I love your tutorials Chris i've watched thousend of videos but since i find your channel i don't need something else. On your channel is everything someone needs to get better in mixing mastering etc keep up the good work🤟
Amazing stuff Chris, thank you! I am new to mixing and it's kinda difficult to find quality and very detailed info about the very first steps of a mix.. Seeing your template and static mix helped a lot really!
@@mixdownonline Wondering if you have or could have a detailed video about how to use all the types of bus channels on the mixing process and the reasons why to use them? Much much appreciated! Love
after ur done wit ur static mix, do u bounce ur tracks out and open it in a new template to mix with processsing? or do u add the processing on the same file?
Hi Chris, i Used your template for my current project and also the Statis Mix idea, works great. A question however is, is there a reason why you don't use VCA faders for the last mix buss groups? Is there no benefit?
Sorry if this is a stupid question, but is it possible to leave a mix at the static mixing stage and still have it sound good? Asking because I'm very much too busy with other stuff that I worry going through both music composition and thorough proper engineering beyond just balancing levels and panning might be too labor/time intensive (music is only a hobby and I can't ask someone else to do the mixing for me)
As always a great explanation. However, I found that when mixing a recent song having two guitars playing two different rhythmic patterns that in the stereo mix is hard panned left and right, will sound just right in the mono mix but feels like they are too loud in stereo. But I wonder if that is only in my ears, and that as you say, if it sounds good in mono it is good in stereo. Or could hard panning be an exclusion to this rule?
Yes, that's normal. Stuff panned left and right will not be as loud in mono. I only use Mono in the first phase of a balanced mix. To check out phasing issues if any. So yes, when going back stereo at this point, it usually sounds good but then when I pan stuff around I don't make my balance decisions in Mono, always in stereo. In the end,I mix a song in stereo.
Good question...Those tracks were sent to me this way but it doesn't matter much...A mono signal can be recorded on a stereo track. This is a perfect example. The engineer recorded the vocal with ONE mic using a stereo track with a mono input. The signal will not sound stereo at this stage.
Oui c'est possible si on a un enregistrement et une performance de qualité, ce qui devrais toujours être fait à mon avis. Avec un enregistrement qui sonne très bien à la base va être beaucoup plus facile à mixer avec plugins et d'ammener la prod à un autre niveau.
Very interesting your method of work for the rough mix. In my formative period, I stayed with the first one that I found pleasing and effective and is the one that I make at present, although yours I liked it a lot and I am going to try it :-) It's the method explained by the friend Dani López in this video: ua-cam.com/video/TH0ddSG1XiA/v-deo.html Once I finish the rough mix I start the mix itself, processing groups and tracks in this order: Drums (and percussion if any), bass and lead vocals, all in stereo. And it's just when I start with the rest of the instruments (many of which work in stereo), that is, background vocals, guitars, keyboards and the others that could be (orchestral instruments, synths, etc.), when I move to mono and continue until I finish processing these instruments. At the moment of the spatial effects (reverb and delay) and automation is when I return to the stereo and there I am already, checking every now and then the mono compatibility. But sure your method of work is amazing and as I say, I am going to try to see which of the two I like the most. A big hug and a thousand thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
Wow. Remarkable. A man makes a video with some advices for advices needing people, for free, and you have complaints. Please tell me more, champion. Sad...
Why maximum people will follow you...? You have to the capacity to make people understand things in a easy way and i think you tried it but as my perspective that didn’t work to me. Maximum time i lose my concentration cause u unnecessarily explain something that u don't need. Remember... People who don't know anything about recording or no scope to learn it from there place came to this channel like me. So your way should like very simple and practical. As an example, suppose you r mixing a kick. But you have to understand that almost everybody of outside world using vst for it...so u can make a tutorial that how they will make there no thickness kick sample to paunchy and bold. How they make an a acustic, hip hop, EDM type kick. Show it to us as a very simple way and with a short video. Then see what happens...? Mr. Chris don't take my opinion otherwise. We like your knowledge about this sector very much and we love and respect you. But remember this, people who r learning it from experts will not follow you but who don’t have that opportunity to learn it will follow you. So much love and respect.
I appreciate your comment. Most of my videos are an answer to questions that are sent to me and also based on surveys I send out to my mailing list. So my goal is always to serve my viewers the best I can and I know that there's no way I can please everyone watching and that's not my goal. so if my content doesn't fit with your needs, I understand and I have no problem with that. With that said, I will add your suggestion of working an EDM type kick tips cause I think it's an interesting idea, I'll add this to my list :-) Thanks again for your comment!
I love your tutorials Chris i've watched thousend of videos but since i find your channel i don't need something else. On your channel is everything someone needs to get better in mixing mastering etc keep up the good work🤟
Thanks, man! Very happy you're learning useful stuff here!
Chris your videos are always clean, and to the point (no BS) but most of all your teaching skills are exceptional. Thanks! And keep up the good work.
Thanks for the nice comment!
best explanation of the static mix approach I have heard so far. focus on the song first, not single tracks!
Thanks!
Excellent Training to do this ...!!!
Yes, indeed!
Amazing stuff Chris, thank you! I am new to mixing and it's kinda difficult to find quality and very detailed info about the very first steps of a mix.. Seeing your template and static mix helped a lot really!
Glad it was helpful!
@@mixdownonline Wondering if you have or could have a detailed video about how to use all the types of bus channels on the mixing process and the reasons why to use them? Much much appreciated! Love
Damn good work right there! Right on brother! This is pure knowledge. I will reference friends to this video Everytime they ask me how to start.
Thank you!
Great lesson, great Tips as always :)
You're welcome!
Good idea!
Yes, sir!
I knew this guys video would help me 100 😂🎉
after ur done wit ur static mix, do u bounce ur tracks out and open it in a new template to mix with processsing? or do u add the processing on the same file?
Hey Chris, can I ask about how you set up your studio to capture the monitor\video\audio for these tutorials?
I'll respond in a video shortly:-) Thanks!
@@mixdownonline Thanks so much, Chris! Looking forward to it.
Hi Chris, i Used your template for my current project and also the Statis Mix idea, works great. A question however is, is there a reason why you don't use VCA faders for the last mix buss groups?
Is there no benefit?
Its showing not found I want that pdf file of mix... please send me
Sorry about that, try the link in the description again, I uploaded the link
Sorry if this is a stupid question, but is it possible to leave a mix at the static mixing stage and still have it sound good? Asking because I'm very much too busy with other stuff that I worry going through both music composition and thorough proper engineering beyond just balancing levels and panning might be too labor/time intensive (music is only a hobby and I can't ask someone else to do the mixing for me)
As always a great explanation. However, I found that when mixing a recent song having two guitars playing two different rhythmic patterns that in the stereo mix is hard panned left and right, will sound just right in the mono mix but feels like they are too loud in stereo. But I wonder if that is only in my ears, and that as you say, if it sounds good in mono it is good in stereo. Or could hard panning be an exclusion to this rule?
Yes, that's normal. Stuff panned left and right will not be as loud in mono. I only use Mono in the first phase of a balanced mix. To check out phasing issues if any. So yes, when going back stereo at this point, it usually sounds good but then when I pan stuff around I don't make my balance decisions in Mono, always in stereo. In the end,I mix a song in stereo.
why is the lead vox recorded in stereo?
Good question...Those tracks were sent to me this way but it doesn't matter much...A mono signal can be recorded on a stereo track. This is a perfect example. The engineer recorded the vocal with ONE mic using a stereo track with a mono input. The signal will not sound stereo at this stage.
Now if I only had well recorded material to mix...
You're welcome www.cambridge-mt.com/ms-mtk.htm
Hey guys, watch this video more than once, a lot of tips going on here....
Happy it helps!
C'est-tu possible de ne pas "ruiner" une chanson en utilisant aucun plugin ?
Oui c'est possible si on a un enregistrement et une performance de qualité, ce qui devrais toujours être fait à mon avis. Avec un enregistrement qui sonne très bien à la base va être beaucoup plus facile à mixer avec plugins et d'ammener la prod à un autre niveau.
@@mixdownonline C'est ben plus simple de même HAHA ! Puis j'ai vu qui en a qui mix avec les faders à 0 db, c'est-tu ben dangereux ?
Very interesting your method of work for the rough mix.
In my formative period, I stayed with the first one that I found pleasing and effective and is the one that I make at present, although yours I liked it a lot and I am going to try it :-)
It's the method explained by the friend Dani López in this video: ua-cam.com/video/TH0ddSG1XiA/v-deo.html
Once I finish the rough mix I start the mix itself, processing groups and tracks in this order: Drums (and percussion if any), bass and lead vocals, all in stereo. And it's just when I start with the rest of the instruments (many of which work in stereo), that is, background vocals, guitars, keyboards and the others that could be (orchestral instruments, synths, etc.), when I move to mono and continue until I finish processing these instruments.
At the moment of the spatial effects (reverb and delay) and automation is when I return to the stereo and there I am already, checking every now and then the mono compatibility.
But sure your method of work is amazing and as I say, I am going to try to see which of the two I like the most.
A big hug and a thousand thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
You're welcome... Thanks for sharing!
WHaT😱
Lol
These are just tips for beginners. Thought I was going to learn something new.
Wow. Remarkable. A man makes a video with some advices for advices needing people, for free, and you have complaints. Please tell me more, champion. Sad...
Omg lol 😆
One thing u know... Ha...you talk too much.
Now that's a first, never had that comment before after 3 years of UA-cam videos.
Why maximum people will follow you...? You have to the capacity to make people understand things in a easy way and i think you tried it but as my perspective that didn’t work to me. Maximum time i lose my concentration cause u unnecessarily explain something that u don't need. Remember... People who don't know anything about recording or no scope to learn it from there place came to this channel like me. So your way should like very simple and practical. As an example, suppose you r mixing a kick. But you have to understand that almost everybody of outside world using vst for it...so u can make a tutorial that how they will make there no thickness kick sample to paunchy and bold. How they make an a acustic, hip hop, EDM type kick. Show it to us as a very simple way and with a short video. Then see what happens...? Mr. Chris don't take my opinion otherwise. We like your knowledge about this sector very much and we love and respect you. But remember this, people who r learning it from experts will not follow you but who don’t have that opportunity to learn it will follow you.
So much love and respect.
I appreciate your comment. Most of my videos are an answer to questions that are sent to me and also based on surveys I send out to my mailing list. So my goal is always to serve my viewers the best I can and I know that there's no way I can please everyone watching and that's not my goal. so if my content doesn't fit with your needs, I understand and I have no problem with that. With that said, I will add your suggestion of working an EDM type kick tips cause I think it's an interesting idea, I'll add this to my list :-) Thanks again for your comment!