How to Unlock the Final 10% of Your Mix - From Good to Great

Master the art of elevating mixes from good to exceptional in this 11-minute tutorial video that demonstrates advanced mixing techniques using the Waves Infected Mushroom Pusher plugin. Explore essential mixing concepts including input control setup, high-frequency sweetening, stereo width enhancement, midrange focus adjustment, and low-end reinforcement. Follow along with detailed demonstrations of clipper versus limiter applications and witness the transformation of a mix through practical examples. Gain hands-on knowledge of how to add depth, weight, sparkle, width, and dynamic energy to achieve professional-grade sound quality in mixing and mastering workflows.

Syllabus

0:00: Introduction
1:20: Input control: How to setup the plugin
2:00: High control: Dialing in sweet highs
2:40: Stereo width: Making a mix wider
3:11: Magic control: Adding midrange focus & dynamic punch
4:44: Body control: Adding thickness to low-mid energy
5:09: Sub control: Pushing extended low-end tone
5:59: Push control: Clipper vs Limiter example
7:00: Example: Taking a good mix and make it sound its best