Get Crystal clear mixes EVERY TIME! The Ultimate Mixing Tip!
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- The ultimate thing to know for carving perfect busy mixes!
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For the lovely folks that say this is possible with Trackspacer and/or Fabfilter Pro-Q3: Yes, it kind of is, but you will need to add multiple instances of the plugins to have separate sidechain INPUTS like I do here on the video. Don't confuse sidechain *sources* with sidechain *inputs* they are a very, very different thing :)
That sounds about right... you can also use Soothe 2 for this, and Neutron too. I really wish Ableton would copy some of this functionality into eq8 though.
Bitwig doesn't even support multiple sidechain sources (without hacking together a cluttered mess of multiple audio receivers), let alone multiple inputs. Similarly, it doesn't support multi-out vst instruments either. I don't understand why that is because their modulator routing is arguably best in class, and is the reason I have it. If only Cubase had modulator routing like Bitwig. It'd be the perfect DAW. Well, almost perfect due to the inspiration-killing audio drop outs when adding plugins. After working in Bitwig extensively I find the audio drop outs in Cubase to be unacceptable at this point. That said, imo Cubase is perhaps the most well rounded and feature rich DAW available (a true workhorse), and Bitwig is, for me anyway, the most inspiring and creative DAW around. C'mon Steinberg - let me modulate anything by everything already!
You are more than right. There is nothing that comes close to Frequency 2. Honestly, I would get Cubase only for Frequency, if I didn’t own it already. Great video once again!
Sure but that's our only choice in Ableton as far as I know :D CPU do not like but whatever XD
Thank you, Dom, you are amazing! Tell me, what song is it? And who is the wonderful singer?
I think about 50% of my Cubase knowledge has come purely from you. Magical advice, as usual. ❤
Hope you are not thinking anymore and you simply got it. Honestly every DAW is awesome, they have no impact on quality of your music but you will love Cubase. Cubase is like swiss knife. Doesn't look like tool with bazilion tricks until you bring them out. You can switch between all DAWs looking for happiness like a b1tch on tinder but true gem is there in front of you xD
@@jaco1368 I love it. I’ve actually been using Cubase for many years, but Dom always comes through with something I don’t know. It’s amazing how much is in Cubase. It takes years to learn it all. Even so, Dom always unearths something we all missed. 😂
@@vkm.official happy to hear Atar,I never look for anything until I really need it but always sure Cubase will have it. Replaced LPX on my mac and is also doing as host for Ableton routed over Blackhole64ch. I don't use all channels but I like use like 8xStereo and do the mixing and tweaking in Cubase. Second thing is that Dom....Dom basically knows more about Cubase than Steinberg.
Thank you so much or the kind words my friend!
I couldn't agree more! People complement me on my mixes thanks to what I've learned here.
Usually, I don't make out massive differences through TH-cam videos, when it comes to EQ-ing, but this is very obvious. This mixing method clearly changes the perception of the track.
I used FL Studio for years. I switched to Cubase because of Dom's videos. Amazing DAW. Thanks for all your videos. 🤜🤛
Welcome to the fam my friend!
It's funny because the EQ curves at 8:48 look like what the singer's lips must have done when she was singing the take
Love your vids Dom I learn so much!
I've been working with Pro24/Cubase since 1988 and I still learn new things. Today, you just taught me to use the pre-fader function to feed the side-chain, so smart! I was struggling with that 😂 Thank you so much for your channel, Dom! Greetings from a French producer in BC. (Allez la France !!! ⚽)
Same oMg!!
Me too - Cubase since 1989!
I wasn't even born mate awesome !
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I always had a problem understanding how the piano would sound so heavy and bassy on the intro in some songs but immediately the the bass and kick comes in it just balance without clashing 😮 so this is the trick! Thank you sir. In a case like this I would use two piano tracks one with low end and mid on intro and the other with less low and mid on the chorus😂
This Frequency 2 EQ is so underrated! I think it has as much capabilities as Pro-Q3 in mixing while working in cubase.
For everyone searching for an alternative way to do the same thing : fabfilter pro-mb might be the best option.
In most DAWs you can't get multiple sidechain input to the same plug-in, so you're going to use one instance of pro-mb per sidechain inputs.
I like to use these techniques on my instruments' bus (where there's most instruments, but NOT the bass).
One first instance of pro-mb will be triggered by the vocals to attenuate competing frequencies.
A second one is triggered by the bass to make space for it in the low mids.
Exactly as in this video !
As this process can become addictive, these are several things you need to be aware of :
- attack/release times have to fit the music. Learn how to listen to these parameters, you can f*ck the whole groove of the song just trying to get clarity.
- pro-mb should work with oversampling and accurate phase modes in order to avoid aliasing or phase shifts/ringing stuff. This is more advanced but keepi in mind you're doing frequency-specific compression on a whole bus of instruments.
For recent mixes I went even deeper (modern 808-rap) :
- pro-mb on the 808's lows (
Thanks for the comment! Trackspacer is amazing for this sort of thing but you have to add multiple instances of it. I would favour Pro-Q3 instead of MB if you don’t have Cubase. You can pinpoint the frequencies that you want much better - MB is a multi and compressor which will have a broader impact on your material :)
Great explanation. Could be its own video. Love both Pro-MB and Trackspacer too
@@DomSigalas I agree that MB always work in broad bands, but this limits phase shifts, and you don't have access to release time with Q3. This is 100% achievable with Q3 tho, a matter of preference 😎 Really great video man
Split the vocal in mid & side. In mid channel side chain with your problematic channels.
why not add a list of several sidechain signals into trackspacer? At common signal levels, I typically use something like 8% or so in trackspacer. That's it's only weakness IMO, that the interface kind suggests the user to set way too much of the effect
Great. I know now that I have the functionality of Fabfilter Pro Q3 inside Cubase ! Thanks for explaining so well and pronounce so well to be understood by english people but also by non english people.
In REAPER:
Add ReaEQ to the track you want to EQ dynamically
Drag the route button from the track that you want to prioritize to ReaEQ (literally drag and drop on the GUI)
This will create a 3/4 send
Select the band you want to move dynamically, choose the bandwidth, frequency, etc.
Click on the Gain slider of your chosen band
Then go to the "Param" button on the top right of the plugin window
Click "Parameter modulation/MIDI Link"
Double click the slider in the top to center it
Click on the "Audio control signal (sidechain)" checkbox
Track audio channel 3+4
At the bottom "Direction" to Negative
Move the min volume and max volume sliders up and down to where you want your signal to be affected, like a compressor threshold
Attack, Release and Strength for finer adjustment
Yup, actually you can modulate any plugin parameter , that's the beauty of Reaper "Parameter modulation" !
And since you can have as many channels on a track and sends to it as you want, you can do the multiple side chains with a single EQ instance.
I could not walk away from this like that, thank you so much for this video.
Quick Masterclass by Dom. Thank you !
here I was using five instances of dynamic eqs because I didn't know about multiple sidechain sources... you're saving my life and my cpu.
Its so sweet how happy you look when the vocals have their space and sounds good. ;D Super vid. Thx! :D
Only Dom would come up with something this unique, practical, and at no extra charge for a Cubase 11+ user. Props Dom!
Have you ever thought about making a Cubase/Nuendo Masterclass? I would pay some money for that for sure.
Yes, in bitwig studio, there are ways to accomplish this using the audio sidechain modulator. You can have as many as your would like. One way you can do this: use them mid-side split device, put an EQ+ device in the mid chain, add as many audio sidechain modulators as you need, set the frequency ranges for the sidechain modulators, then use the modulators to each dynamically duck a frequency range on the EQ+ device. It sounds complicated, but it's not bad, and you can customize it to your heart's content. You can probably do it in the grid (the built-in modular synth and FX construction set) also. Thanks for the video! You could also maybe use a few TDR Nova devices (a free plugin).
Great tip! Wasn't aware that F2 has multiple sc inputs. Thanks🙂
most of the high quality cubase videos out there have your name on it dude. You've always got great workarounds and thought processes on this stuff I really appreciate it. this one was particularly good and I think it's going to change a lot of my outcome. I come from tape back in the '60s, last century. so all through to the end of that century we had to do all this stuff manually. although the saturation and lack of tracks made it palatable. The stuff you talk about now wasn't even a dream back then. I really can't keep up with it all so I count on guys like you for a compass when I'm working on very projects where I just need that one little trick to get through to the end of this one if you know what I mean. thanks for another great video.
Ducking avoiding frequencies clashings...
...this is dynamic EQ was made for. And many are never using it...
COOL!!
THANK YOU!!!
Oh damn, you are gonna make me look into Cubase. Man, I could have used this sorta stuff back in 2003.
I wish I had this video about two months ago for the track I was working on at the time. It could still help me now to go back and remaster some tracks.
Now that, is pretty F'n slick!!. Guess I need to start using Freq2 😉
This can take the place of various automation moves on different tracks. Powerful stuff, thank you! ☺🙏
My biggest problem is I'm a writer, not so much producer or engineer, and feel like I dont have the ear to really dial down the finer points. Dom, you are a God send!!!
Then don't, send it to a mixer! :)
DOM!! Thanks to you, I finally understand the benefits and the way side chaining works. Blessings to you!!
Reaper is very good for doing this sort of thing. Nice video👍
Dom... Thank you SO much for this. I've struggled with muddy mixes for years and for me this is a game changer. As always, you're killing it with the useful in the real-world Cubase tutorials!
Might have taken me years to find that One! I've dreamed of having a tool like this !
I believe this is easy with the Kitchhoff EQ. Would love to see Dom demo it. I hear it’s absolutely AMAZiNG!! And does things that you cannot with Fab Filter
Dom please review Kitchhoff. It’s the new kid in town.
Great and clear vidéo. I use this eq till it exists in Cubase and it's a great tool. Even using it as a "simple" eq. Thanks for all your great videos.
Frequency 2 is simply superb!
I'm happy I discover that mixing technique about two years ago, and I use it on every track I mix, in fact, Frequency eq is the plugin that I use the most on my daily workflow!
For me, I use Soothe 2 side-chaining multiple sources, but this method looks great too.
Greg Ondo is the Guru when it comes to getting into the guts of Cubase.
Dom and Chris are god sends for me too.
Love it 😀 👏🏾👍🏾🙏🏾
You can do it Ableton too with eq 8 where you put a envelope follower on the track you want to be the “side chain” and then map the frequency band you want it to affect. But I usually use trackspacer by wavesfactory :)
I used to use Trackspacer as well, but I discovered this Frequency and it's much better. I change it inmediately, cause Trackspacer doesn't have release fader.
@@masdelomismo it’s in the advanced tab but to be fair, it’s a bit sluggish.
@@miomusic1359 yes, I could find It. I use both plugins indeed, depending on the ocasion.
I must confess to you Dom, you are really a great teacher, although I'm a cakewalker (Sonar Platinum) user, but you have opened my eyes to many things. This tutorial is really great sir. Love from 🇳🇬
I got into Cubase for two reasons. One was that my style is a little cinematic at times and Cubase is good for that. And the other reason was Dom's videos. I haven't regretted my choice of Cubase for a second and I learn something useful every time I watch this channel. It's gold dust!
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Cubase is really the GOAT!!
If I could only know 1/3 of what you know about Cubase it would be amazing. Great knowledge and great trick. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us...
I could not, for the life of me, find the Mid/Side feature on Frequency2 on the Frequency2 plugin and then realized I was on a mono channel. 😜I didn't realize that Cubase had channel comparisons on their channels like iZotope's neutron does. That's pretty awesome. Love your videos, man!
I do this kind of thing all the time with tdr nova and the other day it occurred to me I could be using frequency and have even more control- however I didn't even think of having multiple sources! GENIUS! THANKS DOM!!!
I didn't know about this feature. Thank you so much, this can be a really time saver.
Ohh my... When you showcased that first audio and said "that is not mixed by the way, let's find the problem"... That's when I learned that I have no clue what I'm doing since I was already thinking "Ohh my, that sounds so goooood...." haha
Thank you for this tip, Dom. Really appreciate your channel's wisdom, keep it coming! Bless up 🙏
I love your grin when you activate the side chain, because same
With Bitwig you can do that easily too, I did a bit of this already, without the mid side separation, thanks for the tip !
This just improved like 70% of my mixes or at least decreased the time I have to spend trying to figure out how to make them sound cleaner and clearer!!!! Thanks Dom!!!!!
I use this all the time an fall even more in love with cubase since they implementet this feature and i love the general sidechain handeling as well. 😍
Oh really thank You, i've been using Cubase for 5years, and i just know This amazing Eq can do the unique Sidechain today! and u always Give the good explain and Tips. :) 😍
The magic of unmasking 🪄🧞. Thanks for this video Dom!
Nailed it again, and with beautiful vocals might I add
@10:18: Space for the Bass. Could be an EDM sample ;-)
wow! thats so badass. Thank you
Well well dom tou best ❤
One of the reasons I’ve returned to Cubase is for features like this; most other DAWs are sadly lacking when compared to Cubase, which I feel is one of the most complete and feature packed DAWs out there.
At 1:42 I immediately thought. The vocals are a bit too compressed and they feel not airy enough. This for sure can cause to the backing synth , roads, reverb that is on the vocal it self. Interesting now to continue... >>> Nice decision to do so...
DOM!!! Simply put... You are the MAN!! I'm learning so much about Cubase from you. Thanks for your passion, your willingness to dive into it, and your generosity to share what you find. God bless you!
trackspacer does the same thing
🤩🤩🤩 my best plugin is trackspacer ✌️👌👌
This is insane !! proves the point ..learn your stock plugins before buying 3rd party ones !!
Exactly!!!
Fantastic! I never knew it could do that. It sounds killer.
Yeah you really let the listener focus on the right things in the mix with this technique 🤌 Definitely will be using MORE Freqency after this!
Wow Dom! I’ve been waiting for this high level of explanation for side chain in freq2 told so simply that even I can understand it and you nailed superbly as always! Thanks so much! ❤
DOM YOU ROCK BRO !!!!!!!!!!
Ok, This is the coolest trick I've seen in a long time! When ducking a track keyed from multiple side chain sources I always jumped through the hoop of bussing the key signals to a channel which then acted as the SC key. It works but this is *so* much easier! Until now I had no idea that Cubase supported multiple SC inputs. Thank you!
Just watching again, OMG the vocals ❤
Great video Dom! And killer vocalist ⭐️
Curious if you will be doing a cubasis 3.5 update video soon? 🤞🏻
Have you tried listening to this song at 1.25x speed? I loved it !
Well well...absolutely brilliant. It always kills me when people say in the Cubase forum 'oh there's no point in Steinberg making more plugins', and then you see Frequency 2 in action. Great video, great real world use, thanks.
BRILLIANT!!!!
Thank You for your precious videos! :-)
thanks for another great video! I did almost the same but with sooth2, funny that again I didn't know I can do it with Cubase stock plugins
Those vocals sound like butter. Very nice.
The multi sidechain sources is dope 🔥🌋💣
another insightful demonstration. no doubt Dom is the no.1 Cubase Guru
Trackspacer is nice, but this is way better :)
Had a Blues with two electrics, on VTS Amps Racks, raising to distortion and could not satisfy my ear having them fighting the same mids. This side-chain in Frequency 2 is a gift from Gods, and saved the day (and my ears). ❤
This technique can be done in Studio one but not with one plugin for multiple elements as Dom do here. I think you can do that technique with others EQs on the market as the Pro Q3 by fabfilter or Kirchhoff-EQ. But this is a great example on how to make space into a mix. Nice video by the way!
Indeed! Or you can use Trackspacer which also works great. But yes, you will need multiple instances of it :)
Nice!! Learned your concept (perfect!!) plus some new subtle goodies (“compare” [oh my gosh how could I have forgotten that!!] and “pre-fader” and more!).
At 11:37 that's what 'I'm talking about but with possibly more cross over and stable positioning .
Dom, that's astonishing! That's great! And I really appreciate the way you explained it. I applied it to my mix and now it's way better!
Can't believe it! You're really the best man!
Thanks dom......👍💪😃
Every time I start to think I need a new expensive plugin Dom comes along with a video explaining how to easily accomplish my goals using stock plugins! Damn. Thanks 👏
Dom you have the best music. I love all the info but I will listen again to reenforce the tips and enjoy the music again,
Brother, this is an awesome technique. Thank you for keeping me excited about mixing.
Wow Frequency 2 is a game changer 😮 thank you dom!
Perfect trick,once again Dom...Thank you for all the support and the will to make us better...Keep walking, we follow you, thank you for everything!
You, sir, for all the right reasons, are THE engineer to follow and take advice from.
Wow!!!! This just saved a mix I’m working on….
Thank you
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You and Mendel did increase my cubase knowledge by x10
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Yes, absolute GOLD! Bookmarked this video, it's my go to video for mixing. I changed from Cakewalk by Bandlab to Cubase 6 months ago, and with your great tutorials, I am so happy. Love Cubase and your advice and the way you present is so great and easy to understand! THANK YOU SO MUCH! 💖 👍
There is always something new to learn from you. ❤
Didin't now this for Cubase so good advice, thank you. 🙏🏽🧿
I've been doing this since the moment multiple sidechains were introduced.. truly the best daw!
Thanks so much Dom! You're a boss.
Huh, until you posted this video, this way of mixing was my secret weapon. Now is not secret anymore :D. I use multiple side-chains depending of each other. However, for vocals, a more accurate way is to use the SurfEQ plugin in SC mode, which can attenuate the band of instrument (such as rhodes in your video) in the singing frequency.
super good trick, thanks. Was really not aware of multi sc for frequency. And this in combination of M/S.. and a really good example to demonstrate these features ... great!
You can do this with the FabFilter Pro-Q3. I do this all the time with Kick - Bass. Put an instance of the Pro-Q3 on both kick and bass, and you can read in the Frequency spectrum which frequency's clash and activate Sidechain in order to dynamically reduce the clashing frequency in the Bass channel.
Yes, the technique is the same. The only difference is that you need to add multiple instances of the plug-in in order to have multiple sidechain sources to dynamically trigger the different bands. Which raises CPU and makes it a bit more difficult to see what’s going on at once. But definitely possible. I hope more plugins will support multiple sidechain sources for each one of the bands!
I love cubase because of you.
Great tip well done Dom
Everybody talks about game changer tools This is it ...thanks so much ... what plug in will do it for other days I use Sonar