{"id":2049,"date":"2021-03-08T19:22:09","date_gmt":"2021-03-08T19:22:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/?p=2049"},"modified":"2023-06-11T17:32:42","modified_gmt":"2023-06-11T16:32:42","slug":"how-to-mix-with-pink-noise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/how-to-mix-with-pink-noise","title":{"rendered":"How To Mix With Pink Noise (Ultimate Mixing Hack)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:64.285714285714%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:55.714285714286%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:27.142857142857%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:48.571428571429%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:64.285714285714%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:72.142857142857%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:64.285714285714%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:64.285714285714%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:64.285714285714%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-10::before{padding-top:55.507088331516%; }img#mv-trellis-img-10{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-11::before{padding-top:85.714285714286%; }img#mv-trellis-img-11{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">Mixing<\/span> with <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">pink <\/span><\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">noise<\/span><\/span> is one of those techniques that sounded too weird to work, but once I tried it, I was pretty impressed with the results. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">If you are having problems getting the levels right in your mixdowns, this <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">mixing<\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\"> trick<\/span> might be the solution for you. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">In this article, I will explain how to mix with <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">pink <\/span><\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">noise,<\/span><\/span>&nbsp;discuss some pros and cons of this method and show some creative ways to use <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">pink <\/span><\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">noise<\/span><\/span> to enhance your sounds. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Let&rsquo;s dive right into it!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Is Pink Noise?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">If you are unfamiliar with what the <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">pink <\/span><\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">noise<\/span><\/span> is, you are not alone. Remember that wash of <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">noise<\/span> old TVs used to emit once they were out of <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">signal<\/span>? Well, that&rsquo;s basically it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-2021-03-07T125137.682.jpg\" alt=\"How To Mix With Pink Noise\" class=\"wp-image-2050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-2021-03-07T125137.682.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-2021-03-07T125137.682-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-2021-03-07T125137.682-561x361.jpg 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-2021-03-07T125137.682-364x234.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-2021-03-07T125137.682-608x391.jpg 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20700%20450'%3E%3Crect%20width='700'%20height='450'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"How To Mix With Pink Noise\" class=\"wp-image-2050 eager-load\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-2021-03-07T125137.682.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-2021-03-07T125137.682.jpg.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-2021-03-07T125137.682.jpg.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-2021-03-07T125137.682-300x193.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-2021-03-07T125137.682-561x361.jpg.webp 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-2021-03-07T125137.682-364x234.jpg.webp 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-2021-03-07T125137.682-608x391.jpg.webp 608w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Although it sounds like a mess of frequencies, a <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">pink <\/span><\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">noise<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">signal<\/span> is actually a pretty well-balanced <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sound<\/span>. It has an equal amount of energy per <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">octave<\/span>, covers all of the audible <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">frequency<\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\"> spectrum<\/span>, and is calibrated to <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\">the <\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">human ear<\/span><\/span>. This is why <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">pink <\/span><\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">noise<\/span><\/span> is used in this method instead of <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">white <\/span><\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">noise<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">grey <\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">noise,<\/span> or <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">brown <\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">noise<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">However, <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">white <\/span><\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">noise<\/span><\/span> is generally more &ldquo;accurate&rdquo; in terms of energy per individual <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">frequency<\/span>. Whoah! That&rsquo;s probably too much science for a <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">mixing<\/span> article. Still, I thought it&rsquo;s helpful<\/span> to know why this particular sound is being used in this specific<span data-slate-node=\"text\"> mixing technique.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Tone Generator plugin or a short audio recording of pink noise.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Level meter \/ VU meter<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multitrack recording session (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Song you want to mixdown in your DAW).<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spectrum Analyzer<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Is <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">Mixing<\/span> With <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">Pink <\/span><\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">Noise<\/span><\/span> All About?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">This method is used primarily to get a quick,<\/span> static balanced mix. We<span data-slate-node=\"text\"> want to get a somewhat stable and cohesive base to build and refine our <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">mix<\/span> using the <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">noise<\/span> as a reference. So, why would you do that?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-2052 size-full\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"390\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pink-Noise-Freq-Analyzer.jpg\" alt=\"Pink Noise through a Spectrum Analyzer\" class=\"wp-image-2052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pink-Noise-Freq-Analyzer.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pink-Noise-Freq-Analyzer-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pink-Noise-Freq-Analyzer-192x108.jpg 192w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pink-Noise-Freq-Analyzer-561x313.jpg 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pink-Noise-Freq-Analyzer-364x203.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pink-Noise-Freq-Analyzer-608x339.jpg 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"390\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pink-Noise-Freq-Analyzer.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Pink Noise through a Spectrum Analyzer\" class=\"wp-image-2052 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pink-Noise-Freq-Analyzer.jpg.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pink-Noise-Freq-Analyzer-300x167.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pink-Noise-Freq-Analyzer-192x108.jpg.webp 192w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pink-Noise-Freq-Analyzer-561x313.jpg.webp 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pink-Noise-Freq-Analyzer-364x203.jpg.webp 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pink-Noise-Freq-Analyzer-608x339.jpg.webp 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pink-Noise-Freq-Analyzer.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Pink Noise through a Spectrum Analyzer<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Since the <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">pink <\/span><\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">noise<\/span><\/span> is a constant and reliable <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sound<\/span> source, we can predictably get good results every time. In audio engineering, there are so many variables&hellip; Our monitoring spaces are not perfect, and our ears are not always fresh or trained enough, so at times it really is useful to have this kind of a &ldquo;cheat sheet.&rdquo; <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Even if you feel confident in your <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">mixing<\/span> skills, this method could still help you double-check things. It might take away the &ldquo;artisan&rdquo; vibe of <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">mixing<\/span><\/span>, but hey&hellip;whatever gets the job done. The process is pretty<span data-slate-node=\"text\"> simple and straightforward and shouldn&rsquo;t take more than a couple of minutes to do, so with that said, let&rsquo;s do this!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How To Mix With Pink Noise<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1: Set The <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">Pink <\/span><\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">Noise<\/span><\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\"> Source<\/span> As A Reference<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">We can go about this in two ways. You can either use a <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">pink noise generator<\/span><\/span> plugin or download a short audio sample of the <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">pink noise<\/span><\/span>. <\/span> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&rsquo;ve included a pink noise file that you can download below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-188a1145-9772-49ab-b307-f6bad18083b9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Pink-Noise-Home-Music-Maker.wav\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pink-Noise-Home-Music-Maker<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Pink-Noise-Home-Music-Maker.wav\" class=\"wp-block-file__button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-188a1145-9772-49ab-b307-f6bad18083b9\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">A Tone Generator is usually found as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/are-ableton-stock-plugins-good\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stock plugin<\/a> in most of the leading DAWs<\/span> (Digital Audio Workstation) if you decide to choose that way of generating pink noise. If you don&rsquo;t <span data-slate-node=\"text\">find one in your DAW of choice, there is a free plugin called <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meldaproduction.com\/MNoiseGenerator\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span data-slate-node=\"text\"><b>MNoiseGenerator<\/b><\/span><\/a><span data-slate-node=\"text\"> that does the job just as well. Make sure to put it on &ldquo;<span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">pink noise<\/span><\/span>&rdquo; mode, and you are good to go. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">However, there is one catch; make sure to <\/span><span data-slate-node=\"text\"><b>have the plugin last on a Master Buss effects <\/b><\/span><span data-slate-node=\"text\"><b>chain<\/b><\/span><span data-slate-node=\"text\">, so the <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">pink <\/span><\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">noise<\/span><\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\"> reference<\/span> won&rsquo;t be affected by any processing you already have. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">This will ensure that you get the best results.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"190\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tone-generator.jpg\" alt=\"Tone Generator Plugin for Pink Noise\" class=\"wp-image-2054\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tone-generator.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tone-generator-300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tone-generator-561x152.jpg 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tone-generator-364x99.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tone-generator-608x165.jpg 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"190\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tone-generator.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Tone Generator Plugin for Pink Noise\" class=\"wp-image-2054 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tone-generator.jpg.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tone-generator-300x81.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tone-generator-561x152.jpg.webp 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tone-generator-364x99.jpg.webp 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tone-generator-608x165.jpg.webp 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tone-generator.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\"><u><i><b><\/b><\/i><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2: Set Reference Levels<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">This step is crucial to set a strong foundation for our <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">mix<\/span>. Setting the <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">pink <\/span><\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">noise<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">level<\/span><\/span> too high will result in our <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">rough <\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">mix<\/span> being already too hot. This can cause many problems further down the <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">mixing<\/span> process, so it&rsquo;s better to eliminate such issues in the first place and leave yourself plenty of <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">headroom<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Your <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">reference level<\/span> should be debatable and highly dependent on the style of music you are producing. It can be as low as <strong>-14 RMS<\/strong> (Root Mean Square) or as high as -8 RMS. I generally wouldn&rsquo;t recommend going above or below these limits since you may risk your track getting too hot or too quiet for any bus processing. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">This means that any plugin you insert afterward will either clip straight away or not feed the plugin with enough volume <\/span>to work as best as possible. If you produce aggressive genres like Dubstep, Drum &amp; Bass, Rock or Metal, feel free to crank it up to -8. A range between -14 to -11 seems to be working just fine for most <span data-slate-node=\"text\">other genres.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tone-generator-1.jpg\" alt=\"Level Meter Plugin\" class=\"wp-image-2056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tone-generator-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tone-generator-1-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tone-generator-1-561x272.jpg 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tone-generator-1-364x177.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tone-generator-1-608x295.jpg 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tone-generator-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Level Meter Plugin\" class=\"wp-image-2056 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tone-generator-1.jpg.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tone-generator-1-300x146.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tone-generator-1-561x272.jpg.webp 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tone-generator-1-364x177.jpg.webp 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tone-generator-1-608x295.jpg.webp 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tone-generator-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">After the Tone Generator plugin, we will load <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\">a <\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">Level<\/span><\/span> Meter as our next plugin on Master Bus and adjust the Tone Generator&rsquo;s output section until our desired <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">level<\/span> is reached. If you are not using the Tone Generator plugin but rather a <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">pink <\/span><\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">noise<\/span><\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\"> sample<\/span>, make sure to loop that sample on a separate <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">reference track<\/span> and use the channel volume <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">fader<\/span> to adjust the <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">signal<\/span> to the desired <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">level<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3: <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">Mix<\/span> In Mono<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">This step is optional, but I would advise you to do it regardless. There are two benefits:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><span data-slate-node=\"text\">You will get a better result if there are tracks that are recorded in stereo (like claps, shakers, and synths) because you will be able to judge their true <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">level<\/span> against all the mono components of the <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">mix<\/span> (like kick, bass, and snare) <\/span><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">2. Getting a great-sounding mono <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">mix<\/span> will automatically make your <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\">stereo <\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">mix<\/span><\/span> even better. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">If you are unsure<\/span> how to do this, there are various ways to do it,<span data-slate-node=\"text\"> depending on the DAW you are using. Many have the mono button switch on Master Buss, but some plugins will let you do this, like Fab Filter Pro Q.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-2097\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Stereo-_-Mono-Switch.jpg\" alt=\"Fab Filter Pro Q - Stereo\/ Mono Switch\" class=\"wp-image-2097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Stereo-_-Mono-Switch.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Stereo-_-Mono-Switch-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Stereo-_-Mono-Switch-561x361.jpg 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Stereo-_-Mono-Switch-364x234.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Stereo-_-Mono-Switch-608x391.jpg 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Stereo-_-Mono-Switch.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Fab Filter Pro Q - Stereo\/ Mono Switch\" class=\"wp-image-2097 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Stereo-_-Mono-Switch.jpg.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Stereo-_-Mono-Switch-300x193.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Stereo-_-Mono-Switch-561x361.jpg.webp 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Stereo-_-Mono-Switch-364x234.jpg.webp 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Stereo-_-Mono-Switch-608x391.jpg.webp 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Stereo-_-Mono-Switch.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Fab Filter Pro Q &ndash; Stereo\/ Mono Switch<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 4: Set Your Tracks Just Above The Pink N<span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">oise<\/span><\/span> L<span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">evel<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Now we are getting to the core of the matter and the most crucial part of the method. We set the volume faders of all tracks <strong>except<\/strong> the reference <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">pink <\/span><\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">noise<\/span><\/span> track all the way down and start bringing them back up, one at a time, just until they are barely audible over the <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">noise<\/span>. At this point, pull the <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">fader<\/span> down until it just slightly disappears into the <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">noise<\/span> and leave it there. That&rsquo;s your <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">level<\/span> for that channel.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Once you set the volume of one channel, you mute it and proceed to do the same to the next one until you have balanced them all against the <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">pink <\/span><\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">noise<\/span><\/span>. Some people choose not to mute the tracks once they are set against the <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">noise<\/span> and prefer to balance each element with the bigger picture in mind. This might be a bit more challenging approach, but I&rsquo;d say that either way should produce good results.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-2070 size-full\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"505\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pink-Noise-DAW-set-up.jpg\" alt=\"Pink Noise DAW set up\" class=\"wp-image-2070\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pink-Noise-DAW-set-up.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pink-Noise-DAW-set-up-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pink-Noise-DAW-set-up-561x405.jpg 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pink-Noise-DAW-set-up-364x263.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pink-Noise-DAW-set-up-608x439.jpg 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"505\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pink-Noise-DAW-set-up.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Pink Noise DAW set up\" class=\"wp-image-2070 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pink-Noise-DAW-set-up.jpg.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pink-Noise-DAW-set-up-300x216.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pink-Noise-DAW-set-up-561x405.jpg.webp 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pink-Noise-DAW-set-up-364x263.jpg.webp 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pink-Noise-DAW-set-up-608x439.jpg.webp 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pink-Noise-DAW-set-up.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>DAW set up for pink noise mixdown.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Make sure not to monitor too loudly while doing this. The <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">level<\/span> coming out of your speakers should allow for a relaxed conversation in your <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">mixing<\/span> room. This will ensure a better <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">level<\/span>-balancing and save your ears from getting fatigued since <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">pink <\/span><\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">noise<\/span><\/span> is a high-energy <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">signal<\/span> that is not very pleasant to listen to.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Once you&rsquo;ve gone through all of the tracks, turn off the Tone Generator or mute the <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">pink <\/span><\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">noise<\/span><\/span> channel, and voila! At this point, you should probably be in the ballpark as far as levels are concerned. You&rsquo;ll probably need to tweak things to make it <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sound<\/span> closer to your particular style of <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">mixing<\/span>, but a nice, solid <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">rough <\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">mix<\/span> should already be there. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">The<\/span> balance between the lead vocal and backing vocals will definitely be off since you treat them in the same way against the pink noise. You can balance different mix elements using this mixing technique<span data-slate-node=\"text\">, but prioritizing which parts will take the lead will be your call.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pros And Cons Of M<span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">ixing<\/span> With P<span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">ink N<\/span><\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">oise<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Pros<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">Mixing<\/span> with <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">pink <\/span><\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">noise<\/span><\/span> is probably the closest thing to being an actual<\/span> &ldquo;cheat sheet&rdquo; in audio production. I am otherwise very suspicious of all hard and fast rules for handling creative tasks such as mixing music. But this works in a very reliable way, and every time you do it, you will get an approximately nice-sounding mix to start with. As easy as it sounds, setting levels is all but easy. It takes a lot of time to recognize which mix elements<span data-slate-node=\"text\"> need to be prominent and to which degree.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-61.jpg\" alt=\"Mixing with pink noise is a time saver\" class=\"wp-image-2083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-61.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-61-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-61-561x361.jpg 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-61-364x234.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-61-608x391.jpg 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-61.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Mixing with pink noise is a time saver\" class=\"wp-image-2083 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-61.jpg.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-61-300x193.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-61-561x361.jpg.webp 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-61-364x234.jpg.webp 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-61-608x391.jpg.webp 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-61.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Another bonus is that it&rsquo;s speedy to do it. Once you get the hang of the process, balancing a single track should take you seconds to set up, and unless you have a massive session with 100+ tracks, it shouldn&rsquo;t take you more than 5 or 6 minutes for a whole song. Although one might say that it takes even less if you set your levels manually, it&rsquo;s still a pretty good trade-off since you do not have to spend 20 minutes tweaking things and then regret if you get disappointed with the results. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Cons<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">And now for the <\/span>cons<span data-slate-node=\"text\">. Since there will be quite a few of them, one might get an impression that this method is flat-out useless, but some of these are more of a practical guide to situations in which this trick doesn&rsquo;t work so well than objections to the method itself.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Many people are not satisfied with the results once they mute the <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">pink noise<\/span><\/span>, and I&rsquo;ll try to explain why this usually happens. Not all genres benefit equally from using the <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">pink noise<\/span><\/span> as a reference. This mainly has to do with the raw material you are <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">mixing<\/span>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Generally, the more samples you use, the better the outcome because most samples are constructed and layered, so they <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sound<\/span> well-balanced already. If you work with raw sounds that need a good deal of EQ to <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sound<\/span> good on their own, this method will produce an unbalanced <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">rough mix<\/span>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">A good idea is to treat the channels beforehand. Rock music seems difficult to get right with this method since you work with many unbalanced sounds that need a lot of attention before they start sounding decent. Also, distorted guitars cut through the <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">pink <\/span><\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">noise<\/span><\/span> rather well, so you will most probably turn them down way more than you should. On the other hand, <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">mixing<\/span> electronic music with <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">pink <\/span><\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">noise<\/span><\/span> works wonders!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-60.jpg\" alt=\"Pink noise can be unpleasant to listen to\" class=\"wp-image-2082\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-60.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-60-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-60-561x361.jpg 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-60-364x234.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-60-608x391.jpg 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-60.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Pink noise can be unpleasant to listen to\" class=\"wp-image-2082 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-60.jpg.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-60-300x193.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-60-561x361.jpg.webp 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-60-364x234.jpg.webp 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-60-608x391.jpg.webp 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-60.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Many engineers also complain about having to listen to <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">pink <\/span><\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">noise<\/span><\/span> for an extended period. <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">Pink <\/span><\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">noise<\/span><\/span> is not the most pleasant <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sound<\/span> to listen to, even for a couple of seconds, let alone a couple of minutes. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">It may take away the fun and joy of <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">mixing<\/span> music and make it more of a chore for some people, and I completely understand that. You could try to monitor at lower volumes than usual just for the portion of balancing and then turn it up again once you are done with every channel. It might make <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">pink <\/span><\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">noise<\/span><\/span> easier to listen to.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Another issue might occur if you have huge sessions to <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">mix<\/span>. No matter how good you get at quickly balancing audio against the <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">pink <\/span><\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">noise<\/span><\/span>, if you have to do it 80 or 100 times, you will invest quite a bit of time which might go to waste if you end up dissatisfied with the results.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-62.jpg\" alt=\"Mixing with pink noise is cheating\" class=\"wp-image-2084\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-62.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-62-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-62-561x361.jpg 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-62-364x234.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-62-608x391.jpg 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-62.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Mixing with pink noise is cheating\" class=\"wp-image-2084 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-62.jpg.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-62-300x193.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-62-561x361.jpg.webp 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-62-364x234.jpg.webp 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-62-608x391.jpg.webp 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-62.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">The biggest issue for me is that it is actually a &ldquo;cheat&rdquo; in a way, and I&rsquo;m not saying this from the perspective of an audio purist. I have no problem with any method as long as it sounds great! Although <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">mixing<\/span> with <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">pink <\/span><\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">noise<\/span><\/span> does produce results that can <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sound<\/span> amazing, I believe it could stop you from growing as a <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">mix<\/span> engineer by not forcing you to judge the levels by yourself. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">This is a skill that goes beyond being able to compile a <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">rough <\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">mix<\/span>. It is an integral part of your <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">mixing<\/span> arsenal, and training yourself to become good at it, will be of immense value to your career in audio production. By relying on this method alone, I think you might miss out on developing some essential skills. That being said, I&rsquo;d say that the <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">pink <\/span><\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">noise<\/span><\/span> method can be of great help while you are still working on improving your leveling skills.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-video-popup_30df4c-e8 .kadence-video-popup-wrap .kadence-video-overlay{opacity:0.3;;mix-blend-mode:none;;background:#000000;;}.kadence-video-popup_30df4c-e8 .kadence-video-popup-wrap:hover .kadence-video-overlay{opacity:0.5;;}.kadence-video-popup_30df4c-e8 .kadence-video-popup-wrap{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);}.kadence-video-popup_30df4c-e8 .kadence-video-popup-wrap .kt-video-svg-icon{color:#ffffff;}.kadence-video-popup_30df4c-e8 .kadence-video-popup-wrap .kt-video-svg-icon > svg{stroke-width:2;}.glightbox-kadence-dark.kadence-popup-_30df4c-e8 .goverlay{background:#000000;opacity:0.8;}.glightbox-container.kadence-popup-_30df4c-e8 .gclose path, .glightbox-container.kadence-popup-_30df4c-e8 .gnext path, .glightbox-container.kadence-popup-_30df4c-e8 .gprev path{fill:#ffffff;}.glightbox-container.kadence-popup-_30df4c-e8 .gslide-video, .glightbox-container.kadence-popup-_30df4c-e8 .gvideo-local{max-width:900px !important;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-video-popup_30df4c-e8 .kadence-video-popup-wrap{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-video-popup_30df4c-e8 .kadence-video-popup-wrap{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-videopopup kadence-video-popup_30df4c-e8\"><div class=\"kadence-video-popup-wrap kadence-video-noshadow\"><div class=\"kadence-video-intrinsic \"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-28-20.47.04.png\" alt=\"Mixing with Pink noise\" width=\"917\" height=\"509\" class=\"kadence-video-poster wp-image-4451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-28-20.47.04.png 917w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-28-20.47.04-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-28-20.47.04-768x426.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-28-20.47.04.png.webp\" alt=\"Mixing with Pink noise\" width=\"917\" height=\"509\" class=\"kadence-video-poster wp-image-4451 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-28-20.47.04.png.webp 917w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-28-20.47.04-300x167.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-28-20.47.04-768x426.png.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-28-20.47.04.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-10\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div class=\"kadence-video-overlay\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/iQYoFwCRYTw\" role=\"button\" data-popup-class=\"kadence-popup-_30df4c-e8\" data-effect=\"none\" class=\"kadence-video-popup-link kadence-video-type-external\"><div style=\"display:inline-flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center\" class=\"kt-video-svg-icon kt-video-svg-icon-style-default kt-video-svg-icon-fas_play kt-video-play-animation-none kt-video-svg-icon-size-auto\"><svg style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" height=\"30\" width=\"30\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><title>Play<\/title><path d=\"M424.4 214.7L72.4 6.6C43.8-10.3 0 6.1 0 47.9V464c0 37.5 40.7 60.1 72.4 41.3l352-208c31.4-18.5 31.5-64.1 0-82.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Using P<span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">ink N<\/span><\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">oise<\/span><\/span> To Enhance Sounds<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">I&rsquo;ve always been fascinated with the &rsquo;80s and &rsquo;90s production, especially the snare sounds of that era. I kept searching for ways to get that specific <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sound<\/span>, and it turned out that many producers were using pink and <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">white <\/span><\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">noise<\/span><\/span> to enhance the snare. <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">Pink <\/span><\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">noise<\/span><\/span> can add some weight to the snare and even simulate the <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sound<\/span> of the snare wires. It is handy for breathing some life into dull snare sounds. This is how you do it!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-59.jpg\" alt=\"Pink noise snare effect gate\" class=\"wp-image-2069\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-59.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-59-300x257.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-59-561x481.jpg 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-59-364x312.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-59-608x521.jpg 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-59.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Pink noise snare effect gate\" class=\"wp-image-2069 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-59.jpg.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-59-300x257.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-59-561x481.jpg.webp 561w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-59-364x312.jpg.webp 364w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-59-608x521.jpg.webp 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-59.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-11\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">We start with the good old Tone Generator inserted on the snare track. After this, we add a <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">noise<\/span> gate plugin and set the threshold until we can no longer hear the <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">noise<\/span>. Through the sidechain, we key the gate only to let the Tone Generator play <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">pink <\/span><\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">noise<\/span><\/span> once the snare has been hit. Through &ldquo;Attack&rdquo; and &ldquo;Release&rdquo; options on the gate, we can shape the duration of the <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">pink <\/span><\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">noise<\/span><\/span> and, in that way, dramatically alter the <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">sound<\/span> of our snare. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">With longer release times, you can get a &ldquo;larger than life&rdquo; type of snare that sounds epic and explosive, or by lowering the release time, you can get a tight snap you usually find in a well-recorded bottom snare <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">mic<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">You can send the gated <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">pink <\/span><\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">noise<\/span><\/span> to a <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">reverb for an even more dramatic effect<\/span>! In many cases, it can provide a better snare ambiance than sending the actual snare to a <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">reverb<\/span> aux. Quite a sweet trick!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAQ MIXING WITH PINK NOISE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1629031053159\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is a pink noise generator?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>A noise generator is a piece of software that continuously produces various noises, pink noise being one of them.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1629031065747\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What Hz is pink noise?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Pink noise covers a whole audible frequency spectrum, from 20 Hz to 20kHz. That&rsquo;s precisely why it works so great for this application.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1629031083798\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Why is it called pink noise?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s a bit of a scientific question. It has to do with the color that this particular combination of waves emits in a visible spectrum, which is pink.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1629031104921\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How do you calibrate your speakers with pink noise?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Among many other things, pink noise can be used to calibrate speakers since it is a constant and balanced sound. The idea is to measure the loudness of each speaker in a stereo setup and adjust the volume of each one until they are the same.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1629031121445\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Why is the pink noise signal most often used instead of the white noise for observing the speaker frequency response?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Pink noise is preferred since it emits a more balanced sound across the frequency spectrum. White noise is a bit on the bright side of the spectrum and has a distinct harsh sound which is good for some things but not for measuring the frequency response of speakers.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1629031144606\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is pink noise used for?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Besides sometimes being used in mixing situations, pink noise is used primarily in acoustics, specifically in measuring frequency responses of rooms and speakers.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1629031161937\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Are people using pink noise for orchestral music?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>I wouldn&rsquo;t advise you to mix orchestral music that way since it is too dynamic, and you would most likely get inferior results.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final Words<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mixing with pink noise will never substitute for a &ldquo;proper&rdquo; mixdown; however, it can definitely help get a rough mix together relatively quickly. You can then refine and polish the track to get it sounding exactly how you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have to admit; I was skeptical when I first heard about this technique but thought, what the heck, it&rsquo;s worth trying it out. I urge you to give it a go yourself and see how you get on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">You have nothing to lose; if it turns out it&rsquo;s not your thing, you have spent 5 minutes on it, at least you have helped ease your curiosity if it works.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>&nbsp;If you are looking for more mixdown tips, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/mixing-in-mono\">click here to learn about Mixing in Mono.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mixing with pink noise is one of those techniques that sounded too weird to work, but once I tried it, I was pretty impressed with the results. If you are having problems getting the levels right in your mixdowns, this mixing trick might be the solution for you. 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