Try to think about what you'd like to sound like, too. You should also listen to your nearly finished mix on as many other setups as possible you'll pick up more discrepancies the more systems you try. Generally, you shouldn't use headphones for monitoring while mixing unless you really know what you're doing or your room is incredibly bad-sounding. As an example, if your speakers are too bassy you will under-compensate for the bass as you mix, and your efforts will sound tinny on any other system. Part of coming up with a great finished track is being able to step back and listen with objective ears.Ī good set of monitors should have the flattest possible frequency response so the music is uncoloured. You can only assess the full dynamic and frequency ranges of your mixes and the interaction of all the musical parts if you can hear them properly. Part of coming up with a great finished track is being able to step back and listen with objective ears - and it's worth ensuring you have a decent set of studio monitors.

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