Overdubbing can add subtle nuance to a track, or it can turn a single vocalist into a thick, rich harmony. When setting out to record tracks for overdubbing, try to have some specific goals in mind for the session. This goal-oriented approach helps everyone working on the track stay focused and motivated. It can also help to improve the overall quality of your recordings.
You can read more tips about overdubbing sessions here: http://www.prosoundweb.com/article/in_the_studio_the_overdub_checklist/
mixing
24 Tracks Will Do The Job
Digital recording and other technology has removed many limitations from the audio industry. There is no longer any real reason that you can’t use 50 or 100+ tracks mixed together to make a song. Ignoring the daunting time requirement of mixing down 100 tracks, there is way too much room for error. Sounds get muddy, and the end product suffers.
You can read more details in the full article here: http://therecordingrevolution.com/2013/02/01/why-24-tracks-is-all-you-need/
EQ Bass With Harmonics
Getting the EQ for your bass line to sound just right can take patience. It’s not just about boosting the frequencies you want to hear more of and cutting the frequencies you want less of. Other tricks to EQ, like boosting the harmonic multiples of the frequency, can help with the overall sound of a track.
You can read the details about using harmonics with EQ here: http://www.audio-issues.com/music-mixing/eq-bass-harmonics/
How To Effectively Use EQ On Drums
Getting the EQ right for different parts of your mix takes a fair amount of trial and error, but knowing where to start can help shorten the process. Each part a drum set contributes its own important sound to your mix. Adjust the sound of the drums individually before verifying that the overall mix sounds great.
For some specific tips for using EQ on your drum track, read here: http://www.audio-issues.com/music-mixing/drum-eq-guide/
Take A Break For A Better Mix
Fatigue isn’t just something that happens to your quads when you finally make it in to the gym to work on that resolution. Working on the same task for too long without a break can send you into a mental fog, but there probably (hopefully) won’t be any sharp burning to tell you it’s time for a break. If you just can’t seem to get the sound you want out of a mix, try taking a break. Take a walk around the house, have a cup of tea, or go vent your frustrations to your pet. You might be surprised what an impact a short break can have on your ability to get work done.
You can read more here: http://www.audio-issues.com/keeping-track/retreat-regroup/