PHASE And POLARITY Matter! - Music Production and Mixing Essentials

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  • Let's take a good look at Polarity and Phase in Audio Mixing.
    We will learn how to identify and fix polarity and phase cancellation issues in your mix. The free plugins I used in the video are all listed below. Please feel free to use the chapters to navigate this video and find the information you are looking for. Thanks!
    Chapters:
    0:00 - Intro
    0:20 - What is Polarity?
    1:15 - What is Phase?
    2:25 - Phase Cancellation
    3:05 - Good Ideas
    4:05 - Polarity Example
    7:25 - Free Plugins (Correlation Meters)
    9:55 - Phase Example
    13:45 - Outro
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  • @inthemix
    @inthemix  3 ปีที่แล้ว +352

    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!
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    • @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 +431

    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 +55

      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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree💯

    • @wyattthacker3679
      @wyattthacker3679 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      For free too!!

    • @SquirrelTheorist
      @SquirrelTheorist 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely! this logic is even useful for Audacity!

  • @seshnolan
    @seshnolan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    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__7737
      @cranque__7737 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      getting scammed

  • @josealbertoum5149
    @josealbertoum5149 3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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.

  • @lilwombat
    @lilwombat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

  • @DavidDiMuzio
    @DavidDiMuzio 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Excellent advice and teaching as always 🤘🏻

  • @abhishekmishra1844
    @abhishekmishra1844 3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    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 😉

  • @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

  • @KramGamesOfficial
    @KramGamesOfficial 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    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 +15

      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!

  • @Gabi-fe4xy
    @Gabi-fe4xy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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!

  • @jasperreaves2942
    @jasperreaves2942 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

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

  • @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.*

  • @808ross8
    @808ross8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    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!!

  • @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!

  • @Official_RIDM
    @Official_RIDM 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @cwehden
    @cwehden 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @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.

  • @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!

  • @johnephrath
    @johnephrath 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @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.

    • @ridinglow6732
      @ridinglow6732 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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

  • @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!

  • @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

  • @cuffs6596
    @cuffs6596 2 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!

  • @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

  • @ambientthrill6687
    @ambientthrill6687 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @jelliesmellies
    @jelliesmellies 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @tom_bosher
    @tom_bosher 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @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!

  • @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.

  • @willanderson6260
    @willanderson6260 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @inthemix
      @inthemix  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow thank you for the compliment!

  • @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 :)

  • @G-Doggy
    @G-Doggy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @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❤❤❤

  • @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.

  • @sjahope
    @sjahope 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    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

  • @mohitchouhan4099
    @mohitchouhan4099 2 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.

  • @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 😊❤️

  • @kyphosemusic
    @kyphosemusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the details you dive into. So interesting! 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

  • @flaviozarza1735
    @flaviozarza1735 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Ali_Rahgozar
    @Ali_Rahgozar 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your content man! Keep it up!!! you are the besttttt

  • @musicislife704
    @musicislife704 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @DallinJeppsonMusic
    @DallinJeppsonMusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it! You taught this sooo well! I'm looking forward to more videos like this.

  • @brainheartofficial
    @brainheartofficial 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @303entbeatz
    @303entbeatz 2 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

  • @arma3053
    @arma3053 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much dude I've been waiting for this kind of video for months

  • @bnaybasnet8839
    @bnaybasnet8839 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @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.

  • @gaelispfftff
    @gaelispfftff 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @nerdexproject
    @nerdexproject 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved the way you presented this!

  • @ZackHermans
    @ZackHermans 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing this information!! Greatly helpful

  • @j55165
    @j55165 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been waiting for such video for so long

  • @fz4yn1
    @fz4yn1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely a rare topic and explained so well and helful

  • @-arb-
    @-arb- 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. The visuals were a big help.

  • @RaoulVega
    @RaoulVega ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @prenumenumedefamilie3418
    @prenumenumedefamilie3418 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @timmyblack8588
    @timmyblack8588 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. I definitely learned about what phase is.

  • @susanwojcicki5714
    @susanwojcicki5714 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @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.

  • @user-kh8vv3bf4e
    @user-kh8vv3bf4e 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    太棒了!!!科普视频真的越来越专业和实用。🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @ad8keyz
    @ad8keyz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been waiting for something like this! Thanks!

  • @OdoSendaidokai
    @OdoSendaidokai 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for your very detailed and precise explanations 🌻

  • @mikehyugaumdor7155
    @mikehyugaumdor7155 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @stanadakh1534
    @stanadakh1534 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @terran236
    @terran236 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    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.😊

  • @vald9999
    @vald9999 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Lushcon
    @Lushcon 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Needed this information from one of my self assigned mentors 🙈 appreciate you my guy ✊🏿

  • @snouuman
    @snouuman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My dude, you always save us. Thank you!

  • @aabc
    @aabc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The animations dude😍😍

  • @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!

  • @kesha3801
    @kesha3801 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are a legend in the mix bro🐱‍🏍✨💖

  • @Keroser1983
    @Keroser1983 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing topic! This is something I really get hard times. Definitely what I needed. I think the problem is to catch the phase issues on the go. Anyways thank you very much! All the best....

  • @sumangaida
    @sumangaida 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for solving my long term problem!!!!

  • @THETYMEKK12
    @THETYMEKK12 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an excellent channel! My favourite!

  • @shakeeljessa9619
    @shakeeljessa9619 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved the visuals on this

  • @modernmabuse
    @modernmabuse 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You are awesome man thanks for this golden information 🙏🙏🙏

  • @prdpmusic
    @prdpmusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very well explained, especially with the animation of waveform, Thanks

  • @briankingart
    @briankingart 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @neutralfog
    @neutralfog ปีที่แล้ว

    Priceless masterclass.

  • @prodbydmaterialz
    @prodbydmaterialz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This Video Came In My Feed At The Right Time!

  • @BHAVYA254
    @BHAVYA254 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are doing great work man ❤️

  • @bhargavchavda1478
    @bhargavchavda1478 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Explanation, thank you 😁

  • @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

  • @saintjon6751
    @saintjon6751 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful video that has helped me thank you ☺️

  • @samivedmproductions5298
    @samivedmproductions5298 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this mixing tutorial ! Keep it rolling !😎👍

  • @tj-ms6tj
    @tj-ms6tj 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    these animations are unbelievable this content is amazing 🤩 🔥

  • @sammysoseOFFICIAL
    @sammysoseOFFICIAL 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve been waiting for this one. It’s the one thing I have been wondering.

  • @woodyoulove-reynaldguibone6890
    @woodyoulove-reynaldguibone6890 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Woooooow! Now I know. Thanks for the great video as usual!

  • @JunyL
    @JunyL 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks brother always so helpful and easy to understand

  • @pradeepkumar-jr1yc
    @pradeepkumar-jr1yc 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very useful and interesting lecture 😍😍🌸🌸 thank you sir!🙌🙌keep making these kind of videos

  • @gentinmedia
    @gentinmedia 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great! Easy to understand, thanks

  • @evanbelcher
    @evanbelcher 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super helpful, I've run into the exact issue you demonstrated of signals canceling while I'm trying to reinforce drum sounds. I wish there was some way to automatically correct polarity issues.

  • @louictm3446
    @louictm3446 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This channel truly is a treasure.

  • @jesperlugger3818
    @jesperlugger3818 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This man opens eyes I didn`t know I had

  • @iamnotmelisa
    @iamnotmelisa 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is really help me to improve my skill. Thank u so much.

  • @joyeshpaul3648
    @joyeshpaul3648 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @vasiliskofficial
    @vasiliskofficial 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredibly helpful stuff! Thanks for sharing :)

  • @tpxalpha
    @tpxalpha 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    glad you're still making videos, they're very enjoyable and help a lot

  • @michaelmurdoch
    @michaelmurdoch 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always great videos :)