ORIGINAL: jsaras

Hi Gang!

This is the day you've been waiting for! I have revised and expanded my free mixing template. There are more compressor settings, EQ settings, more reverbs, etc. It incorporates many of the effect settings that I've posted in this forum over the years as well as some ideas that I've borrowed (specifically, the stereo splitter routing). None of this is revolutionary, but it's nice to make the most out of what you have.

You can download the template from my signature.

Blessings,
Jonas

Thank you...but

Will someone tell me how to "install" this template/ zip file into Sonar?

Thanks,
Jeff

JONAS’ MIXING TEMPLATE V2

My mixing template for Sonar 5 Producer Edition has been revised and expanded. This template uses only the included effects with exception of CamelCrusher, a terrific free VST effect. This plug-ins must be installed on your system to take full advantage of this template.

There are EQ settings on each individual track that should be saved as presets. I make no guarantee that these curves will work on any of your tracks! They are just my personal starting points.

The EQ curve on the master bus has dips in the frequency ranges that tend to be most problematic on the mixes I receive for mastering. Again, this curve is probably completely incorrect for your song, but it will cause you to listen to your mix with a different perspective.

None of the compressors, including the one on the master bus, should be doing more than 3-4dB of gain reduction at the loudest part of the song.

The meter on the master bus has been set for RMS. Your final mix output should be at around -20dB RMS.

A hint to the wise: when capturing individual tracks keep the PEAKS to no more than -6dB. Although it may seem counterintuitive, this will allow you to create cleaner and punchier mixes even if you choose to slam the mix with a limiter on the master bus later on. Trust me on this!

The various reverb sends can be used to create depth or width to individual instrument tracks.

CamelCrusher is copyrighted by Camel Audio. For more info please on these and other fine products please visit www.voxengo.com and www.camelaudio.com.

Happy mixing!


The above is from the template txt file..

If you are running Win XP then all you have to do is open the zip file and move the template file you find there to your Sonar template folder. It is called JA Mixing Template3.1.cwt. Then click on the other zip which is the Camel Crusher install file. That will install it. In Sonar open the template and start mixing.

Thank you so much........I apoligize for my ignorance...I have good 'ears'...but no brains.

Jeff

It was my pleasure. BTW Jonas is an expert on this sort of thing he knows what he is talking about. The help he has given this forum through the years is priceless.

It's a KARMA thing...............by helping others, you "will" get a payback.......guaranteed !

Jeff

ORIGINAL: John

It was my pleasure. BTW Jonas is an expert on this sort of thing he knows what he is talking about. The help he has given this forum through the years is priceless.

John...one more question.

Id like to try this on some of my current songs. How do I import the recorded tracks into this new template?

Jeff
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There are a few ways. If you have per projects folders then goto the audio part of the project folder and select all the clips there and import them into the mix template. Or you can open it if you have it so Sonar will allow more then one project open at a time in options. Then copy the tracks ovet to the new mix template. Or you can drag the files into the mix project one at a time or all at once from win explorer.. Now once you have it filled up save it as your new project in the folder you got the audio files from. Do not save it as the mix template project with out changing the name. I hope this helps. One more way is to mix your project down to a stereo file and import that into the mix template for mastering. I have my own mastering template that I use all the time.

There are a few ways. If you have per projects folders then goto the audio part of the project folder and select all the clips there and import them into the mix template. Or you can open it if you have it so Sonar will allow more then one project open at a time in options. Then copy the tracks ovet to the new mix template. Or you can drag the files into the mix project one at a time or all at once from win explorer.. Now once you have it filled up save it as your new project in the folder you got the audio files from. Do not save it as the mix template project with out changing the name. I hope this helps. One more way is to mix your project down to a stereo file and import that into the mix template for mastering. I have my own mastering template that I use all the time.

Understand..............thanks so much John.
Jeff

ORIGINAL: John

BTW Jonas is an expert on this sort of thing he knows what he is talking about. The help he has given this forum through the years is priceless.

Yes, I agree...priceless indeed. He has always been very helpful. His posts continue to provide highly useful information on mixing and mastering.

Thanks Jonas,

I learnt a lot from your first template - looking forward to using this one.