Episode 6

Automation, Dynamics, and Mixing for Emotion

The final episode is all about movement and storytelling.

Matt breaks down:

- Why automation matters more than compression

- How small fader rides change the emotional flow

- Using shaker, kick, and rhythm elements to lift sections

- Comparing the original 2018 mix to the modern remix approach

This episode ties everything together:
mixing as an emotional performance, not a technical checklist.