Top-Down Mixing - A Faster Approach to Polished Final Mixes

Explore top-down mixing, a faster approach to achieving polished final mixes across your entire production, in this 12-minute tutorial video by Waves Audio. Learn how to apply broad processing adjustments to sub mixes and master bus channels before fine-tuning individual tracks. Discover the benefits of this technique for artists working under tight deadlines and producers who struggle with getting stuck in details. Follow along as Bradley Denniston demonstrates the process, covering compression for master channel glue, using the Abbey Road TG Mastering plugin for width and separation, creating punchy low end with the Puig Tec EQ P1A, and final limiting with the L2 Ultramaximizer. Gain insights into streamlining your workflow and enhancing your overall production process through this efficient mixing method.

Intro
What is Top-down mixing?
Things to do before applying processing to your master channel
Compression for glueing the master channel
Adding Abbey Road TG Mastering plugin for width, separation and overall EQ
Creating a punchy low end and 3D mix with the Puig Tec EQ P1A
Final limiting and leveling with the L2 Ultramaximizer
Final thoughts on Top-down mixing