With the support of iLok, more tips & tricks from the community. Here is one from Brandon Willoughby….

With stereo effects (reverb, delay, flanger…) on a mix things can get clouded quickly. Leave the hard left and right panning for effects. Pan instruments and vocals in the mix from center to 95% while leaving the last 5% for effects. In a real space, reverb usually surrounds the sound source. The 5% in the mix for effects offers the illusion that the tracks are enveloped in the effect. This is a more natural sound than stacking things hard left and right on top of the fx chains.  Don’t forget to use some effects in mono; this will add depth to your mix. If you feel the mix needs more width; use a stereorizer.

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