4 Golden Rules to Mixing Hip Hop Vocals | Lu Diaz (Jay-Z, Beyoncé)

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  • @adithyasathya2578
    @adithyasathya2578 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1965

    The fact that this man gave a bunch of his audio engineering secrets is just really commendable. Thank you.

    • @momoflows1923
      @momoflows1923 5 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Adithya Sathya it’s not secret, the term ‘secret’ is just marketing

    • @funinthesun9520
      @funinthesun9520 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      instagram.com/justforvocals these guys give away hella gold too!

    • @ImManley
      @ImManley 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      For real 🙏🏿

    • @SocietateaAscendenta
      @SocietateaAscendenta 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@momoflows1923 It is still a secret (something unknown for some), until you find out what it is about, then you know...

    • @momoflows1923
      @momoflows1923 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@SocietateaAscendenta lol u acc dont know what a secret is🤣

  • @prodnothingtodo
    @prodnothingtodo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4472

    You know those dudes who dont look like theyre doing music are the best

    • @dachopup55
      @dachopup55 6 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Factz

    • @johnnybrix717
      @johnnybrix717 6 ปีที่แล้ว +85

      How does someone look like they’re doing music?

    • @xXavorx
      @xXavorx 6 ปีที่แล้ว +188

      he's talking about the guy's style of dress lmfao, that he doesnt look like he listens to trap or hip hop haha

    • @momoflows1923
      @momoflows1923 6 ปีที่แล้ว +167

      thats the point Pablo, hes saying the ones that look like the average joes are the ones that be mixing the hottest songs, lol it was a joke

    • @aidancanoli
      @aidancanoli 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      lmao yea like pensado

  • @spacejack9344
    @spacejack9344 6 ปีที่แล้ว +932

    WOW, WTF??? THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, please more, most people doesn't understand how rare and epic this is

    • @Sirchimez
      @Sirchimez 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Space Jack right??! EPIC vid

    • @spacejack9344
      @spacejack9344 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      True, wish i could find the whole session

    • @zefxd7133
      @zefxd7133 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There are people who will persue mixing and engineering and clout chasers who think torrenting these VSTs and trying to copy+paste will get them a platinum.
      Gtfo :L

    • @spacejack9344
      @spacejack9344 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      There are people like Bruce Lee, who learns multiple amount of martial art styles to create their own, and there are people who wants to be "unique" right away ;D

    • @eliwarren6358
      @eliwarren6358 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      relatable my guy

  • @bastiani.3025
    @bastiani.3025 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1295

    waves is doing marketing right.

    • @john.c.k912
      @john.c.k912 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Bastiani.
      Yep and Waves are founded at mid. 90's in Israel / Tel Aviv !!!

    • @MrTreezNW
      @MrTreezNW 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Facts 💯

    • @staloutk3957
      @staloutk3957 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What software he used

    • @aidancanoli
      @aidancanoli 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      izotope for life!!

    • @staloutk3957
      @staloutk3957 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Are this plugins will work in fl studio !

  • @somedutchkid7030
    @somedutchkid7030 6 ปีที่แล้ว +164

    Studying for an Audio Engineering bachelors, it feels pretty nice being able to relate personal mixing techniques with a multi-platinum mixing engineer! Appreciate the effort Waves puts into sharing this.

    • @notzacmenton
      @notzacmenton 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Everytime I watch one of these videos I found my own personal techniques are very similar except I can't carry out as efficiently considering I haven't had the same practice...it's crazy how much people who are really into sound have in common.

    • @Jahstice_Lc2
      @Jahstice_Lc2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same feeling bri

  • @ProdByPvssword
    @ProdByPvssword 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2217

    This aint for clout.....this is for the ones who see sound

    • @neverlessentertainment8192
      @neverlessentertainment8192 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      th-cam.com/video/GvHImxp8j6M/w-d-xo.html

    • @ProdByPvssword
      @ProdByPvssword 6 ปีที่แล้ว +93

      @Michael Lapite ....your mind registers color and shape with sound.....you have to be able to focus on your subconscious....you NEVER hear sound without seeing it in your head....its impossible....its the reason why we squint to higher thinner sounds and widen our eyes to broad ones....

    • @priselessdonrio798
      @priselessdonrio798 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      ProdByPvssword EXTREMELY WELL PUT KING

    • @BlakeAlexander12
      @BlakeAlexander12 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      ProdByPvssword lol that’s when you’re on your first hard trip - seeing color/ colored shapes with sound

    • @DrummaBoy202
      @DrummaBoy202 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Michael Laptite bruh, that is not the correct "their".

  • @necky_na
    @necky_na 6 ปีที่แล้ว +364

    As soon as I saw this man, I knew he's an expert😆

    • @aidancanoli
      @aidancanoli 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      lmao

    • @Klimexetixs
      @Klimexetixs 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I think that the title says much

    • @necky_na
      @necky_na 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Just the fact that he does not look like a producer also added to my trust..

    • @theR0ck3tsumm3r
      @theR0ck3tsumm3r 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It’s probably the collar, not many people wear collars anymore 🤨😂🤙🏼😂

    • @jdlx4912music
      @jdlx4912music 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Realness 💯

  • @mdpro2er954
    @mdpro2er954 6 ปีที่แล้ว +585

    Maybe you didn’t realize. But this is a waves video on the waves channel.

    • @riktascale4
      @riktascale4 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      My thoughts exactly.

    • @andivax
      @andivax 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have double check this. And you are right!

    • @mytbeats
      @mytbeats 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      No didn't lol. I just browsing .. now I get it

    • @oswalavila2835
      @oswalavila2835 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tfff i was about to ask for the plugin list

    • @neverlessentertainment8192
      @neverlessentertainment8192 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/GvHImxp8j6M/w-d-xo.html

  • @Meekmillan
    @Meekmillan 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1230

    Looking like a doctor doing surgery on the track

    • @boothbuster
      @boothbuster 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Christian Mcmillan haha, when I read your comment, he was talking about the spine of the track! Talk about coincidence.

    • @Meekmillan
      @Meekmillan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      EDub spooky, must mean we need to work together 😂

    • @rahulmurthy1763
      @rahulmurthy1763 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Even i was thinking on the same lines, "Surgical strike" was the word that popped out.... Our "Frequency waves" is correlating on youtube comments section. ☺😅😆

    • @Meekmillan
      @Meekmillan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If y’all wanna find me and let me know how my work is my name is Christian O’Neal on All platforms.
      itunes.apple.com/us/album/faded-feat-wavy-cam/1451431061?i=1451431063
      songwhip.com/song/christian-oneal/faded

    • @linux4868
      @linux4868 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Basically making untalented people going famous..

  • @EdTechFreddie
    @EdTechFreddie 6 ปีที่แล้ว +537

    This was a great video for upcoming hip hop Engineers. I currently attend a institute for music an they are teaching me a lot but I tend to feel like most engineers are bias towards hip hop an only show you they’re steps of other genres such as rock an country. This was good info for me thanks a lot Lu Diaz an waves audio.

    • @Bigricky06
      @Bigricky06 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree with you......most of the videos focus on producing hiphop and not too much of other styles

    • @diymusicbiz
      @diymusicbiz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      That's because most people who are instructors at school no longer work in field (very few due) and most people that do hiphop don't teach in classes, they're too busy working in the field.
      best way to learn is to shadow an engineer at a recording studio

    • @EdTechFreddie
      @EdTechFreddie 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Diy Music Biz I literally just got one today now that you say that lol.

    • @diymusicbiz
      @diymusicbiz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Word if learning how to mix is your thing. Call up a pro studio pay the studio Fee and sit with the engineer bro. You'll spend less doing it that way than going to school.
      People coming out of school have it very hard landing jobs as 90% of them have no real world experience tracking or mixing.. Don't be that student.. the degree means nada in this field

    • @EdTechFreddie
      @EdTechFreddie 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Diy Music Biz thanks a lot for that info.

  • @toddlertrain3359
    @toddlertrain3359 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I like Lu. Some of the other mixing legends come across as pretty cryptic, like they're being careful to hide what they think are their secrets. Lu is very clear and methodical, and I actually feel like I can use what he's teaching. Thanks, Lu!

  • @odd_familiar
    @odd_familiar 5 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    RVox is the best vocal compressor of all time

    • @zafmo9829
      @zafmo9829 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Look up the free Modern Angel plugin. its an absolute god send

  • @jaytaalauncleared
    @jaytaalauncleared 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    This video just taught me everything I spent a year learning at SAE in 12 minutes. 🤦🏽‍♂️🔥

    • @stringwhore
      @stringwhore 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Im in sae rn!!! Mod 3

    • @brandenicole7
      @brandenicole7 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      How is SAE

    • @Serom
      @Serom 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@brandenicole7 I’m at the SAE right now (in Paris) and fully disagree with this comment. This tutorial is just a really quick coverage of just one module. The SAE will teach you about sound engineering in DEPTH. You will learn sound theory and the physics behind sound, you will learn Signal Flow and how to use consoles (there is an SSL 4000 like the one in the video in Paris’ campus), you’ll learn about electronics, learn how microphones work, learn how to properly use metrics etc.
      The thing with sound engineering schools is that they can’t teach the most important thing to get good at mixing, which is having a good ear and quickly spot the issues. Only practice can do that. To help you with that, the SAE has a lot of computers with Pro Tools, Ableton and Logic Pro in them so you can train on any Apple-compatible DAW. You also have access to studios with professionnal material.
      The school will finally provide you something that tutorials won’t : people. The SAE network is pretty huge (in France at least), and you’ll get the opportunity to meet some extremely experienced people. These people will sometimes be your teachers.
      I’ve never felt so professionnal and never understood sound engineering better than now, and I can tell you that my scholarship at SAE (wich started 2 months ago), played a role in that.
      Please remember that I’m talking about my personnal experience in PARIS. It may be different in other campuses, and this school is really made for people who want to become confirmed sound engineers. Not for people willing to have a good mix for their home made songs.
      Hope it helped, I would advise you to check by yourself before you do anything.

    • @brandenicole7
      @brandenicole7 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Serom very detailed been thinking about enrolling now that my work schedule will permit me to do so. Dont know if I want to pay 30k for it though lol

    • @Serom
      @Serom 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@brandenicole7 You should try to visit, see how the mood is in the school, talk to students, see what material is available, etc. Try to visit ! It is pretty expensive so you have to be pretty wise.

  • @joeyf808
    @joeyf808 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Lu Diaz, one of the the best in the biz! Love to see more of his vids, especially in drum mixing.

  • @GhostOfficial-0187
    @GhostOfficial-0187 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Lmao bro I’ve watched EVERY vocal mixing technique on TH-cam.. Trust me when I tell you THIS IS THE ONE.💯

  • @brandonfulton2648
    @brandonfulton2648 6 ปีที่แล้ว +159

    Where was this man when Nav recorded his verse 🤨

  • @peakingmantis5331
    @peakingmantis5331 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I don't think I've heard anyone really say this but listening to the project with just the vocals solo'd is a good way to check for any inconsistencies, it's really useful when your dealing with multiple vocal tracks with harmonies, adlibs etc and you just want to hear how everything sits together.

  • @dibmusictv2698
    @dibmusictv2698 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Wow this really opened up my mind... I'm a fan of subtractive eq and Lu Diaz just showed me a new way of approaching it with compressing.

    • @44gg37
      @44gg37 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      DIB you mean multi band compression lol

    • @dibmusictv2698
      @dibmusictv2698 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@44gg37 mmmm yeah I guess... Compression is compression for me whether I'm using one band or multiple ones so I don't get caught up in the jargon so much but yeah that's what I meant. I prefer using a c4 though.

  • @lamaestra1967
    @lamaestra1967 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2 years later this vid is super informational for ppl new to the scene !! Loved it. Can’t wait to go to the studio next week !!

  •  6 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    This video is GOLD!

  • @OlesMusic
    @OlesMusic 6 ปีที่แล้ว +151

    Thank you Kyle Gass from Tenacious D.

  • @Automationrehab
    @Automationrehab 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    i'm 53 years old and have been trying to understand the "talent" behind the new hip-hop. i listen and i just don't get it. now i get it. THANKS!

  • @atrhsdfl867
    @atrhsdfl867 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Multi-platinum producer/mixing engineer Lu Diaz, thank you for your teachings! I hope everyone is buying those plugins, piracy is a crime kids.

  • @TruthMusicStudios
    @TruthMusicStudios 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thanks Lu, I'm self taught and have been mixing as a Pro for about 5 years or so now, but I was always questioning if I was putting to many tools on a single vocal just for subtractive vocal mixing but this was my confirmation that I'm on the right road. Blessing brother!!

  • @chriswellz5993
    @chriswellz5993 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    His approach to mixing vocals is REALLY good.

  • @swiftmello123
    @swiftmello123 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    *AN ABSOLUTE MUST WATCH VIDEO WITH SOLID AND SOUND REASON FOR THE TECHNIQUE*
    THANK YOU

    • @aidancanoli
      @aidancanoli 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah true it really is good

  • @enxch
    @enxch 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Damn, sometimes it’s really eye opening to watch someone else mix. The simplicity of his chain is where the magic happens. He knows the problem areas before they arise and then uses exactly what the vocal calls for to make it pop. Genius. This type of video is literally priceless. Why attend full sail when I can watch these videos and learn for free? Thank you waves and thank you Lu Diaz. 💯

  • @ciddax754
    @ciddax754 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    WTF! I had no idea how much processing is going on in rap and hip hop. Thanks a lot for sharing!

  • @laguilzepda7315
    @laguilzepda7315 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    he gave out the c6 secret like its candy. respect to this man.

  • @koreanplayboy
    @koreanplayboy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1556

    This is literally 4years of Music Production in College in 12 minutes 😝 trust me LOL

    • @blisssenseripzyzz4evermiri176
      @blisssenseripzyzz4evermiri176 4 ปีที่แล้ว +85

      ikr, the thing is this guy is an expert in the field and schools could never afford to pay a teacher of this level, I too have learned a lot more from youtube than school. Althought mine was only 2 years not 4.

    • @iOWNyouFOOLaskYOmama
      @iOWNyouFOOLaskYOmama 4 ปีที่แล้ว +110

      Welcome to TH-cam University

    • @Kuso319
      @Kuso319 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      lmao true, i don't understand most of what he's saying s it'd still be helpful to get more education would be nice lmao

    • @automotiveperformancemobil4030
      @automotiveperformancemobil4030 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Yea I know all about that shit LOL. He took all the boring binary nonsense away and just brought the point to the front and dropped off the bullshit. I wish 20 years ago I knew this man, I'd sign up for an 8 year just to finish my 4 year and just scoop up nuggets the next 4 LOL.

    • @BVNmusic
      @BVNmusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Kuso319 keep researching and come back later.

  • @fadisako2753
    @fadisako2753 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The best part is “ that’s how you do it “ in the end 🔥 thank you 🙏

  • @nii2thr3beatz91
    @nii2thr3beatz91 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ive watched alot of tutorials on yt but this is by far the best one ive seen.no nonsense talking and very easy to understand. He would be a great teacher.

  • @jonathanlevier2299
    @jonathanlevier2299 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I absolutely love this video. Once I've applied to techniques I can really tell the difference in my music. Making it sound more professional. For once. Yeah I will hear me soon.

  • @phlymur
    @phlymur 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The feeling of coming back to this video 8 months later and it finally makes sense and you apply it and it works 🔥🔥🔥🔥 man finally!!!!!!

  • @cosmic1993
    @cosmic1993 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    when Lu said we litty i felt that

  • @QwireBoi
    @QwireBoi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this helped me so much. you can actually hear what he is doing. some of these videos people are just moving knobs but we can't hear what is going on. this was great!!!

  • @Jazzlove148
    @Jazzlove148 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If Lu says “it’s super simple” one more time while speaking all the Greek, Im gonna scream and make him run it through all those filters he talked about...Dude knows his craft!! Good stuff

  • @chrisi8914
    @chrisi8914 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is nutz. Never realized how much thought and skill goes into making stuff sound so dope. Mind blown.

  • @Mr13allin
    @Mr13allin 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Big Lu can’t wait to talk again! Great work.

  • @happyfoxybee915
    @happyfoxybee915 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He's so direct to the point and so focused. I really like it. 👍🏼 💯

  • @pearcaravel
    @pearcaravel 6 ปีที่แล้ว +390

    the word "welitty"

    • @Kurrent.
      @Kurrent. 6 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Came to the comments just for this lol

    • @shaneellis8122
      @shaneellis8122 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same 😂

    • @aidancanoli
      @aidancanoli 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      HAHAH yep me three

    • @dakusensei3466
      @dakusensei3466 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      “Twotitties”

    • @Towoawawabo8
      @Towoawawabo8 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      i am still trying to understand what he said on that song. lol

  • @isjulyok
    @isjulyok 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I come back and watch this every year. I mix my own songs (On my channel) and I'm nowhere near his level but I learn something new every time I watch this. Forever grateful.

  • @primetime0144
    @primetime0144 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This was so clutch I had to youtube to mp4 it incase it ever gets taken down lmao LETS GOOO thank u sir

  • @georgemoore8577
    @georgemoore8577 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love how he paints his picture thru his mix!!

  • @AkilisMusic
    @AkilisMusic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +175

    I usually compress, eq boost and then cut to tame frequencies. This was the way i learned but im curious to see how my vocals come out if i do it reversed like he did. Cool video 🔥

    • @MacReviewzOnline
      @MacReviewzOnline 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      they will come out better. his way is the way!

    • @norakat
      @norakat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      What matters is the end product, not how you get there. Its just a matter of preference.

    • @LuisCasstle
      @LuisCasstle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@norakat No, compressing before EQing will yield way different results than EQing before compressing. All the noise will be boosted if you don't get rid of it first.

    • @LuisCasstle
      @LuisCasstle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Level > Pan > EQ > Compression.

    • @030yk
      @030yk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Theres no rules, its all about what sound your going for

  • @lawrenzosongz4659
    @lawrenzosongz4659 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He is doing it in a simple way,but so melodious,big up👌👏

  • @AveMcree
    @AveMcree 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Lu Diaz is the G.O.A.T.

    • @jamalcole1985
      @jamalcole1985 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I thought goats are goats....lol

    • @Craftmaster3
      @Craftmaster3 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ave Mcree 305 legend

    • @AveMcree
      @AveMcree 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Craftmaster Productions for real!

    • @seandafny
      @seandafny 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Everybody is

  • @damon4421
    @damon4421 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow..... seems like complicated steps for novices like myself..but after watching..this is as simply put as I’ve ever seen..a true professional..excellent communication on the method to the madness

  • @ilandzmusic7848
    @ilandzmusic7848 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    R vox is lit

  • @goddyrichie4185
    @goddyrichie4185 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This guy is a master so much experience and hes so relaxed about it damn

  • @Keylanb
    @Keylanb 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This guy is a legend. I hope to be as good as him one day

    • @MacReviewzOnline
      @MacReviewzOnline 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      won't be cheap - he's a big league guy.

  • @Drake5002
    @Drake5002 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is amazing. Im so thankful theres people out here like this that are willing to share their knowledge with people. its so valuable. truly amazing

  • @johnt6408
    @johnt6408 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Wow I have to meet this guy !!! Great work

  • @BjornFSE
    @BjornFSE 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As a mix audio engineer I back this video, very true and very key points featured down to the subtractive eq and vocal treatment pre-compression etc. very good. I wish to see more like this ✊

  • @aro7975
    @aro7975 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He makes everything sound like common sense. I love listening to him.

  • @Randshowz
    @Randshowz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    God bless this man, you are a legend. This Rules has really opened my eyes

  • @jezmyrbernardo2665
    @jezmyrbernardo2665 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is the first time I actually learned something that will stick around as a habit even on other genres

  • @Khaliqri
    @Khaliqri 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank You Lu Diaz and Waves for the Tips

  • @RajBeats
    @RajBeats 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Excellent tutorial. Shows you dont need much, you just need the RIGHT things done. I could barely notice some of those first changes he made. He didnt even make any EQ cuts!

    • @caseymarshall1232
      @caseymarshall1232 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Raj Beats yeah this was a great tutorial. I am in the Audio Production degree program at Full Sail University and they are preparing use how to mix and master on the go. With the right software because most of these artists don’t have the budget to lease out a major studio and keep the Engineer inside until he is finished.

    • @ilikemyrealname
      @ilikemyrealname 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Raj Beats Those “cuts” are being done by the multiband compressor. There still is “cuts” in frequency but only when said freq needs it. This way you don’t hear any cutting when it’s not necessary, possibly sucking the life out of the performance. Those first few changes that you barely noticed where some of the most important as it prepared the vocal for the busses comp (rvox). Had he shown the vocals with Rvox but without the multibands, the Rvox would have responded MUCH differently. But yeah, no EQ cutting except on the sub-lows, but I get what you’re saying. Multi band is where it’s at. *apologies if I’m stating the obvious for you..

    • @JacobraRecords
      @JacobraRecords 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Except he was doing like 1db of compression on rvox lmao. He was sent an already mixed vocal and just barely put processing on it. That's why you didn't notice the first couple moves. For anyone with a raw recorded vocal with no processing, this mixing isn't going to get them anywhere close.

    • @ilikemyrealname
      @ilikemyrealname 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      My guess is the processing you're hearing from the raw vocals is the outboard gear on the way in. What happens when you take care of all those little spikes of frequencies is you'll need significantly less compression on the buss. It's the same concept as stacking compressors so each one is only doing a little bit of work to sound more transparent. In this chain, many of these stacked compressors are just working on specific ranges. That Rvox is actually adding a lot to the vocal, even at a reduction of only several db because of how the vocal was processed leading up to it.
      As far as not hearing the initial moves, that just comes with time and experience. After a while, you'll be able to pick these out by ear and be in the ballpark when you go to process them. Good luck!

  • @invectrum
    @invectrum 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Everything just made so much sense in my head after watching this.

  • @TeJaYY
    @TeJaYY 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    10:20 when he said "the word .. we litty" had me going 😅

  • @kchandlebizz9024
    @kchandlebizz9024 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You have officially became my mentor now 🤯. I been looking at soo many TH-cam videos on mixing and mastering and it’s been a huge struggle trying to find someone who can really explain what is what. I’ve learned a lot in the three videos I’ve watched from you and just reading the plugins pdf to understand what’s going on. You’re truly AMAZING!! And I thank you for sharing your knowledge 🙏🏾🙏🏾

    • @DKBEATS1515
      @DKBEATS1515 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pdf? where

    • @kchandlebizz9024
      @kchandlebizz9024 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DKBEATS1515 the PDFs will be under the plugin you clicked on

  • @SalParadise
    @SalParadise 6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    nice tutorial, nice guy

  • @danlocs
    @danlocs 5 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    i wish dude mixed the vocals for this video. some frequencies really standing out.

    • @PastorChelsey
      @PastorChelsey 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Daniel Navejas i thought i was he only one who noticed that. It’s sonically weird to hear the mix getting better and the talking to remain horrible.

    • @danlocs
      @danlocs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@PastorChelsey yea i was looking for my eq knobs the whole time lol

    • @prodrt1
      @prodrt1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Download the video from yt and do it yourself

    • @terrorbeatz2220
      @terrorbeatz2220 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @esteve st ???????

    • @franmaga28
      @franmaga28 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @esteve st Dfuck xD

  • @just4dalaughters431
    @just4dalaughters431 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Its not about how this man does it, but more about what ur vision is for the track u’re working with.
    And then when u found out what that is, than u ask yourself how am I gonna reach that?
    Than u use all the Knowledge u’ve learned from everyone, including from this man☝️😎, to *reach ur goal*
    Because *there are no rules when it comes to expressing urself*

  • @sauce3165
    @sauce3165 5 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    don't forget this is an ad, you don't have to use any of the exact plugins

    • @Unorthodox666
      @Unorthodox666 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I bought some of the plugins used in the video

    • @sbutler7069
      @sbutler7069 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Idk about you but waves have just about the best plugins you can get except for slate digital

    • @ohge7188
      @ohge7188 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Nobody realizes that the built in stuff already does every exact thing all 3rd party plugins do. The software already comes with everything you need.

    • @prodbymegan.v
      @prodbymegan.v 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      OH GE but it don’t sound like this or maybe the setting or not right

    • @gopistons22
      @gopistons22 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Noob question, what pro tools plugin should you use to get similar results?

  • @el_padron_1795
    @el_padron_1795 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Respect to Lu Diaz for sharing his knowledge!

  • @x-itproductions.598
    @x-itproductions.598 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Would be interesting to see the routing behind that vocal chain :)

  • @BradDollar
    @BradDollar 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lu Diaz is such a beast. Going in my learning library for sure.

  • @albanyrebelion
    @albanyrebelion 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    tons of good tips

  • @Waterhouse59
    @Waterhouse59 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally.a video of a producer doing real work.

  • @Simple_Math444
    @Simple_Math444 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Man this tutorial right here solidified my sound. I was ripping out my hair trying to find out what was wrong I prayed to God. I saw this tutorial I went to Waves and bought every plug-in mentioned here. They have a discount deal 40% off and if you get $100.00 dollars worth you get two free. I bought five discounted to$150.00 and got two free. I followed every step and I almost cried when I heard the results. Thank you Waves 🌊 this here was dope! Shid I didn’t almost cry 😭 I did 😭 😆

    • @FreakGoat
      @FreakGoat ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice promo

  • @rajpreetham9509
    @rajpreetham9509 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    5 years of working on waves and some other shitty free plugins and this is pretty much the best session I have ever seen learnt more than 50 times of what I would have learnt by watching something else.. big ups!!

  • @Marsellis
    @Marsellis 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love this video thanks for the great tips!!!

  • @prodigymuzix4195
    @prodigymuzix4195 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    WOW the amount of knowledge I just learned in 12 minutes is insane!!! Thank you for this!💙🙏

  • @mixey01
    @mixey01 4 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    1 AUTOTUNE
    2 LOTS OF REVERBS
    3 COMPRESSION
    4 DISCARD THE VOCALS AND START ALL OVER

    • @mabeast502
      @mabeast502 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mixey crying

    • @kane-111
      @kane-111 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lmfao truly

  • @djkoz1
    @djkoz1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude your the best! You solved a major problem Ive had forever!!! My vocals sound so much more professional now. You're awesome! God bless you!!!

  • @athamz9872
    @athamz9872 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    "Listen for what´s bothering me on the vocals". Mumble rap! Press "mute". Mix done! :D

  • @EuropeanEcstasy
    @EuropeanEcstasy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So glad I have all these plugins. Makes it so easier to work and mess around with.

  • @carmel-enzi
    @carmel-enzi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    the Wave C6 plugin is a good choice over the C4 for mixing rap vocals. Not because it has more bands, but because it seems to be more flat...

  • @yobhsiFehT
    @yobhsiFehT 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I reeeeeeeeally like this guy's delivery/teaching style! I dunno what it is, but I feel like I'm able to process (and hopefully retain lol) what he's saying without it coming off as didactic and me tuning out! Hey, Waves, I hope you're reading this! lol

    • @MacReviewzOnline
      @MacReviewzOnline 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      you right! he is not command talking ...he is saying...look brother - this is quite simple...do these simple steps....here's how I do it...you can do it too.

  • @musicoctavemotivation3720
    @musicoctavemotivation3720 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Really nice vocal mix. Amazing appreciate you sharing this video 💯🎹🎼🎶⚜️

  • @dirtycleansound
    @dirtycleansound 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this this guy explains stuff. This is probably the best tutorial I've ever heard because get gets to the point quickly and effectively. You can also tell he really enjoys teaching with helps to convey the info! FIRE

  • @christophicalify
    @christophicalify 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    0:45
    4:58
    6:27
    8:25

  • @LOVEMRG
    @LOVEMRG 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've come back to this video several times since I first watched it. I learn something new every time.

  • @kingech_B15
    @kingech_B15 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for all the tips...

  • @MaestroDotMusic
    @MaestroDotMusic 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow cant believe Im just now seeing this. Lu Diaz is a G.O.A.T!

  • @SAINTBROs
    @SAINTBROs 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    The vocal sounded really good before he did anything to it 🤔 .. the vocas probably been through outboard gear before even reaching the DAW so people with no out board gear or nice mic or good treated room, will have to do more to get it to sound good

    • @VivienneShakur
      @VivienneShakur 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep. Like what a dope mic preamp alone will do...

    • @moscoenterprise8586
      @moscoenterprise8586 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Guys just focus on treatment of your room. THAT will pay off. Analog gear in a bad room is useless

    • @SAINTBROs
      @SAINTBROs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Mosco Enterprise from my experience the room don’t matter that much to be honest. I mean look at where some of these new artists be recording 😂 hotels and all sorts of bed rooms

    • @moscoenterprise8586
      @moscoenterprise8586 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      SAINT BROS i was making that comment to show the right way to beginners and amateurs as a professional engineer who worked with guys like Young Thug, Gunna and other ppl you might know) and i shared the comment to stop the spread of BS misinformation that i see day in and day out on the internet. And i do that on our ig page as well. If anyone is curious to see our credits - our page on instagram is mosco.enterprise

    • @ladydignity
      @ladydignity 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's what I thought!

  • @warnutztheloser
    @warnutztheloser 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This man needs his own show

  • @BenChaverin
    @BenChaverin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is my favorite commercial

  • @crownboyzgetdabag4740
    @crownboyzgetdabag4740 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm very greatful for this tutorial. This has been a problem area for me, as a new engineer. This shed alot of light on what to look for when mixing. Thank u guys immensely. I honestly can't put my gratitude into words right now!!

  • @charliexu5013
    @charliexu5013 6 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    uploaded for 3 hours and 6000 views already, I can see how many people are making hiphop music

    • @SpencerMakokis
      @SpencerMakokis 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Its the biggest genre in the world.

    • @klipnity
      @klipnity 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      isn't only the people that are making hip-hop, if you listen to hip hop this video probably will appear on ya recommended.

    • @johnchain3924
      @johnchain3924 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It’s a culture.

    • @charliexu5013
      @charliexu5013 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      that's true

    • @_ConnorEdwardsMusic
      @_ConnorEdwardsMusic 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don’t make hip hop but I’m still here

  • @AKSourGod
    @AKSourGod 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved this breakdown video. Keep em coming Waves. Shouts to Lu Diaz 💯💪🏾‼️

  • @antaviousphillips5767
    @antaviousphillips5767 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Yo I need that whole package he just used!

    • @OgSnowe
      @OgSnowe 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Shonuff

  • @JLBREMER
    @JLBREMER 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man this takes me back to class @ Full Sail University. Learning how to use everything INCLUDING that beautiful console.

  • @MCCABEWORLD
    @MCCABEWORLD 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I will use these tipps for my next mix! Thanks ;) keep going with that good stuff

  • @dachopup55
    @dachopup55 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    So much sauce was giving in this vid its crazy

  • @eddierosa98
    @eddierosa98 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Do you have a video based on mixing hip hop beat stems? Thanks for this video btw, helped a lot 🙏🏽

  • @Sam-rz3rd
    @Sam-rz3rd 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lu Diaz, what a concise and factual teacher. Amazing video Waves. Thanks to both of you.

  • @eatfoodmusic3184
    @eatfoodmusic3184 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Damn didn't know Lu was still doing his thing