How To EQ A Metal Kick Drum w/ Joey Sturgis | Mix Lab sneak preview

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  • @URMAcademy
    @URMAcademy  6 років тому +90

    Did you find this tutorial helpful?

    • @clintbeasthood9758
      @clintbeasthood9758 6 років тому +3

      Every single thing you fellas put out is really helpful. You guys are the best!

    • @sixofiveofficial2982
      @sixofiveofficial2982 5 років тому

      Love this channel guys! Everyday I learn something new!

    • @josec.bonilla5179
      @josec.bonilla5179 5 років тому +1

      Really useful, thank you very much!!!

    • @carbonbasedmolecule9197
      @carbonbasedmolecule9197 5 років тому

      URM Academy This entire channel is amazing and I want to support it. And yes, I don’t always like the bands he records, but Mr. Sturgis is a genius when it comes to making your mix sound massive.

    • @aluhutderprediger7007
      @aluhutderprediger7007 4 роки тому

      yes, very helpful in fact

  • @alrecks619
    @alrecks619 3 роки тому +8

    the best EQ is always from the mic selection and placement, the rest is adding a character that is appropriate for the style.

    • @alrecks619
      @alrecks619 3 роки тому +1

      and of course, how the heck i forgot about the kick itself...

  • @Aaron-ij4pc
    @Aaron-ij4pc 7 років тому +27

    Do one for snare too!

  • @manny75586
    @manny75586 6 років тому +5

    Great, clear and concise tutorial.
    I learned myself the hard way about carving in solo and adding in context.
    Awesome that you mentioned that. It's going to save a lot of people a lot of heartache. I use that philosophy regardless of the instrument I'm futzing with.

  • @AtaraxiaArg
    @AtaraxiaArg 5 років тому +50

    "Little bit of EQ"
    14db boost at 70hz and -22.5db at 100hz 😂

    • @lucasgerow1221
      @lucasgerow1221 4 роки тому +1

      Was gonna say, by the look of the curve, that's not a "lil bit of eq" lol. Huge boost on high shelf as well

    • @queenpurple8433
      @queenpurple8433 3 роки тому +3

      Still a little bit

  • @hxllxw4368
    @hxllxw4368 4 роки тому +1

    THIS VIDEO IS ONE OF THE BETTER ONES I'VE EVER SEEN

  • @shayne08
    @shayne08 7 років тому +11

    This is gold! Thanks Joey!

  • @thekoderius265
    @thekoderius265 6 років тому

    The 9:00 is genius just what I was looking for - thanks!

  • @clemensmoeller4549
    @clemensmoeller4549 3 роки тому +1

    What is the effect on the intro guitar?

  • @juanmarin9484
    @juanmarin9484 5 років тому +2

    I learned so much from this vid, thanks Joey 🙏😃

  • @hingeslevers
    @hingeslevers 7 років тому +26

    Don't forget to level-match if you're doing a lot of boosting!

    • @ignite137
      @ignite137 7 років тому +8

      Not necessary if you use Fabfilter Pro Q2, turn on autogain

    • @darkflamesquirrel
      @darkflamesquirrel 7 років тому

      ohhhhh dammit I want this plugin so much more now

    • @kpierce1111
      @kpierce1111 7 років тому

      Get it. Seriously. Changed my mixing process so much so fast. Being able to solo individual bands is a lifesaver too.

    • @castlebravocelestial4846
      @castlebravocelestial4846 4 роки тому

      K

  • @lovecraftmusic8717
    @lovecraftmusic8717 3 роки тому +1

    Is it better to put the gate before or after eq?

  • @f1amesoff
    @f1amesoff Рік тому

    Working for this artificail drums and completely not working for read drum samples.

  • @mickat76
    @mickat76 4 роки тому

    Simple and understandable rules that work 100%

  • @YokuStudio
    @YokuStudio 7 років тому

    can´t wait to see a video like this about snare!, thank for doing this guys!

  • @userdarkshadow3307
    @userdarkshadow3307 3 роки тому +1

    How is the name of the song?

  • @goatsurgeon
    @goatsurgeon 6 років тому

    Yeah I had an issue with the sound of mine for the song I’m putting out tomorrow
    I need to brush up on this
    All I did was give it +2 decibels on the whole thing and it popped out and hit harder
    I want to know if I could have EQ’d it any better

  • @clintbeasthood9758
    @clintbeasthood9758 6 років тому +6

    My kick drums sound leagues better! Thank you Joey!

  • @ianp94
    @ianp94 5 років тому

    Little bit of a boost in the high end at 11:02 there

  • @theblackstoneconspiracy4745
    @theblackstoneconspiracy4745 4 роки тому

    Thank You

  • @Mineiro426
    @Mineiro426 6 років тому

    That's an amazing tutorial. A big thanks to you.

  • @gauravkhannadrums
    @gauravkhannadrums 4 роки тому

    Thank you Joey!

  • @FateofTheFallenOFCL
    @FateofTheFallenOFCL 7 років тому

    Is only Cubase 9 come with more plugin inserts? or can you do this with Cubase artist 8.5?

  • @scottyriffpad5737
    @scottyriffpad5737 7 років тому +2

    Fuck that starting riff is heavy.

  • @djabthrash
    @djabthrash 7 років тому

    Amazing video !

  • @kellc1347
    @kellc1347 7 років тому

    Wow amazing vid!!!! Please do one on guitars please. Hi gain metal!!!

  • @pjdahmen
    @pjdahmen 5 років тому

    well done

  • @marijandesin8226
    @marijandesin8226 7 років тому +1

    My main problem is mastering kick bottom It always distorts!
    Any suggestions?

    • @landrysaathoff2418
      @landrysaathoff2418 7 років тому

      Marijan Desin Your take/sample might not be so great. Maybe try a different mic? Or perhaps try the take again. If you’re using samples, maybe try a different one.
      Also, Joey makes large “boosts” in his EQ. Cutting is great and shouldn’t scare you at all, but be careful when boosting. This could be your problem. Joey can do it and make it sound good because he’s Joey. If your treatment in your studio is sub-par, you may want to reference your mix in a car/elsewhere to see if you really need that 10db boost at 75hz, or whatever.
      This is just from my experience, so I hope this helps!

    • @kpierce1111
      @kpierce1111 7 років тому

      Are you clipping? Distortion should only occur from EQ if it's an analog eq/analog plugin emulation or if you're clipping and getting digital distortion because of that.

    • @marijandesin8226
      @marijandesin8226 7 років тому

      That makes all the sense
      So I tend to use slower release/attack
      but than the Highs suffer from too much pumping
      Because I mix metal and theres a lot of kicks going on
      Logically It would take two different bands of compression/limiting
      Which all Mastering plugins already claim to incorporate
      Like ozone7 or Slate master or Fab-Lpro-L
      But I always have this issue

    • @XiyuYang
      @XiyuYang 5 років тому

      Clipping? Are you using linear phase EQ? Are you using very fast attack/limiter on kicks? Could be anything you need to be more specific

  • @drummerjeroensimons
    @drummerjeroensimons 7 років тому +1

    Great stuff Joey/Urm!!!. There is a mistake in the diagram: 800 hz in stead of 800 khz..;) (many thanks to : Mjaquie for pointing to my mistake first....:) :)

    • @Mjaquie
      @Mjaquie 7 років тому +3

      Jeroen Simons there is a mistake in your comment. 800khz instead of 800hkz 😂👍

    • @drummerjeroensimons
      @drummerjeroensimons 7 років тому

      hahahaha!!! Yeah man, I see....:) I tried to help out, and made the chaos even bigger...;)

    • @jabooky15
      @jabooky15 7 років тому +3

      I got it, it’s hertkiloz :)

  • @matenorth
    @matenorth 7 років тому +2

    My only complaints on this album is the lyrics and the snare. Everything else makes up the best heavy mix ive ever heard. Please make a tutorial on the guitar tone.

    • @grunge2012
      @grunge2012 7 років тому

      matenorth sall I personally love the lyrics and snare. Everyone's different. He does write about more emotional stuff if you ever wanna give emmure a chance

    • @ezassegai4793
      @ezassegai4793 6 років тому +1

      lyrics are 5th grade shit but the music is nice.

    • @joeljameson4961
      @joeljameson4961 11 місяців тому

      Guitar tone is kemper profile

  • @AhmetWinchester
    @AhmetWinchester 6 років тому

    Thanks joey :)

  • @djentlover
    @djentlover 5 років тому +4

    "Petriment... Parametric" :D

  • @morgancross5481
    @morgancross5481 6 років тому +10

    Cardboard = 800khz, maybe for dogs, hah.

  • @oelkman
    @oelkman 5 років тому

    Can someone tell me band and songname?

    • @adamstrachn
      @adamstrachn 3 роки тому

      The band is Emmure. Not sure about the song

  • @jobelewis6416
    @jobelewis6416 7 років тому +6

    Will you give us a tutorial with a real bass drum...?

    • @rwl6935
      @rwl6935 7 років тому

      Jobe Lewis it is a real kick drum, but it is sampled, probably from toontrack superior drummer or something like that.

    • @jobelewis6416
      @jobelewis6416 7 років тому +8

      rwl6935 Yeah man, sure but these guys are pros and I’m sure they can get there hands on something that’s been recorded by a drummer. Normal recordings don’t sound nearly that good and therefore will require much different processing, plus there’s the rest to consider like bleed etc, this an actual recording can provide

  • @leongrinberg8758
    @leongrinberg8758 5 років тому

    like from me

  • @JUNK_ZONE
    @JUNK_ZONE 7 років тому

    Kicky Q

  • @ezcondition
    @ezcondition 4 роки тому

    Korn + Slipknot =

  • @debidi1461
    @debidi1461 5 років тому

    Why is it acceptable to use samples?

    • @Syklonus
      @Syklonus 2 роки тому +1

      Because it is, and it's been happening for decades. It's faster and adds more definition with minimal hassle, which = a more efficient session.
      Also, there are no rules in audio.

    • @BukanIbuMu
      @BukanIbuMu 8 місяців тому

      Even early Metal records use sample

  • @dalemallory7150
    @dalemallory7150 4 роки тому +3

    You lost me at “sample”. Ffs, real drums played by real drummers please.

    • @brandoncooke6564
      @brandoncooke6564 4 роки тому

      That's too bad. Maybe you should have watched the video to know that he wasn't editing samples.

    • @dalemallory7150
      @dalemallory7150 4 роки тому

      @@brandoncooke6564 you're an idiot, clearly says kick sample at the start & makes reference to possibly opting for a different sample later in the video. Unlike you i did watch the video & while the eq tutorial is good, it would be nice if drummers actually played drums & not samples. Likewise would be nice to see some actual drum mixing as apposed to sample mixing.

    • @FellsPointCA
      @FellsPointCA 3 роки тому +1

      @@dalemallory7150 youre an idiot how do you think he got the kick sample? From a real kick drum; this is metal mixing, you use samples/trigger for consistency when youre crafting a loud ass wall of sound. If you want wholly unedited/sampled drum mxing youre gonna wanna switch genres

    • @Syklonus
      @Syklonus 2 роки тому

      Well aren't you just the little gatekeeper! Personally I don't care as long as it sounds good, so you go ahead and spend time with a real drummer and getting a real kick set up, and the rest of us will have the mix finished and it'll sound just as good, if not better.
      BTW, everything recorded on a computer is a sample.

  • @duguy182
    @duguy182 7 років тому +4

    Too much dynamic imo.

    • @hogblockula9335
      @hogblockula9335 7 років тому

      what lol

    • @hingeslevers
      @hingeslevers 7 років тому +8

      I hope you're being sarcastic. I'm really worried about where modern mixing is going.

    • @duguy182
      @duguy182 7 років тому +10

      I was.

    • @duguy182
      @duguy182 7 років тому +6

      It is not incompatible ;).

    • @duguy182
      @duguy182 7 років тому +6

      In fact, there is loudness and the feeling of loudness; not really the same thing.