Depending on your musical background, you may or may not be using pads in your recordings. If you’re like me (a vocalist and guitarist) then you tend to focus on the “band” instruments. You get it all recorded and then sit back to mix.
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But what I’ve noticed over the years is just how much my mixes can usually benefit from a pad or string patch of some kind at an epic part of the song. It’s typically a subtle part, but it becomes that missing ingredient that opens up a song and breathes life into my mix.
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My name is Graham Cochrane and I'm the founder of The Recording Revolution, one of the world's most loved audio recording and mixing blogs with over 200,000 readers each month. 
LOVE the pad addition. I’m sad to see this series coming to a close. These tips have been extremely helpful and inspiring Graham. Can’t thank you enough for sharing the knowledge!
LOVE the pad addition. I’m sad to see this series coming to a close. These tips have been extremely helpful and inspiring Graham. Can’t thank you enough for sharing the knowledge!
Graham,
I have really enjoyed the series. One true indicator of a real professional is in their dedication to improving as an individual and you demonstrate that you are a true professional in these videos. Wishing you and your family the best in the coming year. Keep up the great work.
Yeah, great tip! In fact, organizing the recording enviroment and the workflow is a topic very often forgotten… More on that would be awesome, Graham.