3 Golden Rules for Low End Hip Hop Mixing | Lu Diaz (Jay Z, Beyoncé)

1:16 Tip #1: Enhancing 808 Harmonics & Tone
4:29 Tip #2: Multiple EQs for the Kick
6:58 Tip #3: Sidechaining Kick & 808

Plugins used by Lu Diaz in this video:

Music: "Feel It Babe" by Realzz. Produced by The Track Burnaz.

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[MixedByS]

This guy is dropping all the sauces now

[powerhouse]

I watched this a year ago and thought I got everything that was spoken. Coming back to it, with far more experience and having used all these plugins I now really get it. Don't rush through these tips, get deep into it.

[faux]

the sauce that everyone needs to pay attention to is the sidechain. he sidechained the kick to the dynamic EQ of the 808. not the actual 808

[KaitavSapreMusic]

Gem of a tutorial! This guy is a genius. Thank you!

[carhartcarl]

Lu you're an absolute legend, How that kick punches through the mix with all the low end is absolutely amazing

[pariahgaming]

I was an assistant engineer for Luo a long time ago in Miami and he’s such a cool, genuine guy! He’s also a freaking beast and every bit much a legend!

[mrdollard]

that tip in boosting the high end of the kick is actually amazing. never would have thought of doing it and it makes such a difference in cutting through the mix

[birdmusic]

So good he can share the secrets without feeling threatened.

[buddhists]

His choice of words is much more effective than most tutorials.

Others either stick to analogies and noises to explain what they’re altering... or try to come off *_sooo_* *_”experienced”_* that you don’t know wtf they’re sayin lol.

[morganheberling]

THIS IS THE VALUE OF YOUTUBE! GAINING KNOWLEDGE FROM THE GREATS YOU WOULD OTHERWISE NEVER HAVE ACCESS TO... THANK YOU!

[helloworldstudios]

I really like the way Waves Audio arranges their videos to give the best clarity to the viewer. By highlighting the 3 main subjects or lessons, it makes it easier to comprehend and retain the information.

[RipperTheEntertainer]

I'm about to be 40. This guy just made me feel proud!

[ALLGOOD_MUSIC]

Thanks so much for the knowledge Lu. And thanks to the the people at Waves who put these videos together. You guys do a great job!

[charleshampton]

Lu Diaz is the best. Explains things perfectly and allows you to hear the difference it makes when put into a mix. He has got to be my favorite engineer.

[ricchburglar]

Whenever I see a studio I feel the motivation to make music again.

[xggbrnr]

This man is a scientist and a wizard at the same time. I hate to shed light on his age, but he really is a testament to the wisdom that comes from experience. This man deserves the utmost respect from those coming up. His perspective humbles the student.

[leonli]

How are there dislikes?
This man deserves a medal explaining all this, and I dont even deserve to say that.

in love with any Lu Diaz video tutorial. He is the king!

[asaiya]

Man thanks so much for anouther video with Mr. Diaz I really respect his words and how he delivers his knowledge

[amptechno]

The mid-range grit in the sub really makes it drive through the mix.