Mix Note 082 / Guitars New
Four takes need four good performances
Quad tracks increase density but can blur accents and stops.
The move
Compare the outer pair alone, then add the second pair quietly.
Do this- Listen to the main rhythm pair alone.
- Bring the second pair in quietly.
- Check the riff's accents and stops.
Listen for this.
Keep four tracks only if the riff stays readable.
Know when to back off.
Duplicating two files does not create four independent performances.
Match loudness when you compare. If the original serves the song better, undo the change.
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Keep working.
083 / GuitarsEdit the stop, keep the pickTightening a riff can accidentally soften the start of each chug.084 / GuitarsBass distortion needs a foundationA full-range drive makes the bass gritty but removes stable low-end weight.085 / GuitarsA lead needs a different laneThe lead disappears because it shares the rhythm guitars' tone and position.
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