Great advice! Also love the way that diffuser looks on camera. Sheesh. The aperture on the lens is hitting. Maybe I’m nerding out. But it’s a sick setup lol
Number 5 is the best one of all of the tricks. I mix in three phases. I will set levels and pans with dry unprocessed tracks. Then I walk away or change songs. When I come back, I experiment. Save what I like and then take that break again. Then I mix with. Seems to work well with me.
Good tips! As far as ear fatigue goes, one thing I do to keep my mind focused is take notes on my very first listen and I don’t listen to a song until I’m about to mix it. I find that taking notes on what initially needs to be mixed helps me keep my original ideas and stay more “focused” so to speak.
I always love your great advice! Am I missing something or are there only four pieces of advice? I heard: 1) room reverb for size, 2) compression for bringing things forward, 3) mix quietly, and 4) don't experiment/know your gear. I am absolutely not calling you out and ask this question with all due respect! Your advice has always been invaluable to me!
Colt, honestly man, the tip about not experimenting in an active mix session really resonated with me. As someone who has such a hard time getting started with creative work, I really feel like you spoke to me with that one. Thanks so much for the experienced words of wisdom and keep up the fantastic work you’re doing! 🎉
Good tips, I mention so many times that mixing fast is very important imo. Mixing on lower volume is something I do when balancing vocals but I really like to crank the speakers every now and then. When I’m not working on a mix I love to experiment on different instrument tracks and find out what works and how to dial different gear and settings in 😊
Having aux’s setup already with different delays and reverb times is really good. Saves time setting stuff up and you have less fatigue. Some guys have like modulation (chorus and flanger) on auxs preset but I don’t do that as that’s more of a production thing and I would just add it to the track whilst producing. Great tips though. I use the release trick all the time and it’s great 😊
Can you demonstrate the last point in a video? Playing around with gear, learning and experimenting before mixing. Eg; what do you do with each plugin to test it to find its capabilities when you first load it up. Thanks
Nearly 100% of the time, I’m putting reverbs on an aux and using a send from the track to the aux. so in this case while using two different reverbs, I would be using two different sins. Going to two different auxs. Hope that helps!
one question Colt, do you have ideas for binaural panning things? or like super immersive soundscapes? how would you approach mixing it, afterall its all from the refference (do i have a lot of mono elements or are there super huge ones only? I have been struggling with this and Pads especially (the ones that just create overtones and are the main sound factor. I would love thoughts on this
This video took seven minutes to film, 15 minutes to edit. I spend less than five hours a week on TH-cam videos. Unless it’s giant videos like the construction video I uploaded a couple weeks ago.
Question colt. I have a volt one interface. I just changed over to balanced cables for my monitors. But now I can barely turn up the monitor volume on my interface without it blaring? The levels on my Yamaha hS5 are set to not even halfway? 😟
This is just me,but I like to do the opposite when creating and mixing. I listen to a track till I’m tired of hearing it. The trick is to reignite the excitement I had before, without changing the original feel. It’s just what works for me. If I can bring back my excitement for a song I played out, then I know it will be more so for new ears.
So iphone in portrait mode, new lens, camera or not lens correct this video? I couldn't focus because the videographer in me couldn't get past tiny head Colt.
Yup!! So True! there has been Days I'm Tracking Instruments ( tweaking Presets ) at end of my day I'll listien to want i achieved and thought it sounded Good at that moment ...walk away for hours or next day w/ fresh EARS curtain Trks will POP out that I sys to myself " I din't Mix it like this?" LOL Good 5 TIPs COLT !
Hey colt... nice seeing ya at the AES sale! Question, any reccs on a good bass IR? I have an 80s tube svt rack preamp. Sounds good as a di but it sounds way better w an IR but.. I think I need better quality ones.
Colt, I appreciate your channel, but..... if you're going to talk about "tricks" without showing any examples, your video is basically a Sweetwater promo. Stop it! Do better.
Then how would he be able to do 5 tricks in 5 minutes? I am totally okay with this style as long as there is a relatively good explanation about what is going on. The only tips that involved actual mixing tools in a session were the first few mentioned. The rest was stuff did not need showing. I would hope you would know how to turn your monitoring down to prevent ear fatigue, and I would hope you wouldn't need an explanation on how to experiment. There's a reason it's called experimentation!! Experiment with all these tips yourself and you will figure it out!!
Gotta say, that diffuser does make for a really nice background
Thanks!!
Great advice! Also love the way that diffuser looks on camera. Sheesh. The aperture on the lens is hitting. Maybe I’m nerding out. But it’s a sick setup lol
Haha thanks so much!
Number 5 is the best one of all of the tricks. I mix in three phases. I will set levels and pans with dry unprocessed tracks. Then I walk away or change songs. When I come back, I experiment. Save what I like and then take that break again. Then I mix with. Seems to work well with me.
Love how you brought up mix quietly. That is so true!!
The Idea of compressor explanation is superb..... Thank alot
Good tips! As far as ear fatigue goes, one thing I do to keep my mind focused is take notes on my very first listen and I don’t listen to a song until I’m about to mix it. I find that taking notes on what initially needs to be mixed helps me keep my original ideas and stay more “focused” so to speak.
I always love your great advice! Am I missing something or are there only four pieces of advice? I heard: 1) room reverb for size, 2) compression for bringing things forward, 3) mix quietly, and 4) don't experiment/know your gear. I am absolutely not calling you out and ask this question with all due respect! Your advice has always been invaluable to me!
Colt, honestly man, the tip about not experimenting in an active mix session really resonated with me. As someone who has such a hard time getting started with creative work, I really feel like you spoke to me with that one. Thanks so much for the experienced words of wisdom and keep up the fantastic work you’re doing! 🎉
Hey Colt I work a job I hate and using my lunch break to watch this was worth it 😤💪🏾💪🏾
this background is amazingg now!!!❤
Wow… all 5 are great tips! Thanks 🙏🏼
Great advice Colt! Number 5 is PURE GOLD ❤
Good tips, I mention so many times that mixing fast is very important imo. Mixing on lower volume is something I do when balancing vocals but I really like to crank the speakers every now and then. When I’m not working on a mix I love to experiment on different instrument tracks and find out what works and how to dial different gear and settings in 😊
Love the tips!The only thing that caught me weird was some odd resonant frequencies in my headphones when you move your head.
Having aux’s setup already with different delays and reverb times is really good. Saves time setting stuff up and you have less fatigue. Some guys have like modulation (chorus and flanger) on auxs preset but I don’t do that as that’s more of a production thing and I would just add it to the track whilst producing. Great tips though. I use the release trick all the time and it’s great 😊
Loves these! I remember the first time I learned about compression release times and how they affect “distance” to listener. Game changing.
Duuuude, the defuser is looking fantastic!
Trying to get back into mixing and production stuff on the side. This helps a ton, thanks!
Awesome man! Best of luck!
@@ColtCapperrune Thank you!
Mixing at a low volume is something I haven't heard before. I'm gunna try that. And great advice for the last experimenting tip as well 🙏
Love these Colt! Keep em coming!!
I'd gladly see another 10 parts of these tricks...
The mix QUIET advice is clutch IMO, good call
Awesome!! Definitely great advice, Colt!! 🙂💛
Thanks for watching!
These are gold! Thank you sir.
Sir, Please post a video about an attack and release setting on compressor and how to set that properly
great mix tipps, i really need to implement the one with mixing quiet :) thanks
It definitely takes discipline, cranking it up and feeling the music is definitely more fun, but less productive
Thanks brotha!
Can you demonstrate the last point in a video? Playing around with gear, learning and experimenting before mixing. Eg; what do you do with each plugin to test it to find its capabilities when you first load it up. Thanks
New camera lens? Great shot!
Awesome tricks! With the verb trick you still use parallel via sends for the short one or put it in the bus or track you're targeting?
Nearly 100% of the time, I’m putting reverbs on an aux and using a send from the track to the aux. so in this case while using two different reverbs, I would be using two different sins. Going to two different auxs. Hope that helps!
@@ColtCapperrune thanks a lot!!
Thanks 🙏
Thank you for watching!
mixing quietly also reduces ear fatigue. kinda ties into other tips, but all good advice.
Thanx!!!👍
The diffuser behind you is impressive bro!! I’m sorry! I promise I was listening!!🤣
Hahaha thanks!
one question Colt, do you have ideas for binaural panning things? or like super immersive soundscapes? how would you approach mixing it, afterall its all from the refference (do i have a lot of mono elements or are there super huge ones only? I have been struggling with this and Pads especially (the ones that just create overtones and are the main sound factor. I would love thoughts on this
5/5 👌
#3 Facts!!
Dude! How do you have time to even mix music? It has to take loads of time to make these videos.
This video took seven minutes to film, 15 minutes to edit. I spend less than five hours a week on TH-cam videos. Unless it’s giant videos like the construction video I uploaded a couple weeks ago.
@@ColtCapperrune that's fast. Don't know how you do it!
Hallelujah
Question colt. I have a volt one interface. I just changed over to balanced cables for my monitors. But now I can barely turn up the monitor volume on my interface without it blaring? The levels on my Yamaha hS5 are set to not even halfway? 😟
This is just me,but I like to do the opposite when creating and mixing. I listen to a track till I’m tired of hearing it. The trick is to reignite the excitement I had before, without changing the original feel. It’s just what works for me. If I can bring back my excitement for a song I played out, then I know it will be more so for new ears.
So iphone in portrait mode, new lens, camera or not lens correct this video? I couldn't focus because the videographer in me couldn't get past tiny head Colt.
Hi Guys, I'm Cool Caperoone ...Legend, bless.
I'm always mix in very low volume then chack how punch is my mix in a bit higher volume
Yup!! So True! there has been Days I'm Tracking Instruments ( tweaking Presets ) at end of my day I'll listien to want i achieved and thought it sounded Good at that moment ...walk away for hours or next day w/ fresh EARS curtain Trks will POP out that I sys to myself " I din't Mix it like this?" LOL
Good 5 TIPs COLT !
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Hey colt... nice seeing ya at the AES sale!
Question, any reccs on a good bass IR?
I have an 80s tube svt rack preamp. Sounds good as a di but it sounds way better w an IR but.. I think I need better quality ones.
y u no show pp
LMAO
You lift, brah?
Colt, I appreciate your channel, but..... if you're going to talk about "tricks" without showing any examples, your video is basically a Sweetwater promo. Stop it! Do better.
Then how would he be able to do 5 tricks in 5 minutes? I am totally okay with this style as long as there is a relatively good explanation about what is going on.
The only tips that involved actual mixing tools in a session were the first few mentioned. The rest was stuff did not need showing. I would hope you would know how to turn your monitoring down to prevent ear fatigue, and I would hope you wouldn't need an explanation on how to experiment. There's a reason it's called experimentation!! Experiment with all these tips yourself and you will figure it out!!
i disagree. i hate hearing the rando songs being mixed in TH-cam channels. i'd always rather hear the tips.