On Tue, 2 May 2006 04:29:06 -0700, Michael Brook wrote > It's kind of disappointing as I really like the recallability of > mixing in the box, but wonder if this suggests that maybe it is > still better to use outboard analog buss compression and eq, or > just wait until mastering. Yes if you let it get mastered, use as little compression as you can, especially on groups. > Has anyone else experienced this, and if you have did you find a way > to fix it? We had one of our (in-the-box) mixes mastered by a pro masterer at Wisseloord studios, I don't remember any similar complaints. I think the idea that mixing digitally will always lead to grainyness is a bit of a long shot. Especially since any plugin, or even the recording, could be to blame. If there is any analog warmth to be added to the digital total, I think the mastering stage is the moment to do it (nice analog tube compressors etc). :o) Maurits.