Andy Wallace shares his philosophy on determining when a mix is finished, emphasizing that there is no perfect mix. He believes that mixing is subjective and multiple versions of the same song can be valid.
Wallace focuses on achieving clarity and definition in his mixes, creating a flexible framework that allows for adjustments without losing the mix's integrity. He values feedback from the artist and producer to ensure the mix reflects their vision.
With most artists, Wallace aims to bring the mix to a point where it could be considered finished before presenting it and allowing for final tweaks based on the artist's and producer's input. In some situations, though, he will bring the artist in sooner to make sure the mix takes the right path.