats? I used to think like that but not anymore. I was somewhat annoyed bc I am trying to learn and they have something I don't have in their mixes, samples. It made my work that much harder. And the snare, kick, and toms? They matter. So I make a point by mixing with only what I am given. That way if dudes listen to my mix they know they have what I have and to help make their job critiquing my mix easier. So no samples for me for now. I am not here to show dudes how awesome my mix is. I guess we all have diff reasons to do things. I am here to sort out things that I don't quite understand. Tbh, I look for disagreement more than agreement. I learn nothing on the latter. Hope I get it thru clearly.