Unless you’re trained in audio production, mixing can feel like learning an entirely new language. Terms like faders, EQ curves, compressors, panning, gain staging, reverb are a lot to take in. You may know how you want your track to sound, but translating that vision into the right adjustments can be a major time sink, even for seasoned producers.
That’s why you need AutoMix in your repertoire! This exclusive AI tool on BandLab adjusts your track’s volume and panning in just one tap. No guesswork or technical skills required! Best part? It works across all your Studio projects, whether you’re creating on your phone or desktop.
When to use AI mixing in your workflow
Use AutoMix right after arranging your song and before mastering to save time on mixing. Pair it with our one-tap Mastering presets and intensity controls, and you can get any track ready for release in record time.
Remember, nothing beats learning manual mixing if you want true control over your sound and creativity! But AutoMix gets you to a good starting point quickly and helps keep your mixes consistent, especially if you’re in a rush.
Here’s when it can be especially useful:
- Rapid prototyping: Quickly put out rough ideas and demos with clean mixes so you can focus on other aspects of creation like songwriting and arrangement
- Speeding up your workflow: Use AutoMix to move through post-production faster, especially when working on multiple tracks or releases. Since it’s built right into Studio, you can create, mix, and master all in one place – no need to switch between tools or software
- As a learning tool: See exactly what changes AutoMix makes to your tracks. Use these insights to understand how to create a balanced mix, then practice mixing manually on your own projects when you have the time and confidence
How to use AutoMix on BandLab
1. Jump into Mix View in Studio
Open your project in Studio and swipe into the Mix View, where all your tracks and controls live. Then, scroll down until you see Automix.
Heads up: As AutoMix is an exclusive tool, you’ll have to start your 3-day free trial or upgrade to Pro or Max to use it! This will also give you access to 50+ pro creation tools like 3-in-1 Voice Cleaner, 18 bonus AutoPitch effects, and 4 extra adjustable Mastering presets.
2. Tap on AutoMix and let it work its magic
AutoMix works as long as you have two or more tracks in your project. Just tap on it and pick the genre that most closely matches your track. You can choose from 8 options like hip hop, R&B, pop, lofi, electronic, rock, house and jazz.
AutoMix will quickly analyze all your audio and MIDI tracks, then automatically adjust volume and panning so your mix sounds clean, balanced, and cohesive in seconds.
3. Review and make your own adjustments
Once AutoMix has done its job, give your track a careful listen. You can make more manual tweaks to fine-tune the results and add your personal touch. Use BandLab effects like Visual EQ to shape your tone, Clean Limiter to control volume peaks and keep your mix sounding punchy, or Automation to create dynamic changes across different sections.
Of course, if it already sounds great to you right out of the gate, go ahead and roll with it as is!
Listen to the original version of this track, then check out how AutoMix instantly improves the balance.
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Using AutoMix on BandLab is really that simple! One tap is all it takes to get a clean, balanced sound that’s ready for mastering. Give it a try and elevate your sound instantly.
