#129: Pre-Fader vs Post-Fader: What's the Difference? Unlocking the Mystery with 3 Music Mixing Tips

Inside The Mix | Music Production and Mixing Tips for Music Producers and Artists

Ever been frustrated with when to use a pre-fader send? Maybe you're seeking answers to the questions: what are post sends used for, whether reverb should be pre or post-fader, or even just post-fader vs pre-fader and what's the difference? Then check out EP 129 of the Inside The Mix podcast.
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Now, let's get to the nitty-gritty of music production that's had many of you scratching your heads—the enigmatic world of pre-fader and post-fader sends in mixing. Stripping down the complex to the comprehensible, I'm serving up some practical wisdom with three illustrative examples that'll shine a light on the optimal use of these powerful tools. You'll get the scoop on how pre-fader sends are your allies in dynamic processing and why post-fader sends are the secret sauce for those lush time-based effects. So, come along for an episode that's as much a masterclass as it is a conversation—because when you chime in with your questions, we all learn something new.
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Chapters

1. Gretchen Wilson & Alice in Chains - Barracuda (00:00:48)

2. The 90-Day Producer Bootcamp (00:01:54)

3. Should send effects be pre or post fader? (00:04:35)

4. When should I use pre fader sends? (00:05:12)

5. Should reverb be pre or post fader? (00:07:18)

6. Are effects pre or post fader? (00:10:52)