#195 - How Templates Can Enable (Not Stifle) Creativity
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Have a listen as Ben and Carl have an in-depth conversation about using templates for efficient mixing and production workflows. They talk about how they structure their templates by routing tracks, buses, and FX stacks to allow for maximum flexibility when mixing. They discuss setting expectations with clients about initial mixes as well as favorite plugins to include. The hosts also share some hot tips for Logic users and emphasize how templates enable them to work quickly and efficiently. Topics we discuss: ⁠Different templates we use for mixing and productionRouting tracks, buses, and FXGetting mixes to 80% quickly then refiningSetting expectations with clients about initial mixesUsing templates to work quickly and efficientlyFavorite plugins to include in templatesHot tips for Logic usersConnect with us: Secret Sonics - https://www.instagram.com/secretsonics Ben - https://www.instagram.com/benwallickmusic/ Carl - https://www.instagram.com/carlbahner/ Thanks to our sponsors! Progressions with Travis Ference - https://www.progressionspodcast.com/listen Learn more: https://www.benwallick.com/ https://www.carlbahner.com/ 370 Social Media Ideas for Studio Pros - https://branding.carlbahner.com/free-social-media-prompts Plugsearch (for Logic users!) - https://speakerfood.com/pages/plugsearch-v3-product-page This episode with edited by Gavi Kutliroff - https://www.instagram.com/pleasant_peasant_music/
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