this is literally the foundation on which all the music, the gear, the success, and so on is build on. Exactly what you're talking here is what enables this to be a job instead of a hobby. Thank you for this video 🔥
Brother! These type of videos are gold I wish I had this type of guidance coming up as a young engineer. Any up and coming engineers, producers, songwriters etc. should be following this formula. You’re doing our community a huge service. Keep up the great work! 🫡
I open the door leading to my studio, turn on everything, sit down and enjoy watching this video. One thing I realized: It's been a week since I las spent time here, and before that, a week and a half. Not making music and not using this studio anymore is taking a toll, especially when I make a living in teaching, rendering my studio a bit useless. I wish I just had more time to enjoy this place, but I have to go to bed in 20 minutes.
Great video man! I actually have a lot in common with you, in this regard, which is great to know, because you've been a BIG inspiration for me over the years. Keep doing what you do for the engineering community!
My issue is that my apps are not even on my home screen, but I can still swipe down and just type what I want to go to. I use an app limitation app called "blanks", which makes me do a breathing exercise and go through a bunch of menus before opening ANY app that I have locked, which ends up making it REALLY tedious to open anything!! Another big thing to note about being able to mix and master at such proficiency is getting high quality tracks from other engineers and artists. Great work Colt.
I've always thought about something similar regarding this subject when it came to Colt's channel/business. Not specific numbers, but I always told myself, "Wow. He must be doing very well if he's able to continuously upgrade his studio and equipment fairly often." Nothing too deep, just a simple, surface thought. Either way, happy to see positive results.
Whatever you do works for me, and I believe every word you say - You've proved again and again that you're the real deal .. I re-recorded 200 in 2022 of approx. 800+ from my 80s music life :-)
everything always ready to record... from mics/amps/available lines to mic'ed cabs, presets inside Pro tools, plugins already saved as track presets and so many things you can do to make it happen.
I love this video. I've been at this for a long time, and trying to fit things into a day is not an easy task. Mine has been I need time in the morning to drink my coffee have some food and plan my day out. Which works about 50% of the time. It is tough but I somehow am able to do it. LOL But, I think I will look into the google tasks.
No criticism here, just some real math. So, about 200 songs a year, makes about 16 songs a month, which means 4 songs a week. This gives us an average of 1 mix per day for 4 days. If we calculate 1 revision (maximum) per song, this gives us a total of 7 working days. For the scavengers here, here is the formula -> 1day mix +1day revision +1day mix +1day revision +1day mix +1day revision +1day mix = 7 F*Days. What happens if one or more mixes gets complicated and requires a week of revisions? What happens to other clients who booked the mix from you? Now, excluding breakfast, lunch, dinner, bathroom routine, some housework and sleep, the working hours that can be dedicated to the song mix could be 10/12 at most. Of course this calculation is approximate and takes into account an average of 40 tracks per song. But what happens when you have to deal with large projects? I deal with audio post production for cinema and not for music, but the fact remains that between sound effects, foley, dialogues and music, I have to manage hundreds of audio tracks. I need a whole day just to organize the project. Ok, maybe music is easier to manage? I'm not convinced, because I've seen music projects with hundreds of tracks. So, again, what about large projects? But here, let's go further, because in the daily/weekly/monthly/yearly count, we have to add the space for video content on TH-cam! And here my head is starting to spin, damn it! I can't keep up with the calculations anymore! So again, no criticism, but only genuine questions. Maybe you outsource a large part of the work to someone else? You're not human and we're witnessing a miracle? What happens to the creativity in the mix, which we all know takes time to be satisfied? I have no coherent answers to these questions and I do not deny that this could be feasible, I just have doubts, quite a few doubts.
You clearly did not watch the whole video… At the end I discussed that I get hired for mastering a lot. I can master a 10 song album in a single day. Hired to master 20 singles, five EP, and two albums that’s 60 songs in like a weeks worth of work. Now a full production from start to finish can take anywhere from two days up to just over a week for a single song. So that’s how it balances out.
@@ColtCapperrune Wrong, I watched the whole video, because I waited for the moment when you explained your workflow. You actually mentioned that you would explain it in another video, so I will wait and watch it with pleasure. Regarding the numbers, I repeat, I am not criticizing anything, nor saying that you are a liar. But I was trying to point out how the impressive amount of work you have, clashes a lot with both the variable of creativity, and with the client factor. Probably where you live, clients do not ask you for revisions or complicated creative solutions, and you can churn out mixes and masterings one after the other, like they were Hamburgers. And this is simply fantastic and I think that in addition to luck, there is also your talent. But in other parts of the world clients are complex and demanding, I just can't imagine mixing or mastering a project in Dolby Atmos in a few hours. I probably don't have your talent, or I've chosen the wrong part of the world to work in, or the numbers don't add up. One way or another, I'm sure your success is pretty clear and measurable. But one thing is for sure, I know what I'm talking about, and if I write a comment, which I rarely do, it's because I'm committed to watching the entire video from start to finish. For example, I really enjoyed the whole series on installing the Dolby Atmos system.
Bump this hater, you have to take into thought the mixing and mastering of songs which can easily be done in a half day session if you are at the skill level of Colt. People at this level, hardly have many revisions.
@@alessiogiorgianni_officialthere is an australien guy who has a mixing mastering channel , he pretends to do even more mixes per year while doing a video a day 😂 i thnk that it is a you tube thing, gotta sell the dream while pretending that the industry hasn't severely declined
My number one issue is that as my experience grows, so does my lack of tolerance for crappy people doing and saying crappy things. The more I work with people, the less I want to work with most people.
I think the question goes more to when you weren't sponsored by Sweetwater, name notoriety, monetized from TH-cam, and a clientele list of returning customers...how did you juggle family, mixing, full-time job, etc. before you made yourself?
Exactly the same way. I’ve been operating under these principles for most of my adult life. Which is what has allowed me to get where I currently am. Obviously 15 years ago I was working on 50 songs a year instead of 200 songs a year. But the principles are identical.
I guess the point here is that you see worth in what you're doing *before* it actually succeeds .. the focus is the same . Many folks will not have that drive because they can't imagine it succeeding and it feels like hard work toward nothing .. which of course becomes self fulfilling . Often confidence and optimism only follows actions rather than being the instigater of the action. I guess you just have to do stuff regardless of how you feel, until you feel good for doing stuff...
what is your 'IN THE BOX' plugin list, I am in the box and would love any video of link to a video covering that, i work 100% in the box, 10-20 years down the road i would like to have outboard gear eventually, but having dependents hinders the pocket book. one can relate. tia
Hey Colt, so follow-up question for you - subjectively, how do you feel about your work/life balance? I too find ways to work as efficiently as possible as much as I can, but ultimately it still adds up to me working too much and not enjoying life outside work enough. Do you make sure to take time away from it all?
@@natdenchfield8061 funnily enough, I find having my studio at home makes it tougher to have dedicated "away from work" time. Sometimes 'work from home' can easily become 'live at work'. I think it's a problem all of studio people face at some point.
I seen some vids like this in my feed the other day, just ignored funny things the vid description said pro lol, like there's a degree for that or it'd matter, pro on pro opinions don't impress but watching this channel does f'em
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I relate so much to this. Especially the end. Audio/family/video
Cheers my dude.
My man 🙏🏻
this is literally the foundation on which all the music, the gear, the success, and so on is build on. Exactly what you're talking here is what enables this to be a job instead of a hobby. Thank you for this video 🔥
Brother! These type of videos are gold I wish I had this type of guidance coming up as a young engineer. Any up and coming engineers, producers, songwriters etc. should be following this formula. You’re doing our community a huge service. Keep up the great work! 🫡
You hit the nail on the head when you said you had the support of your family don’t take that for granted and count it as a blessing in your life
Great advice for any business. Productivity is key! Thanks Colt!
The Home Screen is so simple but such a game changer! Nice one Colt!
This is exactly what all musicians should follow lol. Awesome video. Thank you.
Thanks for sharing!
I open the door leading to my studio, turn on everything, sit down and enjoy watching this video. One thing I realized: It's been a week since I las spent time here, and before that, a week and a half.
Not making music and not using this studio anymore is taking a toll, especially when I make a living in teaching, rendering my studio a bit useless.
I wish I just had more time to enjoy this place, but I have to go to bed in 20 minutes.
Always on point.
Perfectly said!!!
Being intentional with your time is great advice.
Oh man!! This has been really, really enlightening! Thanks a lot for the tips and tricks, let's find a way to integrate them in my workflow.
Awesome Video !!!
Great Video 👍
Thanks ‼️
Great video Colt 👍🏼
Great video man! I actually have a lot in common with you, in this regard, which is great to know, because you've been a BIG inspiration for me over the years. Keep doing what you do for the engineering community!
I needed this video today
My issue is that my apps are not even on my home screen, but I can still swipe down and just type what I want to go to. I use an app limitation app called "blanks", which makes me do a breathing exercise and go through a bunch of menus before opening ANY app that I have locked, which ends up making it REALLY tedious to open anything!!
Another big thing to note about being able to mix and master at such proficiency is getting high quality tracks from other engineers and artists. Great work Colt.
Really needed this
I've always thought about something similar regarding this subject when it came to Colt's channel/business. Not specific numbers, but I always told myself, "Wow. He must be doing very well if he's able to continuously upgrade his studio and equipment fairly often." Nothing too deep, just a simple, surface thought. Either way, happy to see positive results.
Great info!!!!
I should be working but I'm watching this great video about improving my work!
Whatever you do works for me, and I believe every word you say - You've proved again and again that you're the real deal .. I re-recorded 200 in 2022 of approx. 800+ from my 80s music life :-)
Thank you for the insight! What are the advantages of google tasks over the apple to do list?
Who needs coffee, when we have Colt Capperrune.
Colt Cappuccino
sure you can! I've been doing it for years....minus the youtube thing but it's 100% doable!
everything always ready to record... from mics/amps/available lines to mic'ed cabs, presets inside Pro tools, plugins already saved as track presets and so many things you can do to make it happen.
I always have the do not disturb button automatically set early in the morning, but I always have to take it off.
I love this video. I've been at this for a long time, and trying to fit things into a day is not an easy task. Mine has been I need time in the morning to drink my coffee have some food and plan my day out. Which works about 50% of the time. It is tough but I somehow am able to do it. LOL But, I think I will look into the google tasks.
So, we should all stop watching so much TH-cam and get to work lol
Except my channel… 😜😂
Hi Colt, what do you think about the AVAA C214 from PSI? Can you make a tutorial for us? Thanks bye.
Dude I’m in Nashville I’ve been watching your videos I’m just now realizing this I would love to work you with you one day
Any issues/suggestions leaving mics set up all the time? Dust covers? Keep phantom power off?
No criticism here, just some real math. So, about 200 songs a year, makes about 16 songs a month, which means 4 songs a week. This gives us an average of 1 mix per day for 4 days. If we calculate 1 revision (maximum) per song, this gives us a total of 7 working days. For the scavengers here, here is the formula -> 1day mix +1day revision +1day mix +1day revision +1day mix +1day revision +1day mix = 7 F*Days. What happens if one or more mixes gets complicated and requires a week of revisions? What happens to other clients who booked the mix from you? Now, excluding breakfast, lunch, dinner, bathroom routine, some housework and sleep, the working hours that can be dedicated to the song mix could be 10/12 at most. Of course this calculation is approximate and takes into account an average of 40 tracks per song. But what happens when you have to deal with large projects? I deal with audio post production for cinema and not for music, but the fact remains that between sound effects, foley, dialogues and music, I have to manage hundreds of audio tracks. I need a whole day just to organize the project. Ok, maybe music is easier to manage? I'm not convinced, because I've seen music projects with hundreds of tracks. So, again, what about large projects? But here, let's go further, because in the daily/weekly/monthly/yearly count, we have to add the space for video content on TH-cam! And here my head is starting to spin, damn it! I can't keep up with the calculations anymore! So again, no criticism, but only genuine questions. Maybe you outsource a large part of the work to someone else? You're not human and we're witnessing a miracle? What happens to the creativity in the mix, which we all know takes time to be satisfied? I have no coherent answers to these questions and I do not deny that this could be feasible, I just have doubts, quite a few doubts.
You clearly did not watch the whole video… At the end I discussed that I get hired for mastering a lot. I can master a 10 song album in a single day. Hired to master 20 singles, five EP, and two albums that’s 60 songs in like a weeks worth of work. Now a full production from start to finish can take anywhere from two days up to just over a week for a single song. So that’s how it balances out.
@@ColtCapperrune Wrong, I watched the whole video, because I waited for the moment when you explained your workflow. You actually mentioned that you would explain it in another video, so I will wait and watch it with pleasure. Regarding the numbers, I repeat, I am not criticizing anything, nor saying that you are a liar. But I was trying to point out how the impressive amount of work you have, clashes a lot with both the variable of creativity, and with the client factor. Probably where you live, clients do not ask you for revisions or complicated creative solutions, and you can churn out mixes and masterings one after the other, like they were Hamburgers. And this is simply fantastic and I think that in addition to luck, there is also your talent. But in other parts of the world clients are complex and demanding, I just can't imagine mixing or mastering a project in Dolby Atmos in a few hours. I probably don't have your talent, or I've chosen the wrong part of the world to work in, or the numbers don't add up. One way or another, I'm sure your success is pretty clear and measurable. But one thing is for sure, I know what I'm talking about, and if I write a comment, which I rarely do, it's because I'm committed to watching the entire video from start to finish. For example, I really enjoyed the whole series on installing the Dolby Atmos system.
Bump this hater, you have to take into thought the mixing and mastering of songs which can easily be done in a half day session if you are at the skill level of Colt. People at this level, hardly have many revisions.
@@alessiogiorgianni_officialthere is an australien guy who has a mixing mastering channel , he pretends to do even more mixes per year while doing a video a day 😂 i thnk that it is a you tube thing, gotta sell the dream while pretending that the industry hasn't severely declined
@@chrisrevel2801 🤣🤣
My number one issue is that as my experience grows, so does my lack of tolerance for crappy people doing and saying crappy things.
The more I work with people, the less I want to work with most people.
Hahaha 100% true
Sounds like you have created a friction-free environment. You really should put all this info in books and sell them, @ColtCapperrune!
Leclerc 😊
Unbelievable!!
I think the question goes more to when you weren't sponsored by Sweetwater, name notoriety, monetized from TH-cam, and a clientele list of returning customers...how did you juggle family, mixing, full-time job, etc. before you made yourself?
Exactly the same way. I’ve been operating under these principles for most of my adult life. Which is what has allowed me to get where I currently am. Obviously 15 years ago I was working on 50 songs a year instead of 200 songs a year. But the principles are identical.
I guess the point here is that you see worth in what you're doing *before* it actually succeeds .. the focus is the same .
Many folks will not have that drive because they can't imagine it succeeding and it feels like hard work toward nothing .. which of course becomes self fulfilling .
Often confidence and optimism only follows actions rather than being the instigater of the action. I guess you just have to do stuff regardless of how you feel, until you feel good for doing stuff...
That’s a nice shirt.
You talk about social media distractions. Ironically, you are one 🤣🤣🤣 Its all good though, love your content!
u da man
what is your 'IN THE BOX' plugin list, I am in the box and would love any video of link to a video covering that, i work 100% in the box, 10-20 years down the road i would like to have outboard gear eventually, but having dependents hinders the pocket book. one can relate. tia
Hey Colt, so follow-up question for you - subjectively, how do you feel about your work/life balance? I too find ways to work as efficiently as possible as much as I can, but ultimately it still adds up to me working too much and not enjoying life outside work enough. Do you make sure to take time away from it all?
Must be much easier when your studio is in your home .. then well communicated and agreed boundaries become important .
@@natdenchfield8061 funnily enough, I find having my studio at home makes it tougher to have dedicated "away from work" time. Sometimes 'work from home' can easily become 'live at work'. I think it's a problem all of studio people face at some point.
Let's spell it out, OR-GA-NI-ZA-TION!!!
17:45 🎯🎯
I tried going to your website and for some reason it isnt working kept saying its a unsafe site very wierd
Oh yes. I need this. 😅
Hope it helps!
Heeeeyyy let’s goooo!
Thanks for watching!!
I seen some vids like this in my feed the other day, just ignored funny things the vid description said pro lol, like there's a degree for that or it'd matter, pro on pro opinions don't impress but watching this channel does f'em
But, do you even lift bro? Caus -> 💪?
Zen