20 ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR PERFECT MIXES | Music Production Mixdown Tips, Ableton

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  • @STRANJAH
    @STRANJAH  4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    My Top 20 Tips to perfect your mix! Help this get 1000 LIKES, thanks! 🤓

    • @djsubliminalreeve
      @djsubliminalreeve 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      please try and recreate the bass from g-dub beasty city. i can make growls but the ones on that track have like a really cool barking deeper effect.

    • @blaeke64
      @blaeke64 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      AAAAA I'm the 999th like!
      Love your tutorials so much dude, thank you so much for sharing the knowledge and the love for drum and bass

  • @oliverlastery6196
    @oliverlastery6196 4 ปีที่แล้ว +175

    I use mostly only Fabfilter EQ 3.
    - To start a good mix, keep more or less -10db on the kick to keep headroom on the the entire mix
    - Avoid any compression on any channel because 99% of producers don't understand how to use it. You can use Glue on drums channel very carefully. OTT is a good plugin, but still a compressor. I use Saturn instead.
    - Use a analyzer like Span and avoid any hole on frequencies. Basically, keep it flat and avoid "banana" mix (mostly low and high frequencies and forget medium). Very common error.
    - Don't remove or add more than 2 db on EQ. 2 shells of 2 db is more efficient than 1 shell of 4 db
    - Very often, I use more the 1 of the same EQ because I need different results. I use one to cut frequencies, and an other one to remove nasty frequencies if it's to close to the first one.
    - If the ears is the most important tool for a good mix, the room where you mix is very important. Add reflect panels, absobant panels, trap bass, drapes on walls, carpet on the ground, etc.
    - Kick and bass in mono
    - Dont EQ a channel alone (solo). EQ a channel with all channels running. Very common error.
    - Set speakers at the same height of your ears. You must be positioned at the same distance of each speakers (in equilateral triangle).
    - Very common error is too much channels (100 or more). You want a clean mix ? Less channels. You can make an hit with around 20 or 30 tracks. (Example : Boris Brejcha)
    My 2 cents. Peace.

    • @yes_iplaycasual376
      @yes_iplaycasual376 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Quality advice here

    • @cosmicgrooveacademy6367
      @cosmicgrooveacademy6367 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Totally agree with you with the -10db, do it myself :)

    • @nikko444
      @nikko444 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Super useful tips, bro! What do you think of Kiloheartz Slice EQ vs Stock Live’s eq8 vs Voxengo EQ? Thanks for sharing!

    • @stefancompaneet7605
      @stefancompaneet7605 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks dude

    • @earthtonemedia7225
      @earthtonemedia7225 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      hey folks, don't forget to take some risks every once in a while

  • @nawok3rouack243
    @nawok3rouack243 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fabfilter and blue cat audio EQ's are imo the best ones out there

  • @djkrptdnb
    @djkrptdnb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    This is definitely the kind of video that needs to be shared around, especially for the d’n’b heads but for everyone else getting their brains around mixing music too ✌🏻

    • @STRANJAH
      @STRANJAH  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers brother, appreciate if you could share it to your network!

    • @b1a2r3t4e5r
      @b1a2r3t4e5r 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Definitely! I don't make dnb but I have been using Stranjah's tutorials anyway and they have still been super helpful

    • @DJVILIFY
      @DJVILIFY 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Preach

  • @williamroom6482
    @williamroom6482 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Watched this as an amateur trance producer and I'm hearing this as though its extremely universal for many genres. Really useful tutorial

  • @Ben-ur8rt
    @Ben-ur8rt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I've only just got into production and your videos have been the absolute back bone of my progress. Huge respect for you and your talent, thanks very much!

  • @eekuso
    @eekuso 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey!
    Sounds great Stranjah!
    Also it`s will be great to see what is the next step after mixing, what kind of plugins you use on the master channel, before render your mix, how you can add colours, what is the space should be on the mix channel ( or this this not so necessery, just need to do without clipping), some limiters, finall eq etc.
    Thank you in advance !!

  • @sammiller9855
    @sammiller9855 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    TDR Nova is one of the best free EQ plugins I've used. It includes dynamic compression. The upgrade version TDR Nova GE is even more excellent. It adds the ability to dynamically expand as well as compression specific frequency ranges and has a smart function that analyzes the audio, identifies potential problematic resonant frequencies, or references it to pink noise or any chosen file.

    • @STRANJAH
      @STRANJAH  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow didn’t know bout this one thanks!

  • @johnmadison52
    @johnmadison52 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Saving mix as a new file, that's a rule I need to follow more!

    • @Topbayder
      @Topbayder 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yeah man, wish i had watched this video 12 hours ago 🙈

    • @CensorWars
      @CensorWars 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Topbayder Thanks for saving me some time. I am just starting to learn

  • @phullauk6284
    @phullauk6284 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Mate absolutely neeed a tutorial on that mid bass!

  • @shroomydaze
    @shroomydaze 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this guide and the way you deliver it. You don't lay down numbers and shit saying blah blah set to a certain LUFS...you just offer what works best for you in your expereince, and share, and alot of it is very useful!

  • @saratadesse8048
    @saratadesse8048 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That A/B is a new one!! writing that one down

  • @timmiller516
    @timmiller516 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bruv im 10 + years into production and I've used ableton primarily. I have never noticed the crossfade button, thanks for the introduction! you're a genius!

  • @surreal8zero475
    @surreal8zero475 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Frequency 'Cubase 12 pro is my go to EQ plugin 🤙

  • @ASH-ou4cg
    @ASH-ou4cg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    VCA faders are great for adjusting volume, while maintaining balance between everything.

  • @illGatesMusic
    @illGatesMusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Shout outs to a fellow Toronto producer! Loving how active you've been on TH-cam. Big ups!

    • @STRANJAH
      @STRANJAH  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bigup man means alot coming from ya!

  • @ouatedephoque
    @ouatedephoque 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The crossfader tip was insane !!

  • @bardistass
    @bardistass 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I dont even write tunes anymore (kids, work, life, etc).... But I still watch these videos
    Keep it up man, great content... and those intros kill me everytime!

    • @djsubliminalreeve
      @djsubliminalreeve 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You can do it I mean I have 3 kids that are all young and demanding but still finish two tracks a week

    • @carveh13
      @carveh13 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      stop watching pornhub

    • @erednmakes4863
      @erednmakes4863 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Get up earlier 👍

    • @bavingeter423
      @bavingeter423 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can do it, it’s absolutely possible, don’t hold yourself back!

  • @jdstarek
    @jdstarek 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    FabFilter ProQ 3. But I actually use the stock Live10 plugin EQ Eight a ton.

  • @STRANJAH
    @STRANJAH  4 ปีที่แล้ว

    👉 What is your favourite EQ?

    • @badboychopsticks
      @badboychopsticks 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      ableton eq 8 !

    • @freshmint5130
      @freshmint5130 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ableton eq really is the best one and requires low cpu resources.

    • @K0xm4N
      @K0xm4N 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ableton eq8 ;)!

  • @arisimon3923
    @arisimon3923 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    fab q2 is rockin with the in house spectrograph and pre/post color coding to see whats actually happening as you eq

  • @rutgerdenijs9286
    @rutgerdenijs9286 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm more focused on house and techno, but damn your video's are awesome. I think this video may be the best mixing video I've seen. You're the first youtuber I've seen who explains syncopation in a concept, rather than a set of production rules. All these youtubers are teaching rules which impede the creative process. Whereas teaching concepts with an example is so much more effective.

  • @mchlgspr
    @mchlgspr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is probably the best mixing tutorial on youtube. Thank you so much!

  • @tekmanforce6193
    @tekmanforce6193 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice tutorial special the effects on mids and highs to avoid muddy low freq on bass special

  • @corsairdnb
    @corsairdnb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for your tips! Could you make a video about preparing the mix for the mastering?

  • @TheMightyBoogie
    @TheMightyBoogie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My EQs of choice depending on the job - Pro Q3, DMG Equilibrium ,Pultec EQP 1A, Bax EQ, Manley Massive Passive

  • @fabiotorres2188
    @fabiotorres2188 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This was a really useful tutorial man, thank you.
    Getting rid of unwanted frequencies and panning sounds to structure the track were some of my favourites. Earned a new sub!

  • @batican8367
    @batican8367 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I found mixing each track against pink noise is a good place to start. Loving your videos.

  • @manudawber1987
    @manudawber1987 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    bro your videos are consistently top notch, so much knowledge and no filler. much love

  • @jkbz23
    @jkbz23 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    At 16:20 you talk about phase issues... In the instance of the 2 sine osc sub...but they are opposite cycles.... Would that not cancel out your bass???? (phase cancellation)

    • @STRANJAH
      @STRANJAH  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It would if there were playing the same pitch, but that one is playing 3 octaves up!

  • @raptormoments
    @raptormoments 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    dude Sinkhole is so good and it's crazy you picked that because I was just thinking of using that as a reference, its just so well mixed.
    I once flew into Bogota, Colombia at midnight my first time in south America, flying down the highway in the back of an uber through the scariest neighborhoods iv ever seen with that tune cranked to 11 nothing ever fit so perfectly.

  • @jonathanboyer431
    @jonathanboyer431 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hats off mate.. gotta say ive been struggling with this side of things and this has improved my tracks massively.. and no detection of arrogance which is not rare in most tutorials.. keep up the good work, much appreciated

  • @vajrakilla9124
    @vajrakilla9124 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Tip #14 -- use odd numbers with unison; i.e. you could've bumped it up to 3 and then gave the balance more mid. You get a more consistent phase and good fold to mono

  • @KRAHLAH
    @KRAHLAH 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I'ma go with tip number 9 being a game changer to get everything sounding good, volumes so important and i need to pay more attention to this! Huge tip tyty! #10 is awesome as well! :3 Big up!

    • @STRANJAH
      @STRANJAH  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes its the most important, getting that balance right!

  • @adamkissinger7113
    @adamkissinger7113 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a beginner, this was very helpful. Thanks!

  • @obscurepotato
    @obscurepotato 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    biggest of ups mate i was just about to look up mixing tips and you delivered this right on time. bless up

  • @DimaShenme
    @DimaShenme 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like Uhbik-Q. It's a parametric eq with configurable bands (bells and shelves), a couple of dedicated filters for low end and center/side mids and two brickwall lp and hp filters. Because you don't have an amplitude response curve in front of your eyes, the interface forces you to pay attention to every change you are introducing and effectively prevents you from taking decisions with your eyes. The frequency and gain of a band are two separate knobs, so each correction is broken down into two distinct steps, which also helps concentrate on finding the right settings, one at a time.

  • @mozzanth
    @mozzanth 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm gonna listen to some of your releases for referencing my tracks, I really liked the A/B feature. Thank you so much dude!

  • @surreal8zero475
    @surreal8zero475 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Gonna have a go at not using a side chain for my bass/kick 🤯

  • @rumli_0
    @rumli_0 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nice tips, thanks man! my favorite is that you set the volume by ears, and using the sliders as on a hardware.

    • @STRANJAH
      @STRANJAH  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you appreciate it!

  • @TryingNotToLie
    @TryingNotToLie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ableton EQ Eight. Thanks for the reference track tip.

  • @furleysbrain
    @furleysbrain 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best mix down tip ever: MIX IN MONO
    If you can fill the spectrum correctly in mono - it'll easily sound amazing in stero
    NOT the other way around!

  • @ASH-ou4cg
    @ASH-ou4cg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good point on keeping your master fader empty, but this is subjective. I have been mixing INTO my hardware SSL 4000 compressor for years and I find it really helps to get things gelled together during the entire tracks arrangement. Once you get used to how the compressor reacts, it is very easy to keep things sounding tight and in check level wise, without worrying about any worrisome spikes in level. This of course should be done VERY lightly. After I get my attack and release where I want, in terms of tightness and reaction to the compressor, based on the track, I only VERY lightly adjust the threshold, to only kick in, at the most critical times. 99% of the time, the needle will be compressing less than 1db, at any given time.

  • @Marc.Acidica
    @Marc.Acidica 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    10:15 This is a super helpful one. I always try to balance everything when I'm done with my tune. I'm just starting out so this video is amazing.

  • @kooljules
    @kooljules 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Listen up y’all, this dude Stranjah is on point!

  • @alhoxoxo
    @alhoxoxo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    First time seeing your channel, and I gotta say such a gem for beginners like me as well. I fully connected and understood everything clearly. Thank you so much for the help!

  • @jonhopwood3947
    @jonhopwood3947 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fabfilter Pro Q 3 for the win when it’s comes to eq for me! Can even be used as a super transparent sidechain tool too!

  • @steveg5327
    @steveg5327 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    My tips -
    #1: Check your mix at a low volume. One mark of a good mix is that the track remains balanced no matter what volume you're playing at. If you're always checking it at an average volume, you're more likely to think major elements sit perfectly in the mix because you can hear them clearly at that volume even though they absolutely disappear when you go below a certain volume.
    #2: Set your levels in mono, and then make sure it's still balanced in stereo.

    • @riseoftheflutes1739
      @riseoftheflutes1739 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know this is an old comment/video, but do you personally mix in mono, and just check stereo levels later?

    • @darkjord5823
      @darkjord5823 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@riseoftheflutes1739 produce the track. Layout/sounds and such. Then set everything to mono then mix your levels. Switch it back when you're done. Though, certain bass, like kicks, can often stay in mono.

    • @onamaddeningloop
      @onamaddeningloop ปีที่แล้ว

      💯 Tip one is essential. I literally listen to my mixes at ‘barely Audible’, and see if I can hear everything. If you can, then you’ve nailed it

  • @darrenhutchings6264
    @darrenhutchings6264 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Aww, I've been waiting for a tutorial like this. You're a great tutor Alan, fair play!

  • @TheColossalBlanket
    @TheColossalBlanket ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is absolute gold! Thank you so much!

  • @ilikebassmusic
    @ilikebassmusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is some of my favorite content of yours

  • @freshmint5130
    @freshmint5130 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I think tip 20 is the most common mixdown mistake. I noticed that some tracks even sounds good in ableton at wrong volume, but not all. Some tracks could be distorted and ruined when overvolumed. This is especially noticeable when the high frequencies of the sound have a large dynamic range. So, this is really important tip. Thanks!

  • @01Decapitator
    @01Decapitator 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    pls make video about that signiture dark dnb pad u have in your track! great tut

  • @MK-fo4fd
    @MK-fo4fd 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dear Stranjah, you are discussing so much issues I'm dealing with, thank you!!!

  • @erikhillblaske
    @erikhillblaske 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    When using the stock Ableton EQ click the arrow toggle in the top left to bring up a fully controlled spectrum analyser for fine tuning your EQ.

  • @juntin810
    @juntin810 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    great tips! the utility plugin in the master if feeling lazy!.. thanks.

  • @Feiervyn
    @Feiervyn หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice video!
    I like to produce in session view too, can we use reference tracks within session view effectively ?

  • @Oscar-rw8kt
    @Oscar-rw8kt 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I loved the tip related with fixing the volume levels starting with the kick. it'd awesome to see some design tips. Big respect man!

  • @firstnamelastname6978
    @firstnamelastname6978 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good tip for kicks and bass is make sure the kick is in key with your track, so if your tune is in f minor make sure the kick is in F, or if or tune it to the most dominant key of your bass if your not working with scales

    • @Artersa
      @Artersa 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I read that having kicks in the same key as the bass can cause phase issues, and kicks should be 3, 5, or 7 semitones different.
      Thoughts from the community?

    • @final_animal
      @final_animal 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Artersa idk, Deadmau5 says the whole thing about tuning your kick to your sub or to the root note of the track is unnecessary and a waste of time, causes you to write a track around a kick for no reason (he didn't put it quite so politely as that lol, but that was the gist). The kick usually isn't your bassline in most cases, so tuning kicks to subs can derail the production process.
      Depends though, some tracks have really long kicks that do act as more than just a transient percussive element
      th-cam.com/video/5Bzu8xNp5X4/w-d-xo.html

  • @jdstarek
    @jdstarek 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your vids are so quirky, I love it. That opener is gold...or should I say, repasado.

    • @STRANJAH
      @STRANJAH  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      hahah nice one!

  • @subduct4186
    @subduct4186 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for your videos, I'm learning a lot! At 11:30 you compare the unmixed to mixed version - is there a quick function in Ableton for doing A/B like this, that would be really useful. I couldn't find anything in the manual?

  • @theoracle7463
    @theoracle7463 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can you please do a tutorial on that pad

  • @bristolfire5328
    @bristolfire5328 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stranjah is a modern day hero

  • @SUBCHVRGE
    @SUBCHVRGE 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    YES. This is incredible.

  • @nikko444
    @nikko444 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I use stock Live’s eq8/eq3 and kiloheratz SliceEQ. Though I always check my spectrum with Voxengo SPAN plus. Very excited to learn more of DnB mixing techniques! Thanks for your hard work, Bro!

  • @StefanPrammer
    @StefanPrammer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i am loving all the details and examples, so you really hear what its all about!

  • @MrGuitarSmoker
    @MrGuitarSmoker 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude, i found your channel not too long ago and it is awesome ! I think it really explains with more depth and more accuracy each step of music production!
    Love your videos keep up man ! Love from France :)

  • @dfsdnb488
    @dfsdnb488 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yo , pretty new producer here, I’m using renoise but this is all very useful thanks man! Got a few of your tracks on vinyl too, huge up!

  • @jkbz23
    @jkbz23 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Is it not better to use a utility for gain staging, instead of the track faders.. Leaving headroom for mastering???? 🤔

    • @STRANJAH
      @STRANJAH  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is up for debate. In my opinion, if the end result is the same it should matter - especially if you are sending the mixdown for a professional engineer to master, he wouldn't know whether it was done from the track fader or utility. I could be wrong about this, and open to see what everyone else thinks!

  • @ASH-ou4cg
    @ASH-ou4cg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really enjoy the built in Cubase EQ... Frequency...

  • @TheDarkInstall
    @TheDarkInstall 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Crossfader A/B trick is good, thanks mate.

  • @DNBDJPrinC
    @DNBDJPrinC 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man your videos are helping me massively with mix downs and eq sound design and structure of my tracks is pretty decent but just trying to learn how to mix down and your videos are really helping thanks buddy I've recently subscribed and liked a few of your videos.. your tunes are sick too 👌

  • @iandoty6313
    @iandoty6313 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Big up Alan! DMG Equillibrium is the work horse for me

  • @andreilemieux9525
    @andreilemieux9525 ปีที่แล้ว

    To expand on the idea of high-quality samples, it's super important to make sure your samples are all recorded using the same sample rate/bit depth. I have found that a lot of Vengeance samples are all over the place, and when you play your song back through any decent studio monitor; your mix will sound like unwanted distortion
    make sure your file heiracrhy is all in order. Such as where you save your tracks, stems, and finished project files/Demos.
    Understand song structure of EDM and which tracks can be automated to fade in and out.
    Make sure bass frequencies arent conflicting
    any other production ideas?

  • @djpaulcfunkeddub3951
    @djpaulcfunkeddub3951 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Essential video, Alan, much appreciated man, thank you 🙏

    • @djpaulcfunkeddub3951
      @djpaulcfunkeddub3951 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Referred back to video again today for a track

  • @Warjah104
    @Warjah104 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks bro! These are on the point tips. Very clear and no nonsense. Big up!

    • @STRANJAH
      @STRANJAH  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great to hear!

  • @speedwagon8118
    @speedwagon8118 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey, I am a great fan of your tutorials. I have learned a lot of things thanks to you. Can you recommend other TH-camchannels you think might be helpfull?

    • @STRANJAH
      @STRANJAH  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Artfx, DNB Academy, Let’s Synthesize, oversampled, Venus theory, for production and sound design. more out there though

    • @speedwagon8118
      @speedwagon8118 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@STRANJAH Great. I will check them out. Keep up the good work 👊👊🏽👊🏿

  • @speedwagon8118
    @speedwagon8118 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks a lot for tip number ten and especially showing the feature in Ableton to do the AB thingie. I was about to spend money on an AB plugin but apparently this is not needed if you use Ableton. Big up from Belgium!!!

    • @STRANJAH
      @STRANJAH  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your welcome it’s a neat trick!

  • @wise1beats
    @wise1beats 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    So many gems - that part about adding reverb to high bass frequencies was a big one for me! I'll definitely keep going back to this vid for a long time #Mixing101

  • @cw3843
    @cw3843 หลายเดือนก่อน

    what about when it comes to amens as normally the whole drum kit is on one channel how would u space that out nicely?

  • @franzbalzarisquez1486
    @franzbalzarisquez1486 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    every single one of your tips are just the right ones for me thx!!!

  • @soundforecast9554
    @soundforecast9554 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Thank you.

  • @alexanderparkin362
    @alexanderparkin362 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    hey, thanks for a great video. I think a few of these tips (for example having a less 'boomy kick') are quite genre specific, I know a lot of your videos are focussed around D&B but just wanted to give my (very personal) opinion for those watching who make other genres (e.g. techno or house) where sometimes you want the kick to have boom as the bass isn't always the element at the forefront of the low-end. But fantastic video as per.

    • @STRANJAH
      @STRANJAH  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for mentioning that you are correct!

  • @unofficial_creep
    @unofficial_creep 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    really nice tipsss!

  • @pelagicsky
    @pelagicsky 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Dynamic mode on FF Pro Q3 has been a game changer for me. Also, just getting into Gullfoss with some good results.

    • @STRANJAH
      @STRANJAH  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thx for the tip!

  • @avbeats.official
    @avbeats.official 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My favorite eq plugin is eq eight

  • @kimisnaps
    @kimisnaps 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    LOVE IT! Thanks Stranjah :) Good tips, hope my ears work well

  • @eli123123
    @eli123123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    mix tip: milk and cookies, good mix
    mostly use logic stock EQ for mixing.
    cheap mix tip: sometimes i use amp head simulators for glueing and colouring my drums, can realy glue them togeher when used subtly. try it just on your snare and hat bus but be carefull with the hi frequencys

    • @SaturnsReturn77
      @SaturnsReturn77 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@172Break solid tool! also easy to overdo it

  • @norko7422
    @norko7422 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Eqs with a tilt curve Like Fabfilter or goodhertz are usefull. The best soundin are the Tokyo Dawn ones

  • @moonmonk7
    @moonmonk7 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good Job man! great insights and information.

  • @tshepomolibeli
    @tshepomolibeli 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video thanks sir

  • @jeremyfox7599
    @jeremyfox7599 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video thank you Stranjah

  • @funtycase2043
    @funtycase2043 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Start new job next week so that means starting your producertech course. Can't wait

  • @ASH-ou4cg
    @ASH-ou4cg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One VERY important tip I am surprised you didn't mention, is how to choose the right EQ for the task. Does one do a bell EQ, or a shelf EQ, etc? A tip I learned from you many years ago, was using a shelf EQ to add a broader boost to key frequencies, all in one shot. This really helps to have things stay consistent and balanced in the mix, all while sweetening up the area in question, without worrying about doing too many smaller EQ adjustments in the same area of the spectrum.

    • @STRANJAH
      @STRANJAH  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good point. I may do a video with intermediate/precision techniques. Just wanted to get the basic concepts of mixing down for this one.

  • @miausick9845
    @miausick9845 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dudee, I needed this so badly, thank you!!

  • @mltvrsemusic975
    @mltvrsemusic975 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video!!
    On my master channel i only leave Span, Ozone imager to check phase, an EQ with little low and high cut to kinda simulate a weak speaker (like phone speakers) (witch i turn on when i want to check if you can hear bass on them) and a limiter off that I use if i need to hear my mix with boosted volume (like it was mastered).
    Am i doing right?

  • @mariaradeva4497
    @mariaradeva4497 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks. you're a good teacher!

  • @trancodingertranscodinger387
    @trancodingertranscodinger387 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very appreciated! Going to share that for sure.

  • @SpennieLence
    @SpennieLence 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love these videos, Stranjah you are a boss!

    • @STRANJAH
      @STRANJAH  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thx man!

  • @DJTyeDupOfficial
    @DJTyeDupOfficial 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the tips!