I'm so glad I went over from Garageband to Logic Pro X, especially since the new Mastering tool came. I really love to do everything from writing a song, play most instruments, mix and put it on Spotify. I do the music I love without caring about what people what but it seems to work. ATM I have around 25000 monthly listener on Spotify with that, and that with mostly instrumental stuff. This Channel is very helpful!
@@jamesnyers1721 thanks. I don’t have a recipe, just do what I like. Really didn’t expect that people would like instrumental stuff like that. Maybe a plus I make short songs so people doesn’t get bored? 🤣
For Everybody Out There...Colin is a Great Guy and Honest....Giving it to You Straight-Up....He is Dead On with Pricing...and in my experience of which my story is much to sad to be told, I got nowhere with many who call something I can bounce out of GarageBand in minutes a mix and it costs me in wasted time and money...Because of Colin and his Generosity in Sharing his Massive Talents and Immense know-how with us, there is Another Way...I fully endorse the learning how to mix and taking control of your creativity...and in my humble opinion, Colin is the One to Watch...for those who insist on looking for that quick fix or some magic bullet, Caveat Emptor.
Agree with Colin completely. I can add this from a creative standpoint. Starting out, I was only able to mix my own music because it was all I had. The hardest part was the fact that even after I recorded it, it didn’t sound exactly like what was in my head. So when I would mix and send it to someone they would point out several awkward things about it that I simply couldn’t hear because even when playing it back I was still hearing what it was supposed to sound like in my head. It gets better with more experience but you can’t be afraid of criticism. Others will always pick up on things you didn’t hear because it was your own music you were mixing.
Great one Colin! Biggest benefit from trying to mix my own stuff has been that it really helps you better understand what “quality at the source” means. You hear it all the time but when you are newer at this you don’t really know the difference or how good it needs to be to start with. Mixing helps you figure out how much or what you an do later and then, realize - ahhh the vocals were never good enough to begin with. Second, like you mentioned - it’s a journey and it takes time to get better but it only happens with practice. Still not at the point where I love mine, but like you said no harm in using others as long as you use it to learn.
The biggest mistake I have made was to think that raising the volume makes your mix better. I am learning that subtle changes are more effective. Also, taking a mix and listening in your car helps me gauge how good the sound would be on the radio. What I have learned, I have learned from you, Colin. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with people like me who do not have the resources to hire a professional engineer. They say that he that teaches never dies. Blessings to you.
Analyzing, planning, critical listening really has helped me get over post COVID brain fog....Music makes brain cells/new neurons/synapses...a workout. I am currently learning compression and the "sweet spot" my vocals on my new mic and which compression tools work best. It's actually very exciting to learn new things from online producers, like yourself. Learning new things is good for anyone to enhance your music & your life👍😃🎶!
I have about 10 songs started, mixing is a process I need to work on. I recorded like 10 takes of guitar today with 2 mics. now to comp these takes and see how it sounds. l will add vocals last. Thanks so much for your help.
This is great. Many pro mixers will tell you to never mix your own music. I think either way is valid. I got sick of paying producers early on in my journey. And I rarely pay for mixes. I do it myself or have a friend help out these days. Your checklist has been very helpful for my mixing workflow. Also as you mix you get to hear what can be improved as an engineer and that informs technique and gear you can upgrade also.
The title of the video is a question I ask myself as a home recording guitarist...... Am I wasting my time on learning to mix instead of using my time practicing therefore becoming a better musician. Learning to mix has helped tune my ears to dialing in good tones and helped me become better at arranging.
I love the challenge! Just learning Garageband and its fun! I have experience with sound engineering in live performance, and the whole concept is really exciting! Thank you for the videos! 👍👍
Yes Boss! If your getting good at it i think your mixes become better because you know how you want it to sound like or at least have an idea. The option? Rent a studio for pretty much money and try to present what sound you want as the clock is ticking. Nothing is wrong but i think many people has their Daw and want to make their music sound Pro. Well, you have come to the right place Imo 👍
Spot on, Tommy! Nothing wrong with going into a studio by ANY means. But having the freedom to do it on your own without your wallet slowly draining can be hugely freeing
Can you see a time in the not too distant future when one will be able to interact with an AI and quickly generate great mixes? AI is already available for mastering and it can do at least reasonable results.
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I'm so glad I went over from Garageband to Logic Pro X, especially since the new Mastering tool came. I really love to do everything from writing a song, play most instruments, mix and put it on Spotify. I do the music I love without caring about what people what but it seems to work. ATM I have around 25000 monthly listener on Spotify with that, and that with mostly instrumental stuff. This Channel is very helpful!
Wow. Congrats! Can you share your music? How did you get that many listeners? Cheers!
@@jamesnyers1721 thanks. I don’t have a recipe, just do what I like. Really didn’t expect that people would like instrumental stuff like that. Maybe a plus I make short songs so people doesn’t get bored? 🤣
@@sorenahlback I would like to listen to your music. Can you share a link?
For Everybody Out There...Colin is a Great Guy and Honest....Giving it to You Straight-Up....He is Dead On with Pricing...and in my experience of which my story is much to sad to be told, I got nowhere with many who call something I can bounce out of GarageBand in minutes a mix and it costs me in wasted time and money...Because of Colin and his Generosity in Sharing his Massive Talents and Immense know-how with us, there is Another Way...I fully endorse the learning how to mix and taking control of your creativity...and in my humble opinion, Colin is the One to Watch...for those who insist on looking for that quick fix or some magic bullet, Caveat Emptor.
Agree with Colin completely. I can add this from a creative standpoint. Starting out, I was only able to mix my own music because it was all I had. The hardest part was the fact that even after I recorded it, it didn’t sound exactly like what was in my head. So when I would mix and send it to someone they would point out several awkward things about it that I simply couldn’t hear because even when playing it back I was still hearing what it was supposed to sound like in my head. It gets better with more experience but you can’t be afraid of criticism. Others will always pick up on things you didn’t hear because it was your own music you were mixing.
I started from zero and now watching your videos at least I have a direction of where I would like to go with my music. Thanks!
Short answer. Of course! Always bother!
Great one Colin! Biggest benefit from trying to mix my own stuff has been that it really helps you better understand what “quality at the source” means. You hear it all the time but when you are newer at this you don’t really know the difference or how good it needs to be to start with. Mixing helps you figure out how much or what you an do later and then, realize - ahhh the vocals were never good enough to begin with. Second, like you mentioned - it’s a journey and it takes time to get better but it only happens with practice. Still not at the point where I love mine, but like you said no harm in using others as long as you use it to learn.
You're so spot on with both, Todd! I feel like it's impossible to get truly good at recording without learning some about mixing.
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The biggest mistake I have made was to think that raising the volume makes your mix better. I am learning that subtle changes are more effective. Also, taking a mix and listening in your car helps me gauge how good the sound would be on the radio. What I have learned, I have learned from you, Colin. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with people like me who do not have the resources to hire a professional engineer. They say that he that teaches never dies. Blessings to you.
Analyzing, planning, critical listening really has helped me get over post COVID brain fog....Music makes brain cells/new neurons/synapses...a workout. I am currently learning compression and the "sweet spot" my vocals on my new mic and which compression tools work best. It's actually very exciting to learn new things from online producers, like yourself. Learning new things is good for anyone to enhance your music & your life👍😃🎶!
#4. It’s fun! I love mixing .
I have about 10 songs started, mixing is a process I need to work on. I recorded like 10 takes of guitar today with 2 mics. now to comp these takes and see how it sounds. l will add vocals last. Thanks so much for your help.
Thanks for the help, Colon.
Incredibly useful! thank you so much. Loved that you gave concrete examples !
Glad it was helpful!
This is great. Many pro mixers will tell you to never mix your own music. I think either way is valid.
I got sick of paying producers early on in my journey. And I rarely pay for mixes. I do it myself or have a friend help out these days.
Your checklist has been very helpful for my mixing workflow.
Also as you mix you get to hear what can be improved as an engineer and that informs technique and gear you can upgrade also.
Perfect timing. Was in a conundrum on learning to mix or not. This video clarifies it.
Awesome!
The title of the video is a question I ask myself as a home recording guitarist......
Am I wasting my time on learning to mix instead of using my time practicing therefore becoming a better musician.
Learning to mix has helped tune my ears to dialing in good tones and helped me become better at arranging.
I love the challenge! Just learning Garageband and its fun! I have experience with sound engineering in live performance, and the whole concept is really exciting! Thank you for the videos! 👍👍
Awesome! Growing in both those 2 areas (live and studio) can really positively impact each other!
Yes Boss! If your getting good at it i think your mixes become better because you know how you want it to sound like or at least have an idea. The option? Rent a studio for pretty much money and try to present what sound you want as the clock is ticking. Nothing is wrong but i think many people has their Daw and want to make their music sound Pro. Well, you have come to the right place Imo 👍
Spot on, Tommy! Nothing wrong with going into a studio by ANY means. But having the freedom to do it on your own without your wallet slowly draining can be hugely freeing
Can you see a time in the not too distant future when one will be able to interact with an AI and quickly generate great mixes? AI is already available for mastering and it can do at least reasonable results.
If I don’t mix my own music, it’s a dead cert that nobody else will, soooooooooo… 😁
EZmix 3.
Music Is no longer worth investing in
I am wearing way too many hats in this modern age of apps and plugins. More stuff. Less music. Mixing needs to go.