Great mixes don’t begin with plugins. They begin with preparation.
In this focused, professional development session, The Foundry’s Studio Director, Jason Wegfahrt, breaks down the foundational workflow that sets every strong mix apart: intentional gain staging, clean and consistent track naming, strategic bussing, and why starting in mono sharpens your balance and perspective.
This class is about mix prep and structure. You’ll learn how a properly prepared session leads to faster decisions, clearer balances, and more confident creative moves. Whether you’re mixing your own productions, stepping into client sessions, or assisting mixing engineers with mix prep, these first steps create the stability that allows the artistry to thrive.
If your mixes feel cluttered, inconsistent, or harder than they should be, the issue often isn’t your taste — it’s your preparation. This session gives you the framework to fix that.