14 Mixing Tips I Wish I Knew When I Started

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    00:00 - Overview
    00:49 - Mixing Tip 1: Good Headphones
    01:31 - Mixing Tip 2: Reference Tracks
    03:00 - Mixing Tip 3: Mono Switch
    05:04 - Mixing Tip 4: Top-Down Mixing Approach
    06:15 - Mixing Tip 5: Kick Anchoring
    08:21 - Mixing Tip 6: Hi-Pass Almost Everything
    09:40 - Mixing Tip 7: Separate Sub Bass
    11:51 - Mixing Tip 8: Kick & Bass Buss
    14:38 - Mixing Tip 9: Auxiliary Channels for Spatial Effects
    16:10 - Mixing Tip 10: Sidechain Compression (Boss Level)
    18:07 - Mixing Tip 11: Room Reverb Channel
    19:40 - Mixing Tip 12: Saturation Trick
    21:17 - Mixing Tip 13: Check Your Mix
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  • @emiel333
    @emiel333 ปีที่แล้ว +387

    Great tips. I want to add something extra. If you’re not sure the EQ (or other effect) improves the track or not, place your mouse on the bypass button, close your eyes and repeat the on/off until you don’t know when it’s on or off and choose the setting that sounds best (with your eyes closed). Also make sure that if you apply any processing, that the output level is the same as it is without the effect plug-in. Don’t rely too much on the analyzer. Yes it’s good to put one on the master bus but let your ears do most of the job. If it sounds good, it is good. Last tip and probably the most important one: mix at a low volume. Our brain works in such a way that we define louder sound as better, which is not always the case. Another benefit of mixing at low volume is that it’s easier to balance each channel inside your track. It also prevents hearing damage in the long run. Keep in mind that your ears are the most important tools you have as a music producer! So how loud should you be mixing at? A good rule of thumb is between 75 and 85 dB SPL A weighted. You can measure the SPL with a dedicated hardware SPL meter. You can also download a free or paid decibel meter on your smartphone.

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Love it, Emiel! Great tip 🤙

    • @emiel333
      @emiel333 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@EDMTips Thank you for your kind reply! 😊

    • @noel101082
      @noel101082 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Be prepared to lie to client, they are often right but cannot communicate what they want and will go Into long winded metaphors to make simple requests, sometimes they are just rebeling and trying to take control back from you. Test them by A/B ing between before and after alteration, but with no difference. They will often make a decision and be happy long enough to finish whatever you need to finish- works better if their away from the console or desk.

    • @Planetugm
      @Planetugm ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Excellent tip bro! Thanks

    • @Planetugm
      @Planetugm ปีที่แล้ว

      @@EDMTips Great video mate! Thanks

  • @dawggonevidz9140
    @dawggonevidz9140 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Best tip I ever got, from a sound mixer in a TV studio in fact, was a very simple, zero cost one. Turn your volume down so you can barely hear your mix and listen again.
    Anything that's too far forward or to far back in the mix will stick out like dog's nuggs. First time you do it and say "hey, where did those high hats go?" you'll see how valuable it is.

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely, that's a great tip indeed!

  • @ManuelRamsaierRecords
    @ManuelRamsaierRecords 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I made a short summary if anyone is interested :)
    Thanks for the video, I will definitely apply your tips
    00:49 - Mixing Tip 1: Good Headphones / Studio Monitors and listen to a lot of music on them to get used to them
    01:31 - Mixing Tip 2: Reference Tracks (set to -12 db to compensate mastering on the reference track)
    03:00 - Mixing Tip 3: Mono Switch (balanced in mono = great in stereo, easier for ears to mix in mono)
    05:04 - Mixing Tip 4: Top-Down Mixing Approach (from most important element to less important elements (order: kick, bass, snare, lead))
    06:15 - Mixing Tip 5: Kick Anchoring (set it to a level (somwhere around -12db) and don't touch it for the mixing stage, everything has to work around the kick
    08:21 - Mixing Tip 6: Hi-Pass Almost Everything (apart from kick and bass)
    09:40 - Mixing Tip 7: Separate Sub Bass (Sub= < 120 Hz, Reason: If the sub freq. are not working, you can just increase the sub)
    11:51 - Mixing Tip 8: Kick & Bass Buss/ Group (why: compression, saturation, pretty nice)
    14:38 - Mixing Tip 9: Auxiliary Channels for Spatial Effects (why: control, e.g. eq the reverb seperately, not just the dry signal)
    16:10 - Mixing Tip 10: Sidechain Compression (Boss Level: Source: main elemet (e.g. vocals) and duck the Reverb Aux Channel for this element)
    18:07 - Mixing Tip 11: Room Reverb Channel (Tiny amount helps already. It will sound like it comes from the same room / space (=Glue))
    19:40 - Mixing Tip 12: Saturation Trick (for groups, very slightly adding - listen if the group does come out more (don't overdo it!))
    21:17 - Mixing Tip 13: Check Your Mix (multiple systems: car, smartphone, different headphones, Plugins help (e.g. Mixchecker Pro), also check that with your reference Track and compare your Track to it)
    23:17 - Mixing Tip 14: Mix for Others (Practice, practice, practice, different music styles and genres)

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for the round up, I am sure others will find it helpful 🙂

  • @tuxievous420
    @tuxievous420 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    As a mixing engineer these are the best tips. This person holds no secrets back. Great to see this

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you, really glad you found it helpful! 🙂🙌🏻

  • @AaronWOfficial
    @AaronWOfficial ปีที่แล้ว +18

    great tips but I want to add something extra.
    Putting reverb on an aux\send\bus isn't just about giving more control, there is a more detailed way to explain it (albeit a bit longer, but its stuff you should know). It also leaves the dry signal completely unaffected.
    For example, lets say I had a lead sound that cuts through the mix very nice, loud and prominent. If I was to put a reverb straight onto the lead, the more reverb I add the less the lead will cut through the mix, the less loud and prominent it will be because the dry signal becomes lower the more reverb I add. If whoever is reading this ever dj'd before, its similar to how a crossfader works on a mixer. dry/wet is basically a crossfader between the reverb and the dry signal. Most professional dj's don't touch the crossfader at all they just leave it centered, and they instead use the track faders to mix in and out because it gives them more control. The same principle applies with routing send fx to a new channel versus using them as an insert. If I put a reverb on my track, it will make the dry signal lower. If I turn up my track to compensate for the loss in dry volume, it will make the reverb too loud. I may try balancing the wet/dry signal again to be more dry, but then the dry signal will become too loud. And it becomes an infinite loop of trying to get it to sound right but it will never sound as good as using the reverb on a send because I can fine tune how it sounds more accurately this way. Reverbs are send effects, there is a reason why they are listed under this category. They are not supposed to be insert effects, they are supposed to be sent on a bus. Insert effects are for example compressors, limiters, eq and so on. Stuff that doesn't add extra elements to a sound, but instead modifies the signal. Knowing the difference between insert effects and send effects you should consider to be mixing basics. What to send, and what not to send you should already know. If you don't know, you should google around difference between insert and send effects and try to get it stuck into your head which are inserts and which are sends. Anything that is insert put it straight on your channel, anything that is send you route to a new channel (send\aux\bus).
    As a general rule of thumb the way to think about an effect you want to add is "how does this effect my sound?"
    Anything that has a dry/wet knob, is usually a send effect. Unless there is some bizarre insert plugin that has dry/wet knob that I have not seen (I have tried many, literally never seen it) consider this to be 100% accurate.
    Chorus - duplicates the sound into multiple voices, and detunes them to play at different semitones to add width to the sound, has a dry/wet knob. send fx obviously
    Reverb - adds reverb to a sound, if you dunno what reverb is the simplest explanation is it simulates what the sound would be like in certain environments. e.g you can have room reverbs, hall reverbs, cathedral reverbs etc. has a dry/wet knob. send fx obviously
    Delay - adds delay to a sound, think of delay as you are in a cave and you shout "HEY!" (basically echo, but not exactly since echo can also refer to reverb as well). You hear yourself saying Hey hey hey hey (dipping in volume until you cannot hear it anymore). That is basically what it does. has a dry/wet knob. send fx obviously
    Compressor - modifies the sound so that it stays at a consistent level of volume, does not have a dry/wet knob. insert fx obviously
    Limiter - modifies the sound so that it never peaks above a certain level of volume, does not have a dry/wet knob. insert fx obviously
    If you start thinking about it like this, it becomes very obvious which fx you should have on a send channel and which you shouldn't. But you could go 1 step further and research which are inserts and which are sends, and get that stuck into your head. The majority of you probably know this already, but there is bound to be some beginners here that don't and that is the purpose of this comment

    • @rollandjoeseph
      @rollandjoeseph 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wow, this was very helpful, im a musician but new at mixing/studio work and this info is great thx!

  • @jeremyresplandy7601
    @jeremyresplandy7601 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    You don't speak too fast, You speak clearly. You explain things very well. Everything seems simple with your videos. Thanks a lot for your Work 🙏🙂

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you so much, Jeremy, I really appreciate the support! 🙂

  • @jt1765
    @jt1765 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Ok the reverb send tip blew me away I never would have thought of throwing an eq and sidechain comp on it. Big like and follow for that one!

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Rock on! You're welcome! 🙂

  • @Stadsjaap
    @Stadsjaap ปีที่แล้ว +29

    These are gold. Not just the tips, which are all solid, but the delivery. You absolutely nail the why, not just the how. And in a way a child can understand. Top class.

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much, Joe, I am glad you found it helpful! 🙂🙌🏻

    • @parabot2
      @parabot2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@EDMTips Can you do a series on Rock based mixing ? i think it would expand your audience and would be interesting to see what elements would be changed and why

  • @davispool9497
    @davispool9497 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    i've done mixing in mono a lot, and sometimes i even forget that it's mono and it sounds great until i realise, that i haven't yet tried to listen to stereo mix. it blew my mind how clean and full everything sounds. so yeah, mixing in mono is a great way to relax your ears and balance volumes/frequencies. also it's a good way to check if there are some crazy wide sounds, that lose a lot of punch in mono. also one of the reasons i think mono is important is because people sometimes tend to play songs on mono devices (like a phone speaker for example).

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hundred percent!

    • @funkaholic1972
      @funkaholic1972 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hear hear! Happened to me as well, when you switch back to stereo the 'gates of heaven' open for you! Such a satisfying experience...😊

    • @RapperRemedi
      @RapperRemedi ปีที่แล้ว

      💯

    • @niqwalshensemble9164
      @niqwalshensemble9164 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Most phones actually have two stereo speakers. I know this because one of my phone speakers wasn’t working, so I wasn’t getti;g the full stereo sound.

    • @JosephRodriguezFinance
      @JosephRodriguezFinance 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I actually accidentally exported my track in mono to send to some other artists for feedback. They said it sounded really flat. And then when I looked back in my DAW I was like well no wonder... it's in mono lol.

  • @tomsmusicseries
    @tomsmusicseries วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Mind blowing. Thanks from my heart..

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      You're welcome, Tom, glad you found it helpful 🙂

  • @djjuno106
    @djjuno106 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the best tips I ever got was from My mate who was one of the main engineers who did loads of the biggest rave tracks..
    He said when I’m doubt turn your computer monitor off ,restart your arrangement and you’ll feel the flow of the track better .. he used too have a note pad and write which parts needed changing and at what time..he also taught me that you know if a tracks working if listening back the track sounds like it doesn’t sound like it drags,if it sounds like it’s ended quick yet it’s been on 4 minutes you know your onto a winner.

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว

      Love it! Great tip 🤙

  • @caincade8252
    @caincade8252 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dude oh my goodness. He is not kidding about the difference mixing in mono makes. Wow. Same with the kick anchoring. Love it man thank you so much

  • @EDMTips
    @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว +15

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    • @TraxtasyMedia
      @TraxtasyMedia ปีที่แล้ว +1

      definetly my management of tracks. I am really messy about that....

    • @omarr2423
      @omarr2423 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome video as always .. for those of us not using ableton what db/oct slope is good for the hi pass eq. Thanks

    • @TraxtasyMedia
      @TraxtasyMedia ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@omarr2423 demands, normally 12 to 48 should be a good choice :)

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@omarr2423 I would say 48dB as the max, and be aware that lower down in the frequency range, the steeper curves can sound a bit strange and cause phasing issues

    • @omarr2423
      @omarr2423 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@EDMTips Thank you so much for your reply... You definitely explained it clearly.. You know what i think would be really cool for xmas? Links to your favorite kicks, hats and claps on splice.. Thanks WIll

  • @jacowink8941
    @jacowink8941 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just applied the kick an 808 hi/low pass busses and fine tuning. It got wifey up off the couch an boogy'in to it. Thanks alot brother

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome, Jaco, I am glad you found this helpful! 🙌🏻

  • @Musicore1
    @Musicore1 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Just going to say what everyone else is saying: this is hands down one of the best tutorials on this platform. Your way of explaining things is so simple while still explaining "why" you're making the decisions.
    One of my favorite uploaders 💪

  • @sleepisoptional
    @sleepisoptional ปีที่แล้ว +2

    mixing in mono: helps to monitor on a single point speaker with no crossover, and therefore no holes. 2-way speakers all have a soft spot around the crossover where sounds can hide. i’m thinking of trying to hear snappy compression on genelec 1031s… but on an auratone 5c its no problem.
    headphones: sony mdr-7506 seem to be popular still.
    reverb/delay send/returns: good idea to filter BEFORE the reverb. subtract before multiply. can of course eq after to your heart’s content. just a good practice to filter before multiplying the potential problem freqs with spatial fx. can also use mid-side eq to take some 600 out of the mid channel on fx returns to carve space for bass clarity

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing!

  • @iamdwsm
    @iamdwsm 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Extremely usable advice. I applied a handful of the tips that were new to me to a melodic techno track I''m working on and it's night and day, multiple level ups in a 24 hour period. 1) A little saturation everywhere is a game changer 2) Use those effects busses! All of a sudden it sounds like you're in one space with all the instruments, immediately glues the track together a bit, especially a touch of reverb on everything, subtle, even the kick, and 3) mix more quietly for later mastering, throw a Utility on the master channel and give it +6db of gain, mix to 0 db and then turn the utility off for mastering to give me 6db of headroom. Great stuff, thank you!

  • @j.t.5876
    @j.t.5876 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I think reference tracks and high-quality monitoring are absolutely key. I remember being at music college and referencing my deep house track in 2013 against a Skrillex track at the time on Genelecs. It made me change so many aspects of the track and then quite amazingly the track went to BBC 1Xtra track of the week.

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree!

    • @V0ID_beats
      @V0ID_beats ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Skrillex was a wise choice in terms of mixing/sound design

    • @01jeffb
      @01jeffb ปีที่แล้ว +2

      After first hearing Genelecs in 1987, I suggested them to my company who bought 450 pairs. Only a couple of years ago - -I got my own from ebay ! S30c (h). Immaculate - £900:.. ! worth the wait.

    • @thekeysman6760
      @thekeysman6760 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@01jeffb Nice buy! I absolutely all the newer Genelecs I've worked on.

  • @danic.3760
    @danic.3760 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So many useful tips, I always use reference tracks in my masterings, but never thought of using them for mixing. This video is gold, gonna save it to never forget any of those tips, great work thank you.

  • @meowmua
    @meowmua ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i'm returning to this video to say that the mixing in mono tip just changed for good my mixes! Thanks!!!!

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome, glad you found it helpful! 🙌🏻

  • @paulogonzalez4809
    @paulogonzalez4809 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    watched thinking it would be another generic mix tutorial, but your tips helped me so much!!!

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful!

  •  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This video tutorial JUST AMAZING. I'm producing as my hobby since 2015 and I have seen some of these tips from hundreds of different videos. Focusing these gems in one video is just an incredible shortcut for the ones who want to be producer in the very early of their production process. Thanks, Will!

  • @waynemiller6070
    @waynemiller6070 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the first of your videos that I've seen. I had to "like and subscribe". So much valuable information given freely and without unnecessary nonsense.

  • @bd99
    @bd99 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks Will - some absolute gold in here. Another option for emulating different systems is the Reference Check feature in Sonarworks, and you get to calibrate/correct room and headphones as well

  • @sankaranand503
    @sankaranand503 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That sidechaining of reverb and dry vocals and then compressing it, is the cherry pick of this video. Thank you .

  • @liva9433
    @liva9433 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you, so much! You are amazing! The tip nr.10 is something completely new to me and Im so thankful!

  • @mikemeengs5720
    @mikemeengs5720 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I'm happy to say I'd incorporated all these tips into my productions many years ago and can say you nailed it. The tips in this one video could save any newbie years of frustration!
    Excellent presentation too! 👍👍

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you so much, I appreciate the feedback and kind words of support! 😇🙌🏻

  • @hemmyhardingfela
    @hemmyhardingfela 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just started with mixing and your channel has been an amazing help! I'll download your mixing sheet :)

  • @ricardojmestre
    @ricardojmestre 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Pretty good video! I have forgotten about the mono trick, but I will keep it in mind from now on

  • @niemandschuldet
    @niemandschuldet ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos and tips. I remixed a bunch of my older tracks. they sound a lot better now! Thank you.

  • @Cult_of_the_Mantis
    @Cult_of_the_Mantis 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have Ableton intro, I don't have to worry about 50 tracks 😢😂. Your channel is an absolute light in the sky for new producers, cheers ❤️‍🔥

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You're welcome, Aron! I am glad you found my videos helpful 🙂🙌🏻

  • @aako-dd1ly
    @aako-dd1ly 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are a gift from the electronic music gods. I have been trying to wrap my head around 90% of these things in mixing and you answered and helped me understand them all in less than an hou after I read a whole book on mixing and came up empty.

  • @swaggingswagster5357
    @swaggingswagster5357 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    11:15 wow that you even mention this is golden. I make dubstep and usually you want to modulate the mid and highs while keeping the sub bass untouched. I learned this from INFEKT but I'm very impressed that it's here aswell

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว

      It is indeed an invaluable tip! 🙌🏻

  • @rummellude
    @rummellude ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Sidechain to the reverb on vocals is really a good thing. I was wondering for years why my vocals so lost and not in front.
    This technique with low cutting reverb is hugh. Saturation on vocals great as well. That's are information that beginners not know and come up with frustration by joining the own music.
    Thank you for sharing ❤️❤️

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're welcome, glad you found it helpful! 🙌🏻

  • @geroiavin8199
    @geroiavin8199 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This very honest and simple human being sharing his secrets. May the lord bless your soul brother.

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว

      I appreciate that!

  • @TheHeruJourney
    @TheHeruJourney 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Man you’ve been popping up more and more often in my feed and I can now say this channel is one of the most valuable with regards to music production.

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! I appreciate the kind words :)

  • @frankyoualot
    @frankyoualot 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you a million - I have made SO many mistakes; i.e. compressing my master, oh dear....

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You’re welcome, now you can avoid making them 🙂🙌🏻

  • @framzoid
    @framzoid ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This is hands down the BEST tutorial I've ever seen and I've been mixing and mastering since the 70's. It not only reveals the usually secreted tips of the giants in the biz, but you explain and demonstrate the "how to" and "whys" AND make it understandable to even the newest of nubies. Kudos and Well Done !

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! That means a lot to me :)

    • @funkaholic1972
      @funkaholic1972 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@EDMTips You are a great teacher, for real!

  • @3AMREVIEWS
    @3AMREVIEWS 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Took me a while to realize the group and fx tracks in Cubase are buses and aux channels with different names. But I got some of your tips going and having a blast. Your channel is wicked, and has given me more confidence to master my own tracks too 👍👍

  • @aloahe4807
    @aloahe4807 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Kick and Bass Bus ... wow a huge tip for me - this sounds so much deeper and more pro but with the reverb aux channel chain tip my eyes get wet because i was so thankfully about this huge tip!! Greetings from germany, Alex.

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว

      It is indeed a nice little tip! Glad it was helpful :)

  • @officialhardnox
    @officialhardnox ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Headphones wise the SLATE VSX have literally changed our lives.

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว

      Good to know, I'll check them out :)

  • @thanilche
    @thanilche ปีที่แล้ว +1

    oh man, that sidechain on reverb is genius! never in a million years would i have thought about that!

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you found it helpful, Danilo! 🙂🙌🏻

    • @Jupiter1423
      @Jupiter1423 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      U wanna take ur sidechains to the next level then sidechain two instruments against each other at difference frequences and youll know what true glue sounds like

  • @x3BobO
    @x3BobO ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Super helpful! Def will try to use the compression on the reverb for my vocals. Recently got a delay plug-in with duck function and that helped immensely already!

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว

      Rock on! Glad it helped! 🙂

  • @TomTaylorMade
    @TomTaylorMade 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow, never learnt so many brilliant production tips in a single video, Epic!

  • @numerologenius
    @numerologenius ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This vid is super helpful and so well put together! You earned my subscription. Thank you! I usually Group my reverb on my vocal track with a dry chain and another chain for Verbsuite from Slate Digital which gives the option of picking up the lows and reducing the highs but I didn't think of compressing the Reverb - definitely going to try adding that to the reverb and see what kind of magic happens.

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, and welcome aboard!

  • @eddynaim6082
    @eddynaim6082 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, Will, for the great and smart tips.

  • @chriss.8494
    @chriss.8494 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    one of the best tutorials ever!!!!so much experiance compressed in one video. Thank you!

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว

      You're very welcome, glad it was helpful!

  • @deanox3119
    @deanox3119 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love it, Will. many thanks ill get there soon with your help thanks again.🍻👍

  • @pmeagle
    @pmeagle ปีที่แล้ว +1

    13:43 was skeptical at first but damn! that's sweet

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว

      Stoked to hear that! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel! 🙂🙌🏻

  • @RedPixel4
    @RedPixel4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you so much for this video! We find so much gold in it. An interesting subject you could talk about is managing volumes of the different tracks over time, for different sections (climax, build up, break). It could allow people to bring contrast to their songs, and not keeping the same volume fader of the different tracks on the whole song.

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great suggestion! Definitely something we go into in my Accelerator program

  • @RiKasti
    @RiKasti ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you really much !) Very useful techniques. You totally helped me to solve my low end issues. You doing great job and really helping. Thank you for quality and knowledge.🙌👍

  • @555atU
    @555atU ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing. Ive always struggled getting a good sounding low end. I look forward to working on applying these techniques!

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว

      You are so welcome!

  • @DaDamuse
    @DaDamuse 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    kick/bass bus tip was awesome thank you!

  • @darrenrobinson8317
    @darrenrobinson8317 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another Excellent tutorial (sir)Will!!Thank you for passing all your knowledge on, your the number 1 on my you tube list for production advice!!

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Darren! Really glad it help, and thanks for support!

  • @jentaro
    @jentaro ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I like the tell and show approach, bruv. Nothing beats giving advice and then showing them in action. I too, learned a few new things. Cheers.

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're welcome, I am glad you found this helpful! 🙂🙌🏻

  • @DJBre
    @DJBre 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you so much for sharing! Loving this channel🤩

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am glad you found my videos helpful! Thanks for watching and supporting 🙂

  • @markivan5324
    @markivan5324 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    im a seasoned producer, and the explanation on MONO mixing is important is prefect and how to do it!!

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for your feedback, really appreciate it! 🙂

  • @danemiller4852
    @danemiller4852 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome. This was helpful. I did end up learning these same things myself over the years I've been in practice. But I was still able to take away a few from your list that I will probably start using. Thanks!

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're welcome, Dane, glad it was helpful! 🙌🏻

  • @daveberzack
    @daveberzack ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow. What an awesome body of information, so well explained! I’m going to be watching your videos again and again because they’re so packed with useful information.

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome! Thank you for watching and supporting the channel, Dave! 🙌🏻

  • @toddstudio79
    @toddstudio79 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    THANK YOU! Especially for #6.
    I've been Engineering for 25+ years, and I have always tried to teach younger Engineers, "Hi-Pass (almost)EVERYTHING". Explaining it almost verbatim the way you did here.
    I can't even begin to tell you how many times I've been called stupid, and/or something like a "know nothing wanna-be" for this tip alone.
    It's always nice to have solid knowledge reinforced by someone a bit more well known.
    Thanks again🙏

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You're welcome, Todd, I am really glad you found this video helpful 🙌🏻

    • @toddstudio79
      @toddstudio79 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@EDMTips I've been Engineering & Producing Rock & HipHop for decades, but only recently found a fascination with EDM.
      My first EDM song was an original I wrote as the "Final" for my Audio Production Degree.
      It was received well, but obviously I am more than aware that I know very little about Electronic Music.
      I found your video very well put together, and quite informative.
      So...thanks again!🙏

  • @jimigrok
    @jimigrok ปีที่แล้ว

    very good explanations - thanks a lot !

  • @dannyvelzmusic
    @dannyvelzmusic ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Massive tips! Esp taking the low end off of everything but kick and bass. Makes such a difference! Thanks!

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome, Danny, glad dit was helpful! 🙌🏻

  • @d05music17
    @d05music17 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome tips Will, so quick to apply to productions too. Top work mate!

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

  • @youngmemory604
    @youngmemory604 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These tips are pure gold. I felt like I had a few "eureka" moments here, especially your tip to EQ reverb separately from the dry stem. Brilliant stuff. Thanks for sharing! Instant sub.

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome, I am glad it was helpful! 🙂🙌🏻
      Anything else in particular you’re struggling with and would like me to cover in my future videos?

    • @youngmemory604
      @youngmemory604 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@EDMTips if you haven't covered it already in another video, what are your top 5/10? plug ins you use when mixing/EQing/mastering your music? It's easier to make a good product when you're using the right tools!

  • @piratephilnitch8505
    @piratephilnitch8505 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Blooming Amazing Mate! THANK YOU and Cheers!!!

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Cheers!

  • @keithrondinelli7576
    @keithrondinelli7576 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome tips. Thanks man!

  • @royalemusicofficial95
    @royalemusicofficial95 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I came across your channel and guidance in 2019. Now, i have two 2nd and 3rd place winners of remix competitions. As well now on a label that has gotten plays and attention from Ferry corsten, Armin Van burren, cosmic gate, many others, and about to release this September on blackhole recordings as well as Flashover recordings . All this to say to new comers, KEEP GOING, practicing, and keep the faith in your sound. Y’all got this ❤

  • @gabrielkarpati2471
    @gabrielkarpati2471 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is an enormously important presentation, disseminating really great ideas and tips. Thank you for your generosity!

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome, glad it was helpful! 🙌🏻

  • @JimsMusicLegacy
    @JimsMusicLegacy 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome tips that I can use. Thanks.

  • @H2whoaMusic
    @H2whoaMusic ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is just amazing! Thank you so much for this video.

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed :)

  • @14sounds
    @14sounds 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Excellent explanation of very necessary and important topics. I always come back to your videos when I feel that I need professional help (because I am still very much a beginner). Thank you and congratulations on your wonderful channel! 🙏

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You're welcome...Thanks as always for watching and supporting!

  • @a.1111
    @a.1111 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video, you are very good explaining and go straight to the point (unlike many others), I really appreciate that!

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for your feedback, really appreciate it! Anything else in particular you’re struggling with and would like me to cover on my channel?

  • @mattellismusic
    @mattellismusic 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is great advice, thank you

  • @antoinenioi6863
    @antoinenioi6863 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super tutoriel ! Lot of Thanks from France 👍😉

  • @MattRid
    @MattRid 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge mate! Big luv bruv!

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're welcome! Glad you found it helpful 🙌🏻

  • @fullthrottlemowing
    @fullthrottlemowing 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This might be the single best video on the topic.

  • @vanceabeats
    @vanceabeats ปีที่แล้ว

    Overpowered video, info is over 9000! 😂 good job!

  • @ctrlaltdel13ctrlaltdel11
    @ctrlaltdel13ctrlaltdel11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for explaining so relax and simple. This helps a lot🙏

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome, glad you found it helpful! 🙂

  • @Romen.Rodriguez
    @Romen.Rodriguez ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks! I really appreciate this dude 🙏 this answered all my questions

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome! Glad you found it helpful and thanks for the support! :)

  • @rubenrojano78
    @rubenrojano78 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Will, these tips are gamechangers THANK YOU FOR THIS

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว

      You're very welcome, Ruben! Glad you found it useful 🙌🏻

  • @Thesuproducer
    @Thesuproducer ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Truly amazing great tips. You just saved students thousands of dollars from audio school🤣🤣. Seriously this is truly a blessing. Thank you

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You're welcome, Rio, glad you found them helpful! 🙌🏻
      Anything else in particular you’re struggling with and would like me to cover on the channel?

  • @RodAndrieu
    @RodAndrieu ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow so clear and simple ! Thanks for the tips !

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're welcome, glad it was helpful! 🙂🙌🏻

  • @tonymitchell2026
    @tonymitchell2026 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    AWESOME!!!!
    Thanks for the tips!

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome, Tony, I am glad you found this helpful!
      Which one was your favourite mixing tip?

  • @Ayoteet
    @Ayoteet 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You make amazing content. Very clear, precise and professional! Thank you!!!😎🔥🔥🔥🔥🙏🏽🙏🏽

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're welcome, glad you liked it! 🙂 Thanks for watching and supporting the channel 🙌🏻

  • @Reg-Edit
    @Reg-Edit ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great info loving your growth 🙌😍

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're welcome, Reg! Thank you for watching and supporting the channel :)

  • @stephaneodrobinski7556
    @stephaneodrobinski7556 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a good teacher!!! I am happy to discover your channel.

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, Stephane, I am glad mu videos have helped you so far!
      Thank you for watching and supporting the channel 🙂

  • @djsirprice7959
    @djsirprice7959 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WAW!
    Super cool!
    Specially TIP 10 with sidechaining vocal on the vocal reverb! wow! Super cool! Thanx for sharing!
    Also the saturation on SN etc is cool.

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome, glad you found it helpful! 🙌🏻

  • @fr.peterowolabi1859
    @fr.peterowolabi1859 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great tips. One of the best I have listened too. Great teacher you are. Master channel on mono was great for me.

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much, I really appreciate the feedback :)

  • @R3BBiT
    @R3BBiT ปีที่แล้ว

    Mono-switch is extremely useful! Been using it in my template for over 2 years

  • @alexwalker93
    @alexwalker93 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mannn, I learn everything from YT and you're one of the best teachers/mentors I've watched from any genre of topics. Really good shit bruv. Keep at it 🔥⚡🌪

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching the videos and supporting the channel, Alex, really appreciate it! 🙂

  • @Nagyember
    @Nagyember ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man, I've been mixing and producing since the mid 90s, I've seen a lot, but this video brilliantly sums up the most important tips and techniques so far! Great work, keep up!

  • @ninshu_music
    @ninshu_music ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing, most of the tips are super useful. Thank you!

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome, glad it was helpful! 🙌🏻

  • @marcophez6907
    @marcophez6907 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Will! Love your work. Also- very relieved to hear that #1 on the list was the headphones/monitors as I've recently invested in a pair of krk Rokit 8's and some HD25 headphones 🙂

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice choices! :)

    • @marcophez6907
      @marcophez6907 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@EDMTips Why thank you sir 🔊🙂

  • @jamesbondaygee
    @jamesbondaygee 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Seriously, this is the first mixing overview guide that actually makes sense to me!! Thanks

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My pleasure man! Happy it makes all sense! :)

  • @Donk..
    @Donk.. ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for all your guides. I'm probably never going to be on a level that will make me money or famous but i find it all very fascinating and extremely satisfying when i create a song people like.

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And if that';s what makes you happy, that's enough 🙂

  • @JonadanandtheFreaks
    @JonadanandtheFreaks 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you so much for those tips. It's going to help me a lot on my mix.

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're welcome, glad it was helpful 🙂

  • @cooksonofc
    @cooksonofc ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really great video mate! I'll have to try that mono switch technique

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's a game changer. No kidding! 😎

  • @ot-mills
    @ot-mills ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Thank you!

  • @eldervinnie
    @eldervinnie ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Will, great vid as always! But watching this raised a question; when mixing you have points where you might have automated certain things like adding more highs to drums and or synths. How do you mix these changes in percieved loudness well? Or should you mix first and then automate later? Thank you so much for your content!

  • @ggandthemix
    @ggandthemix ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! fantastic tips! Thanks so much. I really learn lots from your vids.
    Question: If I mix in Mono, when I turn Stereo back on at the end, he levels on the master increase dramatically. What am I doing incorrectly?