Hello from me

[Uniqmix]

Hi, I am just starting out in this industry and need lots of help. I want to record and mix my own stuff. Can anyone guide me where to get tips on how to mix rock/pop music so it sounds amazing.

[TonyB]

If we knew, we wouldn't tell you!

This is why we'e all here....to learn. I wish there was one place to gain all the knowledge needed to be a Rick Rubin, Roy Thomas Baker, Mutt Lange, Chuck Ainlay, etc.

Welcome aboard! Read through all the threads and pick up what you can.

[Uniqmix]

Why thanks Tony that's a great wave , yep I'll be reading and trying it out.

[fortyseven]

hello and welcome, dude. scan through the threads here; i know you will find something you can use. also scroll down to the bottom of this page and go to the articles.
if you dont find what you're looking for then post specific questions.

[Uniqmix]

thanks ok i have to learn how to mix

[fortyseven]

asking someone how to mix so that it sounds amazing is similar to asking how to write a song that will go to #1. theres no real difinitive reply to that question.
your mixes will depend on various different things. the equipment you have. the space you are mixing in. the material you have to work with. your goal with the particular song. the list goes on.
the aim of mixing is to take all the various parts and pieces of your recording and fit them together so that they compliment each other in such a way as to make a song.
think of your song in a three dimensional space. if you were at a concert; where do the guitars come from in the stereo field? where do the drums and bass sit? you want to give each of them their own space so that they compliment and dont contradict.
mixing isn't something you can just learn. it takes time and effort; trial and error. experiment. its the best way.

[Uniqmix]

Yes, the lone ranger would say I am feeling so mystified and I know what you're saying is true - I listen to a lot of music but not rock/pop music and that's what I have to learn how to do. And I know it's not about just asking someone. It does take practise. So I'll just stay open and keep going, practising. Listening. Practising.

[fortyseven]

i would also suggest understanding the genre you're planning to mix. take some time to listen to some rock/pop for reference.