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2017/11/21 15:42:14
sharke
eph221
The means of production is not composition nd should never be construed as such.


Audio engineers are not generally part of the initial composition process, but they're often involved in the arrangement. Highly paid engineers are frequently given free reign over the mute button because of their expertise in what works and doesn't work in a production.
2017/11/21 18:03:05
Slugbaby
I recently had a friend mix my new album.  Some of the mix decisions he made inspired me to overdub new ideas, which really added to my songs.  He wasn't part of the initial composition, but he certainly played a big part in the end result.
2017/11/21 18:28:59
jude77
sharke
eph221
The means of production is not composition nd should never be construed as such.


Audio engineers are not generally part of the initial composition process, but they're often involved in the arrangement. Highly paid engineers are frequently given free reign over the mute button because of their expertise in what works and doesn't work in a production.

Yes.  A good engineer should know when a mix is getting congested because an arrangement is crowded.  A mute button can do wonders!
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