☕ I want to say a huge thank you to those who support my free videos here: buymeacoffee.com/michael.inthemix 📱 All my links: linktr.ee/inthemixlinks Free EQ plugin (NOVA) www.tokyodawn.net/tdr-nova/ 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - Set-up for both plugins 1:35 - Frequency sidechaining with Pro Q3 2:45 - Frequency sidechaining with TDR Nova (FREE) 3:35 - Why and where would you use this?
Just a reminder that most of our favorite records were made before dynamic EQ, soothe or any other digital audio tech solution. These tools can be helpful when properly applied, but many times I see people trying to use fancy tricks to fix issues that should be solved in the arrangement, production or performance.
Amazing to listen to Buddy Holly records and think that they were recorded on a simple 4-track recorder with no digital processing. The songs had to be perfectly written, performed and arranged. There was no turd polishing going on back then.
Awesome information as always! One quick suggestion, I almost didn’t watch this because I didn’t realize it was you. I think a lot of us who follow your work are familiar with your face. You might want to consider, including that in your thumbnails. I know anytime I’m scrolling and I see your face, my brain tells me “oh this is going to be good information” . I don’t know the science or the analytics behind it. I just know my browsing behaviors. Thanks so much for all the work you put out. It’s the best in this field in my opinion.
Thank you for the feedback. Having me in the thumbnails hasn’t been working recently, with many viewers asking me where I am and why I stopped making videos (they didn’t see all the videos I posted this year!) so I decided to switch it up.
@@inthemix yeah I totally get it. You’re fighting an algorithm. I noticed the last several videos kept with the theme that you’re going for. Never want to seem like a critic. Keep up the good work. You’re approach is totally different. It’s refreshing to learn new technique and the reason behind some of the things I’m already doing by instinct, without cockiness. You’re a gentleman and a scholar… 🧐
@@inthemix I agree with this somewhat. Almost missed your last two videos due to so different thumbnails. If your face affects negatively on the click through rate, maybe try something else recognizable element that would be consistent in the thumbnails. A logo, icon or something else that ties the thumbnail to your channel.
I can't believe I've been making music for 3 years and I just now learned about dynamic EQ. This is life-changing. Years of surfing the web looking for glimmers of valuable knowledge and somehow I just never caught this. I've already installed NOVA and used this to clear up some frequency masking without rigidly EQing an element or needing to automate anything.
Nova's great. I threw down for Izotope Mix/Master bundle but still pull up Nova, a lot. Mostly just because I had already gotten used to it. Prism is also great free tool for analyzing.
this technique really works well!!! i tend to do this on a bus group like when i want to dynamic eq let's say the synths so that the vocals would come through more or dynamic eq the drums in like somewhere on the 500hz region for the synths and so on!
I’ve always just used Parametric EQ 2 and modulated the band with a Fruity Peak Controller to achieve close to the same results (reducing the level of the frequency instead of compressing the frequency), so this can totally be achieved with stock FL too for those who don’t have or want additional plugins.
Dunno why TH-cam didn't recommend me this video, I always watch your new videos the day of upload, for this one I had to check your channel if you uploaded something new. I think the new algorythm recommends you videos related with the videos you've watched very recently, max 1 or 2 days, and that's wrong, for the viewer and for the creator. Many channels I'm subbed to are having less views this weeks, really weird. Anyway, nice video as always, keep the weekly uploads if possible, you are the best music production channel imo.
I'm ashamed to admit I didn't know you could activate the side chain on the analyzer of pro-Q3. I know it can analyze the side chain and give you an eq curve of it. That's how I did it but this looks faster thanks.
Can we please talk about that absolutely incredible, amazing and mind-blowingly beautiful melody being played for this demonstration? Those synths made me transcend to the 5th dimension and I am now spiritually enlightened, thanks ITM
Why this is not always a great method . . . ProQ3 is reacting to the _amplitude_ of the side chain, it's not aware of the frequency content of the side chain . . . so in this case you are cutting 640Hz based on how loud the lead (side chain) signal is, if the lead melody were to move up the keyboard then the ProQ3 would still be cutting 640Hz, even though the melody's fundamental might now be 1280Hz (or whatever) . . . this can result in nothing being carved out of the background pad where the melody is now sitting (which is what we wanted) along with a pumping effect around 640Hz as ProQ3 continues to needlessly cut a space out for something that isn't there. This method is ideal for (side chain) sounds that are static or move around very little, but ideally static, your example lead seems to just use 2 or 3 notes right next to each other (which can work) . . . otherwise it's best to use something that's frequency aware, like TrackSpacer, or even better Sonible's pure:unmask. With these frequency aware tools, the cut/s will follow the lead (side chain) signal, so if the lead jumps up 5 notes, the cut to your background pad sound will move with the melody, and also be cutting 5 notes up, rather than continuing to (now pointlessly) cut at 640Hz.
Pro Q3 is aware of the frequency content of the sidechain. Unless my version has a massive bug, it doesn’t just cut based on the amplitude of the sidechain but also the frequency content.
@@inthemix _"it doesn’t just cut based on the amplitude of the sidechain but also the frequency content"_ No, it really doesn't, it only uses amplitude . . . try it for yourself, use the same set up, a pad and a lead, on the pad place a ProQ3 dynamically cutting at 640Hz (basically the same set up as in your video), now go to your melody and shift it up a couple of octaves, in fact pitch it right up so it's at 8kHz, or somewhere really out if the way . . . now check your cut at 640Hz, it's still bouncing around in time with the melody as if nothing has changed. ProQ3's side chain is not frequency aware. Or an even simpler test . . . keep the above set up the same, but for your melody ("lead") just have a single sustained note at a fixed pitch, let's say 5kHz . . . now go back to your pad with the ProQ3, create a dynamic cut at 100hz (obviously make sure it's using the side chain) pull the threshold down so you can clearly see the single sustained note (side chained lead) pushing the EQ down . . . now move this dynamic EQ band up and down the spectrum, you'll see that regardless of where you place it, it will alway react the same.
@@davelordy I think perhaps I didn’t use the best phrasing. I know what frequency I want to cut, so I do not mind which frequencies on the side chain trigger this. Nova is best for this technique because it does exactly what I described whereas ProQ3 only takes into account the amplitude of the entire side chain signal. I hope I didn’t confuse this discussion too much, you raise very valid points!
@@inthemix _"I know what frequency I want to cut, so I do not mind which frequencies on the side chain trigger this"_ But surely the goal is to remove or reduce clashing frequencies, so the frequencies on the side chain that trigger the (for example) 640Hz dynamic cut - should be at or around 640Hz ? Otherwise - as mentioned in my first post - with a cut in one place, and the lead in another, we end up with the lead not having space carved out for it, and the pad being needlessly ducked @640Hz. Or put more simply, if you don't mind which frequencies are triggering the cut . . . what is the point of the whole exercise !? (hope that makes sense). _"Nova is best for this technique because it does exactly what I described"_ I've not tried Nova, I've seen you use it before, so I'll definitely give it a go ! If you really want to do this process in the most straightforward, fast and easy way, try pure:unmask, it works really well, better than trackspacer, I'm sure they'll have a 14 day demo, try it, you'll love it.
Had nova for ages and didn’t know I could do this. I am however trying a lot more to avoid clashes with my arrangement as I agree in most cases, my problems with clashes in my mix are just because my arrangement isn’t good enough
Hey Michael, i think it would be fantastic to have an updated version of your "Organization and workflow" process with the new FL Studio, in terms of setting up a production from scratch. (channels, mixer tracks and playlist organization)
Building upon this, a more tweaky version of this technique would be utilizing mid-side processing. I recently had a song I was working on in which regular dyn. EQ sidechaini g was making one instrument sound too muffled. I switched the node to process the mid channel only it opened up the mix so much more and still carved out space for the clashing instruments.
Is there an advantage of using dynamic eq instead of multiband compressor-based sidechaining? In case of your example, I would just split the clashing frequencies and set up a "regular" sidechaining, and I would use dynamic eq-based sidechaining only if the frequency range I want to tame is very small and specific.
The method you describe would be equally effective, if not better, depending on the controls the MB offered you. Thanks for mentioning it, I should have brought it up during the video to be honest!
IMO the only advantage you’d get with an EQ would be the different curves. I’m not sure why one would use a high or low shelf (for example) dynamically but that’s something you couldn’t exactly replicate with multiband compression.
Great technique ... Maybe mention earlier about going into processing and selecting the lead as sidechain .. could not figure out why it didn't work but I should have been more patient and watched the full video before trying 🙂 ... thanks !
Hi thanks a lot for what you do :) i've been watching some of your videos from 5 years ago haha, you mentioned FM synthesis and seemed enthusiastic about it. Would you consider covering the subject?
The way some of you old pros flip through the buttons on your tutorials is very hard to follow! I watch and listen and see/hear great things, but it all happens so fast I don't retain it and have to watch twelve more times! -Not a complaint, mind you, I appreciate and respect everyone's expertise, I just have to meld myself to it.
When im.not sure if somethings clashing i take a limiter and watch how it behaves when i play the 2 tracks to gether and solo. If it spikes too heavy then ill decide if i change the arrangement or sidechain. And that moment of decision really depends on you r taste so it is a subjective decision. You can also prioritize and then automate the gain or freq of one track so it sits in the back.
@@inthemix I'm surprised you say that. In my case, I tried it for a couple of weeks, and loved it for certain scenarios, "precision"/spectral sidechaining was one of them. What alternatives to soothe do you know of? I'm curious. Neutron 4 is the only one that comes to my mind that is close to the SD of soothe, and it's more expensive (but has other modules)
Something I never really understood with mixing and mastering is that some people say you should give each instrument its own space in the mix frequency wise, which is what the sidechaining eq helps to accomplish- but other people say that a good instrument should be spread throughout the range, and this also makes mastering easier or doable- like in a speaker which can only play midrange, instruments that are eq'd to just the high or low range to give others space in the middle are alot quieter or silent when this speaker plays it. I am a beginner to mixing and mastering, so how do I balance these 2 techniques?
From what I’ve learned, you do what you think should be done. In general, mixing shouldn’t clearly separate every instrument into their little frequency range, otherwise you might lose the sense of cohesion of the track. Orchestras are a good example. A lot of instruments overlap but you no good engineer would start cutting frequencies in each instrument to make space.
Sometimes you use different loayers to make à single complex sound. And in this case I guess only static eq is appropriate. For e.g.metal guitars + bass is a single sound
Random but curious question, as a audio professional, do you solely use FL Studio? Or do you use other software such as Pro Tools in your work flow? Love your channel and helpful videos! 😊
Out of curiosity, I see your faders tend to be used a lot. Do you use gain plugins or for example an ssl plugin to adjust input gain? I tend to use the input gain where you place the tracks on fl and only at the end do I adjust faders if the final volume is too loud or just needs a little less edge.
Guys, can you help me solve one issue? Maybe someone knows about this: FL, starting from some random day, started loading the processor by 100%, after 3+ tracks and several effects appeared in the project... I have no idea what the problem is... I reinstalled the program... Maybe it's because of the specific plugins that I installed myself, but up to a certain point everything worked just fine, plus - projects with disabled third-party plugins also give 100% loading... I'm going to switch to Ableton, but I don't want to master a new program, since FL was enough for everyday tasks
I would like to find ways to remaster in a good way old songs that I have transferred from vinyls (greek vinyls never released on compact disc) but with templates that were on 90s cds and to have high end. Some of my friends have the ability but they cut many highs, almost all and they use Taylor's Swift and Billie Eilish tempates, like eq matching also they increase extremely the loudness around -7LUFS with true peak over+2 because they say louder is better.
I sometimes use Soothe 2 for this as well - especially when there isn't a single obvious frequency where there's a conflict (although often that just means I need to re-think the arrangement). Once you've bought it for whatever reason, you realise it's a bit of a Swiss Army Knife and it starts popping up in other places in your workflow... :)
Can you show us how to mix a song with a 2 track beat please ...i have been following your work for 3years now but its always with beat stem...... Will be greatfull if you do and with the mastering stage too
Must admit I didn’t hear any clash with the pad and the lead in the first place because these instruments were playing notes that were at least 1 octave apart
These use very modern methods. How was it done in the past before DAWs? (Pre 1990s era) Im very interested in how great mixes were achieved before we had the choice of all these hundreds of plugins. If they could do it then.. it goes to show we don't need hardly any of these modern plugins
Honestly I think a lot more time was spent on arrangement and sound design back then so there was less need for this sort of technique. If something didn’t fit, a guitar amp or vocal microphone would be swapped/adjusted etc. Techniques such as the one displayed here are certainly not essential but can be useful. However, if you had a console with sidechain capabilities, this could have been achieved in the 90’s or earlier. You could duplicate a channel, filter it and use it as the sidechain for a multi-band compressor on another channel. It would be convoluted but would work!
@@UndarZ No cos the whole premise of your video is wrong. Stupid to make a poor recording and then try to fix it with software later. If specific tracks clash in anyway delete them and re-record. Then nothing needs fixing
@@peterhughes8699 Or, just do what the video tells you and avoid the hastle of finding a new sound that might not clash, as much. EQing sounds to fit around each other is like mixing 101. This just has the added benefit of keeping some of the original sound while the lead isn't playing.
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0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Set-up for both plugins
1:35 - Frequency sidechaining with Pro Q3
2:45 - Frequency sidechaining with TDR Nova (FREE)
3:35 - Why and where would you use this?
U are the best man u changed my mix immediately I just started watching you from here
Just a reminder that most of our favorite records were made before dynamic EQ, soothe or any other digital audio tech solution. These tools can be helpful when properly applied, but many times I see people trying to use fancy tricks to fix issues that should be solved in the arrangement, production or performance.
Yeah it’s surprising to see Michael post this tbh
Amazing to listen to Buddy Holly records and think that they were recorded on a simple 4-track recorder with no digital processing. The songs had to be perfectly written, performed and arranged. There was no turd polishing going on back then.
But it's a lot more work? Isn't the point of technology to make things smoother? So focus can be put into other things.
@@KartikChugh he talks a bit about this in the second half of the video 4:28
ok but time goes on. Many of my favorite records were made before FL Studio. Its just another instrument
This is exactly how i create space between different tracks, fantastic technique.
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1.1 million subs, damn congrats! Being following you for years, your tuts are always pure gold
Always love a new video, great stuff. Looking forward to the next one.
Awesome information as always!
One quick suggestion, I almost didn’t watch this because I didn’t realize it was you. I think a lot of us who follow your work are familiar with your face. You might want to consider, including that in your thumbnails.
I know anytime I’m scrolling and I see your face, my brain tells me “oh this is going to be good information” . I don’t know the science or the analytics behind it. I just know my browsing behaviors.
Thanks so much for all the work you put out. It’s the best in this field in my opinion.
Thank you for the feedback. Having me in the thumbnails hasn’t been working recently, with many viewers asking me where I am and why I stopped making videos (they didn’t see all the videos I posted this year!) so I decided to switch it up.
@@inthemix yeah I totally get it. You’re fighting an algorithm. I noticed the last several videos kept with the theme that you’re going for.
Never want to seem like a critic. Keep up the good work. You’re approach is totally different. It’s refreshing to learn new technique and the reason behind some of the things I’m already doing by instinct, without cockiness.
You’re a gentleman and a scholar… 🧐
@@inthemix I agree with this somewhat. Almost missed your last two videos due to so different thumbnails.
If your face affects negatively on the click through rate, maybe try something else recognizable element that would be consistent in the thumbnails. A logo, icon or something else that ties the thumbnail to your channel.
I can't believe I've been making music for 3 years and I just now learned about dynamic EQ. This is life-changing. Years of surfing the web looking for glimmers of valuable knowledge and somehow I just never caught this. I've already installed NOVA and used this to clear up some frequency masking without rigidly EQing an element or needing to automate anything.
Nova's great. I threw down for Izotope Mix/Master bundle but still pull up Nova, a lot. Mostly just because I had already gotten used to it. Prism is also great free tool for analyzing.
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Once again gold information
This sidechain technique is fantastic for my workflow
Thanks! You’ve done another great one as per usual. Thanks Mike
Thanks for this! I literally just figured out this technique a few weeks ago and it's made my mixing so much better!
Jesus, your videos are always so clear and good... thank you so much!
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Informative video straight to the point and no fluff. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
this technique really works well!!! i tend to do this on a bus group like when i want to dynamic eq let's say the synths so that the vocals would come through more or dynamic eq the drums in like somewhere on the 500hz region for the synths and so on!
I’ve always just used Parametric EQ 2 and modulated the band with a Fruity Peak Controller to achieve close to the same results (reducing the level of the frequency instead of compressing the frequency), so this can totally be achieved with stock FL too for those who don’t have or want additional plugins.
ZL Equalizer is another free one that's very similar to Pro Q3, does this really well. Thanks for the vid, now I understand Pro Q3 a little more.
Thank you for sharing another free resource. I was unaware of that option.
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Nova is wicked! I use it all the time
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Thanks just got Nova thanks to you🙂 still a noob though after one year of trying to make stuff
Keep going year 4 here and just breaking through it's so worth it!
Dunno why TH-cam didn't recommend me this video, I always watch your new videos the day of upload, for this one I had to check your channel if you uploaded something new. I think the new algorythm recommends you videos related with the videos you've watched very recently, max 1 or 2 days, and that's wrong, for the viewer and for the creator. Many channels I'm subbed to are having less views this weeks, really weird. Anyway, nice video as always, keep the weekly uploads if possible, you are the best music production channel imo.
I'm ashamed to admit I didn't know you could activate the side chain on the analyzer of pro-Q3. I know it can analyze the side chain and give you an eq curve of it. That's how I did it but this looks faster thanks.
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Can we please talk about that absolutely incredible, amazing and mind-blowingly beautiful melody being played for this demonstration? Those synths made me transcend to the 5th dimension and I am now spiritually enlightened, thanks ITM
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Why this is not always a great method . . . ProQ3 is reacting to the _amplitude_ of the side chain, it's not aware of the frequency content of the side chain . . . so in this case you are cutting 640Hz based on how loud the lead (side chain) signal is, if the lead melody were to move up the keyboard then the ProQ3 would still be cutting 640Hz, even though the melody's fundamental might now be 1280Hz (or whatever) . . . this can result in nothing being carved out of the background pad where the melody is now sitting (which is what we wanted) along with a pumping effect around 640Hz as ProQ3 continues to needlessly cut a space out for something that isn't there.
This method is ideal for (side chain) sounds that are static or move around very little, but ideally static, your example lead seems to just use 2 or 3 notes right next to each other (which can work) . . . otherwise it's best to use something that's frequency aware, like TrackSpacer, or even better Sonible's pure:unmask. With these frequency aware tools, the cut/s will follow the lead (side chain) signal, so if the lead jumps up 5 notes, the cut to your background pad sound will move with the melody, and also be cutting 5 notes up, rather than continuing to (now pointlessly) cut at 640Hz.
Pro Q3 is aware of the frequency content of the sidechain. Unless my version has a massive bug, it doesn’t just cut based on the amplitude of the sidechain but also the frequency content.
@@inthemix _"it doesn’t just cut based on the amplitude of the sidechain but also the frequency content"_
No, it really doesn't, it only uses amplitude . . . try it for yourself, use the same set up, a pad and a lead, on the pad place a ProQ3 dynamically cutting at 640Hz (basically the same set up as in your video), now go to your melody and shift it up a couple of octaves, in fact pitch it right up so it's at 8kHz, or somewhere really out if the way . . . now check your cut at 640Hz, it's still bouncing around in time with the melody as if nothing has changed. ProQ3's side chain is not frequency aware.
Or an even simpler test . . . keep the above set up the same, but for your melody ("lead") just have a single sustained note at a fixed pitch, let's say 5kHz . . . now go back to your pad with the ProQ3, create a dynamic cut at 100hz (obviously make sure it's using the side chain) pull the threshold down so you can clearly see the single sustained note (side chained lead) pushing the EQ down . . . now move this dynamic EQ band up and down the spectrum, you'll see that regardless of where you place it, it will alway react the same.
@@davelordy I think perhaps I didn’t use the best phrasing. I know what frequency I want to cut, so I do not mind which frequencies on the side chain trigger this. Nova is best for this technique because it does exactly what I described whereas ProQ3 only takes into account the amplitude of the entire side chain signal.
I hope I didn’t confuse this discussion too much, you raise very valid points!
@@inthemix _"I know what frequency I want to cut, so I do not mind which frequencies on the side chain trigger this"_
But surely the goal is to remove or reduce clashing frequencies, so the frequencies on the side chain that trigger the (for example) 640Hz dynamic cut - should be at or around 640Hz ? Otherwise - as mentioned in my first post - with a cut in one place, and the lead in another, we end up with the lead not having space carved out for it, and the pad being needlessly ducked @640Hz.
Or put more simply, if you don't mind which frequencies are triggering the cut . . . what is the point of the whole exercise !? (hope that makes sense).
_"Nova is best for this technique because it does exactly what I described"_
I've not tried Nova, I've seen you use it before, so I'll definitely give it a go ! If you really want to do this process in the most straightforward, fast and easy way, try pure:unmask, it works really well, better than trackspacer, I'm sure they'll have a 14 day demo, try it, you'll love it.
Thanks Michael! Could you maybe talk about the difference between dynamic EQ and multi-band compression?
Had nova for ages and didn’t know I could do this. I am however trying a lot more to avoid clashes with my arrangement as I agree in most cases, my problems with clashes in my mix are just because my arrangement isn’t good enough
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Super interesting!!! I'm evaluating free The Masker plugin right now.
Hey Michael, i think it would be fantastic to have an updated version of your "Organization and workflow" process with the new FL Studio, in terms of setting up a production from scratch. (channels, mixer tracks and playlist organization)
Building upon this, a more tweaky version of this technique would be utilizing mid-side processing.
I recently had a song I was working on in which regular dyn. EQ sidechaini g was making one instrument sound too muffled. I switched the node to process the mid channel only it opened up the mix so much more and still carved out space for the clashing instruments.
its great thanks.
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Is there an advantage of using dynamic eq instead of multiband compressor-based sidechaining? In case of your example, I would just split the clashing frequencies and set up a "regular" sidechaining, and I would use dynamic eq-based sidechaining only if the frequency range I want to tame is very small and specific.
The method you describe would be equally effective, if not better, depending on the controls the MB offered you.
Thanks for mentioning it, I should have brought it up during the video to be honest!
IMO the only advantage you’d get with an EQ would be the different curves. I’m not sure why one would use a high or low shelf (for example) dynamically but that’s something you couldn’t exactly replicate with multiband compression.
If I understand correctly, dynamic eq is a kind of more precise sidechain
It definitely can be!
@@inthemix Ok thanks 🙏🏻
Great technique ... Maybe mention earlier about going into processing and selecting the lead as sidechain .. could not figure out why it didn't work but I should have been more patient and watched the full video before trying 🙂 ... thanks !
Hi thanks a lot for what you do :) i've been watching some of your videos from 5 years ago haha, you mentioned FM synthesis and seemed enthusiastic about it. Would you consider covering the subject?
Coult you make a Video about vocal gain automation some time. I much appreciate your videos and your efforts you put into them👋.
Help a lot with your content.
The way some of you old pros flip through the buttons on your tutorials is very hard to follow! I watch and listen and see/hear great things, but it all happens so fast I don't retain it and have to watch twelve more times! -Not a complaint, mind you, I appreciate and respect everyone's expertise, I just have to meld myself to it.
Put the video in half speed during the essential mouse click segments.
When im.not sure if somethings clashing i take a limiter and watch how it behaves when i play the 2 tracks to gether and solo. If it spikes too heavy then ill decide if i change the arrangement or sidechain. And that moment of decision really depends on you r taste so it is a subjective decision. You can also prioritize and then automate the gain or freq of one track so it sits in the back.
Seeing where the energy builds up and what contributes sounds like a good method to me!
For this purpuse, Soothe2 is the way to go
Not if you want to use less expensive and more versatile alternatives. Soothe 2 was one of my most disappointing plugin purchases in the last 5 years!
@@inthemix I'm surprised you say that. In my case, I tried it for a couple of weeks, and loved it for certain scenarios, "precision"/spectral sidechaining was one of them. What alternatives to soothe do you know of? I'm curious.
Neutron 4 is the only one that comes to my mind that is close to the SD of soothe, and it's more expensive (but has other modules)
👍 does panning aslo help?
Something I never really understood with mixing and mastering is that some people say you should give each instrument its own space in the mix frequency wise, which is what the sidechaining eq helps to accomplish- but other people say that a good instrument should be spread throughout the range, and this also makes mastering easier or doable- like in a speaker which can only play midrange, instruments that are eq'd to just the high or low range to give others space in the middle are alot quieter or silent when this speaker plays it. I am a beginner to mixing and mastering, so how do I balance these 2 techniques?
From what I’ve learned, you do what you think should be done. In general, mixing shouldn’t clearly separate every instrument into their little frequency range, otherwise you might lose the sense of cohesion of the track.
Orchestras are a good example. A lot of instruments overlap but you no good engineer would start cutting frequencies in each instrument to make space.
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Sometimes you use different loayers to make à single complex sound. And in this case I guess only static eq is appropriate. For e.g.metal guitars + bass is a single sound
Random but curious question, as a audio professional, do you solely use FL Studio? Or do you use other software such as Pro Tools in your work flow? Love your channel and helpful videos! 😊
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im ten years in but a slow learner nd absolutely appreciate these videos, even it's a technique i already know I always learn something from u
Out of curiosity, I see your faders tend to be used a lot.
Do you use gain plugins or for example an ssl plugin to adjust input gain?
I tend to use the input gain where you place the tracks on fl and only at the end do I adjust faders if the final volume is too loud or just needs a little less edge.
So I can make my Fab into a Soothe 2 for the vocals,right?
Guys, can you help me solve one issue? Maybe someone knows about this: FL, starting from some random day, started loading the processor by 100%, after 3+ tracks and several effects appeared in the project... I have no idea what the problem is... I reinstalled the program... Maybe it's because of the specific plugins that I installed myself, but up to a certain point everything worked just fine, plus - projects with disabled third-party plugins also give 100% loading... I'm going to switch to Ableton, but I don't want to master a new program, since FL was enough for everyday tasks
I would like to find ways to remaster in a good way old songs that I have transferred from vinyls (greek vinyls never released on compact disc) but with templates that were on 90s cds and to have high end.
Some of my friends have the ability but they cut many highs, almost all and they use Taylor's Swift and Billie Eilish tempates, like eq matching also they increase extremely the loudness around -7LUFS with true peak over+2 because they say louder is better.
Does trackspacer do this as well/better?
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hey bro, Could you make a video teaching how to prepare a beat for an artist? I level all the sounds but it sounds low, even hitting at -3dB
Doesn't Trackspacer do the same thing? But I guess you have more control with this technique
Fun fact you can actually do this with soothe 2. It's almost better at it tbh
maybe the most expensive way to do it, too
I sometimes use Soothe 2 for this as well - especially when there isn't a single obvious frequency where there's a conflict (although often that just means I need to re-think the arrangement). Once you've bought it for whatever reason, you realise it's a bit of a Swiss Army Knife and it starts popping up in other places in your workflow... :)
Brother I'm struggling on mixing kick and base line😢
Can you show us how to mix a song with a 2 track beat please ...i have been following your work for 3years now but its always with beat stem...... Will be greatfull if you do and with the mastering stage too
Twin Peaks ahh pad
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Must admit I didn’t hear any clash with the pad and the lead in the first place because these instruments were playing notes that were at least 1 octave apart
Soooo soothe 2? Im confused. Whats the difference. Thank you
About 200 euros
Also, soothe 2 can give really bad results if mis used.
@@azomyte truuuuu
@@inthemix most definitely. Thanks for the Pro Tip.
These use very modern methods. How was it done in the past before DAWs? (Pre 1990s era)
Im very interested in how great mixes were achieved before we had the choice of all these hundreds of plugins.
If they could do it then.. it goes to show we don't need hardly any of these modern plugins
Honestly I think a lot more time was spent on arrangement and sound design back then so there was less need for this sort of technique. If something didn’t fit, a guitar amp or vocal microphone would be swapped/adjusted etc.
Techniques such as the one displayed here are certainly not essential but can be useful.
However, if you had a console with sidechain capabilities, this could have been achieved in the 90’s or earlier.
You could duplicate a channel, filter it and use it as the sidechain for a multi-band compressor on another channel. It would be convoluted but would work!
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Why don't you sound British if you're from there? I'm not asking asking for that accent, but just curious. Anyone?
He's scottish I believe
Why don't you grow a beard?
Or ....... don't have competing tracks to begin with. Then this video is irrelevant
Didn't watch all the way through, did you?
@@UndarZyep
@@UndarZ No cos the whole premise of your video is wrong. Stupid to make a poor recording and then try to fix it with software later. If specific tracks clash in anyway delete them and re-record. Then nothing needs fixing
@@peterhughes8699 Or, just do what the video tells you and avoid the hastle of finding a new sound that might not clash, as much. EQing sounds to fit around each other is like mixing 101. This just has the added benefit of keeping some of the original sound while the lead isn't playing.