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Why I Stopped Using Mixing Templates

July 20, 2026 · 15 min

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Mixing templates promise to speed up your workflow... but for most home studio musicians, they're actually slowing you down and keeping you from actually getting better at mixing.

Today I want to break down the three types of templates (only one is a problem), why downloading a pro's template won't give you their sound, and the leaner, faster workflow I use instead.

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‼️Download my FREE 6-step Checklist to a PRO Mix: https://www.thebandguide.com/promixchecklist

In-Depth Mixing Tutorial: https://youtu.be/jSFF8fotNhA

Headphones I LOVE:

🎧 Beyerdynamic DT770: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/AWQJgj

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