Brian Funk

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Cleaning Up Your Mix: Electric Bass Guitar

Getting a clean mix is in the details. I'm going to show you 3 ways to clean up an audio file with extra noises. I ultimately settle on the most tedious way because it gives me the most control. Sometimes the difference between great work and average work is the willingness to roll up your sleeves and do the grunt work.

Chapters:

  • 0:00 The Problem

  • 1:20 My Univox Bass

  • 1:57 Using the Gate

  • 2:49 Automate Volume with Utility

  • 4:29 Edit the Audio Clips

  • 6:06 Advantages of Editing Clips

  • 7:21 Creating Smooth Fades

  • 7:40 Easy A/B Comparison Trick

  • 8:55 Why Bother?

  • 9:45 Shameless Plugs

Thanks for watching and I hope that helps!

Brian

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