23 Tips for Better Mixes

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In this video I share 23 ways to nail your mix at any level, and create a rich, immersive, and detailed mix that your listeners can get lost in. I walk through tools and techniques I have developed over years as a professional engineer and demonstrate these concepts in the DAW.

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[masteringcom]

Enjoy the video guys! You can grab the Referencing PDF Here:

[ayoubthegreat]

Did it so you don't have to:
*Table of contents*

0:54 How to manipulate frequencies that are already there
2:29 Know when to add harmonic content
3:57 Know how to control the dynamics
4:57 Know how to control the transients
5:40 Know how to manage harshness
6:46 Understand sonic relationships
7:50 Don't play sounds at the same time
9:27 Depth in the mix
9:37 Volume
10:13 Transients
10:59 Delay and reverb
12:00 EQ ( Low pass for make it sound far )
12:38 Width with contrast
13:30 Chorus
16:00 Ping pong delay
16:39 Objectivity
17:15 Know your tools - DAW and your plugins
17:48 Know your frequncies
18:10 Reference tracks
18:45 Take frequent breaks (5 min every hour)
19:20 Mix creatively
20:20 dynamics and movement
21:30 Automation
22:29 Types of listening (objective and subjective)
25:00 Have a workflow
25:55 Have time management
27:00 Mix with emotion in mind
27:50 Understand context
30:40 mix with the end in mind
31:57 Attention to details
33:30 Mix everyday (practice)
34:49 use reference properly
35:02 trust the listening environment
36:40 have an open mind
37:50 embrace mistakes

[gilbertuk]

From a home recorder... thank you for this great video. I have revisited one of my mixes with your advice and it is sounding 100 x better! You have a great way of explaining things. .Well done.

[ferinstance]

This is the most informative and honest video I've ever watched. The clarity in which you described everything was captivating.

[themattschulz]

Number 24: get to know your studio sound on a deeply intimate level. You can do that by not only going to the studio to make music and/or mix ... but listen to music from other people, podcasts, heck even watch movies und documentaries IN your studio ... that way you get a feel for the sound you have and how stuff "has to sound". I believe this is more valuable than having perfect acoustics, which most of people do not have anyway ... even big pro studios don´t have "perfect" acoustics.

[ChrisG]

I'm only halfway through and this is already one of the greatest videos on the subject I have ever seen. Thank you so much!

[nicholaslepp]

You are the first person i have heard from who doesn't assume we should all know what they are talking about. Thank you, sir. 🤟👌 ❤

[AudioAssassin]

Brilliant video, sir.

Even in my 24th year of production, there are a couple of mixing techniques here that I had not played around with.

[FTYEntertainment]

I've watched countless amounts of these videos on youtube and i rarely hear NEW useful information. most of it is regurgitated points but this was great. salute to you

[jackprice]

Great video. Very informative. I have one critique. I wish all of you guys in the music production industry would use other genres in your examples. To me using EDM type music source is easy, but in my opinion its not complex enough to illustrate all the transients and harmonics in other genres like jazz, classical, rock, indie, country, etc.

[taotetyrone]

You folks are sincerely a gift to my personal experience with creating music from the heart. Thank you!

[martinsmith]

Thanks for making this. I should write this all down and stick it above my computer. Super helpful

[baraksienra]

OMG, I ve been looking for this kind of tips, the way you explains, make this saunds so easy, congragulations for the videos.

[mrmav]

You are making the absolute best instruction videos on the internet right now!! 💯💯💯

[garylavarack]

You are an extraordinary teacher, It is an honor to be your student. I have learned a great deal and look forward to applying this knowledge to my music.

[tubeo]

17:15 every time anyone asked me how to learn music production, it is a steep curve of learning. I just said learn your DAW or console like the back of your hand, you will eventually know what to learn next.

[essouna]

Probably the best and most useful video i have ever seen on mixing. Great tips amazing educator thank you

[torrancenorwood]

17:28 and 18:48 these. 2 points alone is why I would subscribe to your channel ( I don't know about FREQUENT breaks! Lol.. but I Feel you )...

[DielectricFailure]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. I know it would’ve been a lot of work but I hope it helps knowing it was really helpful.

[sharonwood]

Absolutely brilliant 🎉 thank you so much ❤❤❤