> > As for watching a fequency analyzer for mixing. I glance at them, but > I never rely on them. IMO, you could find a perfect curve of > frequencies and be mixing parts that sound bad, but have great looking > frequencies curves. Just raising or lowering frequencies isn't the > answer. Solid arranging and parts is the answer. And when they fall in > line, you'll know with your ears, that everything sounds right. > > Relying on Technology only goes so far. That's a quote from George > Martin; not me. > But this thread is called 'mastering suggestions'. Mixing is different. When it comes time to master the overall frequency curve becomes more important. Some people play and mix bass heavy. The mastering engineer has to reduce this to be able to get the final master in the ball park of commercial CDs in tone and loudness. I haven't heard of anyone using a frequency analyzer for mixing. Frequency curves of peak frequencies and total average frequencies are very useful visual aids in mastering. I fully agree with everything you said in regards to mixing. I guess I sound like I'm defending my thread a little here. To tell the truth after a while of using visual frequency graphs as an additional aid I feel more confident just listening. But for people that don't have the luxury of a perfectly tuned mastering studio with mastering quality speakers then visual frequency referencing of commercial mixes becomes very useful as an educational thought provoking bit of info. Especially in the sub bass zone. Just more info really.