Shawn Everett shares a transformative mixing experience using the Waves C6 multi-band compressor to analyze reference tracks.
By soloing individual frequency bands, he could isolate and understand the specific low-end characteristics of a track, which helped him balance his mixes more effectively.
This technique allowed him to dissect and learn from various records, such as the low-end on a Smiths record, by focusing on specific frequency ranges and understanding their impact on the overall mix.
Everett emphasizes that this method of soloing frequency bands has been one of the most significant discoveries in his mixing career, providing a powerful workflow for detailed sonic analysis and better mix decisions.