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I know that there are many different workflows when it comes to mixing and I wanted to ask something that I’m not too certain about.

Lately, I’ve been using logic’s stem separation tool on my full track and working on mixing from there. Most of the tools especially with logics, I’ve tried split the song into around 4–6 stems (drums, bass, vocals, instruments, etc correct me if I’m wrong)

After that, I mix each one of them individually as well instead of working with the full stereo file.

So it made me wonder: is this a good strategy for mixing or am I trying to over complicate the process?

So does it give better control as well • or does it reduce quality compared to mixing from multitracks/stems provided by the producer?

And also what about vocals?

For example, at times I’ll have a demo vocal that isn’t really fully processed or perfectly mixed yet. So basically I’ll separate the track into stems, then try to tweak and balance everything around it in a way. Maybe In some cases, I even record new vocals on top of the stemmed instrumental.

So what are your experiences does stem seperation tools especially from Logic actually effective too especially if you wanna know the frequency spectrums of each component? Does it hold up professionally, or is it more of a workaround?

So basically it’s with songs such as Top 5 by Zerobaseone, If U Wanna by Wonho, I guess a lot of Close Your Eyes Discographies and also 3D by Jungkook so I was wondering what type of genre are those songs like based on?

I know that it’s a common thing for many Kpop groups to have certain animal characters/cartoons to have like you know characters that resemble the members in a way like a lot of groups have them like often being sold as merch and other things so I was wondering which Kpop group started out this trend of having their own mascots?

You know those dance crews/buskers you see covering Kpop songs in a city area like let’s say Times Square I actually love the hard work and dedication they do from the choreo, the camera and also the outfits too they really deserve a raise. So I’ve always wondered if you know the actual idol literally saw them performing it and appreciating it in a way and maybe most instances kinda join them.

If so, please drop some moments where it did happen I would love to see some reccomendations

Are there any parents in Kdramas that you didn’t really like the most like yeah they could be caring at some point but you don’t like on how they treat their children in some way?

I’ll start for me I didn’t like the FL’s mom in Love Next Door she’s quite controlling in a way and sometimes she’s not very supportive too like the time when the FL suddenly found her passion to cook and she was so mean to her about it. She’s a bit selfish too in a way because she often uses her overall success to be bragged about in her mom’s friend group when deep down the FL was literally struggling especially during her time in the US/ending things with her fiance.

I also didn’t like Sieun’s mom in Weak Hero cause she literally emotionally neglected him and then once he finally had friends (like in S2) she shifted blame on them when he got into a slight coma like he literally felt like being in a family with his friends more than with her in a way.

What about you are there any parents in Kdramas you didn’t really like

I’ve been thinking about this lately especially with the topics of certain members leaving in Kpop groups like when that member leaves suddenly the remaining members of that group become quite hesitant or silent to mention that member at all, even if they were obviously very close before. Like you know when a member does a live they look nervous, change the subject quickly, or act like they’re trying not to say the former member’s name despite still being labelmates sometimes.

Does anyone know why?

Is it something that was written in their contracts in when the X member parts ways with the group, the other members shouldn’t mention them? Or is it more of the company’s decision in a way which I find kinda baffling if at times the former member is still in the company (eg Seunghan with Riize, Heesung with Enhypen). Or is it a choice the company specifically makes to avoid any controversy, akward questions, legal stuff or fanwars? I also sometimes wonder if companies try to market the group as being “better off” moving forward, even if the members themselves still care about that person and aren’t fully okay emotionally. I mean I do see some cases in where there are many groups who are still in close contact with their former members (eg Ikon with BI, Treasure with Mashiho, Astro with Rocky, etc, etc)

So what do you think why do members stay silent about their former member?

(Note I am asking this out of curiosity I am in no way defending actions of what x idol is doing I’m just asking a very important question especially in these times right now)

I know celebrities in general are flawed people and can do problematic things. When I say celebrities that also includes idols, actors, athletes, influencers any public figure in general they all at least do get involved in controversies at some point.

But I’m observing that the phrase “holding them accountable” often shows up when it comes to Kpop idols most specifically.

Like whenever an idol does a controversial thing there’s always topics like “they need to be held accountable”, “stop excusing their actions”, “fans defend them so much” etc, etc and it’s often used on them the most compared to what is said to other celebrities especially in the international scene.

So I’m wondering why that difference exists.

Is it because fandoms are very defensive especially with those things leading others to emphasize accountability more strongly?

Or maybe it’s because of the influence of “cancel culture” dynamics and also like fanwars , in where some people aren’t just reacting to the issue itself but also to other fandoms’ reactions, turning it into a kind of moral competition about who is worse or who is being excused.

I’m not saying this to take sides or anything I’m just wondering why that term is often used the most?

So you know what’s going on with Minghao and his like DJ set that he played like a song with a Muslim chant to it (please correct me if I’m wrong cause I’m not from that belief) the song with that chant was from another artist in which I do think it’s still wrong in a way so I’m kinda wondering what are your thoughts about it especially as a Carat who is from that belief?

I know Carats are a nice, kind and peaceful fandom (coming from experience) and I know they handle those types of situations really well so how will this be approached in a way? Does any of the members or him have like fan meetings or other events so that could make him kinda be aware on what’s going on to make sure he doesn’t do it again in a way?

I know logic is often used for music m-based stuff and I use it for music but has anyone ever used it for post-production processes in films? I know daws such as pro tools and I think abelton for post production stuff for films but has anyone tried it for logic, does logic do well on that to?

I’m noticing that most kpop songs specifically from Hybe the most their songs are shorter than like 2 minutes does anyone know why?

Is it because of requirements from radios or other streaming services like it should reach this time constraints or other things?

What I mean by opposite is you know in typical dramas the ML is always the nonchalant cold type and doesn’t do anything and the FL is the bubbly type? Are there Kdramas that at the opposite like the ML is the bubbly one and the FL more reserved or nonchalant?

I think the drama that I know so far is Twinkling Watermelon and Spirit Fingers

Any other reccomendations

I’m not talking about their tracks such as Fantastic Baby or Bang Bang Bang those are great hits, what I’m talking about is their earlier tracks such as Sunset Glow, Lies, Gararago and Haru Haru.

Are there Kpop songs similar to the styles they had in their earlier songs? If so I would love reccomendations