In the final episode, Matt Ross-Spang brings the mix home, demonstrating how he shapes the master bus using his Fairchild 670, UA 610, and Pultec EQs for warmth, depth, and cohesion.
He explains how mixing through analog gear from the start changes not just tone, but mindset, encouraging restraint, commitment, and balance. Matt details his hybrid workflow, showing how his two-bus chain combines gentle compression, transformer coloration, and harmonic glue to achieve a record-ready sound straight out of Pro Tools.
The episode closes with insights on recall strategy, creative printing, and the importance of making bold tracking decisions that make mixing faster and more musical. A must-watch for anyone learning how to mix and master music with analog depth and modern precision.