Producer tip #5: Leave it dry!

When it comes to tracking out beats for mixing, the less effects you have, the better it is for the engineer to add them in the context of a song with vocals. Here's how to get around it.

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[illdrums2000]

Hey Nomadic, It's always good to connect w/ the engineer on what works specifically. I've had situations where the engineer wanted the drums AS IS and other cases where they didn't want ANY effects, so it varies. If you don't know what the engineer wants and it doesn't seem like they'd make a big deal, give them the sub mix, especially if you can't tell them how you want it to sound. That's your name on the beat if it sounds crazy

[NomadicEnsemble]

Hey Tony,

I usually sub-mix my drums and instruments. How would you advice tracking out.

In addition, I also do some basic pre-mastering, should I also be turning off these effects when tracking out?

[wer1lifeproductions]

great Tip Stone!! Peace And Blessings!!