8 Tips for Amazing Low End!

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    Tips for Mixing Low End:
    Monitoring - Can you hear the lows?
    You can’t mix what you can’t hear. Should you get a sub woofer? Closed back headphones will give you an extended low end. The Blue Headphones I use have an extended low end, they are not that accurate, however I am used them. While you’re learning your room don’t be afraid to check in other environments. There is nothing wrong with the car test, or the boombox test, or any other multiple ways of double checking what you are hearing! Many amazing Mix professionals check their mixes on multiple systems. Once you’ve got the low end to translate on many different systems you will start to understand how it should sound in your own mix room.
    Not All Low End Mix Tips are Created Equal
    Mixing a live recorded Bass Guitar is very different from mixing a programmed bass line, also mixing a live Kick Drum is very different from mixing a programmed one.
    Use A Frequency Analyser
    Using a Frequency Analyser will really help you learn what you’re hearing, especially if you’re working in an untreated room with issues and using headphones that don’t have an accurate low end.
    Don’t Boost What You Can’t Hear
    If you work mainly on 4, 5 or 6 inch monitors you can create great mixes as long as you understand you won’t be reproducing super lows through those smaller speakers. Don’t boost the frequencies that the speakers can’t reproduce effectively, if you do boost them and they start to become audible then you end up with excessive low end which will become evident in other systems.
    Don’t be afraid to high pass!
    Create space in the mix for clean Low End for the Kick Drum and Bass. Take care of your high passing on individual channels rather than trying to fix on the stereo master bus.
    Evening out Low End on Organic Instruments
    Plug ins like Waves RBass not only adds consistent low end it also adds harmonics, which (particularly on programmed sounds) can add extra sonic characteristics to your bass sound. Programmed Bass Synths and Bass Guitars will stand out of the mix more if you add definition by adding presence, high mids and even saturation.
    Keep Your Low Lows Mono
    High frequencies are very directional, low lows are not. Keeping the Kick Drum and Bass centred. Removing low information from the sides will help them feel firmly in the sides, giving your mix more width.
    Solve Your Problems inside of the Mix, not on your Master Bus
    This is a big one for me! I like to find the issues inside of the mix and deal with them at their source. Trying to fix low end on your Master Stereo Bus (Mix Bus) should be a last resort, removing above 20hz will severely remove real low end and compromise your mix. So if you feel like you’re reaching for this area then look for the cause inside of the mix, looking at the individual elements that generate the low end.
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  • @Producelikeapro
    @Producelikeapro  4 роки тому +100

    Do you have any favorite tips & tricks you use when mixing low end?

    • @DanAloysius
      @DanAloysius 4 роки тому +17

      i'm struggling with this big time sir! having a listen now.

    • @harmonystudios1182
      @harmonystudios1182 4 роки тому +7

      So good! Yes, let me think LOL!

    • @ragingchimera8021
      @ragingchimera8021 4 роки тому +15

      You have to clean it up to big it up!

    • @DanAloysius
      @DanAloysius 4 роки тому +4

      @@ragingchimera8021 cool! led zipplin could have been alot bigger then? in terms of sound. they were huge! hehe

    • @isaaccameron7852
      @isaaccameron7852 4 роки тому +4

      Multiband compression on the bass seems to help sometimes, although I don't understand how the attack of compression works on low end, say 60-150Hz... are there transients down there that need to be let through, or does that information always come through in the higher frequencies? Thanks for the video!

  • @niknayme3754
    @niknayme3754 4 роки тому +540

    One good tip I was given. When mixing, put a low pass filter that only allows 200hz and below on your output channel. Switch off everything but the kick drum and bass. Introduce the other instruments 1 at a time. If that instrument is interfering with bass or kick, put a HPF or EQ on it until it stops. Do the same with all the other instruments. Then remove the low pass filter on the output channel.

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  4 роки тому +85

      No Name yes! That’s a great tip! Also for those that have a sub you can solo it and see what else is rumbling away down there!

    • @kick2789
      @kick2789 4 роки тому +55

      Great tip ! As a live mixing engineer, my first step "go to" tip is : hpf on all tracks depending on the lowest note an instrument can produce. Ex : 40Hz lowest four strings bass's note, 80Hz lowest 6 strings guitar's note. Most of the time, I end up to have the hpf up to 80Hz on basses and 100Hz to 150hz on guitars (depending on situation). Due to the slope of the hpf, I can assure you that the FOH PA can reproduce the lows you've think have took away. nonetheless, it's a very good idea to check out what happens in the "below 200Hz zone" and clear it when needed (and it always need it ;)) Hope i was clear enough, sorry for my frenglish. Cheers

    • @user-yr9ze6gg6e
      @user-yr9ze6gg6e 4 роки тому +1

      Great tip.Thank you

    • @niknayme3754
      @niknayme3754 4 роки тому +9

      @@kick2789 The tip came from the designer of the Mastering The Mix plugins, he knows his stuff. Your English is much better than my French!

    • @bojanarezina2352
      @bojanarezina2352 4 роки тому +7

      shouldn't the snare also be below 200 Hz?

  • @bartosz_staszkiewicz
    @bartosz_staszkiewicz 3 роки тому +99

    Sir, you have already prepared a special place in heaven. You're the biggest gift for all aspiring mixers.

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  3 роки тому +15

      Wow!! Thanks ever so much

    • @Mr.TeETH78
      @Mr.TeETH78 3 роки тому +4

      I concur vehemently! Warren you are a treasure!

    • @davewttnjones
      @davewttnjones 2 роки тому +1

      I’m new to this party but I have to agree wholeheartedly.

  • @richard8su
    @richard8su 3 роки тому +79

    "I can't mix, what i can't hear" is my new excuse to my wife for why i need new shit.
    Oh, thank you for that!

  • @autobotsNdecepticons
    @autobotsNdecepticons 4 роки тому +112

    Warren's positive attitude about making reasonable compromises to deal with less than ideal circumstances is so much more helpful than the same old "NEVER USE HEADPHONES THEY LIE!!" type "advice".

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  4 роки тому +25

      Thanks ever so much my friend! That comment really means a lot! I’m so glad to be able to help! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

    • @OwenAdamsMusic
      @OwenAdamsMusic 4 роки тому +2

      @@Producelikeapro Both can be useful in different situations for sure! To me, it sounds like you're using the Blue cans as a temporary check on the lows - would you *really* do an entire mix on those front-to-back? Thanks for all this amazing content dude, you truly put the PRO in producer.

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  4 роки тому +4

      @@OwenAdamsMusic thanks ever so much! The answer is Yes and No! Haha I have plenty off mixers only on headphones, however I do prefer to mix mainly on speakers and check on headphones!

    • @user-yr9ze6gg6e
      @user-yr9ze6gg6e 4 роки тому +1

      @@Producelikeapro Checking on headphones is helpful!I will check it on my mobile phone after headphones. Sometimes I think there is something wrong when I check on the mobile phone but I have no idea to fix it.

    • @lunakid12
      @lunakid12 3 роки тому

      @@user-yr9ze6gg6e Phone test has become essential for me, too. Stuff may sound OK everywhere, until I play it at night on my phone with no earbuds. It's such a brutal critic, worse than desktop PC speakers! Quite difficult to get things sound right also on those garbage mini speakers, especially if the music is busy and depends much on the low end, because that's just going to be lost there, mostly.

  • @alexprestin1293
    @alexprestin1293 4 роки тому +125

    how is this free. i feel like i am stealing watching this. this is so good.

    • @CestLaVie73
      @CestLaVie73 3 роки тому

      don´t worry Warren gets money from UA-cam views :D

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  3 роки тому +2

      You're very kind Alex!!

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  3 роки тому +20

      @@CestLaVie73 Haha no I rarely do! It's ok! The music I use means the artist gets the revenue and I'm fine with that!

    • @krackerjack21
      @krackerjack21 3 роки тому +1

      Agreed! Probably the most articulate, complete, concise & tip-filled vid I've seen low end. Well done Warren!

    • @OneMoreTimeCast
      @OneMoreTimeCast 3 роки тому

      AGREED! i feel like I made out like a bandit. I just made my own vid on low end management as well after getting inspired by this one!

  • @Videojohnnyboy
    @Videojohnnyboy 3 роки тому +16

    I’ve got to say my friend, what is wonderful about your video’s, isn’t just the encyclopedia of knowledge you have from working within the industry, it’s how you don’t alienate your audience. Thank you for what you said about headphone’s and using them productively. There’s many people who make these video’s who make you feel that it’s impossible without a Neve console, SSL etc.
    you’re a good guy.

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  3 роки тому +2

      Wow! Thanks ever so much! That’s very kind of you to say

  • @delvenhamric1200
    @delvenhamric1200 4 роки тому +40

    I have spent my whole life with champagne taste and a beer budget! So, what I have always done was to learn what I have. I have certain records/CD that I know and love intimately. I will spend time living with my system and my favorite music, until I KNOW my system. This has always worked for me, unfortunately in 30 plus years, I have never gotten anybody else to like anything that I have done. So, I just have fun and enjoy what I do, alone!

    • @KenshoBeats
      @KenshoBeats 3 роки тому +13

      Delven Hamric this is real love for making music. Kudos! Don't forget, if people are not interested in your music it is often a compliment. Apparently your music has too much nuance to attract a wider audience. Only the real ones keep pushing, simply because making music is a reward in itself. Also, totally agree with you on the importance of knowing your system. Big up from the Netherlands 👊🏼

    • @tigergame
      @tigergame 3 роки тому +3

      @@KenshoBeats these comments are something I needed to see.

    • @lunakid12
      @lunakid12 3 роки тому

      Delven, do you have it out somewhere?

    • @blackfistmediagroup5779
      @blackfistmediagroup5779 2 роки тому

      @@KenshoBeats
      have u ever heard his music? i mean, compliments are nice but it never helps to flat out lie to a person just to make em feel better... IJS

    • @KenshoBeats
      @KenshoBeats 2 роки тому +1

      @@blackfistmediagroup5779 no need for negative vibes.. I’m complimenting his attitude as you can read..

  • @eugeneerdozain7483
    @eugeneerdozain7483 4 роки тому

    Comprehensive and helpful. Thank you!

  • @TheDilligan
    @TheDilligan 2 роки тому +20

    As far as mixbus solutions go, last night I was going through a mix and I fixed everything on the mixbus. But I felt guilty about it. So then I used my Linear Phase EQ and Multiband compressor as a guide for what I wanted to fix.
    Like I realized I liked my mix better when I cut 2.4khz. So then I went through every single track and figured out what was causing a hump in that area. I found it. I fixed it.
    Then by the time I did all this, the mix sounded better without those mixbus plugins. So I removed them. And not only that, but the mix retained more of it's energy when I fixed it in the mix than when I fixed it on the mixbus.

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  2 роки тому +8

      I should frame this comment!! Very well said!!

  • @briancoemusic
    @briancoemusic 4 роки тому +3

    Droppin the BEST knowledge on Production. A+++++++

  • @RosarioBellassai
    @RosarioBellassai 4 роки тому

    Thank you Warren! Some great info!

  • @SilverTemples
    @SilverTemples 3 роки тому

    I love how real you are in these tutorials! Thank you for sharing the knowledge!

  • @harmonystudios1182
    @harmonystudios1182 4 роки тому +8

    Great subject ! Watching now !!

  • @naturakwa9060
    @naturakwa9060 4 роки тому +3

    One of the most useful channels I've found on UA-cam! Thank you for all the tips and the content (especially the videos with Graham)! It is really inspiring!

  • @nichttuntun3364
    @nichttuntun3364 3 роки тому

    Great great tips and video in general, thanks. Stay safe and sound.

  • @MrPixify
    @MrPixify 3 роки тому

    Thank you very much for the tips. Extremely useful!

  • @DispelMusic
    @DispelMusic 3 роки тому +7

    Seeing the Bass guitar in action, really helped send home the concept. Thank you

  • @MaxCarola
    @MaxCarola 4 роки тому +3

    this is the most complete information on the low end I have seen. Thank you. You confirmed a lot of tricks I use.

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you Max!! Fantastic! I'm so glad to be able to help! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

  • @alexewing3666
    @alexewing3666 4 роки тому

    Invaluable, as always, Warren. Keep on rockin’!
    Cheers
    Alex

  • @foodstampz
    @foodstampz 3 роки тому

    Thank you for your general knowledge and unbiased view on music styles !

  • @edwincrain986
    @edwincrain986 4 роки тому +3

    Hello Warren ! I really enjoyed this episode. Loved the bass guitar tip's !! Cheer's !!!

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  4 роки тому +2

      Hi Edwin Crain thanks ever so much my friend! I’m glad to be able to help!

  • @skyestapor3007
    @skyestapor3007 4 роки тому +4

    Fantastic job here! My Dad and I are just mixing my first couple of singles and the low end has been a challenge on one of the songs... I’m sure your tips here will clean things up ❤️

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  4 роки тому +1

      Hi SkyeHigh Stapor that’s amazing to hear! Happy to be able to help!!

  • @eBluetalk
    @eBluetalk 3 роки тому

    Thank you very much for this great lesson. Highly appreciated!

  • @RC32Smiths01
    @RC32Smiths01 4 роки тому +1

    Again, always great information for anyone to know and understand! Cheers

  • @SolMarineris
    @SolMarineris 3 роки тому +3

    Absolutely super episode with crazy essential advice at a level I can understand as a layman thank you so much!!! Love this channel wow 🏆

  • @mwintersteinsmith
    @mwintersteinsmith 4 роки тому +8

    I can’t thank PLAP enough for helping me with my Low End Mixing. Knowing how to mix my low end has “transformed” my mixes. Less muddiness in my tracks is the end result! Side chain on Kick & Bass Guitar helps a great deal too 😎👍 Awesome video Warren 👍👍🎸🎼🎤😎

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  4 роки тому +2

      Hi Martin Winterstein-Smith thanks ever so much my friend! I’m so glad to be able to help! You are an amazing part of your community!! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

  • @KristianWontroba
    @KristianWontroba 3 роки тому

    Super helpful advice! Thanks for all you do! :)

  • @adamsansom4822
    @adamsansom4822 Рік тому

    Fair play to you, you literally are a fountain of mixing knowledge, many thanks!

  • @jomamastool
    @jomamastool 4 роки тому +3

    I seriously appreciate that you are one of the few people I've seen on UA-cam that don't completely shun and knock mixing with headphones. It was actually helpful advice. Plain and simple. I love it

    • @OneMoreTimeCast
      @OneMoreTimeCast 3 роки тому +2

      I am CONSTANTLY finding myself mixing with headphones despite having my own studio lol. It is still a GREAT way to hear things in the low end of the mix. Just rewatched this vid and then dropped a low end mgmt vid on my channel after getting inspired!

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  3 роки тому +2

      You're very welcome Julian!

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  3 роки тому +2

      @@OneMoreTimeCast yes! Whatever it takes to make great music!

  • @SOLDbyYOU
    @SOLDbyYOU 3 роки тому +4

    Some of the best teachers have the ability and take the time to PROVIDE EXAMPLES.... When this guy started talking about 1) bass drum beaters "getting away from the head" and 2) bass guitarists who knew where their instruments sang and didn't sing I got the idea that a) he has been listening and q) he was worth listening to. .... VERY...VERY... well done. ... 100 years ago I and a buddy were watching the band "mountain" ( Leslie west, felix papalardi... song - Mississippi Queen) ... we were watching the band "pre-show"... and West was moving from place to place on the stage with a tech..... and he would stand in a location and just start playing.... and then his tech would use gaff tape and place a big "A", or "E"... or "G" on the floor where West was standing... and I and my buddy didnt get it..... but and older guy nest to us said.... "They're listening to the stage"..... "WHAt???!!!"..... They were experimenting and finding where THEIR amps,,, THEIR guitar,,,, and THAT stage... Resonated.....and in which keys vs locations on the stage....
    OOOOOooooh..... the room and the stage ( the acoustic environment) were part OF the instrument,,,
    I'll bet that this Pro guy knows that....
    But back then..... it helped me and my buddy see that we still had many lessons ahead and many jorneys to travel.
    The tech on this video opens the right doors to facilitate those new experiences

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  3 роки тому +1

      Wow!! Thanks ever so much for your great comment!! I really appreciate your insight

  • @teqnotic
    @teqnotic 3 роки тому

    This helped me a lot. Thank You!

  • @strobelightstrobelight
    @strobelightstrobelight 3 роки тому

    Warren, thanks for share such a good information and free knowledge for us!

  • @OfficialDJTuky
    @OfficialDJTuky 4 роки тому +11

    this answered so many questions for me as someone who relies on electronic samples, thank you 🔥🔥

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  4 роки тому +6

      Two Key you’re very welcome my friend! That means a lot! I really wanted to answer everyone’s questions to the best of my ability and I know there is a lot of confusing information out there!

  • @SidneyAugustoDaSilva
    @SidneyAugustoDaSilva 3 роки тому +6

    100% agree! I learned how to get my low end to sound good in a plane using earbuds! You gotta know what sounds good to get it right! Such great tips!

  • @simonwoods5902
    @simonwoods5902 7 місяців тому

    Wonderful advice - thanks Warren!

  • @Excaidus-Metal
    @Excaidus-Metal 4 роки тому

    Your videos are great. The mixing videos are my favorite to follow. I usually pick up something new too, very cool.

  • @ryKirwan1
    @ryKirwan1 4 роки тому +3

    One String my go to 🎸always informative great vid 👍🏻

  • @cabuffal0
    @cabuffal0 3 роки тому +3

    I learn new knowledge everytime I watch this video. I mean everytime, thanks, Warren.

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks ever so much

    • @cabuffal0
      @cabuffal0 3 роки тому +1

      @@Producelikeapro Good coaching, great instructions & sharing. Thank YOU ever so much.

    • @OneMoreTimeCast
      @OneMoreTimeCast 3 роки тому

      same here! after rewatching this a few times, i decided to make my own video on low end management too. Never can have too many tips and tricks out there!

  • @trollstjerne
    @trollstjerne 4 роки тому +1

    Great video Warren. Thanks for all these useful tips and tricks

  • @ethangreen8353
    @ethangreen8353 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks Warren for a well thought out video for explaining about low ends. I certainly appreciate your time to show others how you do things in your studio.

  • @briandevlin269
    @briandevlin269 4 роки тому +3

    This video from 5 months back relates well and is useful; 'Mixing Basics: Bass - Warren Huart: Produce Like A Pro'

  • @sexybeardedvikingwizardthe4746
    @sexybeardedvikingwizardthe4746 4 роки тому +8

    Bass is where I'm at as a bassist. I try to manage as much as possible before my signal hits an interface. It starts with pickup blending between a Precision and Jazz depending on how rounded I need the overall sound to be. I typically use active Basses so I next manage whatever onboard EQ that provides, my No1 is a 2016 Fender Deluxe Active Precision so that is fairly basic. Amp or Sansamp pedal settings are next in line and my current needs for the onboard EQs here is fairly flat, just a little Bass and Low Mid boost and cut a little from High Mid and Treble.
    With this fairly basic setup I can adjust on the fly with just my volume and pickup sweep controls when going from slap to finger style, blues to rock to rockabilly and so on. I also run very minimal effects, just some light compression on the amp and I'm done.
    It does make my life much easier in this regard though that said I'm not playing heavy metal so this is not a heavily saturated kind of setup.
    As always your tips are greatly appreciated, have a great one mate.

  • @2ndMOUSEofficial
    @2ndMOUSEofficial 3 роки тому

    Brilliant vid as always. Your enthusiasm is so infectious. Thank you for the great advice and the benefit of your experience Warren 👍

  • @andyclack4578
    @andyclack4578 2 роки тому

    This is great stuff, many thanks Warren

  • @darlenesheffield9835
    @darlenesheffield9835 4 роки тому +6

    Best info as always

  • @randalclarke5487
    @randalclarke5487 3 роки тому +7

    After a year hiatus from recording, this channel and Warren has inspired me to get back to doing what I live doing best.🙂

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  3 роки тому +4

      Wow! That's amazing to hear Randal! Welcome back!

    • @induhgo_
      @induhgo_ 2 роки тому +2

      That's awesome Randal. Maybe that break will breed new exciting ideas!

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  2 роки тому +2

      @@induhgo_ agreed 100%!

    • @induhgo_
      @induhgo_ 2 роки тому

      @@Producelikeapro !!

  • @bereboo49
    @bereboo49 3 роки тому

    What amazing, clear and valuable infomation! Many "mavellous" thanks Mr.Huart!

  • @KaitavSapreMusic
    @KaitavSapreMusic 3 роки тому

    Brilliant tips! Practical and helpful. Thanks a ton!

  • @OdinOfficialEmcee
    @OdinOfficialEmcee 4 роки тому +11

    I honestly love the inconsistencies of live instruments. I love the challenge of working on them and nothing sounds cooler to me than when I don't turn all the wave forms to a brick and you get some natural automation I get to accentuate from the energy and power that the players put into their instruments. Esspecially with drums, strings, and horns. Generally speaking a group of people playing live and doing so well sounds freaking amazing

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  4 роки тому +3

      I hear 100% Odin! I love live instruments as well! So much fun to mix!! Real performances and amazing musicians are what I love!

    • @pdrgallo
      @pdrgallo 4 роки тому +1

      I think this applies only to certain genres. you have to really be sure of what you are doing if you are to compress that much on a jazz track, for instance. you 'd be pushing your role in the mix. if the musicians are good, that is. if not..

  • @Corvid
    @Corvid 2 роки тому +3

    18:55 This is why we love Warren! Now THAT'S what I call a suitable bass-face for studio tracking :D
    It's so boring when you can see someone putting on their "I'm a serious UA-camr" attitude... But Warren is just himself: when he gets buzzed about something, he's not gonna hold back, he LOVES music... and it truly shows :)

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  2 роки тому +1

      Aw shucks thanks ever so much! And yes I LOVE music!!

  • @roitadmor
    @roitadmor 4 роки тому

    One of your best videos so far. Super important. Thank you for the info 🙏🏾💜

  • @tomthexton7813
    @tomthexton7813 3 роки тому

    Very impressive! Excellent Knowledge! Incredible teacher! Thanks a million Warren! 😊

  • @Dominik_Papic
    @Dominik_Papic 4 роки тому +4

    Some bass players play grooving parts with one finger (index), to keep almost equal velocity. Thank you for precious tips!

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  4 роки тому +3

      Yes, I work with many players who only use one finger for 90% of their performance!

    • @joethebar1
      @joethebar1 3 роки тому +1

      I’m way steadier pumping with one finger too. Whatever gets the job done

  • @N1K5TA
    @N1K5TA 4 роки тому +6

    every day is a school day .. you never stop learning ..even if you've been at it for over 20 years you learn something new with each session. Lots of great tips out there ..you'll discover what works for you but one thing is certain... you need to put in the time

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  4 роки тому +3

      Yes, agreed Nik! I'm always learning!

    • @N1K5TA
      @N1K5TA 4 роки тому +2

      @@Producelikeapro 🙌

    • @artistegreen
      @artistegreen 4 роки тому +1

      I love this comment! Yes! Everyday is a school day. Learn as much and apply. Dnt b afraid to make mistakes..itl make us all better. Good day!

  • @migibeats104
    @migibeats104 4 роки тому

    My favourite topic and object of my desire. Love how you tackle this topic time and again from all angles.👍👏👏👏❤

  • @SuddenAccess
    @SuddenAccess 4 роки тому

    These tips are gold for me. Thanks

  • @heavymetalmixer91
    @heavymetalmixer91 4 роки тому +5

    Usually, having the low-lows Mono is a great idea, unless we're taking electric guitars into acount, mostly in Metal. Those guitars tend to "become one with the bass" and if their low-end becomes all Mono, they sound weird or even weak. This only happens sometimes, not always.
    Great video as always, the "not all low-end tips are equal" really got me in.

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  4 роки тому +4

      Haha yes, indeed! Most of the Low End Tips videos I've seen are using programmed drums etc and that doesn't take into account the issues with have with live instruments!

    • @zachary963
      @zachary963 4 роки тому +1

      I was listening to Black Sabbath’s Paranoid album the other day, and especially on the song Iron Man i was impressed with how stinking massive the guitars and bass sound. The bass is in the left channel and the guitar is on the right and man! It sounds amazing

  • @Gaby-Lopez
    @Gaby-Lopez 4 роки тому +3

    thanks! this is a really nice help for me, for recording and mixing my own songs, and off course my bass.

  • @timgurin
    @timgurin 4 роки тому

    Great video! Thank you, Warren👏

  • @von_Apa
    @von_Apa 4 роки тому

    Thank's so much! You are giving out so much inspiration, and it is always interesting to watch your videos! Lot's of gratefulness from un old multi musician and home studio manic - who loves to keep up learning and learning! :)

  • @J-DUB-F1
    @J-DUB-F1 4 роки тому +4

    "WHATEVER IT TAKES"...…....thank you!! 😊🙏
    I don't have a studio, I'm in my bedroom....not a pro tuned space. I made a few absorber panels which help some, but it has taken a lot of time to become more confident in my space. LOTS of car checks, lots of burnt "coasters"...….I do what needs to be done for everyone involved to be happy.
    RTAs are indispensable for me.....I get heat for referencing with them. I'm told "mix with your ears not your eyes". I get that concept, and in many ways, agree.....BUT, if you don't have a well tuned room, you need some help so you know what's actually happening. I use SPAN from Voxengo, and it is my FRIEND! 😁
    Always appreciate hearing people at your level pointing out the reality most of us live in.

  • @michaelmichael1450
    @michaelmichael1450 4 роки тому +4

    37:58 I can't help but seeing the wonderful sarcasm in his face

  • @klavierhaltern
    @klavierhaltern 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the inspiration, always a pleasure! 👋

  • @wdjonker8403
    @wdjonker8403 4 роки тому

    You are the best audio teacher online. Thanks for ALL the help!

  • @carlojames2658
    @carlojames2658 3 роки тому +8

    such smart processing man, fucking legend

  • @Maksitto
    @Maksitto 3 роки тому

    Brilliant! thank you Warren

  • @andypearce7442
    @andypearce7442 3 роки тому

    That was AWESOME Warren! thanks.

  • @kurtisa.murray2711
    @kurtisa.murray2711 Рік тому +3

    Im gonna get Warrens face tattooed on me with script that says "Doin' Marvelously Well"

  • @iwantappledumplings6187
    @iwantappledumplings6187 4 роки тому +24

    This is something everyone struggles with thank you for covering it

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  4 роки тому +4

      I'm so glad to be able to help! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

  • @SaintGabriel111
    @SaintGabriel111 3 роки тому

    Wonderful information! Thank you!

  • @johnehartley
    @johnehartley 4 роки тому

    Another excellent vid Warren! Cheers 😁

  • @timbushong4387
    @timbushong4387 3 роки тому +3

    "Schnizzel-ton." My new favorite adjective.

    • @davelordy
      @davelordy 3 роки тому

      1 Schnizzel-ton = ~480g

    • @timbushong4387
      @timbushong4387 3 роки тому

      @@davelordy - Ha - yes - give or take a smidge-weight.

  • @Freddycash
    @Freddycash 4 роки тому +3

    I’ve mixed through a radio before and got good results

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  4 роки тому +1

      That's amazing to hear Freddy! Thanks for sharing!

  • @Funkybassuk
    @Funkybassuk 4 роки тому

    Brilliantly helpful. Thank you!

  • @Synth2000
    @Synth2000 3 роки тому

    Truly good tips, some of them totally new to me... thank you so much Warren, from the heart!

  • @GeekTherapyRadio
    @GeekTherapyRadio 4 роки тому +45

    My general (massively oversimplified) HPF guidelines are to roll off anything below 30hz on the kick, anything below about 80hz on the bass, anything below 100-150hz on snares and guitars, 150-200hz on vocals, etc...
    These figures are completely arbitrary and can vary wildly depending of course on the program material...as they should. Nothing is concrete nor should it be with art...and mixing is very much an art.
    Point is that each instrument is given its own space to breath in the low end. This also allows speakers, any speaker, to push sound waves as efficiently as possible. It robs efficiency when the speaker is reproducing vocal microphone rumble at the same time it's trying to push the kick and bass guitar.
    Lack of the simple HPF (high pass filter) is THE biggest reason a new engineer's mixes sound bland, muddy, and lifeless. Go back to any of your early mixes and apply a HPF to each track. It's like lifting a muddy wet veil off your ears.
    It is one of the biggest "eureka" moments in any early engineer's career. That powerful tight low end comes from what you CUT not what you BOOST.

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  4 роки тому +8

      Hi Geek Therapy Radio thanks ever so much for sharing your insight and experience!!

    • @manobap
      @manobap 4 роки тому +11

      The secret is take care by cutting too much. Some instruments as guitar or horns can sound weak or without its natural body. The tip is using first a LPF and hear what you are cutting.

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  4 роки тому +4

      @@manobap yes, indeed!

    • @DenniWintyr
      @DenniWintyr 4 роки тому +5

      The fundamental frequency of the E string of a standard tuned bass is 41.2hz, not sure I'd want to get rid of that

    • @efnerva664
      @efnerva664 4 роки тому +1

      @@DenniWintyr Indeed. I'ld say it's a better idea to find the fundamental frequency of the kick and make a standard cut to the bass there instead of a high pass.

  • @DavidRavenMoon
    @DavidRavenMoon 4 роки тому +4

    The way I get used to what ever room/system I’m monitoring on is to listen to music I know well. I use headphones a lot, and they are a little hyped in the lows, so I listen to other people’s mixes so I can get used to the sound of the headphones. Then I just make my mixes sound like that, as far as balance is concerned.

  • @joejurneke9576
    @joejurneke9576 4 роки тому

    Excellent advice as always!

  • @StaaleMathisen
    @StaaleMathisen 4 роки тому +4

    I’ve just moved my studio to my second floor. At the moment, there are no acoustic treatment in the studio. The room is built with natural untreatned wood. The acoustic ain’t bad, but I have problems with the bass flowing in the room. So I’m using my Beyerdynamic DT990 pro and my DT770 pro to help me with the references.

  • @casimsalabim
    @casimsalabim 4 роки тому +11

    "The Lowlows" might be a good band name. :-)
    Great video.

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  4 роки тому +2

      Hi casimsalabim haha yes! Great name indeed!

  • @jorrickthole6505
    @jorrickthole6505 4 роки тому

    Amazing video. Deals with exactly some things Im fighting with these days. Your technical explanation combined with your passion for music make it most enjoyable to be schooled :) Thanks a million as usual🤘

  • @TimOost
    @TimOost 4 роки тому

    Perfect timing and perfect explanation and tips. I recently tried to mix in the lowest b on a five string bass and it has been really challenging to get a good balance and to hear it properly, to be honest. Thank you!

  • @adelekeadeleke9284
    @adelekeadeleke9284 3 роки тому +64

    I really thank the Lord Jesus Christ for this channel. You have so many students you never met. Thanks again for these tutorials

    • @churchoicemorighteous1506
      @churchoicemorighteous1506 3 роки тому +10

      You can just call him, "Warren."

    • @ArguZ72
      @ArguZ72 3 роки тому +1

      @@churchoicemorighteous1506 Oh lord :-D

    • @brucecampbell2478
      @brucecampbell2478 3 роки тому +9

      It’s a good thing to give thanks to The Lord! Thank the Lord for his mercy and his blessings, music being one of Many

    • @JohnGarnerIII
      @JohnGarnerIII 3 роки тому +3

      And I thank you for the best response I've seen!

    • @sinekayambasan1147
      @sinekayambasan1147 3 роки тому +3

      Amen !

  • @funzokuu9403
    @funzokuu9403 3 роки тому +6

    "You can't mix what you can't hear " 💯

  • @sinitarium
    @sinitarium 4 роки тому +2

    Superb video Warren! SO MANY GREAT TIPS!!! Thank you so much for sharing all them pro tips! You are awesome :-)

  • @theddie5457
    @theddie5457 4 роки тому

    Thanks to your free videos, the low end tricks; my overall mixes have massively improved, the kick drum and bass sound significantly better.

  • @NealFox
    @NealFox 4 роки тому +3

    How is it some of the Beatles early stuff had drums and/or bass on one side, yet still sounded great. And why didn't that create a problem for the mastering engineer?

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  4 роки тому +3

      Hi Neal Fox thanks for the wonderful question! As we were talking about in the video the low end on those albums didn’t go anywhere near as low as you can go now! Modern albums go so low now!

    • @NealFox
      @NealFox 4 роки тому +2

      @@Producelikeapro Thanks. And yet, they still sounded great. I remember recording my first album in 1971. Really wanted to emulate the Beatles. Took me years in the studio to understand what they were doing (with George Martin, of course.) Don't know who mastered my early stuff, but the first time I heard it on a jukebox sandwiched between to hits, what a disappointment. Mine was so low in volume. And it was mastered by pros.
      Took another few years to find out why.
      Thanks for your channel. Really great!

  • @sambolino44
    @sambolino44 4 роки тому +5

    If you don't have 45 minutes to listen to the whole thing, just skip to 36:52 for a synopsis. "Oon jeh oon jeh, like zer zan zoon zah and a oom om om."

  • @giuliorosatelli
    @giuliorosatelli 4 роки тому

    Amazing video! Thank you so much for advices! Very precious!!!

  • @em8969
    @em8969 2 роки тому

    Thankyou sir!! Excellent teacher and a true professional!! Happy New year

  • @faborrobison9652
    @faborrobison9652 3 роки тому +3

    The voice of David Attenborough. The face of Joe Pesci. Schnizel-ton?

  • @Bhallmed
    @Bhallmed 4 роки тому +6

    New word= “Shnizalton” @ 9:42

  • @stevenneufeld3791
    @stevenneufeld3791 Рік тому

    yet another amazing video from this channel / Warren! i learned some new things, and also got some re-affirmation of things i am starting to learn (or already knew) about how to dial in proper low end while mixing my music. seems like one of the hardest production aspects to nail in general, and these 8 reasons are all spectacularly explained here. cheers! :)

  • @stephenbruce5431
    @stephenbruce5431 4 роки тому

    Only about 10 minutes and this is great stuff. Subscribed! Thank you!

  • @frenchstick245
    @frenchstick245 4 роки тому +3

    Honestly I just learned a “shnizzle ton”

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  4 роки тому +1

      Haha thanks ever so much! I'm so glad to be able to help! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

  • @jackmckee8196
    @jackmckee8196 3 роки тому

    Your vids are produced really well and I learn so much. Thank you!

  • @harlont
    @harlont 4 роки тому

    Wow. Excellent info. Thank you!

  • @sleepylemonmonkeys9047
    @sleepylemonmonkeys9047 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much for doing these videos. You're amazing. Thank you!

  • @winstontyau4930
    @winstontyau4930 4 роки тому

    I listen to your from a different perspective and you know i learned allot. It was synthesized and very thoughtful content, and the best part of the mix is that your spill looks to natural, and not memorized, you actually have a profound dynamic sense of speaking about down the middle low end, or invariable i felt very edified. thanks,