Quick mix your live recording
A 15-minute mix is not meant to be perfect. It should be balanced, clean enough, and easy to share.
Actionable suggestions
Start with rough level balance
Pull every track down, then bring up drums or backing first, followed by bass, instruments, and vocals. Balance matters more than plugins.
Example
If vocals vanish, lower the band before boosting the vocal.
Clean the mud with simple EQ
Use simple EQ adjustments to reduce muddy frequencies before boosting highs.
Example
Try a gentle cut around 200-400 Hz on muddy sources.
Use bus compression lightly
A small amount of bus compression can help make the mix feel more consistent.
Example
Use light gain reduction only on louder sections.
Limit only at the end
Add a limiter on the stereo output only after the mix balance feels correct.
Example
If the limiter is working too hard, lower the overall mix level.
Export a quick MP3
For class sharing, MP3 is usually enough. Keep the Logic project and WAV archive if the recording may be mixed again later.
Example
Use 320 kbps MP3 for a clean rehearsal share.