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@OtivoJumaRockofpeacegosp-by4rw

8 ай бұрын

10 mixed

As a professional recording engineer with 40 years experience I would like to commend you on all your good advice. Many of the things you talk about are things that took me many years to realize. Excellent work.

@BALTAOFC

4 жыл бұрын

KinckSound same

@allabouteverything4925

4 жыл бұрын

Have to say the same only that i got only 12 years experience. Solid Video for newbies and even professionals

@gatlinproduction

4 жыл бұрын

Great video. For all the newbies this is a great advice tip and guideline. Been pro mixing for over 38 years. Everything that was said in this video is like a natural to me except for one thing. I start my gain staging at -18db. Not 0db. That’s a no go for me. That’s only my preference because I love steamy audio.

@DocKaosBeats

4 жыл бұрын

@@gatlinproduction So you level everything to -18 db then you mix or you just turn down the master fader to -18db? Sorry I'm not that advance with engineering trying to learn can you please elaborate what exactly do you mean and another question what's the best way to master your music so it's at the required LUFS/RMS level without losing loudness I've heard some say use 2 limiters so 1 limiter isn't doing all the work?

@willdobson79

4 жыл бұрын

Useful tips, excellent video.

Tip #1: [01:43] Use bussing for speed and glue Tip #2: [04:01] Stereo slapback delay for vocals and melodies - better than reverb for upfront room Tip #3: [05:31] Use two room reverbs - everything is in the same room: mix between ambience and room reverb Tip #4: [09:12] Using reference tracks for better translation to speakers Tip #5: [11:05] Serial compression = 2-3 light compressors instead of one heavy unnatural sound Tip #6: [12:50] Focus on volume balance - height order on most important element Tip #7: [15:04] Roadmap against choice fatigue >> 5 drivers of mixing: 1. Balance, 2. Fix, 3. Enhance (better than life), 4. Shape (make room for stuff), 5. Space [The 5 Drivers of Mixing - The Key to a Great Sounding Mix](prosoundformula.com/the-5-drivers-of-mixing/) Tip #8: [17:44] Mix in mono Tip #9: [19:25] Gain stage Tip #10: [22:14] If it sounds good it is good - break the rules Tip #11: [23:30] Draw automation quickly Tip #12: [25:45] Keyboard shortcuts Tip #13: [27:38] Save a copy before mixing for later comparison Tip #14: [28:32] Panning automation! Stereo more in chorus Tip #15: [31:56] Get a second ear Tip #16: [33:44] Nudging recordings Tip #17: [36:58] Quantisation Tip #18: [40:09] Record quality before mixing Tip #19: [41:31] Take breaks for your ears Tip #20: [43:17] Don’t solo! Use gain plugin instead Tip #21: [46:15] Practice, practice, practice

One to add that I've discovered: from time to time (towards the end), export it (and while exporting, LISTEN TO GOOD MUSIC and DON'T think about the song), and after exporting listen to it from start to finish while at the same time writing down every single thing you want to fix, with time stamps. And do it with your mixing gear, and headphones, as well as with ok/crappy speakers. This does many things: it gives you a compulsory break, reference tracks, and it forces you to listen to the whole song as an entity, it makes you notice volume fluctuation throughout the song, odd changes and unexpected things in the context of the whole mix and forces you to listen with a variety of gear. Also, if you're using speakers while listening to the references and your own mix, it gives you some physical exercise (no joke, it gets your blood flowing after 3 hours of sitting in one go), and listening from different angles highlights some issues

This video is worth more than a semester of mixing class no joke

Mixing is part technical, part intuitive, part art & takes a lot of practice to master. There's a lot to to understand, so never stop learning. Great video.

That click and drag to turn on/off all plugins at 3:35 just blew my mind.

@HannaMia

4 жыл бұрын

same here!

This is by far the most legit "mixing techniques" video that I've seen over KZread, that doesn't just involve basic concepts. Legit mixing school stuff here, not to mention some techniques that you personally use. I'm sure you've gone above and beyond in your mixes and engineering at around this point but thank you for even sharing some of these techniques with us! This is ridiculously underrated!!

@dannyclews3340

5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree!

@jjjuhg

4 жыл бұрын

What about keeping the pads and/ or synths quiet to sit in the back to give a sense of depth and a pro feel ? Would be a good tip. ( some of the tracks anyway )

For tip #20 (Don't solo, use a gain plugin instead), there's an easier way. Some DAWs like Reaper have a "solo in front" button that you can hit, and it will automatically lower the rest of your mix by a set db. So instead of raising a track you want to work on by 6db, you're lowering everything else by 6db. Makes it much easier to hear what's going on, prevents ear-fatigue, and you'll never clip.

@nobuyoshikitano3305

5 жыл бұрын

A "thumbs up" for this tip! I just wish Logic had a similar function... :-/

@amaan6999

5 жыл бұрын

Wish ableton had it too!

@goodnightgoodnight8661

5 жыл бұрын

I need to look into this on Studio One!

@niedec_hello

5 жыл бұрын

@@goodnightgoodnight8661 Not sure it's a baked-in feature, but I found this workaround on the Presonus blog: blog.presonus.com/index.php/2017/12/22/friday-tip-week-add-dim-solo-studio-one/.

@HiScoreMusic

5 жыл бұрын

Good one, thanks!

This is just gold. Can't believe this information is just for free...

@tiztoc977

5 жыл бұрын

dont jinx it lol

@peekpen

5 жыл бұрын

thats GOLD Dylan...just GOLD!

@MikeGilroyMusic

4 жыл бұрын

peekpen it’s Gold Jerry Gold!

@officialWWM

4 жыл бұрын

You had 298 likes. I just made it 299. Now my OCD wants to like it again :/

@yonix3958

4 жыл бұрын

Isn't GOD the first to set an example by giving us all for free?...

I’m out here taking notes like I’m in school how is this free

@masteringcom

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! 📝

@PivotLoL77

4 жыл бұрын

Lol mee too i'm having pages of notes haha

@TheBrettEnglish

4 жыл бұрын

Same, yo

@alendooza

4 жыл бұрын

Me to bro, youtube is a great school if used prperly and with if we choose right teachers and classes...

@BlezzBeats

4 жыл бұрын

You can even practice on the bus

Started watching thinking I'd know every one of the 21 tips (been producing for about 25 years, just as a hobby) and was incredibly surprised at how many I wasn't fully aware of. Every tip explained in great detail, but not using terms or language that will make even the newest producer/mixer get frightened. Great vid.

I´ve seen this one a couple of times now, being a producer for like 13 years and its a really really really awesome take on mixing. Even learned (or rather realized) some new stuff from this! This should be on the first page of youtube when someone searches "how to produce a song" Thank you!

"No listener is ever going to hear the instrument solo'd" Take notes, guitarists.

@sgodden1

4 жыл бұрын

So true - I'm a guitarist and I've spent far too long trying to get the right tone with the instrument solo'd. But to fit into a mix well (I generally play classic rock) the guitars need to be light on the bottom end, and more trebly than sounds good solo'd - in my experience anyway

@SamAdvenMedia

3 жыл бұрын

Um we got KZreadrs now that purposely solo sections now.... So this doesn't apply anymore lol

@bjornborg3195

3 жыл бұрын

The bass often makes the guitar tone sound good. Black Sabbath, iron maiden, rush.

@ethansmithmusic

3 жыл бұрын

I don't think that anyone in this thread gets the joke lol

@Ped0P1gYOUTUBE

6 ай бұрын

Yeah they're taking it literally lmao @@ethansmithmusic

Your explanation of a bus was the most clear and succinct one I've heard I think

After years of working in the industry, I have to agree with everything here - you know, even experienced audio professionals can use help to remind themselves of the right way to do things as we go down the rabbit hole :) This is a pretty wonderful reminder of the things you need to consider.

@masteringcom

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

Dayum, simple yet so precise and powerful. It's like some wisdom from spiritual ETs. Thanks a lot. Now we are part of your mission too. 🙏

Here's the time-codes of each tip if you need them: Tip #1: 01:43 Tip #2: 04:01 Tip #3: 05:31 Tip #4: 09:12 Tip #5: 11:05 Tip #6: 12:50 Tip #7: 15:04 Tip #8: 17:44 Tip #9: 19:25 Tip #10: 22:14 Tip #11: 23:30 Tip #12: 25:45 Tip #13: 27:38 Tip #14: 28:32 Tip #15: 31:56 Tip #16: 33:44 Tip #17: 36:58 Tip #18: 40:09 Tip #19: 41:31 Tip #20: 43:17 Tip #21: 46:15

@RealHomeRecording

5 жыл бұрын

Yeeeeeee doggie!

@jacksvocals

5 жыл бұрын

A living legend.

@chucknkd

5 жыл бұрын

not anything to do with your point of the video (thanks for the tips btw:-) but how are you doing track stacks inside of track stacks? (drums for example) or is that a folder track that they all fold into? thx!

@ChanderVivekSingh

5 жыл бұрын

Sir i want that eq free training link can u help me in that plz.....i read ur article on 5 eq tips it was so awesome sir

@SilloniusAeldarian

5 жыл бұрын

I dont need this time stamp! I need every second of that information XD thank you again for sharing your knowledge man, you are the best

I’m a hip hop artist and for some reason none of my engineers have used even half of these tips like the nudging automation the buses etc and I’m shocked tbh because I was in the room as they mixed my tracks the nudging will definitely help me This information should not be free so muchhhhh gold and silver in this video thank you my friend You and Graham are my favorites the goats 🔥🙏🏽🐐

@LorD3able

5 жыл бұрын

man, do u think these were secrets? come on :))))

@mikerob3339

5 жыл бұрын

RazvanNn must have been lol cuz I worked with folk who been in this business for decades and they ain’t do this Secret sauce 😂🤷🏽‍♂️

@shinji1264

5 жыл бұрын

@@LorD3able Believe it or not but info like this is rare

I started watching this video thinking there's no way I was gonna watch all 50 min, but you did a great job and even made me take out my notebook. Thank you

@masteringcom

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

Thank you so much for this, Dylan! There was a LOT of really fantastic material. Can't wait to use these tips in my next mixes!

I've probably said this on other posts but thanks so much for this channel! Your information is on-point, the guides are clear and detailed and your optimistic personality always makes me look forward to watching!

@masteringcom

4 жыл бұрын

So glad we could help!

Good tips. The important thing with reference tracks is to turn them DOWN to match the loudness of your mix. When at equivalent loudness (not necessarily equal loudness) your ears are hearing both in the same area of the Fletcher-Munson curves which means you will hear the frequencies the same and therefore EQ more accurately.

Thank you for your incredible generosity in putting this tutorial together. I’ve watched a couple hundred of these tutorials, and this may very well be the best.

Great video!! Every new producer should watch this! Thank you for spending your time to craft an amazing guide for us new starters. Much appreciated!

Best video I've seen on mixing. Seriously brought me from feeling frustrated to feeling excited to mix.

awesome advices was a lot of them I discovered that I already followed unconsciously but alot of new ideas that revolutionised my mixing thanks a lot :)

I stumbled upon this channel a few days ago and it has become my favorite audio mixing channel on KZread. The way you present the information is so clear and down to the point, and all the tips and tricks are very useful and even necessary for becoming a good mixing engineer. Keep up the great work!

I knew almost none of this and I can't wait to put what I've learned to use. You're the man!

You got a way of making things so logical in a short amount of time. You're an excellent instructor!

Every tip I too over years have become a eureka moment and wished this video existed way back when Thanks man

@masteringcom

4 жыл бұрын

Glad we could help!

this is honestly the best mixing video i've seen on youtube. so much information was delivered clearly without stagnating. this is the perfect pace. you absolutely killed this

I spent over 3 months to mix one song and it still sounded like I wasn't trying hard enough. The ear fadigue is real. Thanks for the advices on speed and precision, I'd do it all over again just for the sake of making it sound better.

I can't believe you gave us this information for free. My mixes immediately started to sound a little bit better just by reminding these tips. So thank you and keep going, dude! Guess you're helping many of us a lot. 🙏🏻

@masteringcom

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear!

Best mixing video I've ever seen.

Pure GOLD tips, thanks a lot!! Love the way you explain things, very "soft and clear". And love the one talking about the MARQUEE TOOL, gona use more often!

Thank you for packing so many good mixing tip in one video. My current and future projects are going to benefit from all I’ve learned from this video.

"Mental Fatigue" laughs in 3 different types of caffeine

here's a tip, just cause something makes your track sound better, that doesn't mean more of it is gonna make your track sound more better

@GeorgePiazza

4 жыл бұрын

Definitely! The right amount of (x) is critical. too much distortion, too much reverb, compression, etc. Brings one back to the adage 'Stay away from the Solo button'! And don't put an aural exciter on every track.

@adintyaannasaidhiakharisma5202

4 жыл бұрын

you know what im only 2 year of experiencing recording-mixing-mastering world and people say that "the less is better" its true im doing it around 7 month ago and yeah i feel its better result just don't over do it with plugins if its bad from when you record an instrument so don't put it in the mixing section , record again until its sound good

@adintyaannasaidhiakharisma5202

4 жыл бұрын

and believe in your ear thats important than your eye

@kashbandi7461

4 жыл бұрын

I think that’s why he said 10% better. U won’t learn everything from this video, but this video and others, mixes with some hours of trial and tribulation, your mixes will sound way better.

@RunawayHorses

4 жыл бұрын

it's a sound advice

Thank you for creating this video, it's very helpful. Plenty of useful techniques for mixing tracks.

Fantastic video, thanks so much. I learned several new things and am excited to try them! Rock on. 🤘🏻

omg I'm in tears for how much I liked this :')

Damm bro! This is the best mixing video on all of youtube. Thx for macking this vid.

Mate that is absolutely spectacular!! Great work and thank you for taking the time to put this together - olé ✨🙏🏻✨

@JayThomasofficial

2 жыл бұрын

This is great . Must see Ty for this

This was amazing! It´s my second year of mixing, and this was so useful! subscribed!

There's a ton of great information in this. Learned a few things.

@EDMTips

4 жыл бұрын

I second that. Damn good vid, Rob!

Fantastic video man! Really insightful but digestible as well. Many thanks 👍

I live and mix by the 5 stepsvand avoiding choice fatigue! This was a good video, I've been mixing and making music for 10+ years and I always say that theres always more to learn and try! Alot of these videos are click bait or crap but this one hit the nail on the head!

Really informative! Thank you for taking so much time to share things with us 👍

This is a masterpiece. Than you for this.

Thank you so much! I learned a lot of new things watching your tutorial. Can't wait to apply them on my own mixes! 🎶🎧🎚️🎛️

@masteringcom

4 жыл бұрын

Best of luck!

Thank you so much! I think this is the best tutorial I’ve even seen in years on this topic. Grazie mille!

Im getting only gold from this channel! By far the most productive time seeing audio videos. Im strugglin rn on incresing potential on my mixes, and this certainly helped a lot! Thx for the content.

That decision fatigue (keyboard shortcut) talk was really thought provoking man, Thank you!

For a quantized MIDI part to sound more human, use the Random function and set the range for position and velocity.

Great information, Love your channel and your tutorials! Thank you for sharing !

Wow, amazing stuff. Thankyou so much. Very generous of you to share this stuff

@masteringcom

4 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

You just dropped a gem. Thanks man 👍🏼

Great tips, thank you. "If it sounds good, it is good." -Duke Ellington

Thanks for putting this together. Awesome information. A lot to digest. Practice is needed on my part to grasp all the elements here!

One of the best videos I've ever seen about that topic, thank you so much!

Very sound advice. Saved to my playlist for future reference purposes.

@S10Football

4 жыл бұрын

you still have the playlist?

This is by far the best mixing tips video I have ever watched on KZread. Thank you for this!!

@masteringcom

4 жыл бұрын

Wow! Glad you enjoyed!

Yo man, thanks a ton for this. You've clearly put a ton of thought and effort into this video. Really, REALLY appreciate the links to in depth explanations for everything you're referencing. That is something most KZread teachers are sooooorely lacking.

Thank you for taking the time to make this video for all of us . You explained things very well and helped me a lot!

WoW this is very interesting, I especially like the serial compression tip. I really want to try that now!

@enriquecorro

4 жыл бұрын

Antonio Jiménez Pérez I tried it and it works GREAT! Thanks❤️👍

@VanGoHAF

3 жыл бұрын

3 compression always better than 1?

Thank you for this video. I'm still a novice but these tips have helped me understand mixing even more. This video is easy to understand and to follow along. Your delivery is perfect. Also, the video production is on point; you lift important parts of the presentation into text. That's a pro move. Without a doubt, you know what you're doing. I'm grateful for you and glad that I found this video.

@masteringcom

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words! So glad you enjoyed the video.

Thank You for this video. I've learned so much and remembered important techniques that I already knew. TOP TIER KNOWLEDGE RIGHT THERE

Absolutely amazing video, thank you for the information! You earned a new subscriber!

Dude, your voice, that video, its incredible! It helped me so much. Should be 1#video on KZread! Just Great

A M A Z I N G !!!!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing your expertise.

So excellent. I always have more to learn but I'm very glad I knew a few of these and some I had just figured out but it's all stuff that I wish I could have learned earlier! Amazing video, I'll definitely watch this multiple times.

Brilliant Video worth every second, I back tracked multiple times to really soak it in and it's been worth the hour and a half or so. Clearly laid out, each solid points, great perspectives throughout and no sharp s's to drive people like me nuts. Thanks for the upload, this helped a lot

This is the best Video Ive ever seen on YT, thanks for sharing mann!

@masteringcom

5 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

That Marquee automation tip was gold my friend. Thank you.

Wonderful tips! I was especially surprised and delighted by #20. Thanks so much for sharing! (And happy new year to you!)

I honestly learnt a hell of a lot from this video. I remember when I didn't even know about frequencies, I thought mixing was just about making some things louder or quieter to get instruments to peek through the mix. Now I know there's so much more to it than that. Thanks a lot man. This video was great!

@adnansaid1092

4 жыл бұрын

Bro same

This is the most informative mixing video online. period.

Great list of tips, panning automation was a great tip for widening my mix, which I've never thought of before! I have heard the other tips, but your persuasive way of mentioning them enforced what I've already known. I will watch this again. That choice fatigue you have mentioned was what I always experience mixing, so your list of organising things was also v. helpful. Many thanks.

This is an incredibly useful and informative video. Nice work!!!

Best tips I've found by far for a long time. Precise to the point. Thank you.

Years worth of me YouTubing “mixing tips” summarized super nicely in a single 50 minute video. Superb job my dude, you got a sub from me 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@masteringcom

4 жыл бұрын

Glad we could help!

That double room reverb trick will definitely see use in an upcoming project of mine! Thank you for sharing your wisdom!

Dude. I tried applying your techniques today and just from doing the gain staging and volume balancing it already sounds very good. Don’t even think I’m gonna need too much (if any) EQ/Compressor at all...... I am blown away. Thank you!

This is such knowledge. Feverishly taking notes. BECAUSE I AM SO COGNIZANT OF HOW MY LACK OF TECHNIQUE IS GETTING THE BEST OF ME.

This is why I don't like going to youtube for tutorials... You get a good video with interesting tips... That links you to 50 other videos that also have interesting tips... I'm never going to get to the mixing part if I keep on watching these videos xD Thanks for the vid

@bdubzproduction5597

4 жыл бұрын

But I bet your mixes sound great :)

Straight gold, immediately subbed!

@masteringcom

4 жыл бұрын

Glad we could help!

You're the best!!! The way you explain things following with an example every time is just immensely helpful. THANK YOU!!!

A treasure trove of hard won wisdom.Thanks so much!

"IPAs and cigarettes, anything to keep my mind off ALL THESE MIXING MISTAKES I'VE BEEN MAKING" 😂

If you have a gaming mouse, you can assign all the extra buttons to different shortcuts in your DAW. Might be helpful for some that is really quick with the mouse but not so handy with the keyboard.

@masteringcom

5 жыл бұрын

Great tip!

@Jaburu

4 жыл бұрын

better go straight to production mouse like the Logitech MX Master series

So many solid tips. I love the transparency as well, there's no BS.

Dropping straight uncut gems 💎 thanks @musician on a mission

This video is like a holy mixing bible that you should repeat once a month just to squash this into your head

@EndreyMusic

5 жыл бұрын

I wrote down notes throughout the entire video lol

@gregorybyler2953

4 жыл бұрын

@@EndreyMusic So did I :)

*Re tip 4: When comparing your mix to a reference mix, what to pay attention to? Other than spectrum sections, stereo image, dynamics (LUFS)?*

Great tutorial. Been doing this a long time and watching a lot of tutorials and this one is up there.

Boy I tell you what I learned more in this video than all the other tutorials I've been looking at over the last 3 years.

I have to work in the morning, but I want to be mixing after watching this video!

That's where I'm at with mixing feeling like it's great until I playback inside the car

@OmniscientWarrior

5 жыл бұрын

Then I guess the advice on tuning in mono then making changes for stereo is what you need. That and listen to how similar sounding music sounds so you can match it by concept in your editing.

Excellent. All of Rob's content is, and a great job by Dylan.