In Part 2, Matt Ross-Spang focuses on midrange character and rhythmic energy, showing how subtle movement and controlled imperfection shape a mix that feels alive. He revisits his UA 610 preamp and SansAmp chains, explaining how tube coloration and creative re-amping breathe energy into bass, guitar, and Rhodes layers.
Matt dives into the relationship between drums and harmonic space, revealing how to keep the mix open while maintaining the density of modern soul. Viewers see how parallel compression, EQ sculpting, and reverb balance give instruments a physical, human dimension that plugins alone can’t replicate.
Perfect for engineers seeking to understand how to mix music with both clarity and grit, this episode blends practical engineering techniques with Matt’s emotional and performance-driven approach.