MIXING...where do i start

[chooch]

noob question i know,but i have logic studio 8.i can bounce my tracks but what tools do i use to polish the mix and make it sound radio ready instead if rough demo?

[Batchimp RG]

You probably know this already...but even after it's mixed, you'll need to send the .WAV off to be mastered before you get anywhere near a polished sound. Don't try to master yourself, unless you are experimenting and learning about mastering. Decent mastering is cheap these days...I use www.idealmastering.co.uk for all my work. I send them my WAV and it comes back to me 2 days later sounding bootiful.

Basically, if you want a commercial sounding record it all depends what gear you use and how you (or your engineer) know how to use said gear.

"Radio ready" varies from artist to artist. These days even something done in Logic and a basic home set-up is often acceptable...(Scissor Sisters, Ting Tings etc etc) but I beleive their work is mastered in serious commercial studios to give it that shine

[Batchimp RG]

Are you using any outboard gear to mix...or is it all Logic plug-ins?

[chooch]

all logic plug ins.

i guess i overstated using radio ready.i just meant polished.i finished a tune and its def a rough demo.i want it to sound better thats all.

you can hear it here if ya like

www.myspace.com/drfosterofficial

thanks

[Batchimp RG]

Get it mastered, regardless. It's cheap and will make all the difference...I have even mastered acoustic guitar demos.