What is the role of the producer?

Music

The person in charge of the creation of the whole song.

What is the main role(s) of a music producer?

Controlling the volume of specific frequencies.

Controlling where the sound is in the stereo field (left or right).

Automated volume control; makes loud signals quieter and vice versa.

Boosts or cuts specific frequencies of sounds e.g. boosting the bass to balance your frequencies.

The reflections of sound - aim to recreate the natural ambience of rooms spaces. e.g. singing in the bathroom / church.

Boosts or cuts specific frequencies of sounds, e.g. boosting the bass to balance your frequencies.

Controlling where in the stereo field the sound is (left or right).

To mix your track with the headphones on the table.

To test if your headphones are good quality.

What is the purpose of the headphones test?

In a breakdown section, the number of layers...

In the build up section, the number of layers...

A reduction in layers, thinning the texture before the build up section.

Usually an 8 bar section after the build up.

Gradual acceleration of snare hits towards the end of the build section.

Removing the snare in the build up section.