EP 6: Dan Weston (Kevin Gates, Flo Rida, Shad, Classified)

In this episode, I chat with Dan Weston, a mixing and mastering engineer who has worked with artists such as Kevin Gates, Flo Rida, Shad, Classified, and many more.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

• His hybrid style mixing setup inspired by Michael Brauer
• How the size of your room influences how you hear things
• How to use rough mixes as inspiration for starting a mix
• Mixing vocals with 2-track instrumentals
• Tips for managing 808s in hip hop
• Tips for working fast and reducing how much you second-guess yourself

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