Justin you are a pearl of wisdom and a treasure for all the young pups that get a chance to meet and hear you in real life or virtually. Keep'em coming and may you get to be a grumpy old man like me. I'm 65 and have been in music since the age of 10 (first live performance on drums), at 16 first record released with my band, that record is now a collector item in my neck of the wood (world). First record as a producer and engineer at 24 (Rufus Thomas, Gil Scott Heron, Carla Thomas, Curtis Mayfield, Marvin Gaye etc...). AND still kicking it! Did I say I was 65 y old boomer :)))))) Anyway it was just to say that I endorse what you have been saying since the first video I had the pleasure to watch made by you. Keep up the good work.
Awesome to hear! Thanks so much for the kind words. Sounds like quite the journey with some pretty amazing artists! I appreciate you being here. -Justin
I really like dark mixes. I can listen to them for much longer. Surely while you are mastering for a bright song it can fatigue you and sound annoying after a while right? On multiple repeats? I don't master so I have no clue. but this is certainly what happens to me while mixing.
The dark approach is my preferred method because it’s pleasing to the ears. What exactly is the dark approach? In my opinion, sounds can be darkened by using external gear or plugins. For instance, I believe tube compressors and, of course, EQs can darken your mix in addition to other things. So, what’s the best way to approach a dark mix during mixing? Another aspect to consider is the type of instruments used in a song, which can either create a darker sound or give the impression of one. For instance, the difference between nylon and steel strings on guitars, the type of vibraphones or mallets used, and the types of skins used for drum kits can all contribute to the overall sound of a song. I believe that certain songs are intentionally crafted to have a darker tone, and this is often determined during the pre-production process.
Yeah, my mixes always seem to be dark and need a high mid shelf. Just ordered the Dangerous BAX hardware. oops😆But I know it's going to be killer and can't wait to see if the hardware is a lot smoother than the plugin. Good point about the high end fatigue, that's probably what it is.
So, I mix/master my own music. I have developed a template that I work into. Is it necessarily wrong to mix into presets on the master bus, then adjust those presets as need be? Or, should I not touch the master bus until the "mix" is complete? I have found the latter to be counter productive, being that as soon as I start adding anything to the master bus, my mix goes out the window.
I’ve mixed mostly rock, experimental rock and similar styles music, and every time I try out and automated master service it just comes back sounding overhyped in the lows and highs, and it muddies up the low mids where I worked so hard to create clarity 🤦🏽♂️ Maybe as I mix more mainstream EDM, hip-hop, R&B or other forms of pop music it would be more flattering. But I’ve come to the conclusion that I can learn to master my mixes way better than these services can do. Very helpful insights on the common frequency profiles of mixed. I’ll definitely be taking a look at my mixes to see where my tendencies / the mixes lie and take that into consideration moving them into mastering 👍🏽
Guilty as charged here as well! You hone in by going to far the wrong way on occasion. Hopefully less and less so over the year. It's a little like tuning an instrument. -Justin
I try not to! Makes me prefer brighter sounds than I would otherwise if I overdo it. Common thing. I have an episode where I go into that in some detail. -Justin
We've got a TON of videos like that! Try here: th-cam.com/play/PL3yghKGBjggTkBYyc-1_larMT6K4rGwmr.html The podcast isn't really a "showing" format. Hope the videos linked above help you in your journey!
Justin you are a pearl of wisdom and a treasure for all the young pups that get a chance to meet and hear you in real life or virtually. Keep'em coming and may you get to be a grumpy old man like me.
I'm 65 and have been in music since the age of 10 (first live performance on drums), at 16 first record released with my band, that record is now a collector item in my neck of the wood (world). First record as a producer and engineer at 24 (Rufus Thomas, Gil Scott Heron, Carla Thomas, Curtis Mayfield, Marvin Gaye etc...). AND still kicking it! Did I say I was 65 y old boomer :))))))
Anyway it was just to say that I endorse what you have been saying since the first video I had the pleasure to watch made by you. Keep up the good work.
Awesome to hear! Thanks so much for the kind words. Sounds like quite the journey with some pretty amazing artists! I appreciate you being here.
-Justin
This was so useful and helpful 🖤🎶✨
The longer I do this, the more I find how important the level balances are in getting a brighter or darker mix.
This is brilliant, Thanks JC! Appreciate your hard work
Appreciate you tuning in!
I really like dark mixes. I can listen to them for much longer.
Surely while you are mastering for a bright song it can fatigue you and sound annoying after a while right? On multiple repeats?
I don't master so I have no clue. but this is certainly what happens to me while mixing.
totally right, always end up brightening mixes when I should wait for mastering to do it - excellent vid Justin you nailed it. Thankyou
The dark approach is my preferred method because it’s pleasing to the ears. What exactly is the dark approach? In my opinion, sounds can be darkened by using external gear or plugins. For instance, I believe tube compressors and, of course, EQs can darken your mix in addition to other things. So, what’s the best way to approach a dark mix during mixing?
Another aspect to consider is the type of instruments used in a song, which can either create a darker sound or give the impression of one. For instance, the difference between nylon and steel strings on guitars, the type of vibraphones or mallets used, and the types of skins used for drum kits can all contribute to the overall sound of a song. I believe that certain songs are intentionally crafted to have a darker tone, and this is often determined during the pre-production process.
I apologize for overlooking to express my gratitude for your valuable insights.
Thanks for the kind words Ron, and for sharing your take!
My mixes are definitely scooped and over-hyped, always too much 3-7khz. I think it's a way to hide (not fix) problems in the lower midrange.
Great stuff, very concise, very useful, and well delivered information.
Me to my mix - I am in love with the shape of you.
Yeah, my mixes always seem to be dark and need a high mid shelf. Just ordered the Dangerous BAX hardware. oops😆But I know it's going to be killer and can't wait to see if the hardware is a lot smoother than the plugin. Good point about the high end fatigue, that's probably what it is.
So, I mix/master my own music. I have developed a template that I work into. Is it necessarily wrong to mix into presets on the master bus, then adjust those presets as need be? Or, should I not touch the master bus until the "mix" is complete? I have found the latter to be counter productive, being that as soon as I start adding anything to the master bus, my mix goes out the window.
I’ve mixed mostly rock, experimental rock and similar styles music, and every time I try out and automated master service it just comes back sounding overhyped in the lows and highs, and it muddies up the low mids where I worked so hard to create clarity 🤦🏽♂️ Maybe as I mix more mainstream EDM, hip-hop, R&B or other forms of pop music it would be more flattering. But I’ve come to the conclusion that I can learn to master my mixes way better than these services can do.
Very helpful insights on the common frequency profiles of mixed. I’ll definitely be taking a look at my mixes to see where my tendencies / the mixes lie and take that into consideration moving them into mastering 👍🏽
Love your channel mate!
Love having you here!
-Justin
Thank you
A mix of number 1 and 2 … I’m still learning 😀
I bet the most common is the volcano on the left and the valley in the middle and on the left?
Magical.
Good points! Is this similar to dealing with frequency masking? Is there are technical name for these 4 EQ curves or just Smiley face etc?😀
Most of the time my mixes are too heavy in highs and lacking in lows.
Serious stuff here.
I'm SO guilty of the over-scooping problem.
What is your definition of "hype" when it comes to Mixing and mastering?
Scooped mids, big bottom, bright top, often coupled with significant dynamic control.
Hope that helps!
-Justin
@@SonicScoop thank you!
Pretty sure I've been everyone of those types of shapes over the years
Guilty as charged here as well! You hone in by going to far the wrong way on occasion. Hopefully less and less so over the year. It's a little like tuning an instrument.
-Justin
Do you coffee while mixing tho?
I try not to! Makes me prefer brighter sounds than I would otherwise if I overdo it. Common thing. I have an episode where I go into that in some detail.
-Justin
I mix the shape of you
1st. ✅
Your voice resembles motivational speaker Robin sharma.
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My fridge’s noise floor is curvy but I still like your high level master hair mix.
Justin, you say your last name so fast I can't catch it.
"Colletti" :-)
show us. talking about it, is not very helpful.
We've got a TON of videos like that! Try here: th-cam.com/play/PL3yghKGBjggTkBYyc-1_larMT6K4rGwmr.html
The podcast isn't really a "showing" format. Hope the videos linked above help you in your journey!
@@SonicScoop thanks