Why Are Reference Tracks Important When Mixing

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  • A video on why reference tracks are so important in mixing, in any DAW i.e Pro tools, Fl studio Ableton etc. from your bedroom.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 114

  • @HelpMeDevvon
    @HelpMeDevvon  4 роки тому +7

    Listen to this song today!! song.link/week2

    • @xxgiants1097
      @xxgiants1097 4 роки тому

      hey Devvon, how do you screen record your daw with the audio on both sides and not just the left side

  • @bsteve3981
    @bsteve3981 4 роки тому +23

    The new intro and setup is legit my G

    • @montgomeryhaines2087
      @montgomeryhaines2087 4 роки тому

      B Steve word

    • @nanakwabena525
      @nanakwabena525 4 роки тому

      too fvckin lit 🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @SONIQThaGuru
      @SONIQThaGuru 4 роки тому

      Still haven’t done the video you promised concerning room acoustic tour, or the Neve Portico! 🤓

  • @IA7Anthony
    @IA7Anthony 4 роки тому +4

    I've been writing music for a long time but I'm new to actually engineering and mixing. I've instinctually done this since I first started. Glad to see it's an actual technique that pros use!

    • @HelpMeDevvon
      @HelpMeDevvon  4 роки тому

      Heck yea its a big big bonus to do this!!

  • @jaykleezie1885
    @jaykleezie1885 4 роки тому +5

    Bro ur really leveled up my mixes
    I’m going to work with you soon !!
    Speaking it into existence!

  • @VyCityMusic
    @VyCityMusic 26 днів тому

    I wish Devon had just explained the tools used to analyze the reverence

  • @nakelittle
    @nakelittle 4 роки тому +14

    bro, where you get high quality reference tracks tho?

    • @youaintasbadasyouthink
      @youaintasbadasyouthink 4 роки тому +1

      If you want lossless sites like junodownload, or if you want to super level up your reference game, download the multitracks and reference each instrument

    • @HelpMeDevvon
      @HelpMeDevvon  4 роки тому +6

      Nake Little lmao iTunes nothing special just download it from iTunes for 99 cents man

    • @contraspower6302
      @contraspower6302 4 роки тому

      @@HelpMeDevvon can we get reference tracks for free coz for now i'm dead broke 😅

    • @contraspower6302
      @contraspower6302 4 роки тому

      @@youaintasbadasyouthink From where we can download reference tracks for free plz help me🙏

    • @Scorpiondaily
      @Scorpiondaily 4 роки тому +1

      But them

  • @mackensonpetit8155
    @mackensonpetit8155 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much and you say it all without missing anything as usual.....Hats off

  • @christianpeluzzo8588
    @christianpeluzzo8588 4 роки тому

    you're almost too helpful bro, I'm new to all this but you're so detailed with your teaching process, thank you so much.

  • @Ast3rixMusic
    @Ast3rixMusic 4 роки тому +2

    This is great advice.. and something I really need to do in my sessions. I need to sit down and build a list of tracks that I like sonically and build a template. Also I listened to your weekly track and it sounds amazing!!! I love what your doing with vocals and how it just fits like glue in the mix.

  • @SMAVERICK0121
    @SMAVERICK0121 4 роки тому

    Thank you Devvon! and I will give your song a listen and share!

  • @kristianmccannell
    @kristianmccannell 4 роки тому

    thank you

  • @davinceoblack
    @davinceoblack 4 роки тому +2

    This is something I've been doing since like 2017. I would tell my engineer and he wasn't up on it. But I think this is so important for mixing and mastering. Especially mastering.

  • @1978under
    @1978under 4 роки тому

    I've gotten so much from your videos, I appreciate you.

  • @milkytaro3201
    @milkytaro3201 4 роки тому

    Thank you Devon!

  • @drmlrd6438
    @drmlrd6438 2 роки тому

    How do we get reference tracks? Everything I’m using peaks above 0db by at least 2 db

  • @nanakwabena525
    @nanakwabena525 4 роки тому

    Taut refrence tracks was a dumb a idea till i tried that shit last yr . Blind mixing is corny as f 😔

  • @camronbridges4543
    @camronbridges4543 4 роки тому

    You HAVE to break down those vocals in "Week 4"!!!!

  • @Karno333
    @Karno333 4 роки тому

    That yo yo kills ne everytime😂

  • @flamersss
    @flamersss Рік тому

    Can we still reference even if we are mixing a two track ?

  • @CestLaVie73
    @CestLaVie73 3 роки тому

    I'm not so sure Avarage Joe hear enough analytically which things are problematic in his song. I suggest use multiband and eq and also compare mid and side, LUFS etc. But yeah reference is vital sure

  • @mahdialin9721
    @mahdialin9721 4 роки тому

    I love u bro ! Best channel

  • @robbievalentine8239
    @robbievalentine8239 4 роки тому +1

    man i could not agree with this more. not only should everyone use a reference track, but you should reference from your own speakers/set up. it will never be exactly the same but thats what makes your tune yours. LOVE the content devvon, keep it up.

  • @holywaterandgreentea
    @holywaterandgreentea 2 роки тому

    Excellent and Beyond Thanks

  • @stevehappi9900
    @stevehappi9900 4 роки тому

    thank you for always demystifying the dope Topics! Please can we have proprer tutorial showing how you apply referencing track??? it will be very useful may God Bless you for all what you share with us in the name of Jesus Christ

  • @onethree2807
    @onethree2807 4 роки тому

    Nothing but Facts reference mixing will change your life mixes

  • @facethemusic7o2
    @facethemusic7o2 4 роки тому

    Enigeer for 20 years and I definitely agree!! . biggest issue nowadays (not a problem back in the 2000's) is actually getting access to wave files (CD)and not the mp3 version (streaming downloads). The public consumes music on the go 99% of the time. I went to Target last year when I was mastering a project and I bought the physical copy of The Chronic and Migos Culture 2 CD's for reference. Using Ozone 9 I am able to dump audio in and pull up the "eq curve", etc. Check it out if u havent... #metypebeats #anystyleanygenre

  • @Kosich2
    @Kosich2 3 роки тому

    fuck Im the number 666 like

  • @Peegi10Der
    @Peegi10Der 4 роки тому +1

    One question my guy, do I use the reference track while mastering too??

  • @zippack999
    @zippack999 3 роки тому

    how would you go about it in the master phase of the song, if ur using the master track to master ur song it would also be effecting ur reference

  • @trapptunezz4512
    @trapptunezz4512 4 роки тому

    ozone 9 download the Reference song and it will match eq and everything for you does it for you

  • @Maedrix
    @Maedrix 4 роки тому

    Still the best tutorials/tips on youtube. Thanks for everything you do Devvon

  • @moffatbanda6001
    @moffatbanda6001 3 роки тому

    gat good respect for tuts and your music is cool ,thumbs up

  • @robertparis100
    @robertparis100 4 роки тому

    @Helpmedevvon I think this is what my mix are missing

  • @sagegod3773
    @sagegod3773 4 роки тому

    You’re the only person I’d buy a mixing course from

  • @PRODGtv
    @PRODGtv 4 роки тому

    Best tutorials ever.much love from 🇰🇪 keep doing what you are doing.🔊🔊

  • @mindblank2398
    @mindblank2398 4 роки тому

    So glad I clicked on this. Always knew about reference mixing but never gave it the time. You are the best person to explain it 👍

  • @robstaylor4234
    @robstaylor4234 3 роки тому

    I never know how to pick the right reference track for songs I make

  • @brodylanetx
    @brodylanetx 3 роки тому

    Thanks bro something so simple I’ve never thought to do

  • @kingaya.3124
    @kingaya.3124 2 роки тому

    I just Started To do Reference Mixing, and damn man My Mixed Now sound way more dope than Before, It,s true Reference mixing is Extremely Important, now that I am happy with the results, i dont think i will ever mix without reference again..

    • @HelpMeDevvon
      @HelpMeDevvon  2 роки тому +1

      As you shouldnt!! I always mix with a reference to let me know where I stand

  • @divinmahoro8396
    @divinmahoro8396 4 роки тому

    Can you make a video on the process for writing lyrics

  • @alexmrt6803
    @alexmrt6803 4 роки тому

    you will hear what your song is mixing...MISSING *** :D

  • @MrBiggs184
    @MrBiggs184 4 роки тому

    where can i just get libraries of mastered songs if there is any

  • @KoolKatBeatz
    @KoolKatBeatz 4 роки тому

    every video he in somebody else house/room...lol
    dope vid man keep hustling!

  • @jean-paulvrede5127
    @jean-paulvrede5127 4 роки тому

    And if your mixing a beat same thing?

  • @ProGaming-kb9io
    @ProGaming-kb9io 4 роки тому

    Whoaa, i was doing just that but by memory :D!!
    This is even better.

  • @talgy2671
    @talgy2671 4 роки тому +1

    The real problem is when you can't find the right reference song. I've been looking for the reference to one of my tracks yesterday, today and I couldn't find anything really similar.

    • @melekimutuanene9430
      @melekimutuanene9430 4 роки тому +2

      Don't worry about finding the perfect fit, use three or more. One track might be bass heavy, another one might have brighter vocals so by comparing all three of them you can gauge your mix better.

    • @HelpMeDevvon
      @HelpMeDevvon  4 роки тому +1

      Yea it doesn’t have to be perfect just get something you like and compare things

  • @camronbridges4543
    @camronbridges4543 4 роки тому

    LOVE This Consistency!! Keep It Coming!!!!

  • @martydenson_mfm
    @martydenson_mfm 4 роки тому

    I've been using reference tracks since right around the time CD's were created. I'm afraid youth today may find it hard to get their hands on CD quality audio to actually reference full quality audio. I will often buy CD's or download 44.1kHz/16 bit files of the tracks I want to use for referencing so I can have the full sonic quality to reference from. Using a compressed form like an MP3 to reference ain't quite the same. (Just my 2cents)

    • @HelpMeDevvon
      @HelpMeDevvon  4 роки тому

      It’s the best we got from iTunes so u gotta make the best of it

  • @trouzz1810
    @trouzz1810 4 роки тому

    Bro you listen to aderson paak? Yoo that's really nice news

  • @bobbysandoval8142
    @bobbysandoval8142 4 роки тому

    Solid advice! 🙏 And this track sounds dope im about to check it out

  • @audiomc3370
    @audiomc3370 4 роки тому

    One can skip audio engineering school and learn everything from your channel bro lol. Do you download your high quality reference songs from a streaming service such as Tidal?

    • @HelpMeDevvon
      @HelpMeDevvon  4 роки тому +1

      Just download from iTunes and google play!

  • @Monster_X_Tempo
    @Monster_X_Tempo 4 роки тому

    Yoooooo!!! This Is Too Freaking Helpful

  • @onlinehustle9764
    @onlinehustle9764 4 роки тому +2

    nah bruh im bout to get mad. I need u to upload 3 videos a day bruh. lol fr

    • @jkuanofficial3873
      @jkuanofficial3873 4 роки тому

      Online Hustle facts 😂 I found his channel 2 days ago and watched every video already lol

  • @eminemziggy727
    @eminemziggy727 4 роки тому

    How to fix too nasaly vocals... please

  • @samanthamonique7094
    @samanthamonique7094 4 роки тому

    This is great advice, thank you!!!

  • @slyali7395
    @slyali7395 4 роки тому

    boooo we need logic !! lol nah this is a major key tho fr

  • @dman230501
    @dman230501 4 роки тому

    Thank you for always giving us the keys man

  • @Inswain
    @Inswain 4 роки тому

    What about reference mastering? I know they are both important, but would you say reference mixing or reference or mastering is more important if you had to choose one?

    • @youaintasbadasyouthink
      @youaintasbadasyouthink 4 роки тому +1

      Reference mixing, let someone professional master it in a better environment. They can't fix a bad mix, but they can elevate a good one

    • @HelpMeDevvon
      @HelpMeDevvon  4 роки тому +1

      I say reference mixing over mastering unless a client wants their master to sound like a specific song when mastering other than that I don’t reference in mastering I just focus on what’s in front of me

    • @Inswain
      @Inswain 4 роки тому +1

      @@HelpMeDevvon Yo thanks for the reply man! Really insightful, I appreciate that!

  • @cokayneotft
    @cokayneotft 4 роки тому

    Hey. A quick question. When referencing do you need to match the tone of your mic to his mic sound too? If yes, what do you need to consider?

    • @HorizunTheAlien
      @HorizunTheAlien 4 роки тому +1

      You do that post recording. Chances of you having the same mic, or mic tone as someone on the reference track is slim, so move closer to their sound via EQ's, compression, & post FX - making sure to go back and listen often so you know whether you're getting closer or further from the target sound.

  • @itsjustkian
    @itsjustkian 4 роки тому

    Is there a decent priced plugin with which we can do references? Or should I say what is the best plugin to do references?

    • @HelpMeDevvon
      @HelpMeDevvon  4 роки тому +1

      Kiian Kiiko there’s no plugin just download from iTunes

  • @just_drums_please
    @just_drums_please 4 роки тому

    What headphones do you use in your videos? Are those closed or open back headphones?

    • @leaningtower73
      @leaningtower73 4 роки тому

      Most probably AKG open back headphones

  • @doswellbeats
    @doswellbeats 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the info Dope 🔥

  • @weslieka1105
    @weslieka1105 4 роки тому

    In which streaming platform you are uploading your songs? Devvon

  • @BigBabyProductions
    @BigBabyProductions 4 роки тому

    Great information fellow alum!

  • @David-ib8ek
    @David-ib8ek 4 роки тому

    Great advice! Thanks!

  • @metapanmusic
    @metapanmusic 4 роки тому

    Thanks bro you help a lot 🔥🔥🔥

  • @JRegoMusic
    @JRegoMusic 4 роки тому

    Always love your videos bro

  • @diedoingitentertainment7707
    @diedoingitentertainment7707 4 роки тому

    I use this plugin called Magic AB. You can reference your track against multiple industry songs.....

    • @ceed3d396
      @ceed3d396 4 роки тому

      Man, I was just about to comment and shout out that plugin. From tutorials it seems like a good one to use. I bought it a while back on sale and haven't used it yet. Slight production delay.

    • @ceed3d396
      @ceed3d396 4 роки тому +1

      Metric AB is what I got

    • @diedoingitentertainment7707
      @diedoingitentertainment7707 4 роки тому +1

      one of the best plugins for referring industry tracks to ur own...

  • @traylonra-von2112
    @traylonra-von2112 4 роки тому

    Do you have any courses?

  • @PilotsLogPurplex
    @PilotsLogPurplex 4 роки тому

    Link to the song????!!

  • @Moltown
    @Moltown 4 роки тому

    Thank You!

  • @wittybeats995
    @wittybeats995 4 роки тому

    awesome

  • @reecepalmer32
    @reecepalmer32 4 роки тому

    First

  • @TylerJamesRootz
    @TylerJamesRootz 4 роки тому

    Where do you download your reference tracks from?

  • @shansondeshinkolo817
    @shansondeshinkolo817 4 роки тому

    Devvon, I would like to know how to find a track to use as a reference?

    • @HorizunTheAlien
      @HorizunTheAlien 4 роки тому +1

      He already said how to brotha. Use a professional track that you personally like, that has a similar feel & sound of the song you're creating/recording.

    • @shansondeshinkolo817
      @shansondeshinkolo817 4 роки тому +1

      Horizun The Alien i have understood everything he said, but what i meant was if i dont have a specific song in mind that i can use for reference how can i then find one?

    • @HorizunTheAlien
      @HorizunTheAlien 4 роки тому +1

      @@shansondeshinkolo817 I have heard some people use multiple reference tracks - if they don't have a single one that is completely similar, they find two or three that have specific characteristics that you're trying to get similar feeling elements from.. IE, drums and sub bass from one, vocals from another, I instrumental synths from the third... Ect. Whatever characteristics you want similarities to. That way you're not so focused on finding "that one that sounds similar enough" every time. Although if you do it that way, make sure you're not trying to mimic the entire mix of all of them, really focus on those specific elements that you're looking for from each of them..or you'll find yourself constantly readjusting the overall mix when you re-listen to the next one. Pick the target for each and work toward that goal!
      Another thing you could do is find an artist that may have similar sounds or elements to your song on pandora, and listen until you find a song with enough high level characteristics you want to work towards. Then download the song when you find a good one.
      Hope that helps, happy mixing bruv. 👽🎚️

    • @shansondeshinkolo817
      @shansondeshinkolo817 4 роки тому +1

      Horizun The Alien thanks for help

  • @CheesyEZ
    @CheesyEZ 4 роки тому

    new version of how you process beat stems in relation too vocals? I know you got a lot of outboard gear so wondering if anything has changed. thanks Devvon!

  • @morganthem
    @morganthem 4 роки тому +1

    The mental domain is too transparent. It's like cooking without salt.