Mix Note 087 / Guitars New
Tighten the left and right endings
A riff stops on one side while the other keeps ringing.
The move
Edit or automate the endings of the two real takes while preserving natural variation inside the riff.
Do this- Compare the stops of both guitar takes.
- Edit or ride the endings together.
- Keep natural differences inside the riff.
Listen for this.
Listen for a solid stop in stereo and mono.
Know when to back off.
Do not quantize every micro-difference out of the double track.
Match loudness when you compare. If the original serves the song better, undo the change.
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Keep working.
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