The SECRETS to a BALANCED Mix

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  • These are my 5 tips for a balanced mix. Apply these in Pro Tools, FL Studio, Logic, Ableton, Cubase, Studio One, Reason, or any other DAW.
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  • @TroubadourMusic
    @TroubadourMusic ปีที่แล้ว +63

    This video here will save someone watching 1000 videos on other channels rambling about how there are no rules in mixing. Excellent.

  • @amuku
    @amuku ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Your explanations are so straightforward and understandable - thank you!

  • @SabatierBeats
    @SabatierBeats ปีที่แล้ว +32

    This is the best leveling/gain staging/panning video I have seen on YT. Well done! 👏

  • @nauriak
    @nauriak หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very helpful, this was perfect for my beginner skill level to understand, thank you

  • @Garvanzos2011
    @Garvanzos2011 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Articulation level going crazy. You mentioned a few things that I kind of doubt it in the past but you made it make so much sense. I need to run to the studio right now.

  • @ambulahdawon401
    @ambulahdawon401 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Bro,I swear you got the juice.Your explanation is very understandable and easy to grab . Thank you sir

  • @khattobhazard1097
    @khattobhazard1097 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Nah son i have seen a lot of videos but never seen someone who can explain not only different but away better, Good explanation always gives a vibe wich never puts you in a disappointed situation, in future if I could make myself a good mixing engineer i ll create a TH-cam channel and i ll name it mix with tom, peace ✌️

  • @reimarie6266
    @reimarie6266 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Amazing video thank you sooooo so much. The easiest to understand and straightforward

  • @juansusak
    @juansusak ปีที่แล้ว +7

    So well explained and straight to the point. Great content for real. Keep it up!!!

  • @cyclingbread
    @cyclingbread 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    mix with jerry this is an incredible video. top notch. thank you.

  • @justwatch5970
    @justwatch5970 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks alot for this video, I was almost giving up on my music career because I been still struggling to get that perfect balance, I always did my leveling with all my fader up I think that is why I struggle to get the perfect level, I was overwhelming my brain, since this video I got my passion ignited again!!

  • @PivotLoL77
    @PivotLoL77 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Other dudes out there makes 10s of minutes videos about nothing and you bro start spitting facts in the firsts few seconds.
    Thanks

  • @roymwendwa5266
    @roymwendwa5266 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You explain like a pro bro. Thank you

  • @beatboxer345
    @beatboxer345 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    MY DUDE!!! Thank you so much for the post! I'm working on a project right now and I was getting a lot of static! I'm new to mixing, but love making music, thank you SO much for the post, it helped tremendously and this is one of my favorite things that I've made and I can't wait to hear the final project, thank you so much!

    • @beatboxer345
      @beatboxer345 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm back. dude. I cannot thank you enough. My mix felt ruined. There was static on on channels, removing some fixed it until re-introduced, and what I thought was perfect was far from it. Thank you so much for your post and content man. I'm working as hard as I can to get a song entered into a remix competition and your video made it possible for me to keep going. Thank you

  • @GloshJamal
    @GloshJamal 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Man you are the the greatest all the time. You have solved my biggest problems my you stay blessed. I thing you should also do a clear video about making the bass intrunments mono and the will be the best of you man

  • @iammusic8287
    @iammusic8287 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your tutorials are excellent bro. Thanks

  • @IamFkay
    @IamFkay ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jerry my man, your the real deal, I've watched so many mix and mastering TH-cam tutorials but they all haven't made any constructive impact in my production but hearing and seeing what you do man wow I'm really impressed, thanks for the wonderful tutorials you giving us!!!🔥🔥🙌🏽🙌🏽

    • @mixwithjerry
      @mixwithjerry  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you!! I really appreciate those words 🙏🏼

    • @IamFkay
      @IamFkay ปีที่แล้ว

      God bless you for the work you doing🙌🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @saintsithx
    @saintsithx 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this video is gold ! Thank you man!!

  • @EsoaTuke
    @EsoaTuke 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much on how you explain and go through the process. Iam a beginner and i hope very much that you will make us a complete video step by step from start to mixdown in FL studio.. Thanks and God bless you bro...👍👍👍🇸🇧🇸🇧🇸🇧 Solomon Islands

  • @victorvikkylizzy4841
    @victorvikkylizzy4841 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i am so glad finding ur channel u are a great tutor

  • @benisheretomakemusic
    @benisheretomakemusic 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    great tutorial, thank you so much !

  • @kalebbrink7510
    @kalebbrink7510 ปีที่แล้ว

    So glad I found this channel!! Rare to find REAL valuable information on TH-cam. Appreciate you Jerry your channel has helped me a TON

  • @jishnugoyal4397
    @jishnugoyal4397 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I'm so happy the algorithm decided to show me this! Great tutorial!

  • @KevyJBeatz
    @KevyJBeatz 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great info. Bro!

  • @atypeandshadow
    @atypeandshadow 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I used these tips on my Deathcore tracks and guess what they worked. I used the plugins I had available and it got the job done.

  • @roseyftb
    @roseyftb 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this man really the goat

  • @iamwick3dest350
    @iamwick3dest350 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg again, sugar Berry's beat, lovely ♥️🎛️🎧

  • @MELOPSMUSIC
    @MELOPSMUSIC 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very interesting, you talk about the basis !!!! Add on recording gain staging (at recording and mixing).

  • @gbn5750
    @gbn5750 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you Jerry

  • @LoveAman333
    @LoveAman333 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Vow ❤thank u soo much dear for giving important knowledge point to point....

  • @bluecardiacrecordscardyboy958
    @bluecardiacrecordscardyboy958 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you please do a part 2 please where you add effects and master👏

  • @christopherbanda9788
    @christopherbanda9788 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are powerful brother

  • @crazymike1706
    @crazymike1706 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wish more engineers would see this video

  • @MendingSilence
    @MendingSilence 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow, thank you so much. This really puts me at ease. It makes me feel more confident. I just started using FL studio coming off of GarageBand mobile and I’m just now starting to get the workflow making a beat and now I can focus on the mixing and leveling. After I get this down then the next step would be mastering. Do you have a video on mastering? You can send me?

  • @Rikkodiene
    @Rikkodiene ปีที่แล้ว

    great tutorial i have a better understanding of mixing now

  • @TMGabby
    @TMGabby 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    you really save my life thank you so much 😍😍🥰🥰

  • @yoslattybeats
    @yoslattybeats ปีที่แล้ว

    this is really very useful information. thank you teacher🤝

    • @mixwithjerry
      @mixwithjerry  ปีที่แล้ว

      Let’s go! Glad I could help 🔥

  • @GetachewBelay-x2x
    @GetachewBelay-x2x 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    More i here the iloving it

  • @amuku
    @amuku ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Could you make a video on your bus process for drums, instruments and vocals?

  • @ronsinclair619
    @ronsinclair619 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you .

  • @RishhhRecords
    @RishhhRecords ปีที่แล้ว

    Thankyou!! Jerry

  • @HyperVerda
    @HyperVerda หลายเดือนก่อน

    Having only one ear pod, I couldn't follow the side channel L and R headphones, fucked me up 😂

  • @GhostsInSpace_
    @GhostsInSpace_ ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What I love about this video is how clear it is. Well spoken. Quick questions - monomaker - does that go on the master bus or on all tracks? Thanks!

    • @mixwithjerry
      @mixwithjerry  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      There’s no right answer, but my preference is to do it on the individual bus level. So I like to have it on the All Drums bus instead of the master bus. The Instrument bus is usually guitars that I recorded in mono so I don’t need it on that and the same with the All Vocal Bus. Most things living in the low end are the kick, bass, and the bottom end of the snare. For me, they all end up at the All Drums bus so that is the easiest place to put the low end in mono.

  • @michaelandersson1904
    @michaelandersson1904 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you!!!

  • @phyzydon9616
    @phyzydon9616 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thanks bro

  • @davewilliams1056
    @davewilliams1056 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for the video. This is a sparse, EDM example. Starting with the kick at -10 dBFS is a high level. I think -14 dBFS for a full live band with production might be better, especially w/o bussing. I just got the TC Electronic Clarity M and read the mix bus should come in at -23 - -18 LUFS and peak no higher than -6dBFS. This has caused me to pull my levels down quite a bit. I do this with trim plugins so the faders can stay closer to 0 (unity). I also always bus all my groups. Clarity M is a great product. Also, without cymbals and overheads, this isn't the best example for balancing. Sorry I can't PM constructive criticism on TH-cam. You have good lighting and resolution, but your face is way too tight in the frame. Keep it up.

    • @JohnJohnCrusher
      @JohnJohnCrusher ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree. Take his suggestion down another 3-6 dB and start there imo

  • @TheRealCalijokes01
    @TheRealCalijokes01 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beat fire 🔥sauce

  • @PatrickObiang
    @PatrickObiang ปีที่แล้ว

    BRAVO!

  • @smpmusiclinksstudio2769
    @smpmusiclinksstudio2769 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks 🎉

  • @OopaOooopa
    @OopaOooopa 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So should you record after or before setting levels? You obviously want some loudness to catch your groove when you're delivering your vocal performance for instance

  • @spitmazta1016
    @spitmazta1016 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    After watching this I realized I was doing a lot of stuff wrong. Time to fix that

  • @mrmorpheus9707
    @mrmorpheus9707 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bravo

  • @Nullscr1pt
    @Nullscr1pt หลายเดือนก่อน

    If i am further into my song and i have compressors, eq, delays, reverbs all setup, should I bypass all of those and set my levels first? then bring them all back in with effects and adjust the effect levels? or could I do it with the reverb already there or compressors already there

  • @11dremoss
    @11dremoss ปีที่แล้ว

    Great

  • @MosesT36
    @MosesT36 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Something I don't understand , should I level mix before any processing and then post gain after processing?

  • @LilLingLing6789
    @LilLingLing6789 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi if I have a lead guitar and rythem guiter
    Do I put rythem to left then lead on the right or make Rythm to the left then Rythm to right on two separate tracks
    Then lead to the left and then another track with lead on the right?

    • @mixwithjerry
      @mixwithjerry  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There are endless possibilities. Just experiment and always remember to have something to balance out the sound on the other side.

  • @donellstreet4595
    @donellstreet4595 ปีที่แล้ว

    You nice man

  • @Go_Ceddy44
    @Go_Ceddy44 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What if all my drum stems are in one track. Same with the instruments, for example the piano and guitar etc are all in one track. Should I still pan the drums to one side and instruments to the other?

  • @MrWilloch1
    @MrWilloch1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    with paning of hi hats . Should i both pan to right or left and randomize so the paning variets for each hat?

  • @geraldleesesideburnsg3382
    @geraldleesesideburnsg3382 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So one question.
    if my bass guitar is recorded in mono I don't have to worry about the low end phase issues right?
    This video has been very helpful thank you. I have a progressive rock song I am working on that gets very busy is certain parts.
    I was told I should always use a reference track and to use the Reference 2 plugin if my room isn't treated very well. I have some acoustic pannels behind my desk and monitors but i still put my headphones on to double check things are sounding ok because I'm not sure if my monitors are re-producing the sound as accurately as they maybe could be.

  • @OopaOooopa
    @OopaOooopa 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I see a problem in this. The faders volume are post plugins...

  • @SpacedOutDoonie
    @SpacedOutDoonie ปีที่แล้ว

    You should level mix in the channel rack instead (pretty sure thats a gain staging method). The mixer faders are the last part and should barely be touched really. Most times theyre like on 0db cuz everything was leveled/gain staged in the channel rack then in the plugins afterwards.

    • @mixwithjerry
      @mixwithjerry  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah I have a gain staging video for FL Studio that goes over setting the volumes in the channel rack first, but this video isn’t supposed to be FL Studio specific. Just thought it would be easier for beginners to visually see the faders moving.

    • @SpacedOutDoonie
      @SpacedOutDoonie ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mixwithjerry Oh gotchu. Ima check that out too thanks.

    • @angurishudesu
      @angurishudesu ปีที่แล้ว

      Thats just a workflow preference honestly, I do most of my volume balancing in the mixer

  • @ilovecats2603
    @ilovecats2603 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Liked and subscribed!!!!
    I do the same when it comes to balancing starting with the kick/bass and building on that, but at the end my mix sounds too bass heavy, should I worry about that?
    If I cut the lowend of the kick and bass with a low shelve then the overall track sounds weak, this is where I'm confused.
    Any ideas how to overcome this situation?
    Thanks in advance!

    • @mixwithjerry
      @mixwithjerry  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My strategy is to increase the perceived loudness of the kick and the bass. This way you don’t have to turn them up as much to get the low end you’re probably trying to achieve. A good strategy for bass is to create a duplicate copy and use heavy distortion/saturation on the copy to create harmonics in the midrange and then use eq filters to isolate this harmonically-rich midrange. Now you have the original bass and then also a easily-heard bass that’s actually living in the midrange where our ears can hear it better. Blend these 2 to taste. Kick drum will benefit from parallel saturation and/or compression if it needs more presence. I will make some videos on this topic.

    • @ilovecats2603
      @ilovecats2603 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Mix With Jerry you are awesome that would be great ty!

  • @GrisibagageSnnaa-qz6zw
    @GrisibagageSnnaa-qz6zw 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello. I'm one of the people confused on where you should turn the levels down? I'm in FL but the only place I find to turn are by the faders..??

    • @mixwithjerry
      @mixwithjerry  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      In the channel rack/step sequencer each sound will have their own volume knob and pan knob on the very left side. You can also double click any sound and it will pull up tons of settings for that specific sound that will include a volume knob.

    • @GrisibagageSnnaa-qz6zw
      @GrisibagageSnnaa-qz6zw 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mixwithjerry wicked. So what volume should be set for each respective element to get that depth and clarity?

    • @mixwithjerry
      @mixwithjerry  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@GrisibagageSnnaa-qz6zw really depends on the song. I usually start with kick and snare and have them peaking no higher than -9dB and then blend everything in around that.

  • @restaurangebola1689
    @restaurangebola1689 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Faders are post plugins so you should never turn those down

    • @mixwithjerry
      @mixwithjerry  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah I always use the channel rack first. I just used the volume faders in the mixer for this video because it’s just general advice that isn’t specific to FL Studio. It was easier to visually represent what leveling is with the mixer.

    • @restaurangebola1689
      @restaurangebola1689 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mixwithjerry that's regardless of daw. Faders are always post plugin

    • @DrOtumbo
      @DrOtumbo 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@mixwithjerryso where should you be turning down the sound while setting levels?

    • @mixwithjerry
      @mixwithjerry  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@restaurangebola1689 Well I use FL so I can’t speak for other DAWS, but google seems to disagree with what you’re saying.

    • @mixwithjerry
      @mixwithjerry  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@DrOtumbo volume knobs in the channel rack

  • @lochishaunkalu7007
    @lochishaunkalu7007 ปีที่แล้ว

    amazing tutorial bro, i watched a video where you advised to do levelling on the channel rack... does that still apply? because you levelled with the mixer faders here..

    • @mixwithjerry
      @mixwithjerry  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah I always use the channel rack first. I just used the volume faders in the mixer for this video because it’s just general advice that isn’t specific to FL Studio. It was easier to visually represent what leveling is with the mixer.

  • @TheBearAndTheBull
    @TheBearAndTheBull 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love this video, I've been recording for years and falling at this hurdle then giving up... so 100 plus songs incomplete.
    Few questions.
    When you brought the guitars up when they were centered to the correct level, did you need to adjust their volume when you then panned them ? The reason I ask Is im good at levelling when its all through the centre and always come undone when I normally pan my guitars then try to set the level.. being able to set the level correctly in the centre then pan left/right and done would solve a lot of my issues.
    Was this tutorial in terms of having the kick the loudest track universal for all genres ? for example I do indie rock mainly would this be the template for this also ?
    Finally I use EZ drummer to create midi drum tracks using the kits thats come with it, most of them when selected use overhead mics.. this means there is bleed from kick/snare etc.. so when trying to set kick first then snare I may hear the rattles of the hi hats... I could mute overhead but then this too would also give me a false sound after I've set the kick/snare levels and reintroduce the overheads.
    Thanks for any further advice.

    • @BigLew4Christ
      @BigLew4Christ 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Don't over think it dude just go with the heart ❤

  • @CaptainVelveeta
    @CaptainVelveeta 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    @08:10 it looks like your guitar has NO frequencies what-so-ever living in the vocal space...was that done previous to the video or did it just work out that way. I'd like to see how it was done.

  • @JohnJohnCrusher
    @JohnJohnCrusher ปีที่แล้ว

    Jeez if I started with my kick at -6dB I'd end up way past 0 once the other elements are in place. I use kick + sub together at about -12 to -10. I aim to end up at -6 to -3 with everything

    • @JohnJohnCrusher
      @JohnJohnCrusher ปีที่แล้ว

      But yes the overall concept is valid. Good advice for those unaware of where to start

    • @mixwithjerry
      @mixwithjerry  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah but if you start with your kick at -6dB and then use a clipper to get it down to -8db or -9dB you give yourself more headroom without an audible difference in perceived loudness. Same with the snare. I also like to duck the 808 anytime it plays together with the kick. That prevents the peaks from rising whenever the kick and bass sun together. Some techniques that have helped me.

  • @LonelyStarOfficial
    @LonelyStarOfficial 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I didn't get it

  • @lochishaunkalu7007
    @lochishaunkalu7007 ปีที่แล้ว

    also, for the plugins you used to make low frequencies mono, do we put them on the master track?

    • @mixwithjerry
      @mixwithjerry  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you only have access to the master and it hasn’t already been done by the person mixing then yeah, but if you’re the one who is doing the mixing then putting it on the busses will work best.

    • @lochishaunkalu7007
      @lochishaunkalu7007 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mixwithjerry Thanks man. Can the shadow hills plugin be used alongside RBass for low end frequencies?

    • @mixwithjerry
      @mixwithjerry  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lochishaunkalu7007 Definitely. RBass for harmonics and shadow hills for slight compression and monomaker function. Those 2 are on my drum buss most of the time.

  • @808chant
    @808chant 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    1k likes

  • @1986-e3s
    @1986-e3s 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Put a fruity balance on slot 1 of every mixer channel ull be using and lower the gain on fruity balance down
    Distortion sucks while producing. Dostortion kills ur creativity bc your ears get tired from the distortion that u can't appreciate tje tones of each sound

  • @paxtream100
    @paxtream100 ปีที่แล้ว

    secrects ? Lol

    • @mixwithjerry
      @mixwithjerry  ปีที่แล้ว

      Salty about free content 🧂

    • @paxtream100
      @paxtream100 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mixwithjerry all good

    • @paxtream100
      @paxtream100 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mixwithjerry i mean are there really SECRECTS when it comes to music making especially nowadays? i dunno

    • @mixwithjerry
      @mixwithjerry  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@paxtream100 It could be a secret to some. I’m not sure why you think you are the one who gets to determine that for every beginner though. It’s an engaging title meant to get people interacting with the video, which it looks like has worked.

  • @AforismiDAutoreAD
    @AforismiDAutoreAD 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ten minutes where you explain nothig...where is the secrets?

  • @scaz2181
    @scaz2181 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wouldnt it be better to initially level out the instruments by changing the gain instead of the volume?

  • @joeyz868
    @joeyz868 วันที่ผ่านมา

    from ive been watching music tutorials ... u are the only one who really seem like u want to help others. i respect you

  • @joeyz868
    @joeyz868 วันที่ผ่านมา

    new sub @alert@

  • @llenny
    @llenny วันที่ผ่านมา

    i love bussing

  • @jonnymak1079
    @jonnymak1079 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is absolutly the best mixing video out there.
    I mix too, im moreused to counsles and oldschool stuff but ok enuff to work and mix stuff for people all around ...im from Philladelphia... now in Greece, you explaned it all easy to understand
    GReat video

  • @ironicanimations
    @ironicanimations หลายเดือนก่อน

    0:08 this is when I knew this video is for me 😂💙

  • @Macho_Beats
    @Macho_Beats ปีที่แล้ว

    One of my new favorite channels. I need you to be my FL Mentor? Been trying to gwt my Brain to learn it for years. 😂

  • @samuraimuts
    @samuraimuts 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    am glad i found your channel🔥🔥

  • @DJHERO685
    @DJHERO685 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you

  • @odesamusic
    @odesamusic 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi, why does FL Studio double up the volume of sound when we create a bus? is there any way around that?

    • @mixwithjerry
      @mixwithjerry  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You have to unroute it from the master if you route it to a bus. Otherwise, you have 2 copies of the same sound going to the master.

    • @odesamusic
      @odesamusic 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mixwithjerry Thanks bro, life saver