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| quote: | Originally posted by Raphie
 I know this much: you either record 1 mix,(this is how i get them for mastering and i place PQ codes and insert markers) or you align tracks up a timeline which after mixdown more or less have the same result, being 1 file with no markers.
If you still want to even out your volumes, do that AFTER you've mixed your track, but do appreciate this nevers goes without dynamics artifacts. Maybe consider that part of DJ'ing might be making sure that you maintain volume throughout your set? also recognize that dynamics is not a bad thing, something can only be loud if something else is soft right?  |
Well I'd say your just mastering the compilations of really shit DJs. Because controlling gain and EQ is the most important part of DJing after track selection.
I would never apply a limiter to a DJ compilation. Its honestly amazing to me that people who are producers and listen to dance music don't know what being a DJ is actually about. Maybe I've really missed something in this thread, but its pretty depressing actually, and show how little a lot of people on here know about dance music.
| quote: | Originally posted by Stu Cox
I think you've all misunderstood the question actually.
I think the OP is actually asking how, after mixing the CD, the loudness of the main sections is made consistent across a CD. With all the will in the world you'll never manage that by carefully controlling the gain and EQ of each track as you go along, so it takes some post production. |
Yes you can manage it. How do you think DJ's in clubs manage to avoid massive gain changes?? Its all a part of the art of DJing, and its actually one of the easier parts.
| quote: | Originally posted by Stu Cox
Although that doesn't necessarily make the answers so far invalid: if the mix was just put together on Ableton etc, they can actually ensure that the levels stay consistent as they draw the volume curves. But more often than not they will apply a bit of compression then stick a limiter on top. Yes all the tracks are already compressed, so it's up to the studio engineer to be careful to stop it from being too noticeable. |
You don't need ableton to make your levels even, it just allows you to fix your mistakes. I doubt whether any professional DJs apply much compression to their mixes that they release, they have actual skills, practise and just overdub anything that doesn't quite work.
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