How to Side-Chain in a Mix | Advanced Mixing Techniques

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How to Side Chain Advanced Mixing Techniques
No matter what DAW you use, Pro Tools, Logic, FL Studio, Studio One, or any others, this technique will come in handy on your next mix. Learning how to side-chain in a mix is a valuable technique that will allow you to mix better, and faster. The side-chain technique is something every engineer should have in the tool belt.

0:00 Intro
0:45 The Topic of Sidechaining
2:00 Voice and Music Sidechain
9:23 Kick and Bass Sidechain
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[chayalexanderwright]

Bruh - this is the most articulate and well-explained side-chain demo I’ve ever seen and heard. 👍🏾

[BrianJacksonmusic]

Exactly what I needed. Short, sweet and to the point. You're the man!

[noahblackburn]

I looked at so many videos trying to understand this but when i saw that you posted one i knew you would actually explain it in a way that makes sense.

[treatmentinprogress]

Thanks! You explained this wonderfully. And using such simple examples helped me get a grasp fast

[therealao.]

Learned something pretty new looking at the cup holder lmao #iykyk

[sajstyle]

Much appreciated vid bro...Great tutorial.

[davidlevene]

Finally someone who knows how to teach side chain, Wayne, you are the best!

[jastinartis]

love the humor and direction on the topic! appreciate you Wavy!

[dajuanwalters]

best explanation of how to side chain ever … this also helps understand how threshold and ratio work in general, esp on mix buss / master buss … great work wavywayne

[MerkTheVillain]

"You so dumb you thought a side chain was a chain u wear when u aint wit your other chain" 😂😂😂😂

[KingFlexxo]

U hard asf bro real talk!! I didn’t know nothing about mixing I just purchased my recording eq and starting watching your videos now I’m Mixing Ninja 🥷🏾

[regalimperialmusic]

Ur tha boss @ what u do. Ur my mentor bro. Ma game is up due to ur tutorials💯💯💯💯💥

[jjtweed-music]

Man…..I understood this brief better than all explanations on sidechaining! Thanks Wavy .👵🏼

[youngchris]

I remain ur biggest fan from Nigeria watching ur tuturial all time

[kennymorrell]

Thanks so much for the big mystery solved. I really enjoy your approach explaining mixing and recording.

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12th time asking for a 24k gldn and iann Dior template much love wavy❤️

[TheSilverConductor]

I MusicLuv It! That's what the doc ordered :-) A plate of how to simply side chain. Thanks a Platinum. The SC.

[ayyonmichaels]

excellent tutorial... this helped me alot. i was lost in the sauce until now... Bravo...

[weartinheaven]

thanks professor. keenest explanation i've ever heard on this.

[elvingichongedrent]

Im was lost pretty much after the compressor do all that attenuation. Which video of yours would help me understand what your showing here?