Mixing Basics: Drums - Warren Huart: Produce Like A Pro

We’re back with another episode of Mixing Basics. In this episode, we’re going to get into the Basics of mixing Drums.

If you recall in the previous episodes, we balanced the mix using panning and volume and got the mix to a place where we could start making better decisions. then took a look at some really subtle ways you can make your vocals sit better in a mix using compression and automation.

We have a song by Me And The City called “The Owl Song” this is actually a song we have used in the academy. So those of you who are academy members will know this song very well. but for those of you who aren’t in the academy yet heres a little more info.

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[Producelikeapro]

Today we are talking we have another part of our 'Mixing Basics' series! You can download the multi tracks for the 'Owl Song' by 'Me and the City' below the video! Thanks everyone who watched the premiere live! That was a lot of fun!

[inthemix]

The way you made the bass drum fill out the low end without the mud was really amazing to hear, plenty to learn here!

[manulovesyoumadly]

***KICK***

2:00 Polarity

4:07 EQ

7:17 Gate

8:47 Sample as side chain signal for gate

9:50 Compression

11:45 2nd EQ

13:53 Bus Compression

15:36 Bus EQ


***SNARE***

17:56 Polarity

18:35 Gate

19:30 EQ

20:55 Bus Compression

22:14 Bus EQ

23:13 2nd Bus Compression


***OVERHEADS***

25:08 EQ


***TOMS***

26:10 nuthin


26:24 Snare Reverb


***Master Drum Bus***

27:40 Compression

28:56 2nd Drum Bus, Heavy Compression


30:48 in the track

[TwangTown]

This is the beauty of YouTube. Professionals sharing information that was impossible for someone with no budget. Or who is living in a remote place without access to engineering school like we have here in Nashville etc...
Brilliant channel!
Thank you for sharing all of these, and your interviews.

[richwebster]

Ever since a friend introduced me to Cubase, I entered the arena of music production and was greeted with a thousand eager YouTubers telling me this, and not to do that whilst simultaneously attempting to sell me their wares. Watching your methods made me realise that music production is the one pursuit that teaches me the meaning of the word humility. Thanks so much for your tuition. I like the way you communicate the language and your tutorials form a solid foundation on which to build my mixes.

[drmedwuast]

30:01 it's amazing how the processing makes it seem like the tempo is about 5bpm faster than it really is

[wonderming]

Just wanted to say a big thank you for all you have done for people like me who are trying to absorb as much as they can. I've been playing drums professionally since I was 19. I'm 46 now and have my own studio for doing drum tracks. Now, I'm wanting to mix other people's songs. It's a passion I didn't know I even had. After watching your videos, it's no wonder why people want to work with you. You have offered so much, you take the time to engage, you have a great attitude, and you are full of talent. A shining example of what it takes to carve out a career. A true inspiration. I cant thank you enough. Here's to many more years of getting to do what you love!

[PedroLacerdaArte]

Every minute he does a single alteration on the kick EQ I think "DUDEE ITS GETTING DOPE HOW IS HE GONNA MAKE IT EVEN BETTER???"

[zazoomatt]

1-2024 7 years before you made this video, many got me started in this. Now I have built my 10x10 Studio, good equipment, learned guitar, Sound design, music Theory, learned some piano, electronic Analog/Digital recording with all Studio One DAW just now starting learning How to mix the Tons of Drums (TT-EZ2. XLN, IKMM 3.5 MAX & BFD3) . ALL SMILES Can NOT Thank YOU Enough 😁

[RobinSchenk]

This series is so far the best mixing tutorial I found on YT. Thanks a lot, sir. Cheers!

[rajnaidu]

You know, ppl like Warren n Kenny of Reaper lessons are Gods gift to us, Newbies. Tq so much, Bros. 🙏🙏🙏

[nascen]

2022 I'm just now getting around to watching this, and it's amazing. You kept doing things a little bit differently than I've seen done in other videos and done personally but there is no denying the before and after results.

[visbalricardo]

It is always awesome to comeback to these videos. Makes me remember how I got into producing and mixing music! Thanx Warren and EVERYONE at PLP!!! U ROCK!!!

[snipes]

Wow! And this is where a true mix starts from, just eq and compression and not all these other fancy plugins...i do believe though that fancy plugins have their use, but eq and compression are like the block builders of a beat/song. Amazing job you did here..🔥🐐💯👊🏽

[progression_decibel]

Thank you so much Warren for showing us these mixing techniques with mostly stock tools and methods! The final mixing really brought clarity to the drums and the overall song. I get better each few weeks with your help. Stay marvelous!

[sidinsidethebox]

I can't tell you how much I enjoyed following along with this video and mixing drums for the first time. It sounds SO much better and I'm simply amazed. Thank you ever so much!

[jessejukuri]

Honest, down-to-earth yet super informative. I really like how you're bopping your head along the tracks. It's really about feeling the beat, isn't it? Warm thanks to you, Warren!

[jordyrowlandsmusic]

Followed this video step by step mixing the drums for one of my own tracks. Gave the whole song a lift it needed. Thanks Warren!

[darlenesheffield]

Thanks Warren for the wonderful video and answering our questions in real time!

[avebac]

I'm studying audio engineering but I'm learning more from your videos