PHASE And POLARITY Matter! - Music Production and Mixing Essentials

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  • @inthemix
    @inthemix  3 ปีที่แล้ว +362

    I tried something totally new with these animations (and stepped outside my comfort zone). Please let me know if they helped becasue I would like to keep using them in the future!
    📱 Join My Free Discord - discord.gg/sBbsE6e
    🌍 My Website / Contact / Hire me - michaelwynneaudio.com

    • @davidbecher229
      @davidbecher229 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      They are great. Thank you for your hard work man. Really helping the little guy out here.

    • @JCrashB
      @JCrashB 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      The animations were top notch and helped me massively to understand the topic. Thank you. How did you do them?

    • @petea8644
      @petea8644 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@JCrashB +1 definitely interested in help with animation, there's a solid wealth of info on audio engineering, video compositing, etc... but animating seems to still be the wild west of media production, no standard workstation. Seems many production houses (like south park studios) have made their own in-house solutions, etc....
      I am betting Michael used an outsourced web-based solution, I have heard of web services that will even take a text document or an audio narration and create an animation to match the content, for pretty cheap, and very quickly.
      But they tend to have a certain "look" that is non-negotiable (cartooney, reminiscent of flash animation, and that look is all over youtube "infographic" type videos).
      Kinda makes you wonder where the difficulty lies, if those web services can be so efficient.

    • @mg9760
      @mg9760 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This animation are really good

    • @inthemix
      @inthemix  3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@petea8644 @JCrashB the animations were done in collaboration with a friend of mine, I then further edited it to match my pacing. Just 2 friends working together! Here is his website www.mattcosta.co.uk/

  • @Jaisean
    @Jaisean 3 ปีที่แล้ว +467

    This man helped me learn how to mix and Master from scratch and now my music sounds amazing. I’m independent and this was the first channel I came across when I decided to learn how to mix. Just wanna say thanks man. Keep up the good work. This one is another gold in the vault.

    • @inthemix
      @inthemix  3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      Thank you so much for the kind message. If there are any topics you would like me to make a video about, please do let me know here or on the discord :)

    • @Quadr44t
      @Quadr44t 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yeah, same. When I rediscovered the hobby of music-production about a year ago this channel sped up the learning process so much. Though the music in the mix works with usually is not really my cup of tea, all the stuff is so universally applicable it doesn't matter at all. Much thanks for that from me too @In The Mix!

    • @oddweather2862
      @oddweather2862 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree💯

    • @wyattthacker3679
      @wyattthacker3679 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      For free too!!

    • @SquirrelTheorist
      @SquirrelTheorist 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely! this logic is even useful for Audacity!

  • @seshnolan
    @seshnolan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    i go to college full time for audio engineering and they dont even compare to the way this guy explains everything 🤞🏼

    • @yepicxmusic
      @yepicxmusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Time to have a 1v1 with this guy!

    • @purposebeats5839
      @purposebeats5839 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      is it worth it bro? I’m thinking about it

    • @thegreatestduo724
      @thegreatestduo724 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@purposebeats5839 same

    • @cranque-1
      @cranque-1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      getting scammed

  • @josepapiii
    @josepapiii 3 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    Finally someone that explains this more in-depth and in an easy way. Not only saying "hey watch out for phase issues" and that be the end of it

  • @swaftbelic
    @swaftbelic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    There are professors at universities and audio production academies making a good living who don’t even come close to being the teacher you are. There are thousands of videos on most of the topics you discuss, but I never need to watch another one after watching yours. Thanks for giving us so much.

  • @DavidDiMuzio
    @DavidDiMuzio 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Excellent advice and teaching as always 🤘🏻

  • @cookupcentral
    @cookupcentral ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I've been making music for over 16 years and this is one of the most informative TH-cam channel I've come across ever

  • @lilwombat
    @lilwombat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Ohh that why sometimes a kick and 808 sound weak together even tho they are good samples that's very helpful

  • @MarkChiassonGameDev
    @MarkChiassonGameDev 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Just wanted to add that when recording with multiple mics, use a measuring tape to make sure the mics are the same distance from the source. (for drums use the snare) great video as always man! Making it easy to understand!

    • @inthemix
      @inthemix  3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Excellent idea. I’d also further that by adding that even when you measure and place microphones correctly (which you really should if we are going for perfection!) sometimes microphones will interpret a signals polarity as the opposite. This can also happen with reversed wires too. So to add to Mark’s comment, measure and then double check!

  • @abhishekmishra1844
    @abhishekmishra1844 3 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    There are various aspects to the "sound" in the terms of mixing, but polarity and phase issues were such topics which honestly speaking there's not a single person who could explain any easier and yet give even free to use tools for us to work upon and sharpen our skills. So proud to be a viewer right from the beginning Michael, its always a pleasure to see you come up with some really tough topics and explain us with utter simplicity. Wishing you good luck in your endeavours, and keep elevating the "sound" game a notch higher 😉

  • @808ross8
    @808ross8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    This channel is crazy, I've learnt so much and it has really given me a kick starter into my music career. I am very grateful to have such high quality and indepth videos without spending a penny. Thank you so much!!

  • @jasperreaves2942
    @jasperreaves2942 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    This is actually exactly what I need right now, thank you Michael!

  • @Gabi-fe4xy
    @Gabi-fe4xy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I honestly can't understand the dislikes on this or any video on this channel. This man right here literally gives you high tier knowledge for free in a perfect, easy to understand format.
    Much respect for In The Mix!

  • @EkeneJesusVictor
    @EkeneJesusVictor 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    *You're my best online Teacher.*
    *You always take your time to explain everything, and you make it simple and easy to understand.*

  • @aabc
    @aabc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The animations dude😍😍

  • @johnephrath
    @johnephrath 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The Graphics in this video is just amazing! Great video as always.

  • @alexandrablanco2822
    @alexandrablanco2822 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm literally just going to start worshipping you at this point because I don't know how else to react to such high quality videos given from the kindness of your heart

  • @teedious4954
    @teedious4954 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I have yet to find a more valuable channel on TH-cam, and I don't think it can be over emphasized how awesome/helpful these videos are! I've learned so much just in the past two months since I've come across your channel, it's ridiculous. Thank you so much and keep up the great work.

    • @Gang-25j
      @Gang-25j ปีที่แล้ว

      This is an amazing channel, but there’s a ton of good channels on here. I don’t know how you could mix anything when you can’t even find good mixing videos

  • @sjahope
    @sjahope 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    1:00 i literally said out loud ‘is that how speakers work??’ i wasn’t even trying to learn about that but that’s so cool :O you made it so simple to understand

  • @elMatip
    @elMatip ปีที่แล้ว

    Best youtuber to watch if you wanna learn music production ON EARTH, you explain everything in such a simple way, you make it easy to learn, you are great man, thank you

  • @ericaimpossible
    @ericaimpossible 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude, trust me, u are the only person who was able to explain this thing properly, BELIEVE ME, and i thought it was impossible to learn for a beginner like me but then i was like “ All this time, that was just it??? “
    THANK YOU SO MUCH

  • @303entbeatz
    @303entbeatz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Everytime i watch your channel you solve every problem and explain things in a way that my 4 year old could understand you are a blessing brother thank u

  • @ZakOnTheBeatProductions
    @ZakOnTheBeatProductions 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good infos bro.
    THOSE WHO DISLIKED THE VIDEO THEY EVEN NOT KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WAV & MP3 FILES

  • @RiDM_Studio
    @RiDM_Studio 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love the depth on this one, Michael. Thanks for that! Great use of examples and video structure as always.

  • @gaelispfftff
    @gaelispfftff 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you made it so easy for me to understand! thank you!!!!!!!!

  • @ridcomics9364
    @ridcomics9364 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You have one of the best channels for tutorials on music mate I have learned so much from your work and just want to say thank you for all your efforts can't wait to celebrate your 1 million subscriber day its coming soon my friend keep working on these videos we appreciate your work cheers.

  • @willanderson6260
    @willanderson6260 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This might be the best channel on youtube. Professional, informative, and always giving good vibes. Thanks for all your work!

    • @inthemix
      @inthemix  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow thank you for the compliment!

  • @cwehden
    @cwehden ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks I've been ignoring this topic for ages and this was explained beutifully

  • @rizzbod
    @rizzbod ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such brilliant tutorials are more than a dream! You're so generous to make them for us! Thank you so much, everything is so properly outlined wow!

  • @yairken4770
    @yairken4770 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    In a addition to music production, I’m also working on my mechanical engineering degree. In electronic lab course I’ve been struggling understanding about the phase subject and this video just pops up to me on my youtube feed and now I literally understood all the subject. This is the best TH-cam channel to learn even farther than just music but also the physical background of it which is amazing.
    THANK YOU SO MUCH!

  • @jelliesmellies
    @jelliesmellies 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude you are so awesome for these videos.. thanks so much! You're clearly very knowledgable and an excellent teacher

  • @louictm3446
    @louictm3446 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This channel truly is a treasure.

  • @swwrzz
    @swwrzz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your videos are more than legendary and I bet these videos will help people even after 10-15 years in future. More power to you.

  • @LanaBear7
    @LanaBear7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I can’t thank you enough for all the help you’ve given me through this journey. I really hope you always keep these videos going and even show us some of your projects more!

  • @brainheartofficial
    @brainheartofficial 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yooo I passed the 1000 subscribers and I must say thank you, your videos helped me a lot ❤️🙏🏻

  • @imvirpil
    @imvirpil 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    12:40 he said it!
    Love the videos, very educational, editing is on point, and those custom graphics are really clean too.

  • @prodbydmaterialz
    @prodbydmaterialz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This Video Came In My Feed At The Right Time!

  • @reginasayles
    @reginasayles 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video gave me this biggest Ah-ha moment with your kick drum comparison at 6:10. Thank you so much for this very thoughtful explanation!

  • @t3.
    @t3. 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was literally just watching your video on stereo imaging where you talk about problems with phases when using stereo imagers and was asking myself how phases work and there you are uploading a video perfectly on time. Thanks Michael, really well explained and I look forward to your next video!

  • @brainheartofficial
    @brainheartofficial 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Seriously, I learn a lot from your videos and the results are fantastic thank you for everything
    And I promise one day you will host me on 1 of your videos 😊❤️

  • @stanadakh1534
    @stanadakh1534 ปีที่แล้ว

    The first teacher and the best one. Now I can mix and master, thanks a lot 🙂😀

  • @cuffs6596
    @cuffs6596 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been creating music most my life and only now can I confidently say that I understand phase and polarity. Thank you so much for this!

  • @Outside998
    @Outside998 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Amazing video, thank you! I had those polarity and phase issues without knowing the cause of them. I tried to fix them, like you said at the end, with EQ and compression. Now I know what to look for first.

    • @inthemix
      @inthemix  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I’ve been there. It’s so frustrating when all the usual tools don’t work because I forgot to align the phase and check the polarity. It’s a mistake you don’t make too many times!

    • @Outside998
      @Outside998 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@inthemix oh, absolutely. Now it'll be the first thing I'll look for. Again, thank you!

  • @G-Doggy
    @G-Doggy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the very best explanations of phase I've heard/seen. Thank you.

  • @jesperlugger3818
    @jesperlugger3818 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This man opens eyes I didn`t know I had

  • @vald9999
    @vald9999 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are just the best teacher here on youtube, thanks for all this i have learned freely from you.

  • @joyeshpaul3648
    @joyeshpaul3648 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is really a very important topic often people ignore
    Really this going to help me alot amazingly explained

  • @drey7459
    @drey7459 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Even though being through some videos to the topic, this is the first time I actually understood the issue and how to fix it without any problems understanding. Awesome tutorial. Thanks Michael, you're the real MVP

  • @snouuman
    @snouuman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My dude, you always save us. Thank you!

  • @ZUTHINA
    @ZUTHINA 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Vert clear explanation and helpful suggestions! I've been stuck at the mixing of my two vocal tracks in my song because of the phasing issue, hopefully I could finalise mastering the whole song now

  • @sewnixltdofficial7687
    @sewnixltdofficial7687 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    ''The how to hear...'' series tutorial is awesome.

  • @aishikchakraborty6816
    @aishikchakraborty6816 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was indeed really hellpful! And that song sounded sooo good. Is it available anywhere?

  • @tom_bosher
    @tom_bosher 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Such a ridiculously well made, efficient and useful video, thank you!

  • @elcappital
    @elcappital 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was so helpful, I never understood the importance of knowing about phase and polarity

  • @bnaybasnet8839
    @bnaybasnet8839 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video is solution for all the sound layering problems too. Thanks Mike🖤🖤🖤

  • @sjahope
    @sjahope 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your voice is so soothing, even learning about math can be relaxing ☺️

  • @abrorsaidov5692
    @abrorsaidov5692 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    it was helpful. i got this. is anyone else feeling like an audio genius after watching this vid or is this just me lol. thx man

  • @prenumenumedefamilie3418
    @prenumenumedefamilie3418 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    GREAT TIPS FOR PAHSE AND POLARITY AT THE END !BIG UP !

  • @fz4yn1
    @fz4yn1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely a rare topic and explained so well and helful

  • @richardhardiman3896
    @richardhardiman3896 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I agree with all the below. These videos are so helpful, so interesting, and not in the least bit you-tubey (flash cuts and stupid looks and gags). I think in the past two months I have seen every video posted here (some more than once) and have learned so much. They convinced me early one that FL Studio is the way to go. Am getting it for my birthday end of July. I have also brought an Arturia keyboard in advance simply cause I saw you had one. Brilliant vids. Thanks for all the help and advice :)

  • @ambientthrill6687
    @ambientthrill6687 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you to share these precious advices/tips/techniques in making music 💟 Much much love ☮️

  • @420moej
    @420moej 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I think I have to go to the basics first. Thank you very much for such a detailed explanation of phase l.✌️

  • @MrPerfectpizza
    @MrPerfectpizza 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent tutorial, thanks! Great to see someone talking about flipping the polarity and not flipping the phase. We don’t flip the phase, we align the phase. Great stuff. I’ve just subscribed to your channel.

    • @inthemix
      @inthemix  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree! I’m hearing a lot of terminology being used interchangeably now (I’ve probably been guilty of it a lot myself) so I thought it was important to highlight that at the start. Thanks for watching!

    • @MrPerfectpizza
      @MrPerfectpizza 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      In The Mix have you tried another plugin by Voxengo called PHA-979? It’s worth checking out because it not only aligns the waveforms but can also rotate the phase. Another oldie but a goodie is one called Pi by Sound Radix that may help correct phase issues. An oscilloscope is a handy tool to have too. Great video and very clear explanation. Thanks! 👍

    • @inthemix
      @inthemix  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MrPerfectpizza I haven’t tried them but I’ll get right on it, thanks!

  • @Lightking421
    @Lightking421 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are a legend my guy. You've taught me and so many young producers trying to learn more about music production

  • @producermantra
    @producermantra 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So much helpful video for my beats i was finding some phasing issue in my kick and bass i think this video will fix that problem.love you michael❤❤❤

  • @maomallows
    @maomallows 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing! I always skipped over this video because I wasn't of any interest. But I'm thankful that my curiosity got the better of me. Thanks Michael. I'll be using the polarity function all the time now. I never knew what it did until now.

  • @real.demesure
    @real.demesure ปีที่แล้ว

    Panning + correlation meter is a clever tip. I’ll be overusing that for sure !

  • @crowlsyong
    @crowlsyong 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The graphics are clean and well done. As long as you trust yourself, you'll continue making the right choices.

  • @nightbreezemusic3509
    @nightbreezemusic3509 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Producing for about 8 years now and started just a few days ago to dive into phase(cancellation). You had a great timing there!
    Got a little question: How would you rate the relevance of taking phase into consideration compared to other "techniques" like gainstaging, compression, eq? It seems to me like it can make a huge difference, but I may overrate it.

  • @terran236
    @terran236 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    No wonder my leads in my latest track sounded "hidden" no matter how much I EQed. Gonna try reversing polarity. There's Always something new to learn, thank you for making this video.😊

  • @neutralfog
    @neutralfog 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Priceless masterclass.

  • @mohitchouhan4099
    @mohitchouhan4099 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much for this tutorial s it really makes huge in my mixes and also quality of my mixes are increased thanks one again.

  • @j55165
    @j55165 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been waiting for such video for so long

  • @dentsa3d41
    @dentsa3d41 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As always we are in the mix literally 10:36 ❤❤❤❤

  • @musicislife704
    @musicislife704 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You the 🐐 forreal I’ve learned alot just watching few your videos today. Keep Going💯

  • @kyphosemusic
    @kyphosemusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the details you dive into. So interesting! Thank you

  • @SpaceSpice
    @SpaceSpice ปีที่แล้ว +1

    after 15 years of mixing I'm almost forgot the basics lol, thanks for this video

  • @iamhimme4today
    @iamhimme4today 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You're a legend!

  • @briankingart
    @briankingart 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I get it, so simple... now! TY Michael, again!

  • @Rene_Christensen
    @Rene_Christensen 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The time shift you use to illustrate phase is the special case of Linear Phase, but phase is more general than that. Polarity flip is another special case of phase, namely 180 degrees at all frequencies.

  • @virginstudio120
    @virginstudio120 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm new in this channel & really learn a lot w/the info. Thanx! 😉

  • @-arb-
    @-arb- 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. The visuals were a big help.

  • @THETYMEKK12
    @THETYMEKK12 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an excellent channel! My favourite!

  • @the_tp
    @the_tp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    amazing content. thanks!

  • @timmyblack8588
    @timmyblack8588 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. I definitely learned about what phase is.

  • @corvin-bb
    @corvin-bb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very informative and extremely well made.

    • @inthemix
      @inthemix  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!

  • @frubo_ssg
    @frubo_ssg 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Again an nice video - phase and polarity so well explained. Thanks a lot for your knowledge you share in your channel.

  • @sumangaida
    @sumangaida 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for solving my long term problem!!!!

  • @mikehyugaumdor7155
    @mikehyugaumdor7155 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always learn new things from your videos thank you 😄😄

  • @JordyDevrixOfficial
    @JordyDevrixOfficial 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this actually how active noise cancelling headphones work.
    they take the audio from outside with a mic and duplicate it and reverse the polarity. they will play at the same time so you won't hear the outside but only the music.

  • @ad8keyz
    @ad8keyz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been waiting for something like this! Thanks!

  • @linmusic69
    @linmusic69 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your mic is awesome , ur voice is so clear

  • @jensonmckay4296
    @jensonmckay4296 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ngl, this is the same as my physics A level course haha, you have helped me a lot for both my learning and Music

  • @RaoulVega
    @RaoulVega 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This tutorial saved my mix.. thank you very much!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @imstudios543
    @imstudios543 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your video is very much useful for my entire work. I'm from India.

  • @vasiliskofficial
    @vasiliskofficial 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredibly helpful stuff! Thanks for sharing :)

  • @shakeeljessa9619
    @shakeeljessa9619 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved the visuals on this

  • @Johnatronmusic
    @Johnatronmusic 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video. What's the deal with pads? When are your layering pads?

  • @susanwojcicki5714
    @susanwojcicki5714 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    really good vid, i learn the best when i hear how the audio is affected by things

  • @gemgemgem1236
    @gemgemgem1236 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is really helpful. Thank you for this video. One question though, should I be checking this on a whole mix or just on sounds that are recorded with multiple mics or sounds that sound too similar? I tried using the correlometer on a whole mix and it seems that some parts of my song especially in the pre-chorus where I have this specific bass, the correlometer says it has a bad phase but doesn't really sound bad to me, I'm new to producing so I don't really know much but as far as I can hear, it doesn't sound "wrong"? Should I try to fix it? The reason I'm asking is that, I maybe be not noticing something wrong because I don't know that it is wrong because I'm new and have an untrained ear. When I started learning about mixing and all these nitty gritty details, it kind of become so tiresome and it honestly takes away the fun. I felt like I just want to make music and focus in production but mixing is part of it and it seems there's no escape to it 😅. Anyways, would appreciate any advice. Thank you. I hope you have a nice day.