World’s Fastest Mix - UNDER 5 Minutes (ADVANCED AI Mix Assistant)
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Introduction
In this video, Max from Splice demonstrates the impressive capabilities of Neutron 4's Mix Assistant, a powerful tool designed for intelligent mixing. The Mix Assistant listens to audio input and applies custom processing tailored to the specific audio characteristics, leading to an optimized mixing experience.
The Setup
Max prepares to do a mix speed run using Neutron 4 on four separate stem groups: low end (bass and kick), drums, synths, and vocals. He sets up an instance of Neutron for each group to take advantage of its intelligent processing features. Additionally, he plans to employ the Visual Mixer for balancing the overall mix and finish the project using Ozone 9's Master Assistant. The aim is to complete this task as quickly as possible—potentially breaking a personal or even a world record.
Starting the Timer
Max starts the timer and begins by adding Neutron to his low-end group. After an initial listen, he appreciates the added body to the kick without excess noise. Moving on, he sets up the Neutron instance for the drums, correcting a minor misstep in his workflow. He works efficiently to apply Neutron to the synths and vocals before utilizing the Visual Mixer for the final balance.
Once all instances of Neutron are configured, he runs the Mix Assistant to obtain a balanced mix. After stopping the timer, he turns to Ozone 9’s Master Assistant to finalize the track.
Final Results
After clocking in at 4 minutes and 37 seconds, Max listens to the results and is surprised by the noticeable improvement over his rough mix. He notes that the AI mix sounds remarkably clearer and more polished. To analyze the processing applied by Neutron and Ozone, he goes through each stem group one by one.
Low-End Group
The AI successfully identifies and sculpts frequencies in the low-end group, particularly around the 300 Hz range, enhancing the clarity of the bass sound. Additionally, it applies light compression and excitation to refine the overall sound.
Drums
For the drums, the processing involves careful EQ manipulation and minimal compression. Max finds that the suggestions match his expectations for a well-balanced drum sound.
Synths
The synths receive attention through dynamic EQ, which helps to mitigate a slightly noisy attack. The AI's subtle adjustments prove effective, showcasing the power of EQ in mixing.
Vocals
In processing the vocals, the Mix Assistant works to reduce distracting low and mid frequencies while boosting certain bands to enrich the overall vocal tone. The AI’s recommendations resonate with Max, prompting him to rethink some of his mixing habits.
Conclusion
The video concludes with Max reflecting on the lessons learned from the AI's decisions, particularly regarding the importance of EQ and careful use of compression. With the swift guidance of highly intelligent networking tools, he achieves an impressive mix in under five minutes, with noticeable quality superior to his original efforts.
Keywords
- Neutron 4
- Mix Assistant
- Speed run
- Ozone 9
- Master Assistant
- Dynamic EQ
- Compression
- Intelligent mixing
- Audio processing
FAQ
1. What is the Mix Assistant in Neutron 4?
The Mix Assistant is an intelligent mixing feature that listens to audio and provides custom processing suggestions based on the audio input.
2. How long did Max take to complete the mix?
Max completed the mix in 4 minutes and 37 seconds.
3. What stems did Max use in his mix?
Max used four stems: low end (bass and kick), drums, synths, and vocals.
4. What tools did Max use to finish the mix?
He used Neutron 4’s Mix Assistant for processing the stems and Ozone 9’s Master Assistant for finalizing the mix.
5. What did Max learn from the AI’s mixing choices?
Max noted the significance of EQ, particularly dynamic EQ, and that he could achieve an effective mix with minimal compression.
