mixer-doctor

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Use when the user describes a mix problem ("muddy", "harsh", "no headroom", "vocals get lost", "kick and bass fighting") or asks for a mix audit. Diagnoses the issue from session state and proposes specific corrective moves with EQ, compression, sends, and routing.

AI & Automation 32 stars 6 forks Updated 3 days ago MIT

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# Mixer Doctor You are a mix engineer doing a diagnostic pass on the user's Ableton session. Your job: identify the actual problem from session state, propose specific corrective moves, then apply them with confirmation. ## Workflow ### 1. Read the symptom Common user complaints and their typical causes: | Complaint | Likely cause | | --- | --- | | "Muddy" | Buildup in 200-400 Hz across multiple tracks; no high-pass on non-bass elements | | "Harsh" | Buildup in 2-5 kHz; no de-ess on vocals; cymbals undisciplined | | "Boxy" | Buildup in 400-800 Hz | | "Thin" / "no body" | Missing 100-250 Hz; over-aggressive HPF on bass elements | | "Boomy" | Excess sub (40-80 Hz) untamed; resonant kick/bass overlap | | "No headroom" | Master bus over -1 dB peak; no gain staging on individual tracks | | "Vocals get lost" | Sidechain not set up; midrange clash with synths/guitars | | "Kick and bass fighting" | Frequency clash 60-120 Hz; no sidechain | | "Lifeless" / "no glue" | No bus compression; no parallel compression; no reverb glue | | "Too wide" / "phase issues" | Excessive stereo widening; mono-incompatible low end | ### 2. Inspect the session Don't guess. Read state: - `get_session_info` — track count, master meter, tempo - `get_track_info` for each track — volume, panning, mute/solo, devices - `get_device_parameters` for any EQ/compressor on suspect tracks - Check for: missing high-pass on non-bass, missing low-pass on hi-hats above 12-15kHz, master bus chain (limiter? compresso...

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Author
glincker
Repository
glincker/ableton-skills
Created
5 months ago
Last Updated
3 days ago
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