A little confused about something...When using effects such as reverb and delay on any instrument, sample or track...
Generally...Are you considered working in mixing mode/workflow...or...sound design mode/workflow...?
My original train of thought and what I always assumed was that...effects were strictly for when its finally time to mix the song. But...I just recently found out that I really like to put effects (reverb, delay, chorus, flanger etc.) on my tracks from the start/get go because it makes the instrument/sample sound that much better and therefore makes me feel more 'creative' and helps me start ideas and melodies. It feels more intuitive and just makes the sound more pleasing to work with and not so dull/plain jane. Therefore...even in sound design...I will also put a lot of effects on my tracks/instruments.
Do most people feel the same way...? Do most producers work like this also...or do they strictly wait until mixing time in order to put effects on their tracks/instruments...?
I know what people will say...That it does not matter and that most people will just do what ever feels right at the time and not give too much thought as to which workflow they should be in. But I am just a little confused because it seems like I am all over the place when it comes to my workflow and I want to 'streamline' my workflow to make things a lot simpler and efficient.
Generally...Are you considered working in mixing mode/workflow...or...sound design mode/workflow...?
My original train of thought and what I always assumed was that...effects were strictly for when its finally time to mix the song. But...I just recently found out that I really like to put effects (reverb, delay, chorus, flanger etc.) on my tracks from the start/get go because it makes the instrument/sample sound that much better and therefore makes me feel more 'creative' and helps me start ideas and melodies. It feels more intuitive and just makes the sound more pleasing to work with and not so dull/plain jane. Therefore...even in sound design...I will also put a lot of effects on my tracks/instruments.
Do most people feel the same way...? Do most producers work like this also...or do they strictly wait until mixing time in order to put effects on their tracks/instruments...?
I know what people will say...That it does not matter and that most people will just do what ever feels right at the time and not give too much thought as to which workflow they should be in. But I am just a little confused because it seems like I am all over the place when it comes to my workflow and I want to 'streamline' my workflow to make things a lot simpler and efficient.
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