Hi plus.google.com/+AlexSolano I would use the EQ after compression just to do small correctional work. Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks Warren
I just discovered your channel and have been in the engineering world for around 7 years in Los Angeles. I am trying to play catch up with your videos and am learning something new, in addition to being inspired, with each one I watch. Thank you for doing what you do. It would be a honor to work with you someday.
Hey, i've been watching your videos for a month even though i know a lot about the subjects you are covering and you are an amazing teacher and your presentation skills are one of the best around here on youtube.
I am in college right now learning about recording engineering and I find all of your data here match my books on so topics. I like to come here after I read a few chapters of my books and just make what I read a concrete seal in my brain. Thank you for branching out into the more inexperienced people like me and giving some nice advice and lessons.
Warren once again than you so very much for what you do, I always learn a great deal from your videos. I'm considering this digital mixer Soundcraft Si Impact DSP Digital Mixer, your opinion would be greatly appreciated.
Great tutorial Warren - you know what baffles me though is why people so often demonstrate gear without routing an actual signal that you can hear and affect - nothing clarifies signal flow like an actual signal! Why not plug in a microphone or line level signal and use that to explain the desk?
Hi Joe Lonsdale thanks for the comment. If you watch my hybrid mixing series th-cam.com/video/mIshCKxGekI/w-d-xo.html you will hear each channel being used and the EQ and compression being engaged. Please feel free to explore the channel and see how I cover the point you made. Thanks very much for watching, have a marvelous time recording, many thanks Warren
These tutorials are absolutely superb, especially for someone as clueless as myself, giving me a little bit of insight into what the hell a mixer does. Thank you Warren.
Hey Warren I have a question do you have a Video showing the types of integration for the console into the DAW? I´m curious to know how to wire it up I can´t really figure out a good way to get a console orientated recording AND mixing setup. If you could point out a good video it would be great. Greetings from Germany. ;)
"Anybody that thinks they are an expert, doesn't know what they are doing because you are continually learning." I love this quote. Works for all aspects of life...not just the music industry.
Hi Waren, your videos are awesome and very educational. I feel like I should be paying some kind of tution for all the stuff I've learned from you. I've noticed that you sometimes gloss over some terms that may be confusing to some folks who are newer to the engineering game, terms like; pad, FET (mics), printing, stems, bus, etc. Is there any way you could include some of these definitions in an upcoming video? Thanks much and keep up the great work.
Hi +Gary Husson Wow thanks ever so much for these incredibly kind words!! I will definitely get a bit more detailed! Thaks for the feedback! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
I just bought a Midas M32 and connected to my PC running Pro Tools First. How do I setup my inputs and outputs so I can hear the music and start recording instrumentals and vocals.
output of interface into input mixer, and than u can use all the other outputs of you interface and select them in Protools, to come into your mixer. i think ??
Hi great video, I have a question. When sending signal to your SSL, how do you send the signal from your protocols track, direct out to the channel on your SSL or inserts out and return back to protocol? I have a gl3300 mixer, 192 interface 16 channel, I am trying to send my tracks to the Allen heath gl3300 mixer for mix down, but not sure what is the best way to make that connections for best results, can you help me p!please?
Hi Howard Hedger thanks for the great question. Yes I compress on the individual track, then I might send multiple guitars to one aux and then compress them together. Have a marvelous time recording! Many thanks Warren
I have a little Berhinger Xenyx, for recoding E drums and guitar with a Dynamic mic. Much simpler than that mix table, but it's still very usefull to know basics about it ! Good job for making it easy to understand !
@@Producelikeapro @Home Studio Simplified Hey, guys! Just checked out this wonderful presentation while trying to get an edge up on Roberts current mix competition of "The Crossroads" by bringing in an SSL plug-in on the Mixbus. Who knew that 5 years ago you two would be collaborating with Roberts Cakewalk series through PLAP and HSS? Anyhow...thanks and love you both!
Warren Outstanding videos,LA hair band rocker turning to recording. Putting together a studio and we need more great videos such as yourself along the lines of routing cables from DAW I.e. pro tools etc. to hybrid console and to analog desk(bought a great soundtrack topaz 24 8 2) I would like to be able to use to full potential. Thanks keep up the great videos
I know you posted this video over 3 years ago. I think people should see the entire part of the console to include the rack. computer hard drives and cabling as well as the power supplies, and what it takes to run an SSL console or console of that magnitude in a home so they can understand why it takes a while to get them commissioned and decommissioned. And why it takes 5 to 6 people to move one. That would be a great video. As well as the maintenance and support and why these consoles have the sound they have as well as API, NEVE, Helios, Harrison, MCI, and So forth, Basically explain about the transformers and the circuitry. I know this could be a long video. But maybe a basic general overview of the concept of a real console and why its the heart of any commercial studio. Thanks for making great videos.
One thing i notice on mixing console video tutorials is they only talk about the input channels. They never talk about the output section. such as how the buss compressor is used or how the studio monitors are controlled or how the automation is used.
Hi Huart! Just want to get your professional opinion. Having a console let's say 32 channel desk, How do you really add plugins like the wave in a console? I mean in the box you have virtually unlimited number of plugins, and you can also add multi layer plugins like Chris Lord-alge plugins. And If you buy a high quality interface with console grade mic-pres such as Audient or antilope, You are sorted with some great mic-pres as well. But if you get a real console, you are stuck with the built-in EQ, compressor and lo/hi cut filters only, Also it needs outboard effects and any other compressors which you need to add colors. So how do you configure a mixing console to really work like a total software-based mixing platform? I am very eager to invest in a mid-scale console, yet not convince about the flexibility, Sorry for the long question!. Thank you!
cant you also group faders in PTS... command G i think .. select the faders with I believe shift alt? or apple shift.. and then apple+G will group right? rather than sending them to an AUX? I forget most the Macros I DEFINITELY remmeber Apple+Z though haha
Hi and thanks, do you have your Master mix out going to your mastering deck? Im using a linesplit configuration console, ill master in my DAW but I also want to mix to an external tape. Thanks for any help
Hi I've got a question. at 14:30 your labeling shows you have one channel for kick and snare. What if the kick is recorded from inside and outside mics and snare, from top and bottom mics?. Do you combine them or pre-mix them before the console? Thanks you
I'm just watching this to brush up on information when I noticed something important . Does anyone notice Warren's irritated left eye ? This is why I have a bottles of Visine in my little studio . When you are stressed , drink caffeinated drinks and looking at CPU screen for hrs , you become a lil dehydrated and it can cause your eyes to become irritated . Try to limited your use of Visine cause if you are using it too much it can cause your eyes not to produce tears . Then yer be really cryin !! LOL . Try to drink a room temp bottle of water every 2 1/2 hrs . Sip , not chug or you will be leaving the Session to pee every take LOL .
Hi, I'm thinking about being more outside the box. What do you think about the Si Impact mixing console to record and mix on? How would I incorporate the console with a DAW like Reaper?
Helo sir m doing work at a little home studio m using Yamaha ov96 mixer with RME through opticals I just want to know can it will also Conect to our DAW if yes then give a solution for this
Hi Warren, I have a few questions and I am sorry if you answer them somewhere else... I wanted to ask: what type of audio interface do you use? And why do professional producers use both audio interface and a mixing console (while I do not need mixing console at home)? Thanks for answering these questions. Take care!
What are you using to get the 30 (or however many) individual channels out of protools and into the desk? This is where I am stumped...is there any way to do this without an expensive AD/DA converter?
Hey warren, ok so I just graduated highschool and I'm going to be moving to LA soon to go to an audio engineering school. Now before I go out there I kind of want to take some sutble steps in regards to familiarizing myself with the whole audio thing. Would you recommend I just practice recording my friends play their instruments?
GREAT CHANNEL WARREN ! Thank u so much for your time and knowledge !! It's so educational especially coming from a pro that has worked with plenty of multi platinum artists!! I love hoe you are reaching out to everyone and anyone form every level! a THANK YOU!
Hi Tommy S thanks very much for those kind words! Yes I agree we are all in this together! I Definitely want us to all learn together! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren
i juz wanna ask this question i hope you answer this or anyone reading if u can help im juz curious to know if an artist has his own laptop and wants to hear the audio through the speakers by using his own laptop what is the way that he can connect his laptop and use the ssl counsel too cuz I have seen videos where producer will bring their laptop and hook it up with the counsel and literally they can use the whole counsel and even rec to it too....I dont know how they do it there is no video of it too that's y I'm asking you I hope this makes sense now.Please these information would help alot
Here is what really interests me and I get different answers depending on who I ask. Do you mix live while you are tracking, or do you like to mix after the fact playing it back through your console?
The best answer for this Ben is record like you don’t need to mix! Capture the sound you hear and mixing will be easy! So many great records come up on the faders sounding like the record!
@@Producelikeapro oh damn it's the man himself. I am using it to mix a song I'm working on, coincidentally I have been watching this series and the channel strips in Reason are identical to your console!
@@Producelikeapro thanks for reply! I use FL studio primarily because the piano roll and UI beats other DAWs...but I'm trying to get back into Reason. The thing I like about Reason is the hardware emulation of everything and routing, wires, is cool. But sometimes the UI looks outdated, the layout of things is annoying you need like three monitors ideally. One for the Reason Rack, one for the song layout, one for the mixer. Sometimes the knobs look very small and it's hard to see even with a 24" screen.
Are the groups on an SSL similar to groups in ProTools? Just to move multiple faders around as one? I just found your channel and I love it!! Thank you for taking the time to make these videos! Please do more SSL tutorials! I love them!!
HI +JAAM013 That really depends, on mine it's VCA controlled, so it's not an actual group it's just controlling the faders contained in the group. Thanks very much I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren
i think your videos are terrific. I have been trying to learn the "black arts" for some time and your explanations are the most succinct an concise I have come across. Your "talk to you" and not "talk at" or "talk down" method of delivery is very informative and welcoming. Ok, to my questions - could you please show us how to connect the output from PT to your desk for mixing as you said that's where you do it. Also in your lists of busses on PT you assign things to like bus 22 and 23 - how do you get so many inputs on PT. My I/O interface like you mBox only allows 2 in and 2 out. Do you have a special interface from the SSL to PT? Cheers
Hi KimboH55 thanks for the great comment! I currently use Pro Tools HD interfaces to connect from my computer to the SSL console. I am upgrading my system soon and when I do I will do a video of it. Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks for your comment, I really appreciate it! Warren
Quite fascinating Warren.. When I mix and bounce to disc in the box, I lose what seems to be so much subtlety, detail and musicality. Does mixing and bouncing to the outside world using a console help mitigate that frustrating and often disheartening problem.?
Hi Allen Smith thanks for the great question! Yes I always listen to my mix on input from the record channels. I have two channels that I record back to Pro Tools, this is left in input and I monitor those channels so what I hear is what the final mix will sound like. I hope that helps! Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks Warren
Produce Like A Pro Yes. It sounds like there is definately a way to deal with this...now to figure out the ins and outs of it . Thank you very much Warren!
Hi Warren. Can you recommend an analogue console that's musical and "affordable.?" Does such an animal exist? I know a Neve 88 is probably out the question (; Thank you for sharing so much.
Hi Allen Smith what is your budget? This might be a little too much but I believe API has a great product that gives you basic mixing and mic pres apiaudio.com/product.php?id=129 Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks Warren
You're becoming American Warren! 'Routing' pronounced 'Rowting' (USA stylee) as opposed to 'Rooting' (UK Stylee) :-) Great series of vids, I'm learning lots - And when I put it into practice I'll feedback on my experiences!
Hi hydorah Thanks for watching, I really appreciate it and thanks for the comment! Haha interesting when I was in England I would say 'Root' but if I was connecting things I would say 'rowting', might be regional thing! I also say 'Garahge' not 'Garidge' for Garage and 'Pahsta' not 'Pasta'. Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks Warren
Hey Warren, If you wanted to simulate the signal flow itb with a summing plugin like Slate VCC, would you put that as your 1st insert, or would it be more accurate to place it on your last insert, post fader so when you pull up Faders you're driving the saturation/console in the plugin as well? Thanks!
Hi +andrewssama Great question! Yes although I don't use the Virtual Console Collection it looks fantastic and I would recommend using it first on the chain. Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren
Hi KimboH55 could talk about that, I just wanted to keep it more focused on what everyone is mainly doing, but I will definitely do more expanded videos in the future! Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks for your comment, I really appreciate it! Warren
I stopped producing six years ago. Honestely I never knew why but there was a day that I closed the studio door and went in the search for something else. A few days ago I turned on the computer again and I managed to install all the software I have bought over the years and little by little I'm connecting all the hardware I have left. Your videos are a comfort to my soul! Thak you Warren
After 17 Records I’ve decided to build my own home studio for mainly preproduction and vocals. I wish I had payed more attention in the studio, but recording was always a hassle and I never enjoyed it, so I wasted many great education opportunities. Now oddly enough I want to learn. I am thinking about getting the new Raven MTI2 to run Logic on my iMac. There is so much out there, it’s very overwhelming. If I can get my sea legs I may indulge myself and get the Box or the small 50/60 centerpiece console. What’s your thought on the The Raven? Thanks for all the videos.
so how do you make hip hop beats? because all i got from this was if you turn the nob the sound lowers and there is no sound. so what are you actually doing? it would of made more sence if you used actual music instead of talking about it
Hi +Piero Lorenzetto Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Glad to be able to help!! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren
Thanks Warren ! Super Video Btw can u make a video or audio disc of "No Regrets" ... Lol...just kidding...I just can never seem to find the time to finish it... Looking forward to the next Vid
Hi +Peerson J. Thrane If you watch my vocal mixing video you'll see some of that th-cam.com/video/syudb_B1x_A/w-d-xo.html Thanks very much I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren
Hi acdcangusyoungmalcom thanks for the great question! I come out of my interface using an ELCO connector on the back of the console, it's not individual cables. Have a marvelous time recording! Many thanks Warren
Great video Warren.I really like your material. Having being brought up with recording in the box I don't really get why you would want a console like that.It really looks like too much trouble and very unwieldy. Wheres the added value in having something like an SSL over a Pro Tools rig.
Hi barry jmccormack Thanks very much for your great question I really appreciate it! Consoles definitely have a sound, they effect the music quite dramatically. However I do agree if you were not brought up on them then you can easily learn to mix really well without them! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren
Dear Produce like a Pro, I have recently acquired a mackie tt24 live console and so far I'm loving it but I need something closer to the source such as an SSL. I believe I'm not listening to as much hardware as I would from a traditional SSL but correct me if I am mistaken.
Hi Warren-thanks for the vid! I was wondering about your console. It looks like a 4000 E, is this right? Is it a true "Black Knob" LF EQ (I know sometimes people mixed knob colors for various reasons)? Also, is your board an E series with or without transformers in the input section? You said you're basically just using your desk for Summing. I am wondering what type of Mojo you get with it. I am assuming that it is a transformer desk, but that might be an incorrect assumption, as I've heard that the transformerless desks, nonetheless, have an undeniable "sound" of their own.
I believe Warren has a 6040 console (with visable ABC busses). It's confusing because he routinely refers to is as a 4000. Unless he has some major modification that I cannot see. All of those channel are 6k. Those had the E series input cards. I can tell this from the -20dB pad where the G series had a 48V button replaced. The black EQ look to be correct. I can hear the "click" on the hi & low pass filters (only on the black eq's) as well as the Bell button (vs shelf) that exists on the Hi & low EQ.
Hey Warren, I started out with the KRK Rokit 6 which I would say is amazing for a beginner. I still see them in the odd pro studio and I know Moog uses them in their QC process for building their synthesizers. I am going to get my second set of monitors and I am going for either the Neumann KH-120 or the Focal CMS-65. I a/b'd them the other day and I'm having trouble deciding.
Hi OldGuitarsNMasonJars, I haven;t yet tried the Neumann's but I do like the Focal's. Maybe try a few others for balance? I use Genelec's and love them! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Thank U for your videos.I am a novice,just starting out and limited in understanding so I will start at the beginning.I have an Allen & Heath zed 22fx analogue mixer.I am using it for home recording.I have two digidesign 192i/o interfaces running protools 10hd.How do U suggest I run the board to the interface.Analogue out of the interface to the board or ??? Your advice will be greatly appreciated...
Using an Allen&Heath Qu-32 desk for recording and mixing mainly in live situations but using it as my audio interface when I'm in my very humble home studio. This desk is great because it gives me 32x32 audio channels via USB 2.0 so I can record a whole band at once and monitor the recording through the desk .
That’s an amazing question! I have never shot them out side by side! The 4000 has the record for the most amount of hit songs mixed on it, it’s a sound you’re very familiar with to say the least!
Produce Like A Pro I’ve heard mixes from a Duality and sounds big of course, but not as warmth as the 4000. I imagine the AWS sounds similar to the Duality. Is the 9000 similar to the 4000 as well? Cheers!
Quick question for you. If you're tracking and Mixng through your console, do you use the dynamics and eq on the way in, reset them then mix after coming back in through the line input or would you just track clean with no processing and leave the processing for the "mix" stage?
Eventually, all hardware can potentially break down. Do you have back-up gear in case this happens? What repairs do you do yourself, and when is it time to call in a specialist? Thanks for sharing Warren. Love your channel!!!!!
Warren, your videos are top notch mate. I'm starting tomorrow a BA Hons Audio Production degree course at SAE Glasgow, and I've been following your vids for a few weeks now, and I'm thoroughly enjoying it. Well done, thanks!
'When you send your vocal to a console its getting compressed' Why is this? Do mixing desks automatically compress? 'If you do your fader move in your DAW, not only do you turn it up, you are hitting the compressor on your console a little harder.' What do you mean by you are hitting the compressor on your console a little harder? How does this happen? Many thanks! Just this bit confused me as Im new to this! Great videos thank you!!!
hi warren, i´m Carlos from Brazil and I´m looking forward to get an analogical compressor pre pc, so i can record my tracks with a hotter signal, without digital clipping. BUT, how can I use a compressor with a condenser mic only with my usb audio interface phantom power?? do you have any suggestion? thanks and congratulations for your awsome job!
That is an astoundingly beautiful console. Thank you so much for sharing! We use hybrid mixing here exclusively. This was a much appreciated insight into your method. Top content!
Hey Warren greetings from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! Do you prefer to mix using the console or In The Box? another thing I've noticed these days is that the computer monitors were in the center of the console, I now realize that many have placed the computer monitor next to the console. is there any technical explanation for this or is it just a matter of taste? Thanks for your time and videos!
Hi plus.google.com/+AlexSolano I would use the EQ after compression just to do small correctional work. Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks Warren
I just discovered your channel and have been in the engineering world for around 7 years in Los Angeles. I am trying to play catch up with your videos and am learning something new, in addition to being inspired, with each one I watch. Thank you for doing what you do. It would be a honor to work with you someday.
Hi +Ryan Kahler Aw shucks! Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren
So interesting, I could watch this kind of thing all day.
+Richard James Same!
Hey, i've been watching your videos for a month even though i know a lot about the subjects you are covering and you are an amazing teacher and your presentation skills are one of the best around here on youtube.
Hi milanthedrummer Wow thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren
I am in college right now learning about recording engineering and I find all of your data here match my books on so topics. I like to come here after I read a few chapters of my books and just make what I read a concrete seal in my brain.
Thank you for branching out into the more inexperienced people like me and giving some nice advice and lessons.
Warren once again than you so very much for what you do, I always learn a great deal from your videos. I'm considering this digital mixer Soundcraft Si Impact DSP Digital Mixer, your opinion would be greatly appreciated.
Great tutorial Warren - you know what baffles me though is why people so often demonstrate gear without routing an actual signal that you can hear and affect - nothing clarifies signal flow like an actual signal! Why not plug in a microphone or line level signal and use that to explain the desk?
Hi Joe Lonsdale thanks for the comment. If you watch my hybrid mixing series th-cam.com/video/mIshCKxGekI/w-d-xo.html you will hear each channel being used and the EQ and compression being engaged. Please feel free to explore the channel and see how I cover the point you made. Thanks very much for watching, have a marvelous time recording, many thanks Warren
These tutorials are absolutely superb, especially for someone as clueless as myself, giving me a little bit of insight into what the hell a mixer does.
Thank you Warren.
Thanks ever so much!
Hey Warren I have a question do you have a Video showing the types of integration for the console into the DAW? I´m curious to know how to wire it up I can´t really figure out a good way to get a console orientated recording AND mixing setup. If you could point out a good video it would be great. Greetings from Germany. ;)
Which version of the SSL console are you using?
does moving a fader up / down is worth 100k$ if you can do it in the box ?
666k subs... bad energy guys.. we need another 1000 followers for this legend right quick!
Hahaha thanks
"Anybody that thinks they are an expert, doesn't know what they are doing because you are continually learning."
I love this quote. Works for all aspects of life...not just the music industry.
Hi Waren, your videos are awesome and very educational. I feel like I should be paying some kind of tution for all the stuff I've learned from you. I've noticed that you sometimes gloss over some terms that may be confusing to some folks who are newer to the engineering game, terms like; pad, FET (mics), printing, stems, bus, etc. Is there any way you could include some of these definitions in an upcoming video? Thanks much and keep up the great work.
Hi +Gary Husson Wow thanks ever so much for these incredibly kind words!! I will definitely get a bit more detailed! Thaks for the feedback! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
I just bought a Midas M32 and connected to my PC running Pro Tools First. How do I setup my inputs and outputs so I can hear the music and start recording instrumentals and vocals.
output of interface into input mixer,
and than u can use all the other outputs of you interface and select them in Protools, to come into your mixer. i think ??
Hi great video, I have a question. When sending signal to your SSL, how do you send the signal from your protocols track, direct out to the channel on your SSL or inserts out and return back to protocol? I have a gl3300 mixer, 192 interface 16 channel, I am trying to send my tracks to the Allen heath gl3300 mixer for mix down, but not sure what is the best way to make that connections for best results, can you help me p!please?
Warren, probably a stupid question, but do you recommend having your compression set to pre-fader if you're mixing in the box?
Hi Howard Hedger thanks for the great question. Yes I compress on the individual track, then I might send multiple guitars to one aux and then compress them together. Have a marvelous time recording! Many thanks Warren
I have a little Berhinger Xenyx, for recoding E drums and guitar with a Dynamic mic. Much simpler than that mix table, but it's still very usefull to know basics about it !
Good job for making it easy to understand !
Hi Matthieu Oliver thanks for the compliment I really appreciate it! So glad I could help! Have a marvelous time recording! Many thanks Warren
Would love you to cover in depth pre and post fader uses/scenarios.
Hi +Robert McClellan Excellent question! Will doing a future video! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren
@@Producelikeapro @Home Studio Simplified Hey, guys! Just checked out this wonderful presentation while trying to get an edge up on Roberts current mix competition of "The Crossroads" by bringing in an SSL plug-in on the Mixbus. Who knew that 5 years ago you two would be collaborating with Roberts Cakewalk series through PLAP and HSS? Anyhow...thanks and love you both!
Warren
Outstanding videos,LA hair band rocker turning to recording. Putting together a studio and we need more great videos such as yourself along the lines of routing cables from DAW I.e. pro tools etc. to hybrid console and to analog desk(bought a great soundtrack topaz 24 8 2) I would like to be able to use to full potential.
Thanks keep up the great videos
Thanks for the video man! Really enjoyed it and found it very informative :D
Thanks James Nixon I really appreciate it! Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks Warren
When would you use the compressor before the EQ on the console for what type of sound or instruments
How rough is this console on your monthly electrical bill?
Hi +Hellfire Beats It's insanely high!! Haha Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren
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I know you posted this video over 3 years ago. I think people should see the entire part of the console to include the rack. computer hard drives and cabling as well as the power supplies, and what it takes to run an SSL console or console of that magnitude in a home so they can understand why it takes a while to get them commissioned and decommissioned. And why it takes 5 to 6 people to move one. That would be a great video. As well as the maintenance and support and why these consoles have the sound they have as well as API, NEVE, Helios, Harrison, MCI, and So forth, Basically explain about the transformers and the circuitry. I know this could be a long video. But maybe a basic general overview of the concept of a real console and why its the heart of any commercial studio. Thanks for making great videos.
Just so you know Warren the ad for this video was Nigel Farage, you may wanna contact TH-cam about that...
One thing i notice on mixing console video tutorials is they only talk about the input channels. They never talk about the output section. such as how the buss compressor is used or how the studio monitors are controlled or how the automation is used.
So, you're saying (from beginning to 3:29) that in a typical DAW, you can't control final signal output AFTER effects, etc.? Thanks so much.
How much it's the price today for an SSL :)
24channels :)
Is there a tutorial on how this is routed to the computer? Would find that so helpful if there’s one out there!
Yes there is
Hi Huart! Just want to get your professional opinion. Having a console let's say 32 channel desk, How do you really add
plugins like the wave in a console? I mean in the box you have virtually unlimited number of plugins, and you can also add multi layer plugins like Chris Lord-alge plugins. And If you buy a high quality interface with console grade mic-pres such as Audient or antilope, You are sorted with some great mic-pres as well. But if you get a real console, you are stuck with the built-in EQ, compressor and lo/hi cut filters only, Also it needs outboard effects and any other compressors which you need to add colors. So how do you configure a mixing console to really work like a total software-based mixing platform? I am very eager to invest in a mid-scale console, yet not convince about the flexibility, Sorry for the long question!. Thank you!
cant you also group faders in PTS... command G i think .. select the faders with I believe shift alt? or apple shift.. and then apple+G will group right? rather than sending them to an AUX? I forget most the Macros I DEFINITELY remmeber Apple+Z though haha
Hi and thanks, do you have your Master mix out going to your mastering deck? Im using a linesplit configuration console, ill master in my DAW but I also want to mix to an external tape. Thanks for any help
Hi I've got a question. at 14:30 your labeling shows you have one channel for kick and snare. What if the kick is recorded from inside and outside mics and snare, from top and bottom mics?. Do you combine them or pre-mix them before the console? Thanks you
I'm just watching this to brush up on information when I noticed something important . Does anyone notice Warren's irritated left eye ? This is why I have a bottles of Visine in my little studio . When you are stressed , drink caffeinated drinks and looking at CPU screen for hrs , you become a lil dehydrated and it can cause your eyes to become irritated . Try to limited your use of Visine cause if you are using it too much it can cause your eyes not to produce tears . Then yer be really cryin !! LOL . Try to drink a room temp bottle of water every 2 1/2 hrs . Sip , not chug or you will be leaving the Session to pee every take LOL .
The difference between America and Europe is in the pronunciation. Americans say “console” and Europeans say “con -soul”
Hi, I'm thinking about being more outside the box. What do you think about the Si Impact mixing console to record and mix on? How would I incorporate the console with a DAW like Reaper?
Helo sir m doing work at a little home studio m using Yamaha ov96 mixer with RME through opticals I just want to know can it will also Conect to our DAW if yes then give a solution for this
Hi Warren,
I have a few questions and I am sorry if you answer them somewhere else... I wanted to ask: what type of audio interface do you use? And why do professional producers use both audio interface and a mixing console (while I do not need mixing console at home)? Thanks for answering these questions. Take care!
What are you using to get the 30 (or however many) individual channels out of protools and into the desk? This is where I am stumped...is there any way to do this without an expensive AD/DA converter?
Hey warren, ok so I just graduated highschool and I'm going to be moving to LA soon to go to an audio engineering school. Now before I go out there I kind of want to take some sutble steps in regards to familiarizing myself with the whole audio thing. Would you recommend I just practice recording my friends play their instruments?
hi Warren! what are your thoughts on Soundcraft Series Two Consoles?
GREAT CHANNEL WARREN ! Thank u so much for your time and knowledge !! It's so educational especially coming from a pro that has worked with plenty of multi platinum artists!! I love hoe you are reaching out to everyone and anyone form every level! a THANK YOU!
Hi Tommy S thanks very much for those kind words! Yes I agree we are all in this together! I Definitely want us to all learn together! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren
i juz wanna ask this question i hope you answer this or anyone reading if u can help im juz curious to know if an artist has his own laptop and wants to hear the audio through the speakers by using his own laptop what is the way that he can connect his laptop and use the ssl counsel too cuz I have seen videos where producer will bring their laptop and hook it up with the counsel and literally they can use the whole counsel and even rec to it too....I dont know how they do it there is no video of it too that's y I'm asking you I hope this makes sense now.Please these information would help alot
I've watched a lot of your videos and this one is truly great. A well thought out understandable explanation of your set up and how to use it
Too complicated for a beginner. You should talk about this later on.
Thank you so much this helped a lot!!!! You saved my life
Here is what really interests me and I get different answers depending on who I ask. Do you mix live while you are tracking, or do you like to mix after the fact playing it back through your console?
The best answer for this Ben is record like you don’t need to mix! Capture the sound you hear and mixing will be easy! So many great records come up on the faders sounding like the record!
Have you ever used Propellerhead Reason, Warren? The mixer is based off an SSL 4k, I wonder how accurate it is.
I’ll have to try!
@@Producelikeapro oh damn it's the man himself. I am using it to mix a song I'm working on, coincidentally I have been watching this series and the channel strips in Reason are identical to your console!
I do remember when Reason was fairly new people loved it and I did use it then! However, that was many years ago! I’m not sure how it is these days.
@@Producelikeapro thanks for reply! I use FL studio primarily because the piano roll and UI beats other DAWs...but I'm trying to get back into Reason. The thing I like about Reason is the hardware emulation of everything and routing, wires, is cool. But sometimes the UI looks outdated, the layout of things is annoying you need like three monitors ideally. One for the Reason Rack, one for the song layout, one for the mixer. Sometimes the knobs look very small and it's hard to see even with a 24" screen.
Is the Soundcraft MH-3 a HUI console please?
Warren what is your opion about Harrison Mixbus 32c
Are the groups on an SSL similar to groups in ProTools? Just to move multiple faders around as one? I just found your channel and I love it!! Thank you for taking the time to make these videos! Please do more SSL tutorials! I love them!!
HI +JAAM013 That really depends, on mine it's VCA controlled, so it's not an actual group it's just controlling the faders contained in the group. Thanks very much I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren
i think your videos are terrific. I have been trying to learn the "black arts" for some time and your explanations are the most succinct an concise I have come across. Your "talk to you" and not "talk at" or "talk down" method of delivery is very informative and welcoming. Ok, to my questions - could you please show us how to connect the output from PT to your desk for mixing as you said that's where you do it. Also in your lists of busses on PT you assign things to like bus 22 and 23 - how do you get so many inputs on PT. My I/O interface like you mBox only allows 2 in and 2 out. Do you have a special interface from the SSL to PT? Cheers
Hi KimboH55 thanks for the great comment! I currently use Pro Tools HD interfaces to connect from my computer to the SSL console. I am upgrading my system soon and when I do I will do a video of it. Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks for your comment, I really appreciate it! Warren
Quite fascinating Warren.. When I mix and bounce to disc in the box, I lose what seems to be so much subtlety, detail and musicality. Does mixing and bouncing to the outside world using a console help mitigate that frustrating and often disheartening problem.?
Hi Allen Smith thanks for the great question! Yes I always listen to my mix on input from the record channels. I have two channels that I record back to Pro Tools, this is left in input and I monitor those channels so what I hear is what the final mix will sound like. I hope that helps! Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks Warren
Produce Like A Pro Yes. It sounds like there is definately a way to deal with this...now to figure out the ins and outs of it . Thank you very much Warren!
Hi Warren. Can you recommend an analogue console that's musical and "affordable.?" Does such an animal exist? I know a Neve 88 is probably out the question (; Thank you for sharing so much.
Hi Allen Smith what is your budget? This might be a little too much but I believe API has a great product that gives you basic mixing and mic pres apiaudio.com/product.php?id=129 Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks Warren
You're becoming American Warren! 'Routing' pronounced 'Rowting' (USA stylee) as opposed to 'Rooting' (UK Stylee) :-) Great series of vids, I'm learning lots - And when I put it into practice I'll feedback on my experiences!
Hi hydorah Thanks for watching, I really appreciate it and thanks for the comment! Haha interesting when I was in England I would say 'Root' but if I was connecting things I would say 'rowting', might be regional thing! I also say 'Garahge' not 'Garidge' for Garage and 'Pahsta' not 'Pasta'. Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks Warren
Hey Warren, If you wanted to simulate the signal flow itb with a summing plugin like Slate VCC, would you put that as your 1st insert, or would it be more accurate to place it on your last insert, post fader so when you pull up Faders you're driving the saturation/console in the plugin as well? Thanks!
Hi +andrewssama Great question! Yes although I don't use the Virtual Console Collection it looks fantastic and I would recommend using it first on the chain. Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren
Further to my last, I thought the interface to SSL was what you would cover in the episode 4 "Signal Flow". Cheers
Hi KimboH55 could talk about that, I just wanted to keep it more focused on what everyone is mainly doing, but I will definitely do more expanded videos in the future! Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks for your comment, I really appreciate it! Warren
I stopped producing six years ago.
Honestely I never knew why but there was a day that I closed the studio door and went in the search for something else. A few days ago I turned on the computer again and I managed to install all the software I have bought over the years and little by little I'm connecting all the hardware I have left.
Your videos are a comfort to my soul!
Thak you Warren
Thanks ever so much Francisco!!
I love you... And I want to have ur babies!
Haha Andrew Richards thanks! Too late, that job is taken! Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks Warren.
YOur videos are good. but try being on the topic and going off.
After 17 Records I’ve decided to build my own home studio for mainly preproduction and vocals. I wish I had payed more attention in the studio, but recording was always a hassle and I never enjoyed it, so I wasted many great education opportunities. Now oddly enough I want to learn. I am thinking about getting the new Raven MTI2 to run Logic on my iMac. There is so much out there, it’s very overwhelming. If I can get my sea legs I may indulge myself and get the Box or the small 50/60 centerpiece console. What’s your thought on the The Raven? Thanks for all the videos.
if you are talking about mixers show us the layout and teach us a. dont go into what what the threshold knob does. we know that :)
so how do you make hip hop beats? because all i got from this was if you turn the nob the sound lowers and there is no sound. so what are you actually doing? it would of made more sence if you used actual music instead of talking about it
Thanks Warren for your video, helping me lot to clarify some concepts about console. Have a nice day!
Hi +Piero Lorenzetto Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Glad to be able to help!! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren
Thanks Warren ! Super Video
Btw can u make
a video or audio disc of "No Regrets" ... Lol...just kidding...I just can never seem to find the time to finish it...
Looking forward to the next Vid
Hi Paul Bryson thanks for commenting. Have a marvelous time recording! Many thanks Warren
It’s hard to beat a SSL console to me I’m old school
Love all your videos! I hope you make more about mixing in SSL.
Hi METALDESP thanks for commenting! Yes I will definitely be making more videos using my console! Have a marvelous time recording! Many thanks Warren
Warren- Nice signal flow / desk video-- Nicer desk!!
Haha samusicals thanks very much! Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks Warren
Great video series, thank you for putting these together and sharing with us!
Thanks ever so much
Have you ever done a tutorial on using multiple reverbs/delays on a single session?
Hi +Peerson J. Thrane If you watch my vocal mixing video you'll see some of that th-cam.com/video/syudb_B1x_A/w-d-xo.html Thanks very much I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren
Could you explain how your console is hooked up to protools?
Hi acdcangusyoungmalcom thanks for the great question! I come out of my interface using an ELCO connector on the back of the console, it's not individual cables. Have a marvelous time recording! Many thanks Warren
Great video Warren.I really like your material. Having being brought up with recording in the box I don't really get why you would want a console like that.It really looks like too much trouble and very unwieldy. Wheres the added value in having something like an SSL over a Pro Tools rig.
Hi barry jmccormack Thanks very much for your great question I really appreciate it! Consoles definitely have a sound, they effect the music quite dramatically. However I do agree if you were not brought up on them then you can easily learn to mix really well without them! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren
barry mccormack tone... Transparency... Punch... Warmth!
I really appreciate the time you’ve put to share your knowledge. Just subscribed!
Incredible piece of history & knowledge. Thanks a LOT for that
Just caught up with this....thanks Warren. Love a console for mixing especially, it’s hands on and way quicker...for me anyway...than in the box
Love that SSL slam of compression on a mix!
Yes Tom MacDonald 4000 bus compressor is amazing! Have marvelous time recording! Many thanks Warren
Dear Produce like a Pro,
I have recently acquired a mackie tt24 live console and so far I'm loving it but I need something closer to the source such as an SSL. I believe I'm not listening to as much hardware as I would from a traditional SSL but correct me if I am mistaken.
Very nice! Congratulations, wonderful channel!!!
Hi Warren-thanks for the vid! I was wondering about your console. It looks like a 4000 E, is this right? Is it a true "Black Knob" LF EQ (I know sometimes people mixed knob colors for various reasons)? Also, is your board an E series with or without transformers in the input section? You said you're basically just using your desk for Summing. I am wondering what type of Mojo you get with it. I am assuming that it is a transformer desk, but that might be an incorrect assumption, as I've heard that the transformerless desks, nonetheless, have an undeniable "sound" of their own.
I believe Warren has a 6040 console (with visable ABC busses). It's confusing because he routinely refers to is as a 4000. Unless he has some major modification that I cannot see. All of those channel are 6k. Those had the E series input cards. I can tell this from the -20dB pad where the G series had a 48V button replaced. The black EQ look to be correct. I can hear the "click" on the hi & low pass filters (only on the black eq's) as well as the Bell button (vs shelf) that exists on the Hi & low EQ.
Hey Warren, I started out with the KRK Rokit 6 which I would say is amazing for a beginner. I still see them in the odd pro studio and I know Moog uses them in their QC process for building their synthesizers. I am going to get my second set of monitors and I am going for either the Neumann KH-120 or the Focal CMS-65. I a/b'd them the other day and I'm having trouble deciding.
Hi OldGuitarsNMasonJars, I haven;t yet tried the Neumann's but I do like the Focal's. Maybe try a few others for balance? I use Genelec's and love them! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
who cares with my cubase 9.5 studio i have unlimited tracks ha with my
babyface soundcard my vst, teens will compress all your stuff in 128
mp3
Thank U for your videos.I am a novice,just starting out and limited in understanding so I will start at the beginning.I have an Allen & Heath zed 22fx analogue mixer.I am using it for home recording.I have two digidesign 192i/o interfaces running protools 10hd.How do U suggest I run the board to the interface.Analogue out of the interface to the board or ??? Your advice will be greatly appreciated...
Using an Allen&Heath Qu-32 desk for recording and mixing mainly in live situations but using it as my audio interface when I'm in my very humble home studio. This desk is great because it gives me 32x32 audio channels via USB 2.0 so I can record a whole band at once and monitor the recording through the desk .
Is there a difference between that and the AWS or Duality in terms of warmth? Great vid, cheers!
That’s an amazing question! I have never shot them out side by side! The 4000 has the record for the most amount of hit songs mixed on it, it’s a sound you’re very familiar with to say the least!
Produce Like A Pro I’ve heard mixes from a Duality and sounds big of course, but not as warmth as the 4000. I imagine the AWS sounds similar to the Duality. Is the 9000 similar to the 4000 as well? Cheers!
Oldie but goodie Post...thanks Mr.Huart
Quick question for you. If you're tracking and Mixng through your console, do you use the dynamics and eq on the way in, reset them then mix after coming back in through the line input or would you just track clean with no processing and leave the processing for the "mix" stage?
Eventually, all hardware can potentially break down. Do you have back-up gear in case this happens? What repairs do you do yourself, and when is it time to call in a specialist? Thanks for sharing Warren. Love your channel!!!!!
Thanks for the great videos. Slowly getting an understanding of the console. I’ll need to watch this about 15 more times.
whats a fader please?
Warren, your videos are top notch mate. I'm starting tomorrow a BA Hons Audio Production degree course at SAE Glasgow, and I've been following your vids for a few weeks now, and I'm thoroughly enjoying it. Well done, thanks!
ok bussing wtf?????????
'When you send your vocal to a console its getting compressed' Why is this? Do mixing desks automatically compress? 'If you do your fader move in your DAW, not only do you turn it up, you are hitting the compressor on your console a little harder.' What do you mean by you are hitting the compressor on your console a little harder? How does this happen? Many thanks! Just this bit confused me as Im new to this! Great videos thank you!!!
Love the videos. Keep em coming.
Thanks teedouble I really appreciate it! Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks Warren
hi warren, i´m Carlos from Brazil and I´m looking forward to get an analogical compressor pre pc, so i can record my tracks with a hotter signal, without digital clipping.
BUT, how can I use a compressor with a condenser mic only with my usb audio interface phantom power?? do you have any suggestion? thanks and congratulations for your awsome job!
That is an astoundingly beautiful console. Thank you so much for sharing! We use hybrid mixing here exclusively. This was a much appreciated insight into your method. Top content!
Hey Warren greetings from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil!
Do you prefer to mix using the console or In The Box?
another thing I've noticed these days is that the computer monitors were in the center of the console, I now realize that many have placed the computer monitor next to the console. is there any technical explanation for this or is it just a matter of taste?
Thanks for your time and videos!
Great videos. And very useful. The thing I love most however is that you hope I'm doing marvelously well. Keep the vids coming!
Idiosyncrasies hahaha. Nice to learn from you.
Haha thanks
My fave intro to any you tube channel love it.
Aw shucks thanks canvoodoo! Thanks very much for the great comment! I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren
awesome videos and Explanations!! Could you please make a video more detailed on Mixers and Other components(including your recommend ones)