Full Mix, One Plugin… Too Simple? AudioTrack - Waves FREE Plugin Pack

May 14, 2025 | 17,784 Views

Think you need a huge plugin chain to mix a full track? Think again!

In this video, we walk you through an entire mix using nothing but Waves AudioTrack, a simple all-in-one channel strip plugin that packs EQ, compression and gating into a single plugin. From drums and bass to vocals, guitars and even the final mix bus, every critical mix decision is made using just this one tool.

This straightforward workflow isn’t about cutting corners, it’s about getting results fast and staying focused on what really matters: shaping tone, controlling dynamics and finishing mixes with confidence. Sometimes, the simplest tools lead to the best results.

Video Chapters:

  • 0:00 – Introduction
  • 0:27 – Mixing punch into kick drums
  • 2:09 – Taming brightness and shaping tone in snare drums
  • 3:15 – Balancing drum overheads
  • 4:11 – Fattening up bass guitars
  • 6:36 – Using channel strip presets to improve the impact of acoustic guitars
  • 8:04 – Fixing midrange buildup in electric guitars
  • 10:39 – Cleaning low end and adding brightness to pianos
  • 11:57 – Applying EQ, compression and level control to vocals
  • 17:33 – Adding final mix bus touches with gentle EQ and compression

Download AudioTrack as part of the Waves Free Plugin Pack.

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