MixWithTheMasters Inside The Track #54 Bob Clearmountain [TUTORiAL]

We're proud to release our second instalment with one of history's most influential mixers, Bob Clearmountain! To make this series extra special, we're featuring a truly iconic song – 'Born in the U.S.A.' by the legendary Bruce Springsteen. At his private studio, Clearmountain gives you an exclusive listen to the digitised raw tracks, recounts the process of making the record in 1982, then remixes the parts in modern hybrid fashion! You'll hear the signals of the original multi-track, then witness how Bob enhances the sound of live drums, percussion, bass, guitars, piano, synth, glockenspiel, and Springsteen's captivating vocal. He guides you through his setup, comprising a Solid State Logic G+ console, Pro Tools, vintage outboard gear, and cutting-edge plug-ins. You can learn all about out his workflow that incorporates a variety of straightforward techniques to achieve the pristine results heard on countless hit records!

PART 1
00:21:07
Tracking overview, raw signals, routing, balance, groups, effects, gating, compression, EQ

PART 2
00:18:40
Sibilance control, dynamic EQ, reverb types, creating depth, filtering, masking, automation

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