Mastering Kendrick Lamar's 'HUMBLE' with Mike Bozzi

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  • @mixwiththemasters
    @mixwiththemasters  2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Full video available exclusively on mwtm.org/mb-various

  • @ApasheOfficial
    @ApasheOfficial 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6149

    Love how we are all trying to listen carefully to the dynamic changes and colour of the mastering while Kendrick is just swearing in the back

  • @visiblemango7324
    @visiblemango7324 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5661

    Listening through my iphone speakers like “ah yes, i see what youve done there”

    • @attila_999
      @attila_999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Tell us mate

    • @PrinXessDime
      @PrinXessDime 3 ปีที่แล้ว +116

      I mean, the fact you can actually hear a difference through a good phone speaker is impressive. You may not be able to hear it al fully as intended but you can hear a difference if you have a decent phone

    • @24kprincep
      @24kprincep 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Sammeee🤣🤣🤣

    • @Superlotuswaves
      @Superlotuswaves 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lol 😂😂

    • @williamrugema3270
      @williamrugema3270 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂😂😂

  • @imslicc
    @imslicc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4313

    he's bobbing his head by half a db.

  • @DJ_InYourFace
    @DJ_InYourFace 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1129

    I see this man is already sitting down, being humble.

    • @ericparker163
      @ericparker163 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Underrated comment 😂 What's in front of him looks like he could launch nukes from that seat.

    • @producedbyfour
      @producedbyfour 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ahahahaha

    • @360.Tapestry
      @360.Tapestry 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      needs more likes

    • @utsavbarua2460
      @utsavbarua2460 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      BAHAHHAAHA

    • @yung_bonsai
      @yung_bonsai 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      this is too fucking funny, how dare you make me laugh that hard for no fucking reason

  • @LaynoProd
    @LaynoProd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +482

    Shoutout Mike Bozzi he's one of the best mastering engineers I was able to meet and work with, literally took one of my songs, and made it punchier, livelier, louder, fuller and got rid of almost all bad frequencies

    • @aidenrajkovic7099
      @aidenrajkovic7099 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      How much did he charge

    • @Dozjah
      @Dozjah 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@LaynoProd what state is he in?

    • @LaynoProd
      @LaynoProd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@Dozjah california

    • @boogiedownbronx73
      @boogiedownbronx73 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Was he boring back then too?

    • @dripdrop2830
      @dripdrop2830 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@boogiedownbronx73 yeah im wondering too

  • @jordanminter7576
    @jordanminter7576 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1519

    the irony of this seemingly clean cut guy mastering this track is uncanny

    • @BDawgCrypto
      @BDawgCrypto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      Exactly. I laughed when the music kicked in LOL

    • @JAK_EDITS.
      @JAK_EDITS. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@BDawgCrypto I thought it was only me😂😂😂

    • @edub9930
      @edub9930 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      He humble

    • @christopher_bryant
      @christopher_bryant 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lmao

    • @Batcaveqq
      @Batcaveqq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      i mean it’s kendrick lamar anyone would take the job

  • @traktor7372
    @traktor7372 3 ปีที่แล้ว +498

    Yo the way he brought the vocal forward in the master was crazy. Amazing engineer.

  • @danielokereke3833
    @danielokereke3833 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4243

    They seriously don't give producers and mix & mastering engineers enough credit tbvh

    • @Dacro
      @Dacro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      He did his last 2 albums. If that's not enough credit, I dunno what is.

    • @bigherbtraxx
      @bigherbtraxx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      FACTS 💯💯

    • @levondarratt787
      @levondarratt787 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      They do. They are the top of the chain... Typically in terms of status/level of achievement and what you can do ... it's mastering engineer>mixer>producer>label>artists

    • @joyefromthejunglebeats5745
      @joyefromthejunglebeats5745 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      !!!

    • @iamyoshiro6310
      @iamyoshiro6310 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      In My opinion No mastering engineer is going to make the any Big difference of the Way listeners is going to perceive the music. As long as the mastering engineer is professional, any engineer is gonna deliver a good master. All credits to Kendrick and Ali for making this amazing music

  • @sinncier
    @sinncier 3 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    They couldn't of picked a better engineer to master a track called "Humble", this man embodies the meaning.

  • @CLdwyer
    @CLdwyer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +786

    I love how straightforward he is as a mastering engineer. What’s the simplest solution and do it.

    • @37thousand
      @37thousand 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Imagine if the world worked like that

    • @Jkobe2345
      @Jkobe2345 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      that's cos he's been doing it for so long. He's a master. (pun)

    • @gooner3681
      @gooner3681 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      That’s what mastering is. All the super intricate complicated stuff should be done in the mix.

    • @twenty9984
      @twenty9984 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      it’s refreshing when all you see is complicated “buy this plugin for perfect vocals!” bs everywhere

    • @locodelacolinaa
      @locodelacolinaa 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's a promotion clip don't be naive...

  • @emmanuelkunfaa7486
    @emmanuelkunfaa7486 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2149

    This man can straight sit up in a club and read a literature book with glasses on.

    • @sanjacobs6261
      @sanjacobs6261 3 ปีที่แล้ว +213

      A literature book

    • @jeffgorrie
      @jeffgorrie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +112

      This dude doesn’t read books… he reads literature books

    • @specks3232
      @specks3232 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      I couldnt even focus on the joke, I was way too distracted with the "literature book" part lmao.

    • @JimmyFolan
      @JimmyFolan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      literature book 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @lordamercy5609
      @lordamercy5609 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sanjacobs6261 i know right ! 529 likes too

  • @YvngTavo
    @YvngTavo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +227

    The importance of good mixing/mastering in the music. High quality

    • @darkkitchenrecords2625
      @darkkitchenrecords2625 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      There's also a legendary video by Andrew Scheps called "What comes out of speakers". The whole idea is that art is what comes out of speaker. Great and inspiring talk I definitely recommend

    • @DuckAlertBeats
      @DuckAlertBeats 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks

  • @Howitchewstofeel5gum
    @Howitchewstofeel5gum 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1689

    Never heard about any artist showing up to his mastering sessions before. Mad respect to Kendrick

    • @levondarratt787
      @levondarratt787 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      aka - control issues? ;)

    • @Crinklidge
      @Crinklidge 3 ปีที่แล้ว +160

      @@levondarratt787 maybe that's why he is where he is

    • @levondarratt787
      @levondarratt787 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Crinklidgemany people are like that...it's an epidemic ..

    • @vipulsemwal124
      @vipulsemwal124 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      @@Crinklidge leave this people man these judgemental tool don't even understand how rap music work..

    • @Noizbleed
      @Noizbleed 3 ปีที่แล้ว +105

      Radiohead spent 3-4 weeks with their mastering engineer for 'In Rainbows'

  • @JetLagBeat
    @JetLagBeat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +417

    When he enables that EQ boosting at 800Hz & 1.6kHz (I'm assuming by +1dB each), the vocal's midrange comes right to the front. It's so satisfying hearing him enable it

    • @lemikehendrix357
      @lemikehendrix357 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Right

    • @theluckychosn165
      @theluckychosn165 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      timestamp?

    • @henryndungu03
      @henryndungu03 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@theluckychosn165 3:40

    • @GenX_US_Marine
      @GenX_US_Marine 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's not 1db, it's more like 3-4 db each. It's got much much louder enabled.

    • @nuellenaire
      @nuellenaire 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@GenX_US_Marine You forgot it’s a console and not a plugin.

  • @Manu-pj3ie
    @Manu-pj3ie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +271

    When a guy doesn't bop his head to HUMBLE you know he's a professional

    • @westsydezamani
      @westsydezamani 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🤣🤣🤣💔

    • @jwhenry
      @jwhenry 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      When a guy bumps his head to kendrick lamar you know he ain't got much experience with hip hop.

    • @phillip2491
      @phillip2491 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      @@jwhenry trippin

    • @pradabears
      @pradabears 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      3:49 he was slightly hopping his head

    • @zuezsz
      @zuezsz ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@pradabearshe bops again at 5:20

  • @realmackle
    @realmackle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    I love the midrange boost, it makes the song sound so much clearer and hq

  • @emiliorios8799
    @emiliorios8799 3 ปีที่แล้ว +659

    This guy probably has the best audio settings in Warzone

    • @FcbLiveEn
      @FcbLiveEn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      He doesn't even need UAV's.. he probably pre-aiming just by hearing the steps in Superstore while chilling in Prison.

    • @1brazyy
      @1brazyy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Idk why this was so funny 😭

    • @smangamthwana9527
      @smangamthwana9527 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      😂😂

  • @victorcobane6644
    @victorcobane6644 3 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    It's crazy how much of a difference the mastering made. He did such a small amount of little tweaks, but it really made the song feel more "alive." The catch is you gotta know which little tweaks to make, lol. That's where they get you

    • @djleechcraft
      @djleechcraft ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hardware quality and wisdom of tastefully treating the track

    • @domancayoutube
      @domancayoutube 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@djleechcraft not about hardware

  • @Jjmcwashere
    @Jjmcwashere 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I love how chill and concise he speaks

  • @NRVE8
    @NRVE8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +492

    I love how this classy white dude is just calmly mastering Kendrick Lamar blasting cuss words lol

    • @JAK_EDITS.
      @JAK_EDITS. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Bruh right💀😂

    • @mdptg1990
      @mdptg1990 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Kendrick is classy too. His swear words are apart of the expression in his art.

    • @mdptg1990
      @mdptg1990 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kendrick is classy too. His swear words are apart of the expression in his art.

  • @AARONKAYE
    @AARONKAYE 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    it's so subtle it's not even noticable.... EXCEPT...
    it feels more "alive" or energetic when the master plays. can't describe it. that's why this guy's a master.

  • @jas_bataille
    @jas_bataille 3 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    You know Mike's a pro, not because of the high-end mastering console, but because of the analogue phone on the wall.

  • @boscoblack
    @boscoblack 3 ปีที่แล้ว +758

    Title should be "Underwhelmed man makes a song sound better"

    • @bigvideoenergy
      @bigvideoenergy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He seems like a Sinatra guy. Lol

    • @whatisiswhatable
      @whatisiswhatable 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      What were you expecting?

    • @boscoblack
      @boscoblack 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@whatisiswhatable Not that. We’re you automatically expecting him to be like that?

    • @whatisiswhatable
      @whatisiswhatable 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@boscoblack sort of. Engineers can be like that

    • @JAK_EDITS.
      @JAK_EDITS. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LOL

  • @talgy2671
    @talgy2671 3 ปีที่แล้ว +783

    Mastering engineers when cameras are on:
    Mastering engineers when cameras are off: deacpitator, pro-l2, saturn, pro-q3, ozone

    • @darkkitchenrecords2625
      @darkkitchenrecords2625 3 ปีที่แล้ว +123

      lmao I binge watched so many mix-mastering talks and the engineer is like "I haven't added anything to that channel besides an EQ," then after a moment he's like "Oh I lied, there's actually compression/clipper/reverb/delay/whatever on there"

    • @jorykevinberger7047
      @jorykevinberger7047 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      @@darkkitchenrecords2625 my favorites (not my favorites) are when the mix engineer says they aren't really doing very much because they liked what the producer did, and the producer obviously wanted it a certain way and don't want to change their processing. And I ask myself... Then why the hey-o am I watching you when I clearly should be watching the producer because they actually mixed this song for effs sake. lol.

    • @ernstzjw6971
      @ernstzjw6971 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@jorykevinberger7047 well this video is about mastering...

    • @darkkitchenrecords2625
      @darkkitchenrecords2625 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      @@jorykevinberger7047 you're wrong cause watching someone mixing is like watching a freezer make ice... I don't want to watch an hour and a half of gain staging

    • @levondarratt787
      @levondarratt787 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@jorykevinberger7047 well it' s like going to the dentist...the less he has to do the better!

  • @prodbytrewz
    @prodbytrewz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +255

    The clicking of the console is sounding so sexy

    • @lardosian
      @lardosian 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep!!!

    • @deanmccormick7347
      @deanmccormick7347 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes, infinitely more interesting compared to what they're putting through it.

    • @lprophit
      @lprophit 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes it does!!!!

    • @thatcostasound
      @thatcostasound 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      💯

  • @GetsixOfficial
    @GetsixOfficial 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    "Start at midnight, go until 7AM because that's the workflow" yes

    • @xrlabs
      @xrlabs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm sitting here at 6AM LOL

  • @joshuamiller8149
    @joshuamiller8149 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Mastering specific engineers are honestly one of the most important but also underpreciated roles in high end music production

  • @thekidtrey1949
    @thekidtrey1949 3 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    If people don’t really understand what changes mastering gives your music...it’s honestly a lot. Very important as well. Artists need their music listened to, meaning it has to perform or sound good in every situation, example - in your car, at the clubs, in your headphones or in a store. It needs to sound “radio ready” the sound really influences how well the song performs as well

    • @dnnysrock
      @dnnysrock 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      honestly a lot like how much? haha if you dont have a budget for mastering you can do you own master in the daw

    • @unrealgalaxy9669
      @unrealgalaxy9669 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@dnnysrock 99% of the time it wont be as good as a master done by a professional engineer cause your ears would be hella accustomed to the tune, while a professional mastering engineer would approach your track with a more technical and unbiased view.

    • @dnnysrock
      @dnnysrock 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@unrealgalaxy9669 if its a bad song it dont matter . that for professional music if you are independetn you can put out yourself and make. classic example RUSS. just make good content

    • @unrealgalaxy9669
      @unrealgalaxy9669 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@dnnysrock yeah but ultimately artists like russ are few and far between. 99.9999% of the artists who have a huge following are signed to some sorta label and are forced to make their tracks as professional as possible.

    • @Mope333
      @Mope333 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dnnysrock Russ is above average tho, he knows a little more than the average guy

  • @PecktheTownCrier
    @PecktheTownCrier 3 ปีที่แล้ว +139

    Mike Bozzi is a master, but humble.

  • @unc1589
    @unc1589 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Same room same gear 25 years. Got him work with K Lamar in the 2020s. That’s a win.

  • @user82938
    @user82938 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Doing one job from the same room for 25 years would be pretty dope. I like a routine.

  • @damonisaacsmith
    @damonisaacsmith 3 ปีที่แล้ว +688

    Wonder if this dude got offended when Kendrick announced Untitled Unmastered lol

    • @ThexMonarchy
      @ThexMonarchy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      😂😂😂

    • @tonywords6713
      @tonywords6713 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      brilliant joke

    • @90745
      @90745 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hilarious

    • @memepapi
      @memepapi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      😂😂😂

    • @j2323j
      @j2323j หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      He probably was humble 😊

  • @b3nmusicofficial810
    @b3nmusicofficial810 3 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    How do people think he’s “boring” that ending about the hours and talking about the industry seemed pretty typical of a passionate lifelong music engineer to me?

    • @louselfridge517
      @louselfridge517 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Because he isn’t bouncing around like a coked out child. That mindset why they never make it, music is - especially in the final stages - serious as hell

  • @geneeshays
    @geneeshays ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Mastering engineers are a whole nother breed. The way that carefully applied EQ can bring such great presence to the vocal and stop it hiding behind the piano, especially after the mixdown stage is true talent.

  • @funkmachine9094
    @funkmachine9094 3 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    just him sitting there listening to the lyrics made me laugh

    • @kenzhelo
      @kenzhelo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      LMAOOOOOO

    • @jackeylynch
      @jackeylynch 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They heare it all.. lol .. they come in with a goal.. either way..

  • @saintaudio
    @saintaudio 3 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    5:46
    every parent when their kids listen to rap

  • @venomousinsounds
    @venomousinsounds 3 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    This video is the answer to the question „Why do You love this knobs world and stuff”

    • @squalley
      @squalley 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      💯😎🥃

  • @raynbirdmusic
    @raynbirdmusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    "Where im gonna be competatively loud" lol

  • @cfpyoutube4658
    @cfpyoutube4658 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Subtle head nod at 4:11 Great Song!

  • @raytona2411
    @raytona2411 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Mike is a pure professional. Ya gotta love this guy. Great job as always Mike.

  • @thedrummerdude2431
    @thedrummerdude2431 3 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    I feel like the better the mix, the less there is to worry about in mastering and also if you're listening on low end headphones/speakers you're less likely to notice the difference between a fantastic mix and the final master

    • @adsoh1745
      @adsoh1745 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Spot on!

    • @GamerGriaBros
      @GamerGriaBros 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BrandonAdams1010 Great explanation!

    • @nebroskitheraut6705
      @nebroskitheraut6705 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Welllll mixes generally tend to be a bit lower in perceived volume than the final mastered version so....there would be a difference

    • @Mope333
      @Mope333 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What would be considered low end speakers tho?

    • @Viper-dz2kw
      @Viper-dz2kw 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Mope333 well my mixing headphones are like 300 and they are considered like low mid range speakers

  • @Nachtopus
    @Nachtopus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So much respect for Kendrick wanting to be present for the whole mix process. It shows he really cares about putting out quality material.

  • @stet8826
    @stet8826 3 ปีที่แล้ว +145

    The importance of having your tracks mastered by a guy who knows what he's doing. 🔥👊💯🇬🇧

    • @alus992
      @alus992 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      So many artists today don't give a damn about good mix/mastering it's astonishing. So many albums has jarring sound and not for aesthetic but just because they didn't care outside of picking loud instrumental

  • @SNEAKYTV
    @SNEAKYTV 3 ปีที่แล้ว +284

    Interesting how often he used the word "competitive" when talking about what he wanted to achieve with the master.

    • @motheonly715
      @motheonly715 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      its big engineer talk we always say that

    • @Thermolizer
      @Thermolizer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      When your dealing with an artist as big as Kendrick you are competing for chart numbers and Grammys

    • @wtfr1der
      @wtfr1der 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      interfering signals "compete" for space in the mix; if you don't filter and clean up your frequency ranges, the different tracks will clash

    • @nzvplc
      @nzvplc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      @@wtfr1der thats true but thats not what he meant in this case. "competitively loud" here is in terms of the loudness war and how songs are mastered way louder in general nowadays, but also that they're mastered loud bc streaming services apply their own normalisation after uploading

    • @theofficialemball
      @theofficialemball 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      While I prefer a quieter master, and hate the loudness wars, I don't discredit or blame a mastering engineer for conforming. Many studies have been conducted that show people perceive something as higher quality if its louder. So in that sense, it is competitive.

  • @brianiakbiznessshow54
    @brianiakbiznessshow54 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    man the knobs on that board have such a satisfying "click" with each turn of the dial. 👌

  • @searchiemusic
    @searchiemusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    the mix console that's actually just a bunch of 19 inch racks kind of owns conceptually and i dont know why i dont see that more

    • @TreCosmos
      @TreCosmos 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      it's a mastering thing

    • @searchiemusic
      @searchiemusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TreCosmos well yeah but imagine that at a project studio THE VOCAL RACK, THE BASS RACK, THE GUITAR RACK, THE DRUUUUUM RACK

  • @SylvanPaul
    @SylvanPaul 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    this is proper mastering. just a few good decisions (and some vey nice gear!)

  • @steelokey
    @steelokey 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just those first few steps make a huge difference to where the vocals actually mesh with the beat & don’t feel super separate .

  • @lucaluca.musica
    @lucaluca.musica 3 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    A great mix and master can change the entire vibe, the energy, everything. At the end of the day can make a good song worst, or exploiting the potential massively

    • @veikster1165
      @veikster1165 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Well the point of mastering most definitely is not to change the vibe and feeling, but to enhance what's there.

    • @veikster1165
      @veikster1165 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@giuseppeformisano7448 Well then I guess there are no professionals mastering for digital releases, I must be living under a rock....

    • @veikster1165
      @veikster1165 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@giuseppeformisano7448 well then it's still mastering no? This exact conversation has been had many times by many people, let's just end it here :)

  • @warpacademy
    @warpacademy 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Absolutely brilliant stuff. What a stone cold professional. Confident in himself, his room, his knowledge of his gear, but very chill and humble. It's no surprise at all that he's working with artists of this caliber and they keep coming back to him. Thanks for sharing the knowledge.

  • @umraansyed
    @umraansyed 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I’ve been working with mike on my music for the last couple years. He mastered my whole album that just released called House in the Vines. Terrific results.

    • @DrickX
      @DrickX 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You mean dat guy in the video fucked up your mastering bruh wtf you talking he master humble which hit millions of stream foh

    • @tomschustakowitz9197
      @tomschustakowitz9197 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@DrickX terrific means good

    • @umraansyed
      @umraansyed 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@DrickX lol it means he did great.

    • @therandomofrandom9152
      @therandomofrandom9152 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How much did it cost?

    • @apollospyrol7168
      @apollospyrol7168 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@umraansyed lmao bro doesn't know definitions😂

  • @Breakfast_Time-r3c
    @Breakfast_Time-r3c 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Damn those highs opening up nicely. Thank you for sharing the knowledge!

  • @kelvynification
    @kelvynification 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Cool calm and collected... Concentration and a highly professional attitude. Exactly what you want from a mastering engineer.

  • @nichetone6547
    @nichetone6547 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's GOT to be a challenge with mastering- To A-B where the B is obviously gonna be louder, but you have to do your best to still pick up on the clarity difference between the two.

  • @Pr0ud2bAwesome
    @Pr0ud2bAwesome 3 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    5:46 got me dead

    • @deadislander
      @deadislander 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Is he okay? My man looks like he's regretting a divorce

    • @KYTHERAOfficial
      @KYTHERAOfficial 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      No wonder if you are forced to torture your ears and brain.

    • @AnotherUsernameGreat
      @AnotherUsernameGreat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      bitchy resting face represent.

    • @FreaquedeMusique
      @FreaquedeMusique 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@KYTHERAOfficial are hating on Kendrick?

    • @neils9420
      @neils9420 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Profesionalism alright lol

  • @dr.beaulab
    @dr.beaulab ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a diamond mine of gems. The room matters, the machine matter, but most of all its the trust between persons who control where a record goes

  • @jmajortronic8443
    @jmajortronic8443 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    For a good mastering it’s important to sit straight to hear exactly what you do.
    This man have my respect! Thanks for sharing🙃👍

  • @trippybusiness
    @trippybusiness 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    fucking goals! also love the subtle head bop :D

  • @1masterfader
    @1masterfader 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Love watching this. Kendrick cares and that's rare in the genre that he is in. I love that he doesn't read meters but uses his ears mostly.

  • @mix1ro
    @mix1ro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    that synth 1 shot that comes in the beginning of the verse is so tasteful. it sounds like a table saw cutting lumber

  • @elijah7521
    @elijah7521 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    So it’s just all about the relationship of the music and the relationship of the sounds together

    • @elijah7521
      @elijah7521 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Relationship to the music*

  • @KamilDeKerel
    @KamilDeKerel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    adding 3db 24k hertz never ever even crossed my mind as being viable

    • @farley333
      @farley333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      ...cause it's nonsense. Sorry.

    • @KamilDeKerel
      @KamilDeKerel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      @@farley333 tbh I thought it sounded great and the explanation behind it was also pretty sound, are you a master engineer?

    • @janukasik4393
      @janukasik4393 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      @@farley333 you may not hear 24 KHz but remember it's a shelf. The boost starts much lower than 24K.

    • @maxwellb96
      @maxwellb96 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      bro also used 40hz shelf? this dude on his shit

    • @gabrielwildman
      @gabrielwildman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@maxwellb96 pretty common to roll off frequencies below 30hz, 40 isn't too far off

  • @kolbecollett7102
    @kolbecollett7102 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    1:15 Kendrick so hard got him crying

  • @Andu_music
    @Andu_music 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Won 1st place multiple rap contests, younow and hotnewhiphop. Didnt have my first properly mixed and mastered song until 25..5 years away from the age that "artists dont get signed" aka 30, isnt the industry such a wonderful, magical place? Meanwhile, people starting their first startups in their 30's, going on sharktank with new inventions, just breaking out as comedians, photographers, switching careers. Music industry 30 years old = 90 years old. Wonderful

  • @Eduaro2U
    @Eduaro2U 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Wow - what an amazing lesson.
    Ali might be a great mixer (obviously is) - but Mike has added depth, breadth and sheen in a subtle but definite way. A very magically clever slight of hand - plus great gear, great ears - and years of accumulated experience. Whew. Very impressive!

    • @Sondaze
      @Sondaze 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      His name is Ali not Ollie LMAOOOOOO

    • @Eduaro2U
      @Eduaro2U 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Sondaze Ooops! Thank you. 👏🙏👏

    • @IamTheDon888
      @IamTheDon888 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Why are you comparing them? They both do different jobs. Mixing and mastering are two seperate jobs. Ali mixed it and Mike mastered it.

    • @Eduaro2U
      @Eduaro2U 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@IamTheDon888 Very true - well spotted. Let's not take it as a comparison then shall we - it can instead be an observation of the process that you have mentioned - though maybe not worded as well as it could have been.

  • @traurigeswehrecords1791
    @traurigeswehrecords1791 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think this is the best mix vs mastern comparison I have ever heard, it just sounds so much more energetic

  • @ShalowRecord
    @ShalowRecord 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    When this guy is alone he's like "this beat is 🔥 nigga!

  • @JJBerthume
    @JJBerthume 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    These videos are gold

  • @snozzd
    @snozzd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6815

    Dude looks like he stopped enjoying music 10 years ago

    • @djucef-raideluxe9879
      @djucef-raideluxe9879 3 ปีที่แล้ว +108

      😂😂😂

    • @Galilleo1
      @Galilleo1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      fr lmaooooo

    • @backintegral9366
      @backintegral9366 3 ปีที่แล้ว +891

      Pretty sure those on the more technical side of music are more than likely just maintaining focus. They’re professionals.

    • @YizzERR
      @YizzERR 3 ปีที่แล้ว +517

      While what he does is an art, he is not an artist - this man is at his job.. that's what it look like when you at work.

    • @pauls2613
      @pauls2613 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Haha

  • @ZachWirchak
    @ZachWirchak 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love these type of vids. I get something from each one of them. Thank you for producing these!

  • @FUTrading
    @FUTrading 3 ปีที่แล้ว +143

    this man worked on so many songs it has sucked all emotion out of him LOL if i mastered something this good i'd be like LISTEN TO THIS 0.3DB BOOST I DID AT 800HZ LISTEN, DO U LIKE THAT BOOST AT 800HZ

    • @valentine4589
      @valentine4589 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      lmao true

    • @sl4383
      @sl4383 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      He’s there to work, not to party to the music. It’s his job.

    • @FUTrading
      @FUTrading 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@sl4383 i thought he was there to party, thanks mate

    • @sl4383
      @sl4383 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      so Maybe show some respect for his talent instead of judging him because he doesn’t bop his head to the music. No need to be that insecure.

    • @valentine4589
      @valentine4589 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@sl4383 no one is judging him, dude, what the fuck is wrong with you? The man just made the joke

  • @jasonkelly727
    @jasonkelly727 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This man is to hip hop what launch control is to NASA. Your country thanks you for your service.

  • @1darslars
    @1darslars 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    With the mastered version the snares and hi hats are so crisp and clean

  • @shcaboose
    @shcaboose 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Without any context, 5:40 - 5:50 is one of the funniest things I’ve ever seen in my life.

    • @BiggusNickus
      @BiggusNickus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      "Dad tries to connect with his kids by listening to their favorite music."

  • @SoundKillazMusicNetwork
    @SoundKillazMusicNetwork 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this video. The 800 and 1.6 bump, the 40 shelf and the 24k shelf. Key takeaways 🙌

  • @kartikwatts2641
    @kartikwatts2641 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love how no matter how big you become in production or mixing or mastering the lifelessness just stays with you 😌😌😂

  • @wildamendez
    @wildamendez 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love how he works. Runs it through his console. Press few knobs and it’s done. Less is more when it comes to mastering. Things are done by small increments to get to where the song needs to be. 🎉👍

  • @joonieb
    @joonieb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    You can really hear the difference damn.

    • @TheTentailsnaruto
      @TheTentailsnaruto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Pun intended ?

    • @joonieb
      @joonieb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@TheTentailsnaruto absolutely

  • @anyes8623
    @anyes8623 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    His insight at the end was gold.

  • @everybodyhasoul5438
    @everybodyhasoul5438 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This is awesome. It seems like Ali left room for mastering and sculpting. Great teamwork.

    • @Txbeats
      @Txbeats 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      he prolly mixed it at like -10db or -6db its not about temawork its about logic lol

    • @TzoHill
      @TzoHill ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Txbeats still teamwork

  • @jonvincentmusic
    @jonvincentmusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "Competitively loud" the phrase that justifies the fucking up of so many songs. But I don't blame the mastering engineer, sadly it's what the market demands.

  • @divinesoul7
    @divinesoul7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This is such wonderful insight. Shout out to MWTM

  • @utkarsh12
    @utkarsh12 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    incredible. That mix got that 'pro' sound after he applied EQ. It was like a new mix.

  • @datashat
    @datashat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +893

    Would be more interesting to see him tackle a terrible mix, to see him actually do some work.

    • @chrisramirez7806
      @chrisramirez7806 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Fr 😂

    • @chrisramirez7806
      @chrisramirez7806 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      @Toni Delgado Abellan even more valid point

    • @silasward7316
      @silasward7316 3 ปีที่แล้ว +214

      You can't fix a bad mix. Getting a good mix is the foundation for a good sounding track. You can make improvements but it's kind of like polishing a turd.

    • @DonkeyLipsDA3rd
      @DonkeyLipsDA3rd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      @@silasward7316 Or trying to remove the extra sugar out of a cake..

    • @DanielMeraki
      @DanielMeraki 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I don’t think he’s a mix engineer, if you want to see that you’d have to look at a mix engineer in the stu

  • @jackawful4541
    @jackawful4541 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love watching this guy ever so slightly rock to Kendrick

  • @RiotHomeRecording
    @RiotHomeRecording 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love that he has his own custom built mastering console that along with his skills sets him apart from other mastering engineers.
    I’d like to see a video on the ins & outs of that console!

  • @nbl95
    @nbl95 ปีที่แล้ว

    The look on his face is just like "why am I doing this for a living", I don't blame him

  • @ayoonine
    @ayoonine 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Very helpful. appreciate this

  • @StizzyM1
    @StizzyM1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wow this was very insightful, I'm glad this stuff is out here for anyone to watch.

  • @marioponcedeleon95
    @marioponcedeleon95 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    That's some real difference

  • @Interstellarsun
    @Interstellarsun 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    shout out to Mike he does good work!

  • @Bluelagoonstudios
    @Bluelagoonstudios 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Strange thing, most of the mastering studios are dark, here we have bright studio's to mix, is there a reason for that? It's just an observation.

    • @markpfeffer7487
      @markpfeffer7487 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Mixing and tracking - light promotes cleanliness and focus.
      Mastering - dark makes you focus on what you're hearing more ?
      Idk. True observation though

    • @ICanHazRecon911
      @ICanHazRecon911 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      i'd imagine it's just personal preference of whoever's in there

    • @818Kira
      @818Kira 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s hard it a mental or aesthetic thing depending on who runs the place
      Doesn’t really do much

    • @edub9930
      @edub9930 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@markpfeffer7487 yes its related to focusing on what you hear. Not what you see. Obviously cant see sound

  • @Jaheca
    @Jaheca 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I mix and master my own music, and seeing the top of the top explaining how they do what they do is so inspiring man, thanks internet for existing bro, 20 or 30 years ago you would't be able to see this kind of stuff, I feel blessed on learning from the people behind such big records, thanks to "Mix with the masters" for real, keep doing what ya'll doing!💪🔥

  • @estherp4867
    @estherp4867 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just picked up DAMN on vinyl and it sounds great. It is bass heavy, but soundstage/imaging are fantastic, and bass can be rolled off a little on my system.

  • @ZuKapo
    @ZuKapo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wish I could hire this dude.

  • @Artturi7
    @Artturi7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Those are the eyes of an indoctrinated soldier of the loudness war

  • @nnamdimusic1
    @nnamdimusic1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Grateful for this 🙏

  • @wokie964
    @wokie964 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    This guy must clean his ears a lot

  • @LostaraYil666
    @LostaraYil666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wasn't quite sure what people who master do, now I do, this guy clearly knows what he's doing