Morgan Page
DJ/PRODUCER
Grammy-nominated dance music producer, DJ and prolific remixer Morgan Page (deadmau5, Tegan and Sara, HIM) takes time out before a Pacha set to talk to us about kick-drums, space and mono-compatible mixes
Opening up the mix
Many producers obsess over creating a wide stereo image, and there is something undeniably exciting about opening up a mix in this way.
Mixing for a club environment, however, it is important to consider mono-compatibility as most listeners will not hear the stereo mix as intended. Stereoizer does not add artificial reverb, chorus or delay, resulting in superb mono-compatibility.
Morgan Page also uses Monofilter to tighten up the low end for bass-heavy mixes.
The kick drum
“I do a lot of monoing of the bass. The kick drum is at such a high level in the mix, eating up so much of the energy.”
Every element needs space
After taking care of the low end, Page employs widening tools; "I'm trying to get things away from the kick drum and away from the vocal, really push things to the sides."
Mono translation
For a mix to work well in different rooms, it's essential to have mono compatibility; "NUGEN stuff is really good, it really translates to mono. It still hits hard in mono but also has the width in stereo."
A quick workflow
For Page, it's about using tools that help him quickly define a mix. A quick workflow helps preserve the creative moment. NUGEN Audio keeps him in the moment.
"Monofilter is really good, it really translates to mono. I haven't really found other plug-ins to work as well for that, they fall apart in mono."
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Bring transparent solidity to your bass; sharpen, define and align for the tightest mix. Monofilter anchors your bass with ease, while retaining the perceived spatial characteristics of the original sound.
Expand your stereo image. Mono to stereo, stereo to super-wide and everywhere in between. Natural extension or extreme effects, Stereoizer provides it all.
Focus in on the frequencies you want to move using the intuitive solo controls and then tweak/fix/align them in the stereo panorama without affecting any other regions – simple, quick and effective!
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