Mixing Template (Pro Tools 2025)
Mixing Template (Pro Tools 2025)
Elevate your mixing workflow with the latest version of our VCA Fader-Centric Mix Template — completely rebuilt for maximum speed, clarity, and control. Designed for Pro Tools users who want intuitive gain structure, intelligent routing, and rapid stem delivery.
This is the same template Nicholas uses in his daily mixes — optimized after thousands of projects and updated with modern features for offline stem printing, phase tuning, and mix bus control.
✅ What’s New in This Version:
🧠 Offline Stem Bouncing with Bounce Mix Dialogue - No more real-time printing. Export stems fast with zero CPU strain using Pro Tools' new output presets.
🔁 Global Mix Bus Processing - Any mix bus tweak you make — from EQ to limiting — is instantly mirrored to the TV and instrumental versions using grouped inserts. Less duplicate work. More consistency.
🎚 VCA Gain Staging for Entire Mix - Set a consistent ceiling using Standard Clip, then adjust the full mix with a single VCA fader. Skip the individual level-matching headaches.
🎙 Chorus & Verse Parallel Chains (Vocals + BGVs) —Built-in routing for parallel chorus/verse vocal processing, including labeled folders and pre-routed sends.
🎧 Key Features (Still Included & Improved):
VCA Fader-Centric Control — Instantly shape gain from groups to mix bus.
Parallel Processing Setup — Drums, bass, and vocals pre-wired for creative compression and saturation.
Optimized Stem Delivery —
6 Stems for Stem Mastering
11 Stems for Remix Deliverables
Offline export via preset routing.
Mix Bus Variants:
Main Mix
TV Mix (No Lead Vocals)
Instrumental
Master Print Track
🧰 Compatibility:
Built for Pro Tools 2020 and newer. - Make sure to uncheck “Preferences > Standard VCA Logic for Group Attributes” for proper solo behavior.