r/mixingmastering 21h ago

Question Do you A/B your mixes for yourself only, or for your clients as well?

5 Upvotes

Hi all,

Quick question - A/B among mixes and references is a great way to hear the difference and see if you're on-track. But do you use A/B for yourself only, or do you also do A/B with (or for) clients as well? Personally I find doing A/B with clients helps them formulate their feedback better. Is this what you find as well? Or do you do (or not do) A/B with clients for other benefits / reasons?

Thanks a lot!


r/mixingmastering 17h ago

Question When sidechaining Kick and Bass, is there a need or reason to EQ either element in relationship to each other as well?

11 Upvotes

Talking in terms of house/techno electronic production with a 4/4 pattern.

I've seen a lot of info saying to EQ both the kick and bass around each other to help mesh their relationship and lessen any problem frequency areas. But when using a plugin like shaperbox, where you're fully ducking the sub freqs for the entire length of the kick, is there a need or reason you would still EQ both elements? Maybe in the mid bass region only?