{"id":217939,"date":"2026-06-08T00:22:43","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T22:22:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mixedbymarcmozart.com\/?page_id=217939"},"modified":"2026-06-08T00:22:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T22:22:43","slug":"how-should-i-prepare-a-session-before-i-start-mixing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mixedbymarcmozart.com\/fr\/answers\/how-should-i-prepare-a-session-before-i-start-mixing\/","title":{"rendered":"How should I prepare a session before I start mixing?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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How should I prepare a session before I start mixing?<\/h1>\n

Prepare a session by naming tracks, cleaning noise, grouping parts, checking phase, setting rough levels, routing buses and creating a reference path before creative processing starts. The point is simple: when mixing begins, every move should answer a musical question instead of rescuing avoidable chaos.<\/p>\n

"I just want to start mixing"<\/h2>\n

That urge is expensive. If you discover bad edits while compressing the vocal, or search for the real lead after the chorus, your judgment is already tired. Preparation is not a delay. It is how you protect the first honest listen.<\/p>\n

What to check first<\/h2>\n

Import, name and color the tracks. Remove obvious clicks and dead space. Group drums, bass, music and vocals. Check phase on multi-mic sources. Make a rough balance with no fancy processing. Then write down the three biggest problems before you open the plugin folder.<\/p>\n

Where this fits with YOUR MIX SUCKS<\/h2>\n

The method treats preparation as part of the mix. A clean session does not make decisions for you. It stops the session from stealing them.<\/p>\n

FAQ<\/h2>\n

Should I use a template?<\/h3>\n

Use a template if it reduces setup friction. Do not let it force every song into the same answer.<\/p>\n

What should I do before plugins?<\/h3>\n

Name, group, route, gain-check and rough-balance the session before detailed processing.<\/p>\n

Does this matter for AI stems?<\/h3>\n

Yes. AI stems need an artifact, phase and tail check before you treat them like clean multitracks.<\/p>\n

CTA<\/h2>\n

The complete method is in YOUR MIX SUCKS by Marc Mozart. Get the book: YOUR MIX SUCKS<\/a><\/p>\n

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