Yes! He even said at the beginning of the video that it’s always case by case dependent and he disagrees with anyone that says “This IS the way.” I appreciate getting a look behind his general line of thinking though
Got the plugin of the PQ after your Holy Grail EQ vid, and it really is phenomenal. It lives on my Mix bus and is awesome on drums as well. I can only imagine what the hardware sounds like in the room 🥵
Great series! I’m looking forward to watching the individual component ones as well. More importantly though, Colt, I know you’ve been focusing on your health, and I just wanted to say, you’re looking good, brother! Great work! Hoping I can channel some of that inspiration and take care of some things myself. 😊
Great video Colt. I am glad you did this video so I can see what you do. I been installing Music City Acoustics panels today. I wish I had the uncut video of Grant installing your studio B. I been running it at 25% trying to see what the heck he did to get your ceiling cloud up. I have my ceiling all mapped out with blue tape for the cloud, I had to wait for tomorrow (Thanksgiving) to get more help finishing that up. This cloud looks like a serious PITA. IF you have a way i cn get that uncut video of that install let me know. I can use it.
Thanks so much Colt. I had a rudimentary understanding of this subject, but the details and your explanation helps me understand much better! You Rock!
Colt check out the Plugin Alliance SPL big plugin. It’s amazing!! I own a SPL Big and after a/b’ing them both a couldn’t tell the difference between the hardware and the plugin. I listed my Spl big for sale that day.
I love hearing other mixer's techinques, but then at some point i stop and think "Dam, you've giving away the good stuff mannn" lol. Still, once they get good enough, they'll still find their own way of doing things
Funny enough i use an EQP1 "pultec style" by IGS, which is basically the Rubberband but without the power supply which turns the signal down 30db, so i have to use a stereo mic pre right after to turn the volume back to where it was, so saturation is always after for me !
Burning question - do you recommend small studios (with sound treatment) - utilize Sonarworks -- I've been following you for a long time and cannot recall you've talked on the subject. Thank you and glad you're doing great!
Is it cool to approach my microphones for my drums in a similar way? Example: if I want sharp attack from the beginning I use SDC mics on my source but if I want a controlled top end I use LDC mics or dynamic mics?
It's crazy how this works for others, but I guess it is under the category taste. I had to realise I had to stop putting saturation on the mix bus. Just doesn't work for my ears.
Well, my rule depends always in what Compressor i’m using for the chain, becuase some Compressors have some type of coloration… so if I EQ first my end overall sound its going to be affected… but, it always also depend on the EQ purpose ✌️🙏🏻
As engineers we sell taste. The order doesn’t matter. It’s about whats best for the song and source material.
Yes! He even said at the beginning of the video that it’s always case by case dependent and he disagrees with anyone that says “This IS the way.” I appreciate getting a look behind his general line of thinking though
Literally stopped prepping my turkey to come over and watch this video! Haha
Great VID Colt! ( having FUN w/ my SPL PQ EQ :) He HE! Thx Bro! ...HAPPY THANKSGIVING! George :)
Got the plugin of the PQ after your Holy Grail EQ vid, and it really is phenomenal. It lives on my
Mix bus and is awesome on drums as well. I can only imagine what the hardware sounds like in the room 🥵
@@brandongleason5279 Money well spent!
Great series! I’m looking forward to watching the individual component ones as well. More importantly though, Colt, I know you’ve been focusing on your health, and I just wanted to say, you’re looking good, brother! Great work!
Hoping I can channel some of that inspiration and take care of some things myself. 😊
Great video Colt. I am glad you did this video so I can see what you do. I been installing Music City Acoustics panels today. I wish I had the uncut video of Grant installing your studio B. I been running it at 25% trying to see what the heck he did to get your ceiling cloud up. I have my ceiling all mapped out with blue tape for the cloud, I had to wait for tomorrow (Thanksgiving) to get more help finishing that up. This cloud looks like a serious PITA. IF you have a way i cn get that uncut video of that install let me know. I can use it.
Colt , thank you for doing this ! I literally asked this question last week. So happy you did a follow up on this
Bro your beard is getting wild. It sound good, it is good, is crazy!!!!!
Amazing work by the way 👏🏾👏🏾
You know you're a pro when you only put 2 rack screws on your gear!✌🏻 If it sounds good, it is good! Amen.
LITERALLY stopped prepping a mix session to come over and watch this when the notice popped up haha
Thanks so much Colt. I had a rudimentary understanding of this subject, but the details and your explanation helps me understand much better! You Rock!
Excellent video! Thank you very much and Happy Thanksgiving!
Colt check out the Plugin Alliance SPL big plugin. It’s amazing!! I own a SPL Big and after a/b’ing them both a couldn’t tell the difference between the hardware and the plugin. I listed my Spl big for sale that day.
@@S7V7N_SEAS yeah plus “PICK2, PICK3… saves so much more on 2nd Plug like Black Box for additional $10
I totally agree with you. I have had that chain in that order for over 30 years
Bingo ding ding winner there are No Rules!
I love hearing other mixer's techinques, but then at some point i stop and think "Dam, you've giving away the good stuff mannn" lol.
Still, once they get good enough, they'll still find their own way of doing things
Correct order is what sounds best on the source material.
very helpful information thanks for sharing
Funny enough i use an EQP1 "pultec style" by IGS, which is basically the Rubberband but without the power supply which turns the signal down 30db, so i have to use a stereo mic pre right after to turn the volume back to where it was, so saturation is always after for me !
Burning question - do you recommend small studios (with sound treatment) - utilize Sonarworks -- I've been following you for a long time and cannot recall you've talked on the subject. Thank you and glad you're doing great!
Just so I'm clear on this you're using your gear as inserts in your chain correct thank you brother great video by the way
Just like when grandma tells you what to pick up at the store: depends
Who says there is a specific rule?
My man. 💯🤘
Is it cool to approach my microphones for my drums in a similar way?
Example: if I want sharp attack from the beginning I use SDC mics on my source but if I want a controlled top end I use LDC mics or dynamic mics?
There are no hard rules in chaining gear. Mix and match and LISTEN, to make it fit your material:)
Well said!
When widening what is a typical amount you use? I only have the s1 imager but I’ve never tried it on the mix bus
It's crazy how this works for others, but I guess it is under the category taste. I had to realise I had to stop putting saturation on the mix bus. Just doesn't work for my ears.
Whatever sounds good.
Saturation after. Then EQ again if you have to. It doesn't matter if it sounds good to you.
The beard is good!
Ever since I've moved to Atmos, compression has to come first. My stereo bus and all my Atmos object beds read the same full mix sidechain.
Always start by EQ first and then compression🤗
Wrong..there is no ''always'' in audio, try it:)
@ this is just for me bro!😂
Colt told me not to listen to people like you 😅
I refuse to listen to you Christian!
@ But who’s asking you to listen to me? 😂This is about me and my own way of doing things.🤦🏿♂️
I'm here for the beard...nice eq though
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Well, my rule depends always in what Compressor i’m using for the chain, becuase some Compressors have some type of coloration… so if I EQ first my end overall sound its going to be affected… but, it always also depend on the EQ purpose ✌️🙏🏻
Huh i was curious of your opinion on this the other day after u pixked up the blackbox lol
Remember guys, you can always eq before AND after 😊
Where in the chain do you have your mono maker?
1:56 ok warren huart jr
Only amateurs were "shocked" over your choices. Real professionals does exactly what you did. All of them!
Yup, 99% of us watching are “amateur’s” or hobbyists.
@@GregWatkins_official Exactly! So when a pro speak, you listen and takes note. Not freak out and question every thing :)
Saturation always first
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