I completely understand wha you're saying . Im a full time electrician and alot of people can do electrical work. I would trust someone that does their craft for a living with experience in ther field. When people dont have the time, knowledge, experience etc , its a rational decision to pay for services. TH-cam and the internet in general allow information for DIY but there is a difference between skilled and unskilled work
Man, I've spent like 3k on mix&master and in the 5 tracks I've remotely commissioned engineers I've always had to spit blood myself to make things sound right, many professionals are ungrateful and don't have the value of money in mind, working superficially. This is just my experience!
This has been my fear. I’ve been mixing my own stuff for 20 years and I’d like to offload that work to someone else, but I’m afraid I’ll just get back something worse than what I would’ve done for myself.
Thanks for sharing your experience-what you’ve described sounds really frustrating, and I completely understand where you’re coming from. Spending that kind of money and still having to push hard to get the results you want is disappointing, to say the least. Unfortunately, not all professionals approach their work with the care and dedication it deserves, and that’s a big issue in the industry. One of the key points we wanted to emphasize in this video is the importance of finding the right professional. It’s not just about technical skill but also about their ability to communicate, understand your vision, and collaborate with you. A great mix engineer should value your input, respect your budget, and be genuinely invested in making your music the best it can be. That’s why I always recommend doing some groundwork before hiring someone-listening to their portfolio, having a conversation about your goals, and even starting with one smaller project to gauge how they work. It’s not always easy, but finding someone who truly values your project and delivers quality work makes a huge difference. Your experience highlights why trust and collaboration are so important in these relationships. I hope your future projects bring you better outcomes and more satisfying experiences with the professionals you work with. 😊
@@justin555666 After 20 years of mixing your own work, you undoubtedly have a deep understanding of your sound and what you want to achieve, which can make it nerve-wracking to hand that over to someone else. The key to overcoming this is finding the right mix engineer who not only has the technical skills but also takes the time to understand your vision. A good engineer will treat your project as a collaboration, asking questions, listening to your feedback, and fine-tuning the mix until you’re fully satisfied. It’s not just about them “taking over” but working with you to enhance what you’ve already built. You might consider starting small-sending one track to a mix engineer to test the waters before committing to a bigger project. Or you can simply try Stem Mastering option. Outsourcing mixing can be a big step, but when you find the right person, it can free up your time and give your music a fresh perspective without compromising the quality you’ve worked so hard to achieve. I hope you find someone who can meet and exceed your expectations! 😊
In my experience, this is wrong due to the fact that not all music works the same. If you're making super commercial stuff like pop then maybe yeah it would be good to go like that, but stuff like Rap or genres that have a lot of textures and sometimes ''dirtyness' to its sound require a certain approach in order to get to the point you would like to and that is something that a ''pro'' overlooks a lot of the times (again, at least in my experience) I would say that getting to know a ''pro'' and working along with them until they understand the sound you would like to have is the actual stuff that could boost your music. Also, if you're making very little money from your music, spending a lot on a mix is not really the best way to handle your $$$ unless you really have a complete distribution plan for your release, which is something most people doesn't understand until later on their careers.
You’re absolutely right that different genres and styles can demand very specific approaches, and not all professionals will immediately understand the nuances or “dirtyness” that some genres, like Rap or experimental music, thrive on. Building a relationship with a mix engineer and ensuring they understand your vision is crucial. It’s not just about hiring someone but collaborating with them to align their technical expertise with your creative direction. The video’s focus is more on the general advantages of working with a pro, but I completely agree that the best results come when there’s strong communication and a shared understanding of your sound. A great mix engineer isn’t just executing technical tasks; they’re listening to your vision and adapting to the unique requirements of your music. As for the financial aspect, that’s another valid point. Investing in professional mixing and mastering is a big decision and should ideally align with a solid release strategy or budget. For artists starting out or those with limited funds, it might make sense to learn the basics or work with someone more affordable to build that understanding over time. Ultimately, the goal is to find a balance between creativity, budget, and collaboration. Thanks for shedding light on these important considerations! 😊
Hi there! Thanks for sharing your perspective. You’re absolutely right that if someone is passionate about learning mixing and mastering, they can absolutely do it themselves-it’s a great skill to have. The point of this video, though, is to highlight the advantages of working with a professional, especially when time, resources, and career growth are considered. Learning mixing and mastering to an industry-standard level takes thousands of hours and a lot of trial and error. For many artists, focusing on their core strengths-like songwriting, performing, and networking-makes more sense than spending that time learning every technical aspect of production. Hiring a pro isn’t just about convenience; it’s about leveraging their expertise to achieve superior results in less time. Plus, professionals often bring valuable insights, trends, and networking opportunities that can be a huge boost to an artist’s career. Of course, if you have the time, passion, and determination to master mixing yourself, that’s awesome! But for those who prefer to focus their energy elsewhere, delegating to a pro can be a game-changer. Ultimately, it’s about what works best for each individual. 😊
@MajorMixing you don't understand where you made the mistake. My first comment might have been a bit strong worded, but the thing is that you adress this video to absolutely everybody making it sound like you don't want people to learn mixing so you can get more jobs. Mention the people that want to do it and aknowledge that it is just as viable of an option especially for begining musicians or younger people that do not have the resources to hire professional engineers. Your video sounds really out of touch because you just assume everybody has 3000$ laying around to pay yearly for mixing professionals, which absolutely not the case, especially for people from other countries like myself. Just to put it in perspective for you, $3000 is about 15.000 of my currency. If you want to make this video strictly for the US, mention it, if not, take it into considerstion that not everybody has the resources to get these services and when you talk about it so carelessly and make it sound like such a normality, it stings to me because it makes it sound like the work i put into this is worthless
@bogdanlivezeanu3585 This isn’t about devaluing DIY efforts-it’s about showing how delegating tasks, like mixing and mastering, can help artists transition from a DIY model to a business model. DIY is great for starting out, but if you want to boost your career and scale your impact, you need to focus on what you do best and let professionals handle the rest. Look at major artists-do you see Taylor Swift recording her music, mixing it, shooting her videos, and doing her own promotion? Of course not. She delegates because that’s how you level up in any industry. The video isn’t suggesting everyone has $3000 lying around, but it’s important to understand the concept of leveraging effort and investing in your career when you’re ready. DIY can be a trap if you don’t evolve from it. Many talented artists get stuck at a low level because they try to do everything themselves instead of focusing on growing their craft and their business. That’s the bigger picture this video aims to address.
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I completely understand wha you're saying . Im a full time electrician and alot of people can do electrical work. I would trust someone that does their craft for a living with experience in ther field. When people dont have the time, knowledge, experience etc , its a rational decision to pay for services. TH-cam and the internet in general allow information for DIY but there is a difference between skilled and unskilled work
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Man, I've spent like 3k on mix&master and in the 5 tracks I've remotely commissioned engineers I've always had to spit blood myself to make things sound right, many professionals are ungrateful and don't have the value of money in mind, working superficially.
This is just my experience!
This has been my fear. I’ve been mixing my own stuff for 20 years and I’d like to offload that work to someone else, but I’m afraid I’ll just get back something worse than what I would’ve done for myself.
Thanks for sharing your experience-what you’ve described sounds really frustrating, and I completely understand where you’re coming from. Spending that kind of money and still having to push hard to get the results you want is disappointing, to say the least. Unfortunately, not all professionals approach their work with the care and dedication it deserves, and that’s a big issue in the industry.
One of the key points we wanted to emphasize in this video is the importance of finding the right professional. It’s not just about technical skill but also about their ability to communicate, understand your vision, and collaborate with you. A great mix engineer should value your input, respect your budget, and be genuinely invested in making your music the best it can be.
That’s why I always recommend doing some groundwork before hiring someone-listening to their portfolio, having a conversation about your goals, and even starting with one smaller project to gauge how they work. It’s not always easy, but finding someone who truly values your project and delivers quality work makes a huge difference.
Your experience highlights why trust and collaboration are so important in these relationships. I hope your future projects bring you better outcomes and more satisfying experiences with the professionals you work with. 😊
@@justin555666 After 20 years of mixing your own work, you undoubtedly have a deep understanding of your sound and what you want to achieve, which can make it nerve-wracking to hand that over to someone else.
The key to overcoming this is finding the right mix engineer who not only has the technical skills but also takes the time to understand your vision. A good engineer will treat your project as a collaboration, asking questions, listening to your feedback, and fine-tuning the mix until you’re fully satisfied. It’s not just about them “taking over” but working with you to enhance what you’ve already built.
You might consider starting small-sending one track to a mix engineer to test the waters before committing to a bigger project. Or you can simply try Stem Mastering option.
Outsourcing mixing can be a big step, but when you find the right person, it can free up your time and give your music a fresh perspective without compromising the quality you’ve worked so hard to achieve. I hope you find someone who can meet and exceed your expectations! 😊
@@MajorMixing those are some good insights. Thanks! It’d be nice to find someone to work with so I can stick to my strengths.
In my experience, this is wrong due to the fact that not all music works the same. If you're making super commercial stuff like pop then maybe yeah it would be good to go like that, but stuff like Rap or genres that have a lot of textures and sometimes ''dirtyness' to its sound require a certain approach in order to get to the point you would like to and that is something that a ''pro'' overlooks a lot of the times (again, at least in my experience)
I would say that getting to know a ''pro'' and working along with them until they understand the sound you would like to have is the actual stuff that could boost your music. Also, if you're making very little money from your music, spending a lot on a mix is not really the best way to handle your $$$ unless you really have a complete distribution plan for your release, which is something most people doesn't understand until later on their careers.
You’re absolutely right that different genres and styles can demand very specific approaches, and not all professionals will immediately understand the nuances or “dirtyness” that some genres, like Rap or experimental music, thrive on. Building a relationship with a mix engineer and ensuring they understand your vision is crucial. It’s not just about hiring someone but collaborating with them to align their technical expertise with your creative direction.
The video’s focus is more on the general advantages of working with a pro, but I completely agree that the best results come when there’s strong communication and a shared understanding of your sound. A great mix engineer isn’t just executing technical tasks; they’re listening to your vision and adapting to the unique requirements of your music.
As for the financial aspect, that’s another valid point. Investing in professional mixing and mastering is a big decision and should ideally align with a solid release strategy or budget. For artists starting out or those with limited funds, it might make sense to learn the basics or work with someone more affordable to build that understanding over time.
Ultimately, the goal is to find a balance between creativity, budget, and collaboration. Thanks for shedding light on these important considerations! 😊
this is bullshit. if you want to learn it and do it yourself, you can. if you don't feel like it, spend the money
Hi there! Thanks for sharing your perspective. You’re absolutely right that if someone is passionate about learning mixing and mastering, they can absolutely do it themselves-it’s a great skill to have.
The point of this video, though, is to highlight the advantages of working with a professional, especially when time, resources, and career growth are considered. Learning mixing and mastering to an industry-standard level takes thousands of hours and a lot of trial and error. For many artists, focusing on their core strengths-like songwriting, performing, and networking-makes more sense than spending that time learning every technical aspect of production.
Hiring a pro isn’t just about convenience; it’s about leveraging their expertise to achieve superior results in less time. Plus, professionals often bring valuable insights, trends, and networking opportunities that can be a huge boost to an artist’s career.
Of course, if you have the time, passion, and determination to master mixing yourself, that’s awesome! But for those who prefer to focus their energy elsewhere, delegating to a pro can be a game-changer. Ultimately, it’s about what works best for each individual. 😊
@MajorMixing you don't understand where you made the mistake. My first comment might have been a bit strong worded, but the thing is that you adress this video to absolutely everybody making it sound like you don't want people to learn mixing so you can get more jobs. Mention the people that want to do it and aknowledge that it is just as viable of an option especially for begining musicians or younger people that do not have the resources to hire professional engineers. Your video sounds really out of touch because you just assume everybody has 3000$ laying around to pay yearly for mixing professionals, which absolutely not the case, especially for people from other countries like myself. Just to put it in perspective for you, $3000 is about 15.000 of my currency. If you want to make this video strictly for the US, mention it, if not, take it into considerstion that not everybody has the resources to get these services and when you talk about it so carelessly and make it sound like such a normality, it stings to me because it makes it sound like the work i put into this is worthless
@bogdanlivezeanu3585 This isn’t about devaluing DIY efforts-it’s about showing how delegating tasks, like mixing and mastering, can help artists transition from a DIY model to a business model. DIY is great for starting out, but if you want to boost your career and scale your impact, you need to focus on what you do best and let professionals handle the rest.
Look at major artists-do you see Taylor Swift recording her music, mixing it, shooting her videos, and doing her own promotion? Of course not. She delegates because that’s how you level up in any industry. The video isn’t suggesting everyone has $3000 lying around, but it’s important to understand the concept of leveraging effort and investing in your career when you’re ready.
DIY can be a trap if you don’t evolve from it. Many talented artists get stuck at a low level because they try to do everything themselves instead of focusing on growing their craft and their business. That’s the bigger picture this video aims to address.