Live Mix Session: AKON featuring Migos "Whole Lot"

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  • Опубліковано 14 лют 2017
  • Join GRAMMY-winning mix engineer Leslie Brathwaite as he demonstrates his approach and organization of a mix from start to finish. The Hall of Fame inductee will be using a Raven setup to showcase his techniques, and will be hosting a Q&A discussion after the demonstration.
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    Leslie Brathwaite - Mix Engineer; 2010 Hall of Fame inductee
    Host: Ken Corlew - Course Director, Recording Arts
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  • @1hundredProductions
    @1hundredProductions 6 років тому +254

    Its Kinda funny if you think about it but.... Fullsail students spend a ton of money to be in those classes, and I just literally sat thru an entire course for free. I was a Fullsail student, it was cool, but one thing they don't teach you is the hustle of this music industry, and that for an engineer is key.

    • @6147soundwave
      @6147soundwave 6 років тому +3

      Mack Sessions Cardell Mack brilliant and I agree

    • @flatbushmassive2043
      @flatbushmassive2043 5 років тому +19

      Cardell Mack Aka Mack Sessions nobody can teach you how to hustle bro lol it’s either you have IT or you don’t.

    • @cyorkgo
      @cyorkgo 5 років тому +7

      @@flatbushmassive2043 Bro .. you are right. I was thinking the same thing .. the hustle, the grind .. you can't teach that. Either you have it or you don't!

    • @LOUDPACG
      @LOUDPACG 5 років тому +5

      @@flatbushmassive2043 Bullshit go hungry..I mean real hungry..A hustler is born..

    • @drocks362
      @drocks362 5 років тому

      Cardell Mack Aka Mack Sessions so true!

  • @riktascale4
    @riktascale4 7 років тому +25

    Best interview ever. This guy L. Brathwaithe is great!

    • @YEE941
      @YEE941 7 років тому

      steelwiz not really, there were a lotta basic questions

    • @LIONHOUSE1
      @LIONHOUSE1 6 років тому

      Would love to get a chance to work with Leslie one day on a project.

  • @thegreatgambeeno
    @thegreatgambeeno 6 років тому +15

    Leslie is the best Migo.

  • @pierreleufrayjr
    @pierreleufrayjr 7 років тому +113

    Full Sail University, this is a great video. I'm really enjoying this and more videos like this. I'm looking forward to more. Can you guys please run the music from the computer and not thru a room mic? It sounds like the music is being ran thru a microphone and not the computer. It's causing a little delay and feedback to come thru the audio. It makes a little harder to listen being that audio engineering depends on clarity.

  • @ezraabbey
    @ezraabbey 7 років тому +14

    This video was really insightful, and also very entertaining! Props to you guys, and props to Leslie for being so easy going and passing a lot information!

  • @delaratchet8135
    @delaratchet8135 7 років тому +145

    No one ever thought to ask about the settings on his vocal mix buss smh

    • @OSNINETYFIVE
      @OSNINETYFIVE 7 років тому +12

      16:47 he talks about his chain and how he sets up each plugin here.

    • @delaratchet8135
      @delaratchet8135 7 років тому +10

      FrijolitoBeans he talks about his chain on a track to track basis but if you notice vocals arr being routed to a vocal bus or sum where they are being processed as well.

    • @chrisdhouse
      @chrisdhouse 7 років тому +9

      Im 45min in and was wondering the same thing lol. still a good watch but good to know i wasnt the only one that peepd that.

    • @RollinProductions
      @RollinProductions 7 років тому +3

      The busses look like they only have two plugins on them.

    • @mbf6160
      @mbf6160 6 років тому

      Dela Ratchet yea I sure as hell would like to kno smh

  • @shadybaybee81
    @shadybaybee81 6 років тому +34

    Half of this video is him answering questions that he already answered lol 🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️

  • @BeatsByMason
    @BeatsByMason 5 років тому +6

    crazy i can watch this and didnt even attend !!! cheers

  • @antonbeats9777
    @antonbeats9777 6 років тому +35

    HHAHAHAH the clowning on the migos had me DYING

  • @lilsushivert5265
    @lilsushivert5265 7 років тому +5

    7:33 I thought he asked himself a question cause they sound so much alike

  • @lilseed559
    @lilseed559 6 років тому +42

    the dude in the corner was holding his hand up the whole video lol

    • @ChuckDTre4NC
      @ChuckDTre4NC 4 роки тому

      True Sto!!!!

    • @88Doug
      @88Doug 4 роки тому +1

      I'll have to check that! Did he do the other arm prop up thingy. 🤣

    • @visionsfromgn-z1157
      @visionsfromgn-z1157 3 роки тому

      It's alright. I think they never even saw him with his hands raised. The lighting on that side is kinda dark. :)

    • @tradinwarstoriez5641
      @tradinwarstoriez5641 3 роки тому

      Lmao

  • @user-qg8qc5qb9r
    @user-qg8qc5qb9r 4 дні тому

    Introduction and Welcome - 00:00:00
    Introduction of Leslie Brathwaite - 00:00:58
    Overview of the Mixing Session - 00:01:52
    Initial Setup and Listening to the Beat - 00:03:02
    Question: Why Use a Two-Track Beat? - 00:06:02
    Question: Working with Producers - 00:07:52
    Setting Up the Vocals and Starting the Mix - 00:08:55
    Building the Vocal Chain - 00:16:04
    Question: Making the Mix 3D - 00:12:53
    Question: Session Templates vs. Custom Setup - 00:16:36
    Vocal Chain Details - 00:17:20
    Question: Finding the Right Vocal Sound for New Artists - 00:20:39
    Working with Dirty Vocals - 00:23:53
    Question: Pet Peeves When Receiving Tracks - 00:32:05
    Question: Interest in Producing Full-Time - 00:34:46
    Listening to Akon’s Verse and Making Creative Decisions - 00:37:31
    Question: Making Vocals Sit in the Mix - 00:40:29
    Question: Master Fader Setup - 00:42:56
    Question: Why SSL Plugins Are Popular - 00:43:26
    Question: Ensuring Mixes Translate Across All Systems - 00:45:18
    Question: Filtering and FX on Tracks - 00:46:55
    Question: Working with the Migos’ Vocals - 00:49:18
    Question: Determining Auto-Tune Levels - 00:50:19
    Listening to Raw Vocals and Effects - 00:51:50
    Question: Mix Duration and Knowing When It’s Done - 00:53:40
    Question: Background Vocal Panning - 01:13:16
    Question: Use of Assistants in the Mixing Process - 01:14:55
    Question: Favorite Plugins - 01:17:07
    Question: Preventing Reverb Mud - 01:18:16
    Question: Importance of Location in the Industry - 01:18:56
    Question: Favorite Artists to Work With - 01:20:02
    Question: Song Arrangement Decisions - 01:23:54
    Question: Controlling Low-End Rumble - 01:24:24
    Question: Mixing Ad-Libs - 01:25:00
    Question: Most Difficult Project - 01:26:08
    Final Q&A and Conclusion - 01:33:05

  • @youngreno100
    @youngreno100 5 років тому +3

    Thanks UA-cam university 👌🏾

  • @MICDALEY
    @MICDALEY 3 роки тому +1

    Leslie is THE BEST!!!

  • @brianphilips1092
    @brianphilips1092 6 років тому +100

    poor guy behind roxanne had his hand up for like 30 mins

    • @brianl11497
      @brianl11497 6 років тому

      brian philips 😂😂😂

    • @theresajohnson6259
      @theresajohnson6259 6 років тому +1

      I noticed and laugh anytime camera is on him

    • @litobakzcozykc7616
      @litobakzcozykc7616 6 років тому

      HAHHAAHhAAAHAHAHAHHAHAHAJjJHHJjajahahahHhahshshajajhahshahahgqhshqhshs

    • @visionsfromgn-z1157
      @visionsfromgn-z1157 3 роки тому

      It's alright. I think they never even saw him with his hands raised. The lighting on that side is kinda dark. :)

  • @djtwilite318
    @djtwilite318 6 років тому +31

    title says live mix session..did i miss something. or was this supposed to be question and answer session. i never seen anyone mix anything

    • @eddieseals1076
      @eddieseals1076 6 років тому +1

      Agreed. No mixing just talking. Waste of Time!

    • @88KeysMan
      @88KeysMan 4 роки тому

      Kinda thought the same thing, but it’s cool hearing his experiences. I think he only moved the master fader.

    • @visionsfromgn-z1157
      @visionsfromgn-z1157 3 роки тому

      @@eddieseals1076 live mix sessions can never be a waste of time. You always get to know something from the mind of a different artist. :)

  • @JaymoHome
    @JaymoHome 7 років тому +36

    The ginger at 29:00 "i didnt sign up for this shit" xD

  • @RonRegardless
    @RonRegardless 7 років тому +39

    bro wanted Akon to sound terrible so badly lol

  • @innerbliss108
    @innerbliss108 7 років тому +1

    Respect the migos man. This guy is a genius thanks for the knowledge

  • @dr0ppazeti68
    @dr0ppazeti68 6 років тому

    This guy is so unbelievably humble - non-chalantly brings up his work with MJ... dope as fuck 👌🏽

  • @itstommynutter7088
    @itstommynutter7088 6 років тому +3

    great video great tips, and a great insight into the thought process of a modern mix engineer. work smart not hard, and let the artist be in control!

  • @HeartSoulLeake
    @HeartSoulLeake 6 років тому +3

    This was a great guest speaker session.

  • @jerUghanAshoW1
    @jerUghanAshoW1 3 роки тому +1

    I'm watching from Dubai I enjoy it one love Bro.

  • @morefacestudios9744
    @morefacestudios9744 4 роки тому +1

    Always sitting here taking notes on this stuff

  • @jfelix04
    @jfelix04 6 років тому +10

    These students are all asking the same questions, "So how do you mix the vocal, was it like that when you got it?" Lol.

    • @recordedbybrandon
      @recordedbybrandon 3 роки тому

      Well recording sessions is one of the first few mixing classes these students have had

  • @beatsbymikeyy
    @beatsbymikeyy 3 роки тому

    This guy Leslie will be great.

  • @The6thwdboy
    @The6thwdboy 6 років тому +9

    I want to hear u mix from the dry vocals

    • @recordedbybrandon
      @recordedbybrandon 3 роки тому

      Litterly no videos on yt about that, other than trash ass rappers or Tory lanez

  • @advmguess
    @advmguess 7 років тому +3

    7:42 in left bottom corner (ICE CUBE) hahahaha

  • @RickRijuanaPro
    @RickRijuanaPro 4 роки тому +6

    All these questions they’re asking will be answered with more experience. Then you’ll get to a point where you trust your ears, monitors, headphones, plugins, EQ and find out how sounds hit in the same frequencies.

  • @mingsdynasty
    @mingsdynasty 6 років тому

    Absolutely Fantastic in every way! a must watch for engineers!

  • @brucegaminglee5685
    @brucegaminglee5685 Рік тому

    R.I.H T.O, and Les The Man, good one BOSS ☝️❤👊.

  • @giantjoe_
    @giantjoe_ 3 роки тому +2

    I wish he would start from scratch from a blank session

  • @lambcast
    @lambcast 6 років тому

    Fantastic mixer and presenter.

  • @levihoward4470
    @levihoward4470 6 років тому +2

    Lesli please listen to. My Sound cloud to my bwats

  • @tazz58penticalzone43
    @tazz58penticalzone43 6 років тому

    This is a great video, it was good to get some insight and tips from a vet and he was very understandable and not going over your head in tech terms.

  • @river_snow
    @river_snow 6 років тому

    Got fucking damn. None of those people in that room are going anywhere. Aint no one know what the fuck to ask such a legend

  • @neverlessentertainment8192
    @neverlessentertainment8192 3 роки тому

    Enjoyed this frfr

  • @norbertbalaz5281
    @norbertbalaz5281 5 років тому

    Very very informativ video!! Huge thanks for sharing!

  • @AJNabih
    @AJNabih 6 років тому

    Ive always wanted to go to school at FullSail. Hopefully one day I get the chance.

  • @haystixxbeats9225
    @haystixxbeats9225 Рік тому

    This is actually amazing.

  • @Bboreal88
    @Bboreal88 7 років тому +3

    I have a question. I use to master the beat with the vocal, all in one project, since the beginning. Is it wrong? Should I master the beat, then add the vocal, then master again?

  • @Barnaby150
    @Barnaby150 5 років тому

    Awesome thank you for posting!

  • @DreMano1
    @DreMano1 5 років тому +2

    So compression first and then EQ...I'd like to think that doing the opposite is just as fine...what y'all think?

    • @bvri9956
      @bvri9956 5 років тому

      Dre Mano I’ve been told that EQing comes before compressing and yes, it sounds perfectly fine to me as well.

    • @DreMano1
      @DreMano1 5 років тому

      I guess it’s just a matter of taste 😅

    • @DreMano1
      @DreMano1 5 років тому +2

      But logically I would first cut and raise before compressing something that has “dirt” in it...

    • @bvri9956
      @bvri9956 5 років тому

      Dre Mano oh of course! I can agree with you on that because then you have a much cleaner signal

  • @ndzalamangobeni4412
    @ndzalamangobeni4412 4 роки тому

    Super Leslie

  • @88Doug
    @88Doug 4 роки тому

    This guy is awesome!

  • @Marcus-wv6wm
    @Marcus-wv6wm 3 роки тому

    Amazing insight!!

  • @urolderbrother
    @urolderbrother 5 років тому

    Ken Corlew seems like he's frieeeeddddd

  • @celfromcrowncity6144
    @celfromcrowncity6144 Рік тому

    17:19 need to watch this when I’m back in the studio

  • @Playroit
    @Playroit 6 років тому

    Great Video !!

  • @sincerecartertm
    @sincerecartertm 5 років тому

    whooooooaa!mixing

  • @mervynobiero
    @mervynobiero 2 роки тому

    now this is a Uni👏

  • @iamLexxKelsey
    @iamLexxKelsey 6 років тому

    Great vid

  • @MoeDrumzBeats
    @MoeDrumzBeats 6 років тому +1

    Very informative..

  • @uniquebeatsboutique
    @uniquebeatsboutique 6 років тому

    When the :Strokes: first dropped their sound was completely different than anything on the radio. Very tin can like. Learn the science behind it but like @Dave Rivera says "break the rules"

  • @MrMannekuin
    @MrMannekuin 6 років тому

    i like this guy...

  • @tallawahconstance.3012
    @tallawahconstance.3012 5 років тому

    Leslie B U.S.V.I massive

  • @DJPablotv
    @DJPablotv 6 років тому

    Some very good info.

  • @dj_enby
    @dj_enby 6 років тому +1

    s/o to that kid who held up his hand for half the class

  • @talaya.music99
    @talaya.music99 5 років тому +2

    Man this was so hard to sit through I just wanted to see what and how he was using plug one but I couldn’t get through the 30min intro 😩😩

  • @OfficialSwaggB
    @OfficialSwaggB 4 роки тому

    great video

  • @user-ns1zp8wz2g
    @user-ns1zp8wz2g 6 років тому +1

    I felt that in my heart about it being too low, I always have to deal with an artist saying that lmao...

  • @Ang197O
    @Ang197O 7 років тому +16

    @1:07:01 This what you really want? lol

  • @TheMountainsMusic
    @TheMountainsMusic 5 років тому

    thank you!

  • @chrisdakaunclec5669
    @chrisdakaunclec5669 3 роки тому

    Hey Leslie, is it possible to get a drum kick that sounds little light in a two tracks beat sound heavier during a mix? And thanks, Uncle C.

  • @uffeii
    @uffeii 4 місяці тому

    What about the automations he had?

  • @c4tripamort
    @c4tripamort 6 років тому

    first time watching ....... he's doing a great job cuz I am a professional at this the only difference is I use Logic Pro x

  • @KErasoAK32
    @KErasoAK32 7 років тому +3

    Full sail is boomin

    • @2KAJ824
      @2KAJ824 7 років тому

      Wordd. I'm so ready to go next year

  • @eryan9250
    @eryan9250 4 роки тому

    There doesn't need to be a Best Migo just let them be great as the best Migos (squaaaaad)!

  • @24jerde
    @24jerde 7 років тому +2

    cool guy

  • @uniquebeatsboutique
    @uniquebeatsboutique 6 років тому

    This is an amazing time we're living in. This information is pretty much showing the world how to put together an RnB or hip-hop track. Id like to see how one could put together a live band situation with bassists pianos vocals and drummers could be recorded.

  • @maxlarsen
    @maxlarsen 3 роки тому +1

    31:43 i write sing, produce, mix and master my tracks.

    • @LilStewie
      @LilStewie Рік тому

      Pro-Tip: If self-producing a full record...Stop at mastering.

  • @sincerecartertm
    @sincerecartertm 5 років тому

    leslie your a genius i now wanna be like you after hearing all that goood stuff.. where mixing is usually something you consort as a big job but cuzzo you brought that down to the devils note...

  • @victornwasogwa2593
    @victornwasogwa2593 6 років тому

    I've got a question please; Pro Tools is seen as the industry standards, I should believe the stock pugins are great and industry standards too. Now while I use stock plugins to mix, do you think there is something I'm missing out on by not using 3rd party VSTs? The assumptions here is that I know how to use my plugins to achieve what I desire in a mix, does not using some of these popular plugins like the Waves bundles have me miss out on some extra great sound? What's your take on ignoring stock plugins for the 3rd party VSTs?

    • @musa4747
      @musa4747 6 років тому

      3rd party plugins usually have their own unique sound to them eg. SSL board by Waves or UAD. You can get away with using JUST the stock plugins but its always worth having more just in case

    • @benderrodriguez7303
      @benderrodriguez7303 5 років тому

      Most basic plugins run at around 16 bits, some 3rd party plugins like waves (which have the ssl plugins) run at 16 to 32 bits, if u max out your ram they can run at higher bits which means higher quality in your mix.. hope this helps u out.

  • @asidtone6465
    @asidtone6465 3 роки тому

    Vocal Chain 17:32

  • @The6thwdboy
    @The6thwdboy 6 років тому

    can we just get the coordinates and explain the eq theory because on the radio no matter who mixed what every track has a pretty standardized requiem

  • @jaquaghnlord2883
    @jaquaghnlord2883 3 роки тому

    My guy was throwing shade at the migos and uzi the whole sesh 🤣🤣🤣 I fw it though

  • @niterydazent
    @niterydazent 6 років тому

    I wish I could’ve caught this live but is it possible to get a list of plugins that he used on the track

  • @iamyungroc
    @iamyungroc 11 місяців тому

    YOU'RE TOTALLY A MIRROR OF ME…

  • @JMachiavellian
    @JMachiavellian 6 років тому

    Leslie is the like the yoda of mixing.

  • @demodeiowa
    @demodeiowa 7 років тому +15

    I'm feelin the chick in the pink warmhat at 29:00

    • @57johnnyboi
      @57johnnyboi 7 років тому

      LMAO

    • @JRXOtheG
      @JRXOtheG 6 років тому

      I scrolled down the comments to see if someone caught that 😂😂😂

    • @goodtimezproductionz
      @goodtimezproductionz 5 років тому

      hilarious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @zesh7769
    @zesh7769 5 років тому +5

    A lot of people don’t realize that heavy autotune artists use a distinct type of voice that enhances the autotune effect. You gotta do the vocal work to get the vocal work

  • @ryanfarrar8607
    @ryanfarrar8607 6 років тому

    take off the hardest 1

  • @lodiz634
    @lodiz634 5 років тому +2

    Does someone know the plugins order for mixing?

    • @88KeysMan
      @88KeysMan 4 роки тому

      For vocals, he said:
      Tune, de-easer (4273), compressor (light), EQ (SSL)

  • @barackoholiday
    @barackoholiday 4 роки тому

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @mxdmagic4534
    @mxdmagic4534 6 років тому +2

    Thats fucked up they said offset just does adlibs😂😂😂😂😂

  • @lukaselektrik
    @lukaselektrik 2 роки тому

    "As long as that artist leaves happy....him and a million other people thought it sounds great. I don't" :D

  • @survingtheapocalypsestasho6103
    @survingtheapocalypsestasho6103 6 років тому

    Great info by the way i subb'd

  • @1stflick882
    @1stflick882 6 років тому +1

    23:38 My man wearing not one but ✌🏼2x denim vests 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

  • @Knoqx
    @Knoqx 7 років тому

    30:32...let them be themselves! Real talk. this is for both sides.

  • @JohnDoe-zb6ry
    @JohnDoe-zb6ry 7 років тому

    wtf...yall look up ku dolla ithought he made that beat? if not he made the reggae version. they gave this song to dj funky

  • @shawnheatbeats5616
    @shawnheatbeats5616 7 років тому

    if the producer loss the hardrive for the track outs or what ever shouldint they be asked to remake the beat, i had plenty of ppl ask me to remake the beat of other ppls beats until i realized these artist didnt buy the beat

    • @danonbrez3827
      @danonbrez3827 5 років тому

      I could never remake my own beats since the sound design and mixing decisions are essential to creation. The original is always best which is why 2 tracks are used in hip hop.

  • @kevinm728
    @kevinm728 6 років тому

    14:05 Shadowpuppet photobomb 👌

  • @kingbeatsbangerz2660
    @kingbeatsbangerz2660 3 роки тому

    That beat was crazy, felt like it was everywhere, till the lyrics came in, made it sound dope tho!

  • @cozmicrahop9415
    @cozmicrahop9415 7 років тому

    HOMIE SHITTIN ON MIGOS HARD

  • @XXLLAVATEAM1
    @XXLLAVATEAM1 7 місяців тому

    Fred graduated from here

  • @dewarrenbrown7230
    @dewarrenbrown7230 3 роки тому

    should of took that reverb off a Akon cause he said without the plugs

  • @survingtheapocalypsestasho6103
    @survingtheapocalypsestasho6103 6 років тому

    This is real shit. Old school head mixin up shit he thinks is trash!!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @ShinySuitTheory
    @ShinySuitTheory 6 років тому +1

    I remember the video of Quavo goin off on him for losing the beat lol

  • @readymadeit5746
    @readymadeit5746 6 років тому

    he like roxanne!

  • @andres.giacomini
    @andres.giacomini 3 роки тому

    Can you enable subtitles? Thanks