Mixing
Putting the track together: balance, space, dynamics. From a single to a whole project, in the room or online.
A good mix puts the song in front of everything else.
Mixing is where every decision on the project ends up in the same place: the takes, the arrangements, what the track is trying to say. Our job is to give each element its place, its weight and its depth, so the track sounds obvious.
We mix inside the project wherever we can. A mix done by someone who knows the artistic direction goes further than a mix that arrived as a file transfer. We also take mixes on their own, when the project is clear and the stems are clean.
Every mix gets checked on several systems, from studio monitors to phone earbuds, and delivered with the versions you'll need: main, instrumental, and a cappella where that's useful.
Listening and references
You send the demo or the rough mix, your references, and what the track is trying to say. We set the direction of the mix together.
Preparing the stems
We talk you through exporting clean stems, or clean the session up with you. Good preparation is half the mix.
Mixing
Balance, space, dynamics, automation. The mix is built in passes, with a listen at each key stage.
Feedback and sign-off
You listen, you comment, we adjust. The number of feedback rounds is set in the quote, and the mix goes to mastering when it holds up.
Monitoring
- Neumann KH 310Active three-way monitors
- Zaor Miza Stand V36Decoupled stands
- Beyerdynamic DT-770 (×3)Monitoring headphones
Preamp & dynamics
- Warm Audio WA-2AOptical compressor
- Warm Audio WA73-1Transformer mic preamp
Interface & headphones
- Focusrite 18i2018-in / 20-out interface
The studio grows project by project. When a session calls for a room or an instrument we don't have, we rent what's needed and handle the logistics.
Do you mix remotely?
Yes — most of our mixes are done remotely. You send the stems, we talk it through by email or video call, and you hear it through private links. Working in the room is still possible in Angers, Brussels or Berlin.
What genres do you mix?
Jazz-pop, chanson, piano and voice, pop, house, techno and electronic music. Our selected projects give a fair picture of that. What matters to us is knowing where the track is going.
What do I need to send for a mix?
Stems exported from the start of the track, 24-bit WAV, with nothing on the master bus, plus a reference version and your notes. We send a simple checklist before we start.
How much does a mix cost?
Every project gets a quote based on the number of tracks, the state of the sessions and the timing. Write to us with a link to listen and we'll reply within ten working days.
Tell us about your project.
We take on a limited number of projects each season. We read everything that comes in.