Mixing With Saturation (Essential Tips)

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In this video I discuss saturation and distortion. What is Saturation? What does it sound like? Where should you use it? I'll cover the basics and show you a few examples of saturation in a mix.
Topics Covered/Time Stamps
0:00 - Intro
1:50 - Pure Sine Tone
2:05 - Even Harmonics (2nd order)
2:25 - Odd Harmonics (3rd Order)
2:45 - Even vs Odd
3:30 - Tube vs Tape - which type of saturation
4:30 - Non Linear Behaviour (Discussion)
5:25 - Non Linear Example
6:00 - Recap
6:30 - Ear Training Checklist (headphones, plugins, gain staging)
9:30 - Audio Example Drums with Saturation
10:38 - Warming Saturation
11:35 - Tape Saturation
11:55 - Marketing Myths. Don't be fooled by Tubes!
14:00 - Guitar Example
15:07 - Final Discussion
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  • @inthemix
    @inthemix3 жыл бұрын

    Join My Free Discord Server: discord.gg/sBbsE6e Topics Covered/Time Stamps 0:00 - Intro 1:50 - Pure Sine Tone 2:05 - Even Harmonics (2nd order) 2:25 - Odd Harmonics (3rd Order) 2:45 - Even vs Odd 3:30 - Tube vs Tape - which type of saturation 4:30 - Non Linear Behaviour (Discussion) 5:25 - Non Linear Example 6:00 - Recap 6:30 - Ear Training Checklist (headphones, plugins, gain staging) 9:30 - Audio Example Drums with Saturation 10:38 - Warming Saturation 11:35 - Tape Saturation 11:55 - Marketing Myths. Don't be fooled by Tubes! 14:00 - Guitar Exampl 15:07 - Final Discussion

  • @bobby3eb

    @bobby3eb

    3 жыл бұрын

    Should do an old studio tour with an old-head that did everything in analogue.

  • @acacianorison

    @acacianorison

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much you ckarified any misconception

  • @arpantoppo3266

    @arpantoppo3266

    3 жыл бұрын

    Have you done audio engineering??

  • @inthemix

    @inthemix

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@bobby3eb I wish I could

  • @inthemix

    @inthemix

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@arpantoppo3266 Yes

  • @Beutax
    @Beutax3 жыл бұрын

    It's really amazing that this man is offering all this information and knowledge in such high quality videos - FOR FREE. We don't pay respects enough to people like you, the online music community wouldn't be the same without you! THANK YOU.

  • @inthemix

    @inthemix

    3 жыл бұрын

    Beutax I appreciate the kind words, thank you so much :)

  • @Yourmotwashum

    @Yourmotwashum

    3 жыл бұрын

    We can always donate :)) or purchase his products.

  • @anthonymuc

    @anthonymuc

    3 жыл бұрын

    Couldn‘t agree more!

  • @theexile1155

    @theexile1155

    3 жыл бұрын

    You were predestined to be different(Romans 8:29), he who has an ear to hear, let him hear(Mark 4:9). HALLELUYAH!(PRAISE YE YAH!)

  • @VaChiee

    @VaChiee

    3 жыл бұрын

    thats the same thing I was thinking the whole video. its amazing

  • @PuudingMusic
    @PuudingMusic3 жыл бұрын

    I really like how Michael says "T H I C C". It's so nice how he says it 1:18

  • @harshilparmar877

    @harshilparmar877

    3 жыл бұрын

    The way he said thic was also thic

  • @PuudingMusic

    @PuudingMusic

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@harshilparmar877 ikr. That's why its so good

  • @alisachu.mp3

    @alisachu.mp3

    3 жыл бұрын

    also 0:56

  • @AbhiBass96

    @AbhiBass96

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@alisachu.mp3 Thicc, Silky, Creamie, Smooth... Yum lol

  • @Bassstefstick
    @Bassstefstick2 жыл бұрын

    What I love about your tutorials is that unlike many other similar tutorial series, you don't say "Do this and that to make your mix sounds better" You explain "Do this and that, to understand the tools at your disposal, so you know how to make your mix sound better"

  • @deltanebula8622
    @deltanebula86223 жыл бұрын

    One thing that I realized more acutely after watching Adam Neelys latest video is how little vocabulary we have in English that just describes sound. Almost everything is actually a description of another sense

  • @inthemix

    @inthemix

    3 жыл бұрын

    You’re absolutely right. I’ve tried to find better ways to put these ideas across but everything is just too abstract!

  • @vere9652

    @vere9652

    3 жыл бұрын

    For example which words? I am not native english speaker. So i didn't even know that saturation was meaning something else. What's even more funny, that there is almost no tutorials in my language, so i don't even know, how would i say these words. We just use english terms. It sounds weird, but i got used to it

  • @deltanebula8622

    @deltanebula8622

    3 жыл бұрын

    VERE well the word saturation for example usually has to do with having brighter colors. Music has taken this word and used it to mean something else. But really, any descriptive word in music has this problem. Punchy refers to impact but that comes from touch, warm is also based on touch. There are so many words like this. I have to say that I don't know whether other languages are different or whether this is a common problem

  • @vere9652

    @vere9652

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@deltanebula8622 It's not a problem in other languages, bcs for saturation we have different word, so when you say saturation, it reffers to music saturation

  • @ChadKirk
    @ChadKirk3 жыл бұрын

    Wow. The saturation really "excited" that beat. It really "transformed" the vibe!

  • @inthemix

    @inthemix

    3 жыл бұрын

    Get out. Hahaha

  • @goldenhesus64

    @goldenhesus64

    2 жыл бұрын

    Worst thing I have ever read

  • @Stalien
    @Stalien3 жыл бұрын

    Hope everyone reading this reaches their dreams❤ I think all of us are going for the same dream haha, just keep grinding homies

  • @FORCEGOD

    @FORCEGOD

    3 жыл бұрын

    YEAH, YOU TOO

  • @sladewillson3817

    @sladewillson3817

    3 жыл бұрын

    thanks you too :)

  • @DaimyoD0

    @DaimyoD0

    3 жыл бұрын

    thanks fam same to you

  • @sumitromandal6173

    @sumitromandal6173

    3 жыл бұрын

    Of course man,you keep grinding too😇

  • @harishyt1248

    @harishyt1248

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @curtisjudd
    @curtisjudd3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this - really helpful introduction to saturation!

  • @inthemix

    @inthemix

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Curtis!

  • @adamgranger5725
    @adamgranger57253 жыл бұрын

    As a genuine enthusiast, I feel the beauty of this channel and Michael's skill as a producer/engineer/teacher is that I can keep coming back to quality content and keep learning. I often refer back to many older videos for reset and recap. His professionalism, integrity and consistency is what is equally impressive. I have not found that content from much older videos is in any way contradictory - all the keys basics are the same. Superb channel, and head and shoulders about other similar content providers IMHO.

  • @HMaxTube11

    @HMaxTube11

    Жыл бұрын

    Your comment is not only astute, but 100% accurate.👍⭐️

  • @urifederman4259
    @urifederman42593 жыл бұрын

    This guy is like the Paul Davids of music production

  • @inthemix

    @inthemix

    3 жыл бұрын

    This is the best compliment I could get!

  • @Richardnova

    @Richardnova

    3 жыл бұрын

    💯

  • @nabeelansari355

    @nabeelansari355

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@inthemix i'd say you are the adam neely of music production :)

  • @khushaleron3663

    @khushaleron3663

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank god people are not saying that ur Davie504 of music production😂 OMG!

  • @souravsen7666

    @souravsen7666

    3 жыл бұрын

    I've been following and watching both Michael and Paul Davids for the past year and a half, and suddenly today I find this comment! Both these channels have helped me an awful lot, thanks to both of you :)

  • @BeeSquared
    @BeeSquared3 жыл бұрын

    I seriously cannot thank you enough for making these, Michael. You are seriously my hero man you're so wise and full of encouraging, positive energy. God bless ya fam, forreal

  • @MadDoggEntertainment
    @MadDoggEntertainment3 жыл бұрын

    You’re so humble, I really appreciate the videos you make for us, man. Thank you!

  • @prodbymrsl
    @prodbymrsl Жыл бұрын

    I remember watching this video a few years back. I'm rewatching it again today. Your videos are amazing because regardless of the level you're at, you'll always take away so much. This is hands down the best youtube channel on educating yourself in mixing, ever.

  • @arshadqureshi4715
    @arshadqureshi47153 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for everything bro, and to the person reading this, I hope you have a nice day :)

  • @jellewierda3828

    @jellewierda3828

    3 жыл бұрын

    I had. Thanks. Jumped naked with my girlfriend in the waves of the sea with our 3 kids play at the beach. 😁

  • @guywithaguitar1827

    @guywithaguitar1827

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jellewierda3828 You shouldn't be naked with 3 kids

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    @roflstomplolmao3 жыл бұрын

    I love your methodical and concise approach to all your videos. You always make such a fluent attempt at actually displaying what you’re doing. Keep up the amazing work! ❤️

  • @HDSQ
    @HDSQ3 жыл бұрын

    Damn this channel has to be the best resource for music production on the internet. I think I've learnt more from this channel than I have from every other recourse combined. Thanks so much for everything you do!

  • @rohitrabha64
    @rohitrabha643 жыл бұрын

    No matter how many times we thank you, it will never be enough. You are doing a lot for the community. More power to you Sir. Salute

  • @VaChiee
    @VaChiee3 жыл бұрын

    I love how excited you get about sharing things, you let alittle grin out when your about to share some awesome knowledge. just have to say thanks, I've been really trying to improve my mixing and mastering and Im amazed how much You've been able to teach me in pretty short time, thank you

  • @craigshaw141
    @craigshaw1412 жыл бұрын

    Thank you kindly for you generous information. All your videos are jam packed with essential stuff for both new and experienced producers. I for one really appreciate your contribution to the creation and production of music.

  • @meeek2
    @meeek23 жыл бұрын

    wildly underrated, the way u explain it so calmly and precisely like how do u not stutter? the amount of info in this one video is astounding

  • @danielpicard3994
    @danielpicard39943 жыл бұрын

    I truly appreciate the high quality content of your channel. I always learn valuable information from you. Keep on the great work!

  • @ch3mical889
    @ch3mical8893 жыл бұрын

    I just went on to youtube to search up videos about different effects including distortion and saturation and this was on my front page. Perfect

  • @inpy
    @inpy2 жыл бұрын

    You're seriously amazing! Your tutorials are simply a treasure of information and I can't thank you enough for this quality of didactic and content. Sorry for saying this in almost every video, but man, ty a lot!

  • @delight8888
    @delight88883 жыл бұрын

    From now on.. I hail you Prof!!!! Excellent exposition... First class video

  • @extremebeatzlib5429
    @extremebeatzlib54293 жыл бұрын

    Everytime I received a notification of your new video, I feel so much excited.. Thanks so much for helping me in my music production Journey... I've never trusted any other YT Channel like yours, you are good bro... RESPECT from Liberia.

  • @SNUBAUSA
    @SNUBAUSA Жыл бұрын

    You are truely the best, thanks for your videos. Excellent clarity, organization, and completeness on all the topics you discuss.

  • @morgonzola100
    @morgonzola1003 жыл бұрын

    I really appreciate the ear training cues! I feel like it really helps me hear what you are talking about.

  • @tijnz0r
    @tijnz0r3 жыл бұрын

    Loving these more technical oriented tutorials!

  • @Lu_Cidtrip
    @Lu_Cidtrip2 жыл бұрын

    I truly appreciate the time you put in to your videos! They are great, you're great, thank you 1000 times! best wishes!!

  • @joshtrent7945
    @joshtrent7945 Жыл бұрын

    always find myself coming back to this channel when I need help with fundamentals. lol I think you had a video even describing how headphones produce sound. love it man. big love from Canada.

  • @PolarfuchsMusicFav
    @PolarfuchsMusicFav3 жыл бұрын

    Really appreciate the eartraining and detailed explanations. I teach myself and i often miss "musical" terms for problems with my mixes. This helps!

  • @MrHattick
    @MrHattick2 жыл бұрын

    Man so many things I didn't know. Have watched a bunch of your vids and now you have a subscriber :)

  • @maxchadwick7714
    @maxchadwick77142 жыл бұрын

    Great video. You explained enough to give a useful background to what saturation is and what it does, without it being dry. The musical examples were also very useful, showing more upfront with the drums and more subtle with the guitar. I'm looking for saturation VSTs at the moment to introduce it into my music more - so absolutely relevant info - many thanks 👍😁

  • @gothardsarins1969
    @gothardsarins19693 жыл бұрын

    Bro you're really awsome for helping people with music production. I really respect you!💚

  • @jaimeanthony689
    @jaimeanthony6893 жыл бұрын

    your channel, in a few years, will be the future free music school covering every single thing you can learn, and more. not that it isnt now hahaha you are doing the community a massive favor, thank you bro.

  • @stevepooley4079
    @stevepooley40792 жыл бұрын

    Love this channel. First class education - for free!! Thank you so much Michael.

  • @rafaelguetta1139
    @rafaelguetta11393 жыл бұрын

    Great content mate. You're a true mentor.

  • @Subzearo
    @Subzearo2 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU! I had no idea what saturation even was, it was just something I heard a lot about. Your videos are great!

  • @alexandrablanco2822
    @alexandrablanco28223 жыл бұрын

    Dude your videos are a literal godsend for this beginner producer 🙌Thank you so much as always ❤️

  • @subinsilwal
    @subinsilwal3 жыл бұрын

    Discovering your channel was the best thing I ever did in my mixing career

  • @oddpanda_beats
    @oddpanda_beats3 жыл бұрын

    Michael, you simply are amazing, keep putting out this high quality content, thank you :]

  • @NewMateo
    @NewMateo3 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are awesome man. Thanks for making such great content over and over.

  • @Baranoeda
    @Baranoeda Жыл бұрын

    I am so thankful for your videos, its amazing free stuff. Thanks a lot!👍

  • @peterkalyoncu6869
    @peterkalyoncu68692 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your clear explanation! Really looking forward to applying these principles to my new mixes going forward.

  • @samsoni4465
    @samsoni44653 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are my favorite. super informative and easy to understand. I appreciate you!

  • @JosephEudave
    @JosephEudave3 жыл бұрын

    That kind of tutorials is what we need to start on music production. Thanks a lot.

  • @harshdhamu9915
    @harshdhamu99153 жыл бұрын

    I actually was waiting for this.

  • @bigpluck51
    @bigpluck513 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so so very much for explaining Saturation to me. Now I have so much clarity on this subject....

  • @aetternal
    @aetternal2 жыл бұрын

    THANKS A MILLION TIMES! no words left

  • @535_anshuj9
    @535_anshuj93 жыл бұрын

    I usually don't say things like these, but you sir, are extraordinarily humble.

  • @ashujam
    @ashujam3 жыл бұрын

    I so wanted to learn about Saturation. Thank you so much for this. Namaste 💜

  • @sladewillson3817
    @sladewillson38173 жыл бұрын

    38th...thanks btw I was waiting for a saturation video from this channel, one of the best channels on music production

  • @djjaminmusic5602
    @djjaminmusic56023 жыл бұрын

    Thanks again man. You always explaun everything so well!🙏💙🔥

  • @bestdisco1979
    @bestdisco1979 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir for such a great tutorial and taking the time for those of us who aren’t quite so experienced. Extremely helpful.

  • @poochfazos
    @poochfazos Жыл бұрын

    crazy how all this is free. so insightful

  • @WassupFred
    @WassupFred Жыл бұрын

    Def cleared up a lot bro!! Love your videos.

  • @themodernairline
    @themodernairline Жыл бұрын

    Another clear, very helpful vid. Thank you!

  • @barriem119
    @barriem119 Жыл бұрын

    Bro you are so awesome and such a down to earth guy, you have helped me no end and I just want to say thank you! ❤️

  • @MONEEBAnArtist
    @MONEEBAnArtist3 жыл бұрын

    Here comes my favourite KZread. Learned a lot about music production right here...

  • @PngBiolimpeza
    @PngBiolimpeza3 жыл бұрын

    Like like. Always amazing videos man!

  • @spreet_d
    @spreet_d3 жыл бұрын

    Literally today morning I was going through some free saturation plugins & was thinking how does it really works or what it does... So thanks for this video today ❤ from 🇮🇳

  • @nabeelansari355

    @nabeelansari355

    3 жыл бұрын

    same

  • @spreet_d

    @spreet_d

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Sahil Makhare Thanks 😊❤

  • @myke.p
    @myke.p3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video as always!

  • @samferrell229
    @samferrell2293 жыл бұрын

    Your vids are super helpful man. Keep them coming.

  • @alexsanji454
    @alexsanji4542 жыл бұрын

    Excellent explanation and good examples (as always). Bravo and thank you!

  • @thesoundguysam5225
    @thesoundguysam52253 жыл бұрын

    I can't believe this guy gives out so much of useful information for free. Sending loads of gratitude and love from India 🙏❤️.

  • @noface_bankroll7146
    @noface_bankroll71463 жыл бұрын

    Great video. I'm more than greatful for people like you man honestly 💯💯

  • @edwinmdunge3919
    @edwinmdunge3919 Жыл бұрын

    wow bro you AMAZING! you are first person who explain well this

  • @ballszn5538
    @ballszn55383 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for all the gems in this video!

  • @CodyHoy-ii1m
    @CodyHoy-ii1m3 жыл бұрын

    You're a legend bro, THANK YOU for these videos!!

  • 3 жыл бұрын

    A friend recommended me to use saturation to improve the quality of my mixes but didn't explained me how, but you did. Thank you!!

  • @scpk2246
    @scpk22463 жыл бұрын

    At last, im at 2nd video before the first - for I have started watching the oldest video here just to get all the essentials - it's worth it!!! A HUGE THANKS MIKE!!! you really do know what you are saying - just tons of meat in your explanations...

  • @honeysucklecat
    @honeysucklecat3 жыл бұрын

    You’re vids have been a great help!

  • @DaimyoD0
    @DaimyoD03 жыл бұрын

    The cursor when mousing over the dB meter looks like the Call of Duty hitmarker.

  • @inthemix

    @inthemix

    3 жыл бұрын

    You’re right, man that takes me back, I haven’t played CoD in almost a decade!

  • @nabeelansari355

    @nabeelansari355

    3 жыл бұрын

    lol

  • @DaimyoD0

    @DaimyoD0

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@inthemix Thanks for all the work you put into these videos mate, I've learned a lot about recording and basic vocal EQ in just a few months. Recently set up my old PG58 with a cheap interface to do some voiceover work, but in practice I just have really overkill audio quality for Discord calls hahah. I appreciate that you take the time to explain the details to beginners, as audio really isn't intuitive to everyone, and in my experience that attention to detail is the mark of a great educator.

  • @brunodang4470
    @brunodang44703 ай бұрын

    Words can't be enough to thank you sir.

  • @AeGeR97
    @AeGeR972 жыл бұрын

    I always learn so much from your videos. Thank you!

  • @kenancakirmusic
    @kenancakirmusic3 жыл бұрын

    I just wanted you to know you're helping a lot brother, thank you very much for your effort. Cheers form Turkey

  • @canastraroyal
    @canastraroyal7 ай бұрын

    The best video on saturation in the whole of KZread.

  • @alexanderfantaye5901
    @alexanderfantaye59012 жыл бұрын

    Never mind the complexity of technical terms this man brings. It does not make me panic or cringe. He has that skill of putting everything in perspective and let me go away with something with out making me feel stupid. I love it. Good for him(Even better for me :))

  • @SDMUSICBEATS
    @SDMUSICBEATS3 жыл бұрын

    Super clear video tutorial. Thanks man.

  • @StuartRochabrunt
    @StuartRochabrunt2 жыл бұрын

    This was gold. Thank you very much.

  • @SVN62534
    @SVN625343 жыл бұрын

    Holy shit, that saturation on the guitar was a check mate. absolutely beautiful. i'll be implementing a lot more saturation in my tracks. Thank you bud.

  • @CleanCarsofAmerica
    @CleanCarsofAmerica3 жыл бұрын

    Michael, thanks for posting all the great tutorials. You have a gift, bro. Rarely do you make a beginner video where I feel like something material was omitted. Usually, I do not have to watch other peoples videos to clarify something you taught. You have profoundly shortened my learning curve for FL Studio. I live in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. I assume because you rock the union jack wall hanging that you are British. Thus, I wish you would review the SSL 2 usb audio interface. I would love to here a Brit discuss SSL. My engineering teacher, who is Russian, not British, devoted a lot of time to discussing how SSL engineers historically set the bar. Due to pandemic backorder at the time I purchased, I ended up ordering my SSL 2 from Liverpool. The 4000 E eq saturation emulation is remarkable to my ears, especially at the price point. Easiest way to get that kind of sound.

  • @krinodagamer1545
    @krinodagamer15453 жыл бұрын

    I learned so much after watching you for about a year

  • @fmcg-basstion1928
    @fmcg-basstion19282 жыл бұрын

    ive watched this about 20 times going on thirty! thank you morty!

  • @ericjohnson1811
    @ericjohnson18114 ай бұрын

    Great video! Thanks for posting!

  • @iamroofa
    @iamroofa3 жыл бұрын

    If you reading this, have a good day and be safe. God bless you 🙏🏻❤️

  • @rahulojha4679
    @rahulojha46793 жыл бұрын

    Thank You so much for that detailed Knowledge of saturation. It's really helped

  • @XCENTRiCmusic
    @XCENTRiCmusic6 сағат бұрын

    THANK YOU BROTHER! I knew about this but never added it to my mixes,. thanks again for the break down.

  • @FunDaBounceDJ
    @FunDaBounceDJ2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for another great explanation. Very informative.

  • @_praximus
    @_praximus3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing. Thank you for this content. For a young mixing and mastering engineer, this is quite clear.

  • @sandilesihlangu3446
    @sandilesihlangu34463 жыл бұрын

    You've helped me more you think Michael, thank you so much

  • @Fretboard_Chaos_Productions
    @Fretboard_Chaos_Productions3 жыл бұрын

    Brilliantly explained well done THANKS

  • @teddroessler8566
    @teddroessler8566 Жыл бұрын

    In The Mix Guy, Great stuff you're sharing with the world!

  • @Keroser1983
    @Keroser19833 жыл бұрын

    Perfect as always. Thank you sir.

  • @victornoagbodji
    @victornoagbodji3 жыл бұрын

    😊 😊 🙏 echoing everybody else in saying thank you for sharing these videos

  • @larcomj
    @larcomj2 жыл бұрын

    This is great content. i really enjoy the technical info.

  • @quangminhtrieu4703
    @quangminhtrieu47033 жыл бұрын

    wow it's actually sound more lofi with saturation. Thank you Michael for explaining this.

  • @ReynWeird
    @ReynWeird3 ай бұрын

    This video was exciting to watch

  • @Lous_taunau
    @Lous_taunau3 жыл бұрын

    greatest explanation about saturation! thank you !

  • @stephenhensley5631
    @stephenhensley5631 Жыл бұрын

    Your very concise. Thank you .

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