ABSTRACT
There are differences between the production processes of recorded music and sequenced music, and these differences affect the mixing process. Mixing is largely dependent on both the arrangement and recording stages. The production process of sequenced music is very different in nature to that of recorded music. In a way, it is a mixture of songwriting, arranging, and mixing-producing for short. The quality of the recorded material has an enormous influence on the mixing stage. The arrangement largely determines which instruments play, when, and how. Mixing-wise, the most relevant factor of the arrangement is its density. Generally, on projects that are not purely sequenced, editing is the final stage before mixing. Editing is subdivided into two types: selective and corrective. Clients often have their ideas, guidelines, or requirements regarding the mix, which are often discussed at this stage. The mixing process involves both technical and creative tasks.
