Mixing explained #1 - Basic Mixing Theory

In the first episode of this season We're looking at basic mixing theory :
What is mixing, and what do we want to achieve with a mix?
This highly visual episode will explain the basic theory of making a simple mix and will help you 'visualize' your mix a lot better. In this first episode we don't really look at what we will be physically performing behind our mixing console, but mainly at the concept of what we will be creating.
From episode 2 on we will be diving into mixing consoles, channelstrips and their functions to understand the signalflow. From there on we will be going into some basic mixing sessions and grow into more advanced types of mixes.

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[smerrellpro]

Been trying to figure this out for at least 1 year and you teach me in 5 minutes. Thanks so much!

[bluebadger]

I usually don’t leave comments but the brilliance of the explanation compelled me to say that this is by far the best explanation of sound mixing I have seen or heard ever. Super great going !

[angelicthecaretaker]

I'm a 11 years late but idc. Thank you so much for this! I hope the world will be ready for the music I'm bringing to it!

[Derrellable]

Wickiemedia is one of the best channels on youtube for music production.. Very detailed with clear information on subject. Plus the vivid graphics and colors give music production fun and excitement..

[babyfazejuju]

I can feel my life changing...this is what I've been looking for...

[adlantian]

This is the only place on the internet with a true beginner tutorial. Not a "beginner" tutorial where they immediately throw unintelligible jargon at you.

[DJLUSH]

AH!!!  FINALLY!!! A channel that knows wth they are talking about and is short, basic and to the point!  Thank you a million times!!!

[kayobeetz]

Damn dude. You f n rock. This is how you teach to those who can't. Lol. So much easier than the rest. Really appreciate you time and efforts.

[TEC-AoC]

I've been (trying) to mix and master for sooo long but never understood why my mixes were so muddy and messy, this has just helped me have a 'eureka, you're an idiot' moment like never before.

Seriously, this is beyond helpful, thank you soo much.

[pslyves]

i think, u just helped many of the musicians/music enthusiast to lay the base for understanding the recording processes. i thank u a lot for producing such a video.

[cadbeatz]

I've been mixing for 2 years now, and I still come back to this video, just to get the satisfaction of watching these images. This is also the video I show to everyone, who's just starting out mixing. This video let alone will make beginners way better, way faster.

[OliverJHughes]

Really phenomenal mixing overview. The 3d visual was so helpful

[WickiemediaNet]

Thanks a lot chef,
A lot more coming up this season, glad you like it!

[DjRichiAC]

i have to tell you man that i saw this tutorial like a year ago and i just expended 30 min aprox. to come back to this. Is the best explanation of eq, volume and panning that i found around.

[raynalele]

the visual representations make it so much easier to understand. 7 years on, thank you!

[SmallBizGeekUK]

I love the way you superimposed the infographics on the video. It really clarifies things.

[terrydoyle]

Very, very, very good! I think you nailed down some very important concepts. I loved the graphics! What I missed though were some examples to go with each graphic ( that would have made this pure industry reference material ) Thanks.

[weaselpunk]

Taught me more about mixing in 6 minutes than i learnt at uni in a year. Thanks!

[gamerhobbit]

This video raised the bar so high that, even an entire university stuff can not compete the clearness of this course.

[currencycrock]

I already understood the concept of mixing, but this explanation is what I will reference when ever explaining to anyone else. pure gold bro. The illustration brings the concept home perfectly. Especially for visual learners.