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Mixing Tips | Part 1 of 3: Mixing Drums with Alloy 2
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In this three part mini series, learn more about how to mix piano, bass and drums, and pick up some tips and tricks unique to Alloy 2 along the way!
Here, we take a look at the drum bus in our session, and take it from a great recording to a fantastic mix using tools such as Alloy 2’s multiband Transient Shaper as well as some vintage compression tricks, and some new sonic flavors with the Harmonic Exciter module.
Alloy 2:
Far more than just a traditional channel strip, Alloy 2 is a modern twist on classic mixing. The basics have been re-imagined with forward-thinking features and time-saving flexibility.
And best of all, Alloy 2 allows you to focus on mixing without distraction, neatly packaging the mixing essentials in a self-contained and completely configurable plug-in that puts everything you need at your fingertips.
Alloy 2 contains 7 different modules:
– Equalizer
– Transient Shaper
– Harmonic Exciter
– Dynamics 1
– Dynamics 2
– De-Esser
– Limiter
Alloy 2 also includes features such as internal meter tap, providing seamless integration with the spectrogram in Ozone 5 Advanced’s Meter Bridge.
Alloy 2 gives you futuristic tools, fast results and most importantly, fantastic sound. Bring character and life to every element of your mix with Alloy 2.
To try Alloy 2 on your own mixes, download a free 10 day trial:
http://www.izotope.com/alloy
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