Logic Pro X Mixing Tutorial - [Everything You Need To Know For Beginners/Intermediates]

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  • Опубліковано 31 січ 2025

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  • @CharlesCleyn
    @CharlesCleyn  4 роки тому +32

    Hi everyone, boost your skills even more with my free 6 pillars on learning Logic Pro: makeyourmusic.co/learn-logic

    • @CharlesCleyn
      @CharlesCleyn  4 роки тому

      @@elton._. Hey Elton, if you're completely new to music production then I would recommend checking out GarageBand. It's like Logic with training wheels.

    • @CharlesCleyn
      @CharlesCleyn  4 роки тому

      @JayySur Hey Jayy, I haven't done these reviews but it's something I can look into for sure.

    • @petegreenfield8366
      @petegreenfield8366 3 роки тому +4

      @Velveteen Friday Hi mate. The video doesn't cover it, but you need to do some gain staging before the sounds hit the faders. If you drop down the 'mix' menu you can select pre-fader metering. The conventional wisdom is you want everything to be coming in at -18DB average, with the peaks hitting around -12b. This not only gives you a ton of headroom but means your plugins work at optimal level, with the faders zero'ed, which is where they work best. You can tame levels with the Utility plug in. Just have that first in your chain on each channel. BTW, I thought this was all snake oil until I tried it. Just google gain staging.

    • @petegreenfield8366
      @petegreenfield8366 3 роки тому

      @Velveteen Friday Mixing Secrets For The Small Studio by Mike Senior is a great book if you're new to all this.

    • @johngalantini6910
      @johngalantini6910 3 роки тому +1

      I would say it was great for beginners, although a beginner may ask things like “how do you know what your EQ changes will sound like before you’ve heard them” or “what does compression do?” - I appreciate its difficult to cover these as you go, but maybe touch on them, real briefly?

  • @chivaguoriginal
    @chivaguoriginal 3 роки тому +15

    27k views and just 965 likes???
    C'mon guys show appreciation! I'm sure a lot of you have gained a lot from this video. We have to learn to show appreciation guys, especially in 2022. Thank you Charles for sharing your knowledge with us. I wish you the best in all you do! Have a blissful year!

  • @sbudaland
    @sbudaland 3 роки тому +7

    It felt like I was chilling with you right there as a friend. Thank you! Tutorial is great!!

    • @CharlesCleyn
      @CharlesCleyn  3 роки тому

      Awesome to hear that. Thanks for watching

  • @tsltay
    @tsltay 2 роки тому +2

    Your thoughtful style includes details and background information that paints a full picture. Thank you!

  • @revbigjohnsbackyardfishn31
    @revbigjohnsbackyardfishn31 4 роки тому +17

    I just appreciate the time you take. I'm learning and I'm from the old school but having all of this stuff in one place on the computer is crazy. Wish it was around in my day.

  • @projectcalmofficial
    @projectcalmofficial 4 роки тому +10

    I'm shocked because of how underrated your videos are... I have just gotten my hands on my first Mac this Monday and you are just a rescuer for me!

  • @bamazed179
    @bamazed179 3 роки тому +6

    Thank you for the tutorial. I followed your steps. I been having problems with getting good balance between drums and my other sounds. Starting with mixing the drums first made a lot of sense. My new song is sounding better already. Just subscribed to your channel. Logic is a very good program to learn for home studio artist.

    • @MR.FREEDMAN
      @MR.FREEDMAN 3 роки тому +2

      I would also recommend gain staging. It's helped me a lot with leveling, since I've started doing it.

    • @bamazed179
      @bamazed179 3 роки тому +1

      @@MR.FREEDMAN Hi Brian from US Delaware I have a new song ready for all platforms I was looking for some help with letting someone mix and master for my original song. I been following your steps I would still like to get another person to help take my music up to the next level. Let me know if you would be able to help out for a fair price and lets see what can happen with my new song Thanks for your time and actually responding happy new year.

    • @MR.FREEDMAN
      @MR.FREEDMAN 3 роки тому +1

      @B.A. Mazed Hey, I would love to help. I love working with new artists. Mixing and music engineering is not an easy thing. I can message you through UA-cam. I have a very broad ear (Rock, HipHop, Metal, Pop) so I can "do the job" but if your willing, I can suggest some production updates to the mix. I promise it will not be priced too high.

    • @bamazed179
      @bamazed179 3 роки тому +1

      @@MR.FREEDMAN How can I send you my logic files with out loosing any quality from what I made at home. I use special effects for my vocals I am not a singer but enjoy the extra layer it adds to the sounds. I work on a apple computer and have a portable hard drive where I can save files. Music is just a hobby for now and has been my whole life but I think I'm ready for a bigger listening group of people. Brian US Delaware.

    • @MR.FREEDMAN
      @MR.FREEDMAN 3 роки тому

      Hello Brian, for some reason my response message keeps blocking. I replied twice. I think it might be because I'm including an email. Do you have an IG account, or any other social media user ID?

  • @joelh.marcus7558
    @joelh.marcus7558 4 роки тому +2

    Hey Charles, I just started your mixing tutorial! I am clearly a beginner in that I've been recording my songs for only seven months now and for the five I'd been using GarageBand and your tutorials got me started. For the last two months I've graduated to Logic and I can't believe how exciting it is to learn how to go through the mixing process and how much is actually available in Logic Pro. I know this sounds corny but I'd be lost without your well articulated discussions. I've got a song with about 20 tracks so organizing the material has been essential. I'm only about 12 minutes in but with note taking and trying out what your sharing it has taken quite a bit of time. I'm looking forward to studying the rest of your tutorial. I can't thank you enough!

    • @CharlesCleyn
      @CharlesCleyn  4 роки тому

      Hey Joel, very happy to hear your feedback as this is a new tutorial so thank you! I hope to help you with your logic journey. Lots more videos to come this year!

  • @pedrobonatto
    @pedrobonatto Рік тому +1

    Fantastic tutorial Charles! I really appreciate it. I watched your intro tutorial to Logic Pro and that same night I was able to create my first composition using your tips. I just watched this tutorial on mixing and it was incredibly useful. As a beginner, it was easy to follow along, so I want to thank you again for this. Cheers.

  • @jimzabloski
    @jimzabloski Рік тому

    I've listened to about 8 hours of your videos the past 2 days, including this one. Four words: I - Get - It - Now. I've been doing a lot of this in GB already, but it was really helpful to see it done in Logic since I'm moving in that direction. And, it taught me not to fear Logic after all. Thanks, man.

  • @robertbaaij9682
    @robertbaaij9682 3 роки тому +2

    Hi Charles, this tutorial is exactly what I have been looking for. Your explanation using both apple and fabfilter vst's is a really great asset in learning mixing in Logic Pro X. I will check out your other tutorials on UA-cam. Thank you I learned a lot with this tutorial.

  • @miles60947
    @miles60947 2 роки тому +1

    More of this type of tutorials please. I’m Miles from Nigeria. I produce Afrobeat, Afropop sounds. This video has taught me a lot today.

    • @drmgalaxydrmgalaxy5942
      @drmgalaxydrmgalaxy5942 19 годин тому

      My naija bro. Me sef just dey see the video now. Charles is a good teacher.

  • @lynettejc1
    @lynettejc1 2 роки тому +1

    Such an interesting video and the fact that you go over the same things multiple times helps me learn. I will watch this a few times more cause I know i'll pick up more. Thank you for breaking this down and helping me to understand! 🥰

  • @LyynnFactory
    @LyynnFactory 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Charles! During COVID lockdowns I decided to explore electronic music and DIY recording. I'm a swamp blues rocker on accordeon and keys, so it's a real adventure. Your video is great, looking over your shoulder to your workflow and explainations. I (un)learn a lot! 🙂

  • @cmoodie
    @cmoodie 2 роки тому

    Sample from Splice is heavenly. Appreciate the tutorial!

  • @kerryraywood9954
    @kerryraywood9954 7 місяців тому

    Your videos are so clear and helpful, I always learn so much! Appreciate your videos so much ☺

  • @Loudakii
    @Loudakii Рік тому

    Thanx alot for the free education...I learnt alot, now I can enjoy my music with a good mix🥰😍😍

  • @out_the_room2411
    @out_the_room2411 2 роки тому

    Hey bro thank you for this video, it helped me understand the mixing part better, gracias 🙏🏾.

  • @michelthibodeau8550
    @michelthibodeau8550 8 місяців тому

    I really appreciate your videos and the appropriate explanations you give to your audience. Thank a lot for that time spent, it's not a waste !

  • @lsbchordz
    @lsbchordz 3 роки тому

    Mann! This was a gem....thank you and yes theoretical is fine but to see you apply the tools is definitely more engaging for me. But overall thank you for this!!!

  • @sudharshanans2959
    @sudharshanans2959 3 роки тому

    I would literally say that you make the best beginners video .....I started using Logic through your videos ..now I'm watching this video you make it clear and cool ,,,,Thanks a ton

  • @ViOLiNiAZhannaStelmakh
    @ViOLiNiAZhannaStelmakh 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you very much.. your videos are amazing

    • @CharlesCleyn
      @CharlesCleyn  3 роки тому

      Hey Zhanna :) thanks again so much

  • @MrFn65
    @MrFn65 4 роки тому +1

    Great overral video! Loved you showing how to use these tools in the context of the song. You have a good pace.

    • @CharlesCleyn
      @CharlesCleyn  4 роки тому

      Thanks Fred. Super happy to hear that the pace is good.

  • @AMORI-vy9xj
    @AMORI-vy9xj 3 роки тому +1

    what mixing wont do is fix a bad song, OMFG!!!!! i died. that was soooo shady and soooo good. I am stalking you know GURU, lol! This tutorial is sooo good. Thanks again... saved my life twice now.

  • @bramrohm261
    @bramrohm261 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for this ive been using logic unprofessionally for a few years now and I didn't even know half of the things you shown hear.

  • @MagicFalconLemonade
    @MagicFalconLemonade 2 роки тому

    This tutorial was EXACTLY what I needed to help me take some foggy theoretical knowledge about mixing in logic and translate that into real practice! A perfect bedrock to build off of, thank you so much!

  • @flamingdoublewides4696
    @flamingdoublewides4696 2 роки тому

    I'm 6:38 in and I've already learned something (I'm a raw beginner). Excellent so far!

  • @LindaMcRae42
    @LindaMcRae42 Рік тому

    Thanks so much for this tutorial. Its been really helpful. I've been in studios for years but am trying to figure out the ropes on my own now. Huge learning curve. Thanks again!

  • @MombaFam
    @MombaFam Рік тому

    oh man I love this guy I am following you brother you are a real doctor. this help me a lot of my music. thank you brother best video ever

  • @SACRED_BEATS.
    @SACRED_BEATS. 11 місяців тому

    Loved every single bit of the video, the details and precision, Just Perfect. Bless Up mate. ❣

  • @staind2523
    @staind2523 2 роки тому +1

    This was super helpful and I'm looking forward to putting these lessons into practice. I think I'm somewhere between beginner and intermediate, trying to find that next "jump" in skill level, and this helped me confirm some thoughts about beginner skills while giving me new things to try. Thanks!

  • @lawhuixin
    @lawhuixin 2 роки тому

    thank you so much for making this! By far the most helpful tutorial I've seen on UA-cam

  • @thecountry_man
    @thecountry_man Рік тому

    Thanks alot for this. I learnt alot

  • @SenexBeatz
    @SenexBeatz 2 роки тому

    Very helpful video🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @bsorryrthatsit7055
    @bsorryrthatsit7055 11 місяців тому

    I liked it. The very last one was difficult for me to understand, but I liked the style. I'm more intermediate in and that I've been watching my sound engineer do a few tracks. I learned several things, thanks.

  • @poof7656
    @poof7656 3 роки тому

    Just watched this video.All I can say is wow and thank you. This was very helpful and much appreciated . Best of luck

  • @ShreyaM810
    @ShreyaM810 3 роки тому

    this video was very helpful! thank you so much!

  • @renerabelo-x5j
    @renerabelo-x5j 2 роки тому

    Bless you for this video fr 😂 the repetition and the explanations are exactly what my brain needs!

  • @nicolascoune
    @nicolascoune 3 роки тому

    Great tutorial :)

  • @Snackpartylover
    @Snackpartylover Рік тому

    This video was exceptional, clear and helpful. THANKS!!!

  • @musicbytopazthyme4367
    @musicbytopazthyme4367 2 роки тому

    Don't know if someone else might have addressed the issue of converting all midi and instrument tracks to audio. How important is that? Or is it a preference thing? And I know there are instances when you need to retain midi data, depending on what's on the track. Please address mixing in midi vs. bouncing everything to audio! Like so many of the others, I'm going to stick with watching your videos and stop going from one instructor to another. That's a sure fire way to never really get anywhere in this vast world of music production. Thanks for all you show us.

  • @Branalexander
    @Branalexander Рік тому

    Thank you for this, all of your videos have been very informative and helpful

  • @letlaka8812
    @letlaka8812 2 роки тому

    This tutorial is gold!!!! Thank you so much.

  • @nikolaklisovic5852
    @nikolaklisovic5852 4 роки тому

    Great lecture as always! You really know how to present all the important information in a meaningful and interesting way. You deserve so much more subscribers. Thank you for all your knowledge and music.

    • @CharlesCleyn
      @CharlesCleyn  4 роки тому

      Thanks Nikola! I appreciate those kind words and I'm very happy to share everything I know :)

  • @금동랜드
    @금동랜드 4 роки тому +1

    유튜브에 다른 로직강의들도 많이 있지만 이 채널이 저에게 명확하고 정확한 가르침을 줘요. 감사합니다. 배우는게 즐겁네요!!

  • @vincentsckopp1918
    @vincentsckopp1918 3 роки тому

    Thank You for your awesome content Charles,... I've taken notes from two of your Videos and I gotta say you are really explaining it Perfectly.
    Appreciate Your Content ...keep going I fwu
    👏🙏

  • @Vortex64
    @Vortex64 2 роки тому

    wow. watched all of it and this song im working on just sounds like wayyy better

  • @markstein6226
    @markstein6226 3 роки тому

    So informative, even though it was a bit long and dry :) But I learned a ton and need to watch it again and take notes. THANKS. Great job.

  • @ibrammagdi211
    @ibrammagdi211 2 роки тому

    Appreciate all your efforts for making this useful tutorial. I just listened to it today . I hope you can focus more on Vocal editing and mixing in another tutorial.

  • @Slamminbassplayer
    @Slamminbassplayer 2 роки тому

    This video is so legit. Thank you. Been at this a long time and still learned some things!!

  • @Taatrita
    @Taatrita 3 роки тому

    Thank you very much for your time :) was very helpful to get the track together:)

  • @trevorbukowski849
    @trevorbukowski849 2 роки тому

    Thanks for this! Great to see your order of operations!

  • @magnusliljeblad9893
    @magnusliljeblad9893 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for this course! I learned a lot of cool tricks! =)

  • @CarolinaMariaMusic
    @CarolinaMariaMusic 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much for posting this video!! I thoroughly enjoyed it and appreciate it very much! May God bless you and hope you have a wonderful day :)

  • @contextiseverythingmediane2816

    Recycling bin emptied at 13:27 ♻️ great vid thanks 🙏

  • @thedopaminelifestyle
    @thedopaminelifestyle 3 роки тому

    Love your vids, they are so clear and helpful. Really cool of you. Thanks!

  • @captainlas
    @captainlas 3 роки тому

    Great Tutorial, Charles! Thank you !!

  • @mychalsimmons4177
    @mychalsimmons4177 3 роки тому

    Im new to Logic x. Excellent Tutorial.

  • @fuzzcityrecords432
    @fuzzcityrecords432 3 роки тому +1

    Great video! good information.

  • @pranitshah3236
    @pranitshah3236 Рік тому

    Great tutorials! Thank you very much

  • @FedericoMissio
    @FedericoMissio 4 роки тому +4

    Thank you. Charles, I think that you did a good job mostly explainin' the whole process in a linear and ordered way. The only thing I'm a bit disappointed with is the compression regulation... I just saw that you tend to set the attack very fast (when not at its fastest possibility) especially on kick drums, and slower release. For what I understood and experienced so far, mostly with percussive sounds, it works better exactly the other way around: slow attack and fast release in order to not kill music dynamic and let wether the punch and the air at the same time. Sorry for my english, I'm Italian :) hope you got it and that it makes sense to you... Best regards!

    • @CharlesCleyn
      @CharlesCleyn  4 роки тому +3

      you’re English is great! Thanks for that feedback :)

  • @sijinthomas4284
    @sijinthomas4284 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for doing this brother. Very helpful, especially the Automation part. And is it possible to do a video about panning? Really appreciate your effort :)

  • @amartrod1063
    @amartrod1063 3 роки тому

    Excellent.! Thank you for posting this tutorial. Very helpful.

  • @nodira_filmcomposer
    @nodira_filmcomposer 3 роки тому

    Thank you very much for your detailed tutorial, it’s soooo helpful!!

  • @johngalantini6910
    @johngalantini6910 3 роки тому

    Really useful video - I certainly learned a few things here. Also prefer this practical example - the best way to learn is by doing. Also agree it’s definitely time to take a break when you start to second guess your earlier choices :)

    • @CharlesCleyn
      @CharlesCleyn  3 роки тому

      Thanks for watching John and leaving some thoughts :)

  • @saifudheenkombath7596
    @saifudheenkombath7596 2 роки тому

    Hey Dear Sir,
    As a beginner this video looks good to me, Thank you so much for taking the time to do this.
    Now my effort is to practice by watching this video, I will ask after that any doubts I have Sir.
    Many people tried to learn Logic Pro X by paying cash but, they have not been able to convey it properly.

  • @trmptmenace
    @trmptmenace 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much for this generous and informative tutorial. God bless you.

  • @harryalpert8002
    @harryalpert8002 Рік тому

    great stuff brother! thanks!

  • @vewilli
    @vewilli 4 роки тому

    Thanx a lot. This tutorial brings me a step forward.👍🏻

  • @milanarvayo9464
    @milanarvayo9464 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you for your videos! They keep me going on my production path. It would be amazing if you could do a video of vocal editing from scratch. And it would be fun a video on making a song from 0 to 100, like a follow along type. P.S. Your music is dope!

    • @CharlesCleyn
      @CharlesCleyn  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks Milan! I appreciate that. I have just the video for you then coming up in a few weeks. I’m making an entire song from scratch going over everything!

  • @ams062057
    @ams062057 3 роки тому

    This is SOOO helpful. I'm new to Logic Pro and Im deeply grateful. Do you have some advice on how to remove loud and annoying fret noise on an acoustic track, Charles?

    • @CharlesCleyn
      @CharlesCleyn  3 роки тому

      Thanks Allen :) That's always a tough question, I would say the best thing is to record without noise. It's always easier that way. However, it's not always an option. Look for noise remover plugins. There is one from waves called NS-1 which is pretty good.

  • @israelsprince
    @israelsprince 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you, Man! I've learned a whole lot in this tutorial! All 1:40:22 of this tutorial is just a jewel!!

  • @flashes_of_ramfis
    @flashes_of_ramfis 3 роки тому

    thank you very much for sharing!! you're awesome!

  • @kedrikmerwin4105
    @kedrikmerwin4105 Рік тому

    This was so helpful thank you

  • @loftstreakracing1487
    @loftstreakracing1487 2 роки тому

    God bless you Master - it is very very useful

  • @triad-backintime9549
    @triad-backintime9549 2 роки тому

    Became a fan of yours!! I have a question: what is the difference between volume and gain?

  • @Minus20Design
    @Minus20Design 4 роки тому +1

    Hi Charles, your tutorials are fantastic. I was wondering if you have every created any tutorials about workflows for mixing acoustic recordings for music videos or documentaries using Logic and Final Cut.

  • @momrosemahmud1097
    @momrosemahmud1097 3 роки тому

    just want to say thanks a lot :33

  • @jonathansamuels5630
    @jonathansamuels5630 2 роки тому

    Great tutorial.

  • @peresounds
    @peresounds 2 роки тому

    Hey Charles! First of all, amazing video. Love how you explain everything and go through it by detail.
    Quick question: Some of my tracks (like the drum tracks) aren't getting stacked.... When I try to stack it, it says "Can't create stack because the tracks are not on the same nesting level". Do you know what that means and how to fix it? Thanks!

  • @mthwnicodemus
    @mthwnicodemus 4 роки тому +2

    THANK YOU FOR THIS

    • @CharlesCleyn
      @CharlesCleyn  4 роки тому +1

      You're welcome Matthew, happy to help.

  • @courtneydedwardsjr6935
    @courtneydedwardsjr6935 3 роки тому

    This was really helpful

  • @med-alex6717
    @med-alex6717 3 роки тому

    You are the best 🤝👍

  • @sheltersonic5499
    @sheltersonic5499 3 роки тому

    So much appreciated 🙂

  • @kapalutheproducer20
    @kapalutheproducer20 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much!!!🙏🏿

  • @heartland619
    @heartland619 3 роки тому +1

    Wwoowww thank you,,nice keep it up

  • @k.c.wittmaack9941
    @k.c.wittmaack9941 Рік тому

    This video is awesome and insanely valuable, so THANK YOU. Just a question (for anyone to answer, really): is it true that you should be mixing with headphones or should you use monitors? I noticed you're using headphones in this video, but the internet has generally advised that I steer clear of mixing with headphones. Was wondering what other people's takes are.

    • @CharlesCleyn
      @CharlesCleyn  Рік тому

      hey K.C, I like to mix on both. How I learned was, try to listen to your mix in different environments. In your studio with speakers, headphones. Listen on airpods and in the car too. For day to day mixing, I would suggest using whatever hardware you know the best.

  • @vegangames3468
    @vegangames3468 4 роки тому +1

    So useful. Thanks

  • @FVTUREDYL
    @FVTUREDYL 3 роки тому

    thank you KING

  • @N-Ct9zh
    @N-Ct9zh Рік тому

    54:29 (for anyone wondering this is just my personal time stamp for when I come back)

  • @MarkPinski-mu5vd
    @MarkPinski-mu5vd 6 місяців тому

    Thank you. Very good video. I have a very short attention span, but was able to watch the entire thing and mix one of my songs along with yours. Do you record that entire mix onto one track and then EQ and compress that track? Thanks!

  • @FlueKonge
    @FlueKonge 4 роки тому

    very helpfull video, thank you!

  • @junior83brotheravila
    @junior83brotheravila 3 роки тому

    Fully watched. Very useful

  • @waruksproductions
    @waruksproductions 3 роки тому +2

    This was very informative and beginner friendly

    • @CharlesCleyn
      @CharlesCleyn  3 роки тому

      Glad to hear Waruks :) thanks for coming to have a listen.

  • @gio.aprile
    @gio.aprile 2 роки тому +1

    Might be a dumb question but is your reference track mastered? You’re not really using it as a reference as far as volume but more so where everything is sitting in the mix?

    • @CharlesCleyn
      @CharlesCleyn  2 роки тому +2

      exactly... more so just where everything is sitting in the mix.. not necessarily overall loudness. just how instruments compare to one another.

  • @shannonchartrand932
    @shannonchartrand932 3 роки тому

    Just love your info tks

  • @LaceyDavidson-e6d
    @LaceyDavidson-e6d Рік тому

    Can you make a video that explains in depth how to get the FREE Valhalla reverb plug ins onto your Logic after you install them onto your computer?? Every time I "install" them I go to look under my AU instruments and I can't find the Valhalla ANYWHERE! Or just a tutorial on any free reverb plug ins and installing them onto Logic. Thanks for all your help!

  • @Chopisme
    @Chopisme 2 роки тому

    Very thank you!

  • @esparka
    @esparka 2 роки тому

    @1:01 "It should have been complete by now..." (Reality - "it" is never complete!) Thanks for the tips... i'm checking out Logic & it flows.........

  • @KE010101
    @KE010101 2 роки тому

    Yes I liked this kind of video