I Fixed This Quiet Mix with Only ONE PLUGIN!

Are you tired of mixes that sound quiet, weak and thin? Learn the secrets of loudness.

Get ready for a game-changing tutorial that will transform your audio production skills using a single, powerful plugin and a professional mixing technique I learned from a multi-Grammy winning engineer.

★ SKIP TO SOMETHIN’ ★

0:00 Intro
1:00 The Problem with This Mix
2:13 How Much Dynamics Should Your Mix Have?
3:10 The One Plugin & Secret Mix Technique I Used to Fix This Mix!
5:00 A/B Comparison with Kraftur & my Lightspeed Sub-Mixing Template
6:22 Workflow in Kraftur
9:43 Multi-Band Soft Clipping in Kraftur
13:14 Parallel Signal Flow in Kraftur
16:27 Oversampling in Kraftur
17:07 Clippers vs Limiters - Why Use a Clipper Plugin?
19:16 Final A/B Comparison: Is Kraftur the Best Clipper Plugin?
20:00 Outro

What You'll Learn

Discover how to dramatically improve your mix's loudness, punch, and energy using cutting-edge audio processing techniques. This isn't just another tutorial – it's a professional-grade masterclass in achieving competitive, genre-crushing sound that will make your tracks stand out.

Key Points

1. Understanding Crest Factor: Learn how the ratio between peak and average signal levels impacts your mix's perceived loudness and energy.
2. The Myth of Dynamics: Discover why more dynamics doesn't always mean better sound, and how to find the perfect balance.
3. Multi-Band Soft Clipping Revealed: Explore the revolutionary Kraftur plugin by @SoundtheoryLtd and its game-changing approach to audio processing.
4. Submix Routing Techniques: Master a professional submixing structure that distributes gain reduction across your mix, creating cleaner, louder results.
5. Transient Management: Learn how to retain punch and impact while reducing peak levels and increasing overall mix density.
6. Harmonic Enhancement: Understand how strategic clipping can generate pleasing harmonics and aggressive energy.
7. Plugin Deep Dive: Get an in-depth look at Kraftur's advanced features, including multi-band processing, dry/wet blending, and output clipping.
8. Clipper vs. Limiter: Understand the critical differences between clippers and limiters, and when to use each for maximum impact.
9. Oversampling Insights: Learn about transparent digital processing that reduces aliasing and digital harshness.
10. Professional Workflow Secrets: Adopt a sophisticated mixing approach used by a multi-Grammy-winning engineer working with top artists.

The Takeaway

This tutorial demolishes the complexity of achieving professional-grade loudness. With one plugin and the right technique, you can transform thin, weak mixes into powerful, genre-defining tracks that compete at the highest level.

[warpacademy]

I hope you enjoyed this video everyone! Big ups to our sponsor @SoundtheoryLtd for making this video possible.
We also have an epic Discord server going on, very active with great discussion threads and tons of amazing people in the industry.

[Rhekluse]

I demo'd this plugin way back in July and bought it within 10 minutes of testing it. I knew Soundtheory was bringing their reputable heat with this one. Great breakdown of the parameters as well. You gave an excellent walkthrough of how it works and eleviated some confusion on a few things. Bless.

[Stu.]

Great work
Brings out the drums in a more depth way!

[EV-ER]

Thanks for the video and good explanation of this common issue and how to fix it. I undestand this is a promoted video and Kraftur seems to have its place in making a dedicated and versatile tool for the job.

However before buying yet another new plugin I suggest everyone to try even ableton stock plugins like new saturator (you could also experiment with roar if you need multiband), which also have different clip algorithms.

The trick is to compare in a good osc (I use PsyScope) with a waveform view of your channel. And also use your ear to a/b. Then dial in just enough to shave those nasty peaks and without changing the characteristic or body of the original sound. And doing this I was able to achieve 6 LUFS using just saturator and the stock limiter on the master. Before clipping it would begin distorting much earlier.

I haven't tried Kraftur and it might do the job better, but in the end I also have neutron 5 which also has multiband clipper now, and ozone for mastering, so keeping critical about it and not get another new plugin for the same job, is always a good time to stop and consider 😅

[TheDubFactoryNet-TDF]

Thanks, another great video. I'm going to give the demo of Kraftur a run, see how/whether it can replace any of the limiters I've got on my tracks.

[Nikogigineishvili]

I always wanted a multiband clipper, cause when I want to clip my snare or kick, general clippers always harm the low end, so it would be a great plugin, thanks 🎉

[DaveChips]

I know this is paid promotion and I genuinely think it's amazing plugin, I couldn't justify spending more money this year on a hobby and occasionally fiver gigs 😅

So I made my own version with multiband splitter and invigorate 😊
It's not as convenient as single plugin, but still delivers 😁

[BruceHannah-uc]

So, 3 months on and still waiting for the Lightspeed Workflow for Bitwig. I appreciate that you're a busy person, but could you give any indication as to when this will be available?

[ResonanceRebel]

Thank you for the video. I don`t know what to think about the TV commercial "bling blings" sounds for wrong and right :) All that's missing is the applause being faded in from a comedy show.

[futilerecordings]

How does this compare to K Clip? BTW I HATE K clip's interface, but it does the job.

[DanBires]

OTT can do the same thing. Basically multiband Upwards downwards compression. Small moves.

[snubdawg]

you don't get phase issues with kraftur?

[grgdfgdfgdfgdfgfdgdf]

Is it suitable to use a limiter and AFTER that an additional maximizer? Perhaps we can limit -3 db with an analog model limiter and than push the loudness carefuly a bit more to reach a clean -8 LUFS?

[tyregripteam]

Hello, how about a Light speed template for Studio One 7. 🎉😊🎶. 😉

[ValerioReali]

I dunno why but I was pretty sure the man could have been Luca " Digital Boy " Pretolesi ...

[Sasha_Lyle]

Kraftur does not have non-linear crossovers and in multy mode there will be serious problems with phase. This is not acceptable for mastering.

[cekirdekci]

this is the worst plugin i tried. and you are literally promoting this? this plugin is just bad guys. i get what i need with saturn and standard clip in 3 secs while this thing destroys my low end. good luck with this .