How to Create Dynamics in a Mix!

Building dynamics in a dense mix (such as a rock mix that feels pretty full tilt the whole time) is important but not difficult if you know what you're doing. Here are a bunch of little tricks I used in my Bad Habits mix!
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CHAPTERS
0:00 - Welcome to the mix!
1:07 - Breaking Down Sections, an "Energy Map"
3:18 - Instrument Changes
4:17 - Pitch Building
5:15 - Stops and Spaces
6:04 - Layering
7:16 - Cadence
8:31 - Same Section, Different Layers
9:12 - Chorus Comparison
9:37 - It's not just Volume, it's a balance
10:24 - Contrast
10:38 - Mix Bus Automation
11:02 - Low End Management
12:35 - Stereo Expansion
14:41 - Leave any questions below!
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