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Mixing with Waves Analog Plugins: Classic Tools for Drums, Bass & Vocals

Jan 28, 2025 | 67 Views

Plugins are fantastic for speed and efficiency when mixing a track, but sometimes, taking a step back in time to a more analog-inspired workflow can unlock new creative possibilities. In this video, Bradley Denniston shows you how to mix an entire session using only analog-modeled plugins by Waves.

Video Chapters:

  • 0:00: Intro
  • 0:35: Session overview
  • 2:07: Mixing Drums
  • 14:00: Mixing Bass
  • 20:13: Mixing Vocals
  • 28:04: Mixing Synths and keyboards
  • 35:06: Final before and after

From the smooth, iconic tone shaping of SSL to the unmistakable bite of the CLA compressors, Bradley shows how these timeless tools deliver warmth and character - perfect for giving any track or sub mix those extra layers of energy and ear candy.

Watch as he brings drums to life with rich, harmonic depth, sculpts punchy, dynamic bass tracks, infuses interest in synths and crafts vocals with impact.

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