Chris Lord-Alge mixing ‘The Reason’ by Hoobastank TUTORIAL
Get behind the console with Chris Lord-Alge and watch him re-mix Hoobastank’s multi-platinum pop-rock anthem “The Reason”. The legendary mix engineer delves deep into his hybrid workflow in this series, showcasing how to craft radio-ready mixes in record time.
The journey begins in the box with a detailed walkthrough of his pre-mix process. He discusses his plugin and equipment choices and shares practical tips for gain staging, routing, and submixing. These tricks and techniques enable him to streamline the session and get the best out of his 48-channel SSL console.
CLA proceeds to mix the record in real-time, using hardware for character and software for precision. You will learn how he enhances drums, vocals, guitars, and strings using only a few studio essentials. Along the way, he shares some of his favorite effects chains, using iconic tape machines, reverbs, and delays to elevate the artist’s performance to its fullest potential.