From First Email to Final Mix: Chris & Jody’s Client Mixing Workflow

So, you got hired to mix someone else’s music—now what?

In this episode, Chris & Jody crack open their personal workflows and walk you through exactly what they do when taking on a client mix. From the very first conversation (what questions you should ask, and the red flags you shouldn’tignore) to preparing the final mix, this is the ultimate behind-the-console guide for anyone stepping into client mixing.

Whether you’re freelancing your first EP or tightening your process for better efficiency, you’ll gain pro-level mixing setup tips, gear prep advice, communication strategy, and insight on how to keep both artists and your CPU happy along the way.

Expect a blend of hands-on tactics, personal anecdotes, a few cautionary tales, and the usual dose of Chris & Jody-style banter. And yes—Friday Finds is back with gear picks and plugins worth checking out.

This one’s for engineers, producers, and home studio heroes ready to level up their client game. Hit play and learn what it really takes to mix like a pro—start to finish.

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Gear we used:
Jody’s Mic & Voice Chain: Telefunken C12 – Groove Tubes Vipre – Apollo – UA Neve 1073 – UA LA2A – UA Studer A800
Jody’s Channel Strip: iZotope RX Spectral DeNoise – iZotope RX Mouth DeClick – UA Neve 1073 – UA LA2A – UA 1176E

Chris’ Mic & Voice Chain: Slate ML1 – Apollo – UA – Slate VMR (FG12, FG73, API Eq, SSL 4kE) – iZotope RX Voice – DeNoise
Chris’ Channel Strip: Eventide Precision Time Align – iZotope RX Spectral DeNoise – iZotope RX Mouth DeClick – UA Neve 1073 – UA LA2A – UA 1176E

Master: Oek Sound Soothe 2 – iZotope Ozone Imager – iZotope Ozone Maximize.

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