what cd's do you a/b to

[Filmusic]

when mixing what are some of your go to ref cd's - just curious

[Ryan Young]

It REALLY depends on what type of band I'm working with. A lot of times it's an album that THEY want their mix to sound similar to. I respect and appreciate The Dillinger Escape Plan, but I would never listen to them on my own. I tracked mixed an album very similar to that, so I went off of that as a reference. If it was my call, I'd go off of Nirvana - Nevermind. Pretty great production quality all around.

[Filmusic]

thanks

[guitardom]

IMHO, it's not really what music you choose. It's all about how well you know the music you are using. I use a couple songs I would never admit for fear of being mocked, then tarred and feathered!!! I just know the songs really well and playing them anywhere gives me a pretty good idea of what's going on.

[danander11]

Originally Posted by guitardom

IMHO, it's now really what music you choose. It's all about how well you know the music you are using. I use a couple songs I would never admit for fear of being mocked, then tarred and feathered!!! I just know the songs really well and playing them anywhere gives me a pretty good idea of what's going on.

I smell Barry Manilow around here.... someone leave the door open again?

[Stig Eliassen]

• Steely Dan - Aja
• Steely Dan - The royal scam (for that 70s grit)
• James Taylor - Hourglass
• John Mayer - Continuum
• RHCP - Blood Sugar...

These are some of my favorites. I also listen to albums from the specific genre I'm working on. That's a must for me.

[guitardom]

Originally Posted by danander11

I smell Barry Manilow around here.... someone leave the door open again?

well i have to say they dont get this bad......more in the rock vein.

[justus1900]

I use the latest CD I bought that was recorded in a Hot Studio using Pro Tools, So right now its the New Rascall Flatts CD and Katy Perry Teenage Dream, But I remember way back when it was Madonna Like A Virgin because it was the first CD released that was DDD Recorded Digital, Mixed Digital and Released on CD, Then there were the days of gated reverb, I use Phil Collins and The Power Station CD back then, Then there was that whole British Sound thing, back then I used Duran Duran, Human League and Culture Club, oh and dont forget those Hall and Oates Big Bang Boom days, So it all depends on what going on in the Music scene and how I feel about the scene.

[BobbyDazzler]

Originally Posted by justus1900

......and The Power Station CD......

One of the biggest, most rediculous drum sounds ever...I still put it on now and then and listen in awe.