CMP Mixing, Mastering & Sound Design

Question 1

What is the main goal of mixing in music production?

Accepted Answer

Adjust balance and clarity of all tracks

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Record vocals

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Promote the track

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Design album covers

Question 2

Which tool is used to adjust the frequency content of audio?

Accepted Answer

Equalizer (EQ)

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Compressor

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Reverb

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Limiter

Question 3

What is mastering in music production?

Accepted Answer

Final step adjusting loudness and consistency

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Creating album art

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Recording vocals

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Writing lyrics

Question 4

What does a compressor do in mixing?

Accepted Answer

Reduces dynamic range

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Adds reverb

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Increases tempo

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Adds distortion

Question 5

Which plugin adds spatial ambiance to sound?

Accepted Answer

Reverb

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EQ

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Limiter

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Gate

Question 6

What does 'panning' refer to in mixing?

Accepted Answer

Setting sound placement in stereo field

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Adjusting pitch

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Raising volume

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Altering key

Question 7

What is automation in a DAW?

Accepted Answer

Programming parameter changes over time

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Recording vocals

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Automating software updates

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Mastering music

Question 8

What does sound design involve?

Accepted Answer

Creating original sounds and textures

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Only mixing vocals

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Composing lyrics

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Arranging playlists

Question 9

Why is referencing important during mastering?

Accepted Answer

To compare mix against other tracks

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To add samples

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To record vocals again

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To name the album