VCB Mix Rubric.xlsx

	A	B	C	D	E	F
1	MIX (50 POINTS)
2		1-3	4-6	7-9	10-12	13-15
3	Tune/Time (15)	Pitch/time correction is not appropriate for the genre and edits make the performance sound unnatural and unpleasant.	Little to no pitch/time correction and edits that were made are noticeable and do not mesh well with the genre.	Pitch/time correction is applied, but there are noticeable edits and mistakes that distract from the vocal performance.	Pitch/time correction is applied well, but there are edits that could have been applied more tastefully.	Little to no issues in pitch/time correction. Appropriate amount of tuning/timing for the genre.
4	Vocal editing in regards to pitch and time correction
5		1-2	3-4	5-6	7-8	9-10
6	Cohesion/Balance (10)	Lack of smooth volume changes, cohesion between instrumental and vocal tracks is lost. EQ is detrimental or not present.	Volume changes are less noticeable than in lower scores, but instrumental either buries or sits under the vocals. EQ is not present.	Balance throughout track is acceptable, and mistakes are not too offensive to the ear. EQ is decent but could be improved upon.	A solid track with a few noticeable mistakes. EQ is solid overall and volume is consistent with appropriate dynamic range.	Vocals blend well with the instrumental and volume automation helps the vocals sit well throughout the track.
7	Cohesion among tracks, including things like voluming and EQ
8	Effects (10)	Effects are applied in a detrimental way where a lack of effects would have been preferred.	Effects are not well-executed but still add interest to the overall sound.	Effects are appropriate for the song but are either overdone or underapplied.	Effects are well-placed but may be inappropriate on some characteristics (e.g. long reverb tail when not needed).	Effects are well-executed and appropriate for the song.
9	Effects such as compression, reverb, delay, imaging, saturation, and others					Effects are well-executed and appropriate for the song.
10	Technical Quality (10)	Significant errors introduced or emphasized through other processing. Mastering is detrimental to audio.	Errors present and are entirely unaddressed throughout the song. Mastering is not attempted.	A moderate amount of errors are present. Mastered but is not entirely appropriate or competitive.	Few errors present but enjoyment of the song is unaffected. Mastered appropriately for the genre.	Little to no errors present. Mastered appropriately for the genre.
11	Presence of errors (glitching, clicks/pops, noise, room reverb) and overall mastering/volume
12		1	2	3	4	5
13	Creative Quality (5)	Mix elicits an unfavorable response from listener. Creative choices work negatively against overall experience.	Listener remains disconnected throughout the song. Mix is uninteresting and generic.	Mix is mostly engaging with some bland or jarring moments. Creative direction could use refinement.	Minimal moments where listener loses interest in or is taken out of the song. Creative direction is appropriate.	Mix retains listener's attention at all times and displays a focused creative direction that complements the song.
14	Engagement factor and overall execution of creative vision
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