How to Mix the Spinz 808
I keep struggling to mix Spinz 808s properly and I’m hoping someone can point out what I’m missing.
My biggest issue is the sub. Even when my 808 is noticeably quieter than in reference tracks, it still makes my car speakers rattle, while the references don’t.
The second issue is clipping. Every tutorial says to put a soft clipper on the master and turn the 808 up until it starts clipping. But whenever I do that, the 808 completely overpowers the rest of the beat.
What are you guys actually doing to get loud, punchy Spinz 808s that translate well without overwhelming the mix or causing excessive sub rumble? Any advice would be appreciated.
For context, I’m always using well-known Spinz 808 samples from popular drum kits (Carson Beats, the Lunch77 kits, or the original OG Spinz).
Also, I’m using Logic Pro X (not FL Studio), and for clipping I’m using Orange Clip with the settings that are supposed to emulate the Fruity Soft Clipper.
Reference Songs: She know it by Lil Gotit | 24 by Money Man
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