# \#in-the-box **URL:** https://community.mwtm.com/tag/in-the-box/14.md [Latest](https://community.mwtm.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.mwtm.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.mwtm.com/tags.md) --- ## [Jaycen Joshua - Template](https://community.mwtm.com/t/jaycen-joshua-template/18089)
**Author:** [@Lawrence\_Shuler\_Jr](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Lawrence_Shuler_Jr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/jaycen-joshua-template/18089 "2026-09-14T19:27:28Z")
Is anyone willing to. share the Jaycen Joshua - Template for Pro Tools --- ## [Jaycen Joshua Mix Template](https://community.mwtm.com/t/jaycen-joshua-mix-template/17836)
**Author:** [@Tyler\_Del\_Pino](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Tyler_Del_Pino)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2026, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/jaycen-joshua-mix-template/17836 "2026-07-19T16:14:58Z")
I’ve recently been exploring the Jaycen Joshua mix template and been loving what it’s doing for my low-end! I’m running into an issue of CPU overload though. I’m on Pro Tools, running as high of a buffer as I can and I’m… --- ## [Vocal Chain indicators](https://community.mwtm.com/t/vocal-chain-indicators/17435)
**Author:** [@Marcus\_Greggs](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Marcus_Greggs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2025, 2:18am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/vocal-chain-indicators/17435 "2025-12-01T02:18:23Z")
Hey Jaycen love the content I have a a question I know there are multiple ways and you use gain staging to set your mixes up for success but my question does your vocal chain have a indicator like how your drum buss does… --- ## [Compresión - Ataque y liberación](https://community.mwtm.com/t/compresion-ataque-y-liberacion/17305)
**Author:** [@Byron\_Saldana](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Byron_Saldana)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2025, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/compresion-ataque-y-liberacion/17305 "2025-09-02T18:52:32Z")
Good evening everyone. I want to share something I’m very unsure about, and I’d appreciate your help. I practice every day to be able to listen and understand the changes made with each parameter, but I can’t figure out… --- ## [Feedback on mixing and mastering - R&B/ Shoegaze-y song](https://community.mwtm.com/t/feedback-on-mixing-and-mastering-r-b-shoegaze-y-song/16409)
**Author:** [@REDsBeats](https://community.mwtm.com/u/REDsBeats)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2025, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/feedback-on-mixing-and-mastering-r-b-shoegaze-y-song/16409 "2025-06-17T16:43:42Z")
Hello everyone! I have just mixed/mastered an instrumental I made. It’s a mix of R&B and shoegaze but more modern. Would love to hear feedback from all of you, even if it is not mixing or mastering. Will add vocals lat… --- ## [Shadow Hills Settings](https://community.mwtm.com/t/shadow-hills-settings/1959)
**Author:** [@Pietro\_Bosco](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Pietro_Bosco)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 6:42am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/shadow-hills-settings/1959 "2025-04-28T06:42:18Z")
Hi Jay, what a pleasure being here! I’ve watched all your videos and I think I start to really learn what mixing is. I have a stupid question, about the settings on the shadow hill (specially the treshold), are they just… --- ## [VT5 in the Mix Buss order](https://community.mwtm.com/t/vt5-in-the-mix-buss-order/12743)
**Author:** [@Joshua\_Caspian](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Joshua_Caspian)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2025, 3:03am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/vt5-in-the-mix-buss-order/12743 "2025-01-08T03:03:30Z")
It looks like you’re using a lot of the VT-5! In your mix buss, where do you place it/optimal place to place it on our mix buss? --- ## [J Buses sweet spot](https://community.mwtm.com/t/j-buses-sweet-spot/12197)
**Author:** [@espuma\_de\_los\_dias](https://community.mwtm.com/u/espuma_de_los_dias)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2024, 9:53am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/j-buses-sweet-spot/12197 "2024-12-30T09:53:22Z")
Hi Jaycen, been an fan since I was studying music production and been using the System in a while, the question I have is what is your sweet spot on “All music” bus or on the other buses as “Synth All” or “GTR All” on th… --- ## [Mixing vocals into a 2-track](https://community.mwtm.com/t/mixing-vocals-into-a-2-track/11082)
**Author:** [@Joachim\_Lind\_Hadberg](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Joachim_Lind_Hadberg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2024, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/mixing-vocals-into-a-2-track/11082 "2024-12-02T21:25:39Z")
I receive more and more projects where the artist wants to have their vocals mixed into a 2-track, which is not mixed very well. Every time I explain to the artist that I can mix things much better by having all audio t… --- ## [Slow Down by Relay Relay](https://community.mwtm.com/t/slow-down-by-relay-relay/7924)
**Author:** [@Lee\_Hester](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Lee_Hester)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2024, 1:28am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/slow-down-by-relay-relay/7924 "2024-11-05T01:28:50Z")
Hey MWTM fam! I just finished a mix through my brand new ITB template. I’d love to hear some thoughts!! I hope all are well!! Lee --- ## [Vocal chain - the outboard part](https://community.mwtm.com/t/vocal-chain-the-outboard-part/9903)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Schwaiger](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Peter_Schwaiger)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2024, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/vocal-chain-the-outboard-part/9903 "2024-10-04T18:38:44Z")
Hej Dan! I’m trying to re-create your vocal chain (as seen in the “Vampire” by Olivia Rodrigo video, but I assume some of it might also apply to your workflow with Chappell). Unfortunately, the presets you’ve provided ar… --- ## [Sansamp psa-1 alternative?](https://community.mwtm.com/t/sansamp-psa-1-alternative/8661)
**Author:** [@user2](https://community.mwtm.com/u/user2)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 12:34am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/sansamp-psa-1-alternative/8661 "2024-08-13T00:34:27Z")
For students who use programs other than Pro Tools, is there any other plugin you would recommend instead of sansamp psa-1? --- ## [Whats the difference between C Drums / C Drums M?](https://community.mwtm.com/t/whats-the-difference-between-c-drums-c-drums-m/3543)
**Author:** [@Simon1](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Simon1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2024, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/whats-the-difference-between-c-drums-c-drums-m/3543 "2024-06-12T22:35:40Z")
Hey, I’m not mixing in Pro Tools and I’m not sure if I got this right? I thought that you first let the drums go through the NLS chain and afterwards through the RBass, Shadowhills Compressor etc. -chain. So I thought i… --- ## [Gain Staging in Hip Hop Mixing](https://community.mwtm.com/t/gain-staging-in-hip-hop-mixing/7494)
**Author:** [@Moises\_Sanchez](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Moises_Sanchez)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2024, 4:46am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/gain-staging-in-hip-hop-mixing/7494 "2024-06-12T04:46:17Z")
I’m confused about the gain staging process in hip hop mixing. Some people suggest to gain stage with a VU meter at -18dbs and I see some of the best engineers in the game not even gain staging. Hopefully someone can hel… --- ## [Leslie Brathwaite Feedback please](https://community.mwtm.com/t/leslie-brathwaite-feedback-please/6105)
**Author:** [@Kaito\_Murakami](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Kaito_Murakami)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2024, 12:47am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/leslie-brathwaite-feedback-please/6105 "2024-04-30T00:47:15Z")
Hey Leslie, here’s a song I mixed and mastered, and I’d love to hear your feedback. For context, I’m not a pro, and I mixed this mainly in the box. Thanks so much for your time. --- ## [Afrobeat mixing feedback](https://community.mwtm.com/t/afrobeat-mixing-feedback/5905)
**Author:** [@Vladiscratus\_Trinity](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Vladiscratus_Trinity)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2024, 12:21pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/afrobeat-mixing-feedback/5905 "2024-04-27T12:21:40Z")
Hi, Leslie! This is mix of this afrobeat song. I would like to hear your comments. Thank you! Regards, Vlad. BigMeanSoundMachine\_Contraband\_.wav --- ## [R&B and Hip-hop mixes feedback from Leslie Brathwaite](https://community.mwtm.com/t/r-b-and-hip-hop-mixes-feedback-from-leslie-brathwaite/5864)
**Author:** [@Danny\_Do](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Danny_Do)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2024, 10:23pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/r-b-and-hip-hop-mixes-feedback-from-leslie-brathwaite/5864 "2024-04-25T22:23:48Z")
Hi Leslie, I’m a biggg fan, love the mix on Churchill Downs Did this track called ‘BENT’ for a mixing competition and the other one called ‘Go Get Therapy’ is for a local artist where I’m from, Auckland New Zealand … --- ## [Leslie Brathwaite Feedback AfroBeat CHH](https://community.mwtm.com/t/leslie-brathwaite-feedback-afrobeat-chh/6031)
**Author:** [@Benjamin\_Linstadt](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Benjamin_Linstadt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2024, 12:06am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/leslie-brathwaite-feedback-afrobeat-chh/6031 "2024-04-18T00:06:12Z")
Hey Leslie. It’s Big Ben Da Prodagy I engineered this song “Running To” for Tylynn and Cru Alxndr. I was hoping to get feedback or areas i could improve and areas you liked in the mix. Thank you! https://samply.app… --- ## [Leslie Brathwaite - Mix Feedback (Mac Mall, RBL Posse)](https://community.mwtm.com/t/leslie-brathwaite-mix-feedback-mac-mall-rbl-posse/6019)
**Author:** [@Rajeev\_Naidu](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Rajeev_Naidu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 5:13am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/leslie-brathwaite-mix-feedback-mac-mall-rbl-posse/6019 "2024-04-16T05:13:03Z")
Leggy - Legends Mix v6 44 16.wav Looking forward to your feedback Leslie! --- ## [CLA Mix Feedback. Rock/Metal](https://community.mwtm.com/t/cla-mix-feedback-rock-metal/3223)
**Author:** [@Artem\_Shcherbakov](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Artem_Shcherbakov)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2024, 4:23am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/cla-mix-feedback-rock-metal/3223 "2024-03-17T04:23:15Z")
Hello! Thanks to Chris and the MWTM team for this opportunity! I would really like to get a review of this work. Diamond Eyes by Deftones was one of the references for this mix :wink: I was co-producer, recording, mix… --- ## [Cardi B vocal chain](https://community.mwtm.com/t/cardi-b-vocal-chain/5029)
**Author:** [@Melvix](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Melvix)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2024, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/cardi-b-vocal-chain/5029 "2024-03-07T20:35:11Z")
Hello, Leslie Brathwaite, thank you very much for your work and for sharing such valuable material, it is very inspiring and educational. After watching it, I had a question. Why don’t you use other, perhaps more technol… --- ## [Feedback mixing](https://community.mwtm.com/t/feedback-mixing/4681)
**Author:** [@Juan7](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Juan7)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2024, 4:10am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/feedback-mixing/4681 "2024-02-23T04:10:38Z")
Hi. Thanks MWTM for this opportunity. I would like to get a review of my work. I was mixing and mastering engineer on this track Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/4EheCReKNLgwxnGAsZw7mK?si=rnly2txtTmmGoAdraVJ\_… --- ## [CLA Mix Feedback Indie Pop Rock Song](https://community.mwtm.com/t/cla-mix-feedback-indie-pop-rock-song/3313)
**Author:** [@Carlos\_Rodriguez](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Carlos_Rodriguez)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2024, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/cla-mix-feedback-indie-pop-rock-song/3313 "2024-01-10T16:36:20Z")
Hi Mr CLA! This is a song by a friend of mine that I produced, mixed and mastered. The vocal reverbs are those selected by the artist (they are not exactly what I would have chosen) --- ## [CLA Mix feddback Indie Rock Song](https://community.mwtm.com/t/cla-mix-feddback-indie-rock-song/3184)
**Author:** [@Pancho\_Pazmino](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Pancho_Pazmino)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2024, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/cla-mix-feddback-indie-rock-song/3184 "2024-01-08T20:43:14Z")
Hi Chris and MWTM Community Thank you very much for opening this space. I share a mix , that I’m doing for a local band. Sickers Fuera de Tiempo.wav Cheers, Pancho --- ## [CLA Mix Feedback - Classic Rock](https://community.mwtm.com/t/cla-mix-feedback-classic-rock/3241)
**Author:** [@Erdem\_Altinbas](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Erdem_Altinbas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2024, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/cla-mix-feedback-classic-rock/3241 "2024-01-07T17:15:36Z")
Greetings to the community and the CLA. First of all, thanks to Mix with the Masters for this opportunity. This recording is an unreleased song. I did the composition, lyrics, arrangement, mixing and mastering. I’m no… --- ## [CLA Mix Feedback – Angelo Boltini // Bloodflow](https://community.mwtm.com/t/cla-mix-feedback-angelo-boltini-bloodflow/3220)
**Author:** [@Angelo\_Boltini](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Angelo_Boltini)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2024, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/cla-mix-feedback-angelo-boltini-bloodflow/3220 "2024-01-07T16:32:20Z")
Well, this is a great opportunity to jump on! I often mix my own songs (like this one) or productions where I play part or all of the instruments. Since I get so attached to my work, I find it super hard t… --- ## [CLA Mix Feedback - Kaprice Unendlichkeit - Thomas Haumann](https://community.mwtm.com/t/cla-mix-feedback-kaprice-unendlichkeit-thomas-haumann/3222)
**Author:** [@Thomas\_Haumann](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Thomas_Haumann)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2024, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/cla-mix-feedback-kaprice-unendlichkeit-thomas-haumann/3222 "2024-01-07T16:27:53Z")
This is a full production i did in 2022/21 - its German alternative Rock. The Drums were done in a small studio in Bonn. I did the mixing soley on Ns10s (no Sub :frowning: )and Headphones since i had no dedicated mix r… --- ## [Sending Parallel compression to the rear bus too?](https://community.mwtm.com/t/sending-parallel-compression-to-the-rear-bus-too/2039)
**Author:** [@Mikkel](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Mikkel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2023, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/sending-parallel-compression-to-the-rear-bus-too/2039 "2023-12-10T22:01:25Z")
Hi I wonder if parallel compression/eq/distortion and so on should also be sent to the rear bus. I like the rear bus way of mixing, but I’m not sure if I should include the parallel tracks that I use on guitar, vocals, … --- ## [Voice width (and Shadow Hills)](https://community.mwtm.com/t/voice-width-and-shadow-hills/1993)
**Author:** [@Riccardo](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Riccardo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2023, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/voice-width-and-shadow-hills/1993 "2023-12-07T16:37:22Z")
Hi Jaycen, could you explain how you position the vocals within the song? What techniques do you use to create depth, breadth and clarity in your voice? Last quick question about the Shadow Hills on the Drums Bus and Ba… --- ## [Subtraction-EQ prior to Channel-Strip?](https://community.mwtm.com/t/subtraction-eq-prior-to-channel-strip/1860)
**Author:** [@Joseph\_Libretti](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Joseph_Libretti)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2023, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/subtraction-eq-prior-to-channel-strip/1860 "2023-12-05T15:55:38Z")
Hello Sir… Do you ever recommend Inserting a clean EQ, first in a chain, for things like filtering and/or corrective-subtracting frequencies prior to desired Channel-Strip, as opposed to inserting Channel-Strip alone an… [Next page](https://community.mwtm.com/tag/in-the-box/14.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=in-the-box)