Pensado's Place #80 - Mix Engineer Chris Lord-Alge

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  • Опубліковано 22 сер 2012
  • In the 80th episode of Pensado's Place, Dave and Herb are joined by multiple GRAMMY Award-winning Engineer, Producer, and Master Mix Engineer, Chris Lord-Alge! Just a short list of artists Chris has worked with include: U2, Snow Patrol, Sheryl Crow, Dave Matthews Band, Savage Garden, Green Day, Whitney Houston, Alanis Morissette, Bon Jovi, Faith Hill, Melissa Etheridge, Tim McGraw, Fleetwood Mac, Pink, Foo Fighters, Black Eyed Peas, Tina Turner, Stevie Nicks, My Chemical Romance, Bad Religion, Nickelback, Daughtry, and many, many more...
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  • @MrTommySullivan
    @MrTommySullivan 9 років тому +82

    "No one is ever going to solo the vocal" - that is very very true, and boy does that philosophy save time.

    • @str8frmthacr8
      @str8frmthacr8 9 років тому +7

      Exactly. I used to solo mix everything...together? sounded like SHIT! Lol. The guy who taught me laughed so hard when I played it all together. Talk about a kick in the nuts, lmao. Lesson learned.

    • @AboveEmAllProduction
      @AboveEmAllProduction 5 років тому +1

      ever heard of remixing, acapellas

    • @holidaycomplex
      @holidaycomplex 4 роки тому +2

      @@AboveEmAllProduction you don't mix the song for the remix

  • @devingrubbs
    @devingrubbs 3 роки тому +24

    Wow, there’s a question from Colt Capperune in this episode. Fast forward 8 years and now he’s out here dropping gems on his own channel and making records in Nashville. I shouldn’t be surprised, though, Colt shouts out Pensado’s Place all the time! It’s cool to see the impact this show has had on upcoming producers.

  • @mazzoccotube
    @mazzoccotube 10 років тому +31

    Pensado rocks! So down to earth. So sharing. Ego? Not. Thanks!

  • @drinkinslim
    @drinkinslim 3 роки тому +16

    Wow, this was so good, even 8 years later in 2020.

  • @AMB666
    @AMB666 5 років тому +68

    Even his voice is saturated! Very analog.
    Just kidding I love him.

    • @jwes4588
      @jwes4588 4 роки тому +9

      He got CLA Vocals surgically installed in his neck via microchip

    • @ludwigmack
      @ludwigmack 3 роки тому

      whattt xD

    • @hasichabeatz
      @hasichabeatz 2 роки тому

      i think we need NS1 here 15:34

  • @RawUndergroundMusic
    @RawUndergroundMusic 6 років тому +28

    Chris Lord-analogy

    • @calebwright6896
      @calebwright6896 5 років тому

      hooly shit i been thinkin the same thing for a while!

  • @MichaelMarucci
    @MichaelMarucci 3 роки тому +17

    It's really cool to stumble upon this again 8 years after CLA originally answered my question (48:50).
    He was absolutely right, and I'm happy to say that I'm making a great living producing and mixing records of all kinds; death metal, electro swing, country, hip hop. I wouldn't have it any other way.

  • @kowboiirecords3117
    @kowboiirecords3117 8 років тому +10

    CLA's lingo and references are amazing... I would LOVE to have a chat with him one day. He just spews usable wisdom using the vaguest off-the-cuff comments. Inspired!

  • @paulpouwelsmcmillan
    @paulpouwelsmcmillan 3 роки тому +3

    Pensado is such a humble and nice guy, such a pleasure in someone that is interviewing.

  • @aussie_philosopher8079
    @aussie_philosopher8079 Рік тому +4

    I still think brother Tom Lord Alge has mixed the best mixed contemporary rock album of all time, Live: Throwing Copper! Absolutely superb in every way.

  • @Vinniemelodyssey
    @Vinniemelodyssey 9 років тому +6

    Watching this video while doing a mix prep for CLA!! So exciting

  • @floydisbest
    @floydisbest 10 років тому +17

    I really love the tip to monitor and mix at low levels. I will admit it takes self control to hold back on inching up that knob! Maybe I'll adopt his policy, but modify it with, at the end of the day, crank it an you'll be extra proud of your mix!

    • @SkyFelixMusic
      @SkyFelixMusic 7 років тому

      Matt Ten Clay Its a tip that a lot of young mixers/producers seem to not understand. It's way easier to get proper levels when your monitors are low. If you crank them, your perception of how far apart things are just becomes non existent.

    • @starchild7473
      @starchild7473 5 років тому +1

      85 dBspl is the ideal level for monitoring.

  • @dx_armitage
    @dx_armitage 4 роки тому +8

    The mix king of metaphors.

  • @PendelSteven
    @PendelSteven 2 роки тому +3

    37:48 Speaking of Rob Cavallo, he is probably the reason why I got interested in mixing / producing. Ever since I had two versions of Welcome to Paradise, 'cause I bought Kerplunk!, I was like: why does this version of the same song sound so different? So thanks Rob Cavallo.
    Later, still growing up, I was like: why do so little people like Nimrod. ? I actually love how it sounds, read the booklet, saw a name there: Chris Lord-Alge. Which I guess made me realise I care about how it sounds more as how "good"the album is. So thanks, CLA.

  • @zbox98
    @zbox98 8 років тому +19

    His voice and mannerisms remind me of Will Arnett

  • @TheSageCommander
    @TheSageCommander 9 років тому +55

    40:56 You're welcome.

    • @574x9
      @574x9 7 років тому +4

      Yep, that's exactly why I came back to the vid, thanks.

    • @ChuckBassSwag
      @ChuckBassSwag 6 років тому +1

      Legend

  • @eleckson
    @eleckson 10 років тому +23

    I think he wants to kiss Pensado, he keeps puckering up. Lol

    • @subtractivemusic
      @subtractivemusic 9 років тому +2

      Morgan_Fucking_Freeman I laughed so hard at this

  • @JesseNemitzPro
    @JesseNemitzPro 12 років тому +1

    I do believe this UA-cam channel is the single biggest collection of PRACTICAL modern musical/audio recording knowledge ever assembled by man.

  • @mickeymiguel2726
    @mickeymiguel2726 2 роки тому +1

    Good show

  • @imconorirl
    @imconorirl 11 років тому +3

    I love how humble Dave is

  • @osx86touch
    @osx86touch 4 роки тому +7

    51:40 Colt Capperrune! Crazy how he asked this years ago and now he's had huge success, including here on UA-cam

  • @smirnovnice1
    @smirnovnice1 12 років тому +2

    Dave, you the man. You have taught me so much and I went to school for this too

  • @OUTSHADES
    @OUTSHADES 4 роки тому +2

    Finally i saw CLA without the cap. Now I can die in peace

  • @Venomforyall
    @Venomforyall Рік тому

    Such a great interview, gotta love Dave, so humble, open minded and always asking the right questions.

  • @pieterjansenvanrensburg5010
    @pieterjansenvanrensburg5010 7 років тому +8

    CLA wave plugins fuck yeah

  • @RolandDeschain1
    @RolandDeschain1 Рік тому +1

    CLA without his cap on!
    It's like Superman without his cape.

  • @jaktheknife
    @jaktheknife 11 років тому +3

    "the vocals are like that fin in the ocean" lol cool vid guys learned a lot thanks very much.

  • @redrubyermishow2729
    @redrubyermishow2729 6 років тому

    Great Discussions Here, Dave is so generous with sharing his skills. Thanks!

  • @brians1025
    @brians1025 6 років тому

    I’ve ‘joined’ in on this one a couple of times... I love it. Some real Sweet Gems if you know how to really listen to what these Pros are sharing here. Truly lucky to have the ability to learn, learn, learn... and all it costs is my time. Thanks, Bob C. (absent, but still in the room!), Dave, Herb, and of course CLA! 😎

  • @j.wolfman5221
    @j.wolfman5221 10 років тому +6

    Love his attitude. "The material is there - Go!". A terrific point. Enough with messing around with this and that, just get on with it.

  • @blazeluminous5186
    @blazeluminous5186 9 років тому +9

    CLA Vocal plugin is so useful. lol

  • @kowboiirecords3117
    @kowboiirecords3117 8 років тому +7

    They are def On Something, lol.... another level of mixing. CLA is the most competitive person in the business.... remember when he bum rushed the Grammy stage for Green Day in 05-06'.... Classic. He was getting his and that was that! I admired him so much, as brash as it may have seemed to some, for his cavalier attitude.

    • @Guitarkid1991
      @Guitarkid1991 8 років тому +1

      Best comment ever. I just watched that video cause of your comment and it made me laugh non stop lol.

  • @dimidjpm5269
    @dimidjpm5269 9 років тому

    Dave, great interview - Chris is such a great producer, thanks for sharing

  • @Spidouz
    @Spidouz 11 років тому +1

    EMT 250, EMT 246, EMT 252, Sony DRE 2000, AMS, Yamaha Rev-1, Rev-5, Lexicon 224, Briscati M7... that's the ones he mentioned ;)

  • @operasinger2126
    @operasinger2126 9 місяців тому

    Thanks, guys! "No one is going to solo it!" lol.

  • @joeyxl3456
    @joeyxl3456 8 років тому

    This is thorougly enjoyable. Thanks to all involved.

  • @calebwright6896
    @calebwright6896 5 років тому +2

    bro the compression ratio and attack batters box was next level.

  • @nickirirs
    @nickirirs 12 років тому +1

    Awesome CLA show and finally someone mentioned Rich Costey on this show!

  • @Ctouch09
    @Ctouch09 12 років тому

    Hands Down One Of The Best Episodes!!!! Much Love & Respect To Dave, Herb, & CLA.

  • @RichRobinson
    @RichRobinson 12 років тому

    Dave Pensado, you're the man!!! Thank you for making this happen!

  • @chumbawumba797
    @chumbawumba797 12 років тому

    Fantastic episode...thank you all so much for doing this.

  • @thechannelitrollwith1645
    @thechannelitrollwith1645 3 роки тому

    surprisingly the most concise and detailed answers I've heard from CLA. if leading with assumptions was a strategy, it worked wonders because CLA spent at least the first half hour being so candid trying to rein in topics that he couldn't go off on tangents.

  • @williamwrenner
    @williamwrenner 10 років тому +4

    best show ever

  • @JrumBeats
    @JrumBeats 12 років тому +1

    CLA is a really cool dude, really enjoyed this interview.

  • @larichmarcus4952
    @larichmarcus4952 5 років тому +3

    can you guys start upload rough mix thats not mix or master online so that we up and coming engineer can work on it and compare it to finished mix

  • @3171jay
    @3171jay 12 років тому

    Excellent Episode!!!!!! Vintage!!!! BookMarked..

  • @maximeetsebastien
    @maximeetsebastien 9 років тому +1

    I loved when Dave told Chris: Don't be humble. I was like no risks at all :)

  • @nowyfolderzesponawesele225
    @nowyfolderzesponawesele225 11 років тому +2

    Chris is of course a legend, great engineer - incredible sound. But in my opinion no one had a greater impact on contemporary music than Max Martin. Is any chance to bring him to the show?? Please!! :)

  • @forthesakeofmotion
    @forthesakeofmotion 11 років тому

    So glad you produce PP Dave. Keep it up, fantastic to watch!

  • @newbiadk
    @newbiadk 11 років тому

    once again a great show whit some great guys

  • @KaiserMoC
    @KaiserMoC 11 років тому

    I love to listen and watch pro's talk. Thanx guys :-)

  • @st33Npuist
    @st33Npuist Рік тому

    Love this old episodes more than the new one.

  • @Musicmonk84
    @Musicmonk84 12 років тому +1

    Thank goodness I've been mixing at low monitor levels. Thank you Chris Lord-Alge for confirming that technique :D

  • @BenjaminSchippritt
    @BenjaminSchippritt 11 років тому

    A thousand thanx for sharing such great information! Your show kicks ass and I really learn a lot!

  • @TheConditionedHuman
    @TheConditionedHuman 7 років тому

    This and 40's episode are my favorites!

  • @jasonkiwah
    @jasonkiwah 11 років тому

    Thank you Dave i have learned a lot,since i got in touch with pensado's place Jason Kiwah 3 in one studio Uganda

  • @th3gr81
    @th3gr81 3 роки тому

    This inspired me, now I’m ready to work.

  • @jimgravesus
    @jimgravesus 11 років тому

    Man, I love the 21st century. This information is invaluable for those of us who don't have big budgets and have to mix our own stuff. Thanks!

  • @DJVictorTrevisan
    @DJVictorTrevisan 11 років тому

    One of my favorite`s episode so far, learned so much from the interview !!

  • @MrConorLumsden
    @MrConorLumsden 3 роки тому

    It's like Eeyore and Tigger having a conversation. Brill!

  • @Mattross52
    @Mattross52 12 років тому +1

    "you guys wanna use your l1, l2, l3's to make the cd loud go ahead, i'm not doing that.. Let's do it. I'm game." Dude, balls. Fucking balls. This guy is a man.

  • @MegaMixking
    @MegaMixking 12 років тому

    My fav so far. Bravo

  • @monsterjazzlicks
    @monsterjazzlicks 11 років тому

    Yep, its all about the Drums and Guitars !! lol
    Those pointers were very helpful thanks.

  • @ONOLBS
    @ONOLBS 11 років тому

    Thanks Dave & Herb....your videos have been awesome for me as I was always wanting to learn about audio engineering but financial difficulties never allowed me to. Now I work with at risk youth and always encourage clients to subscribe to your videos for the amazing inside info. We all love it and constantly share as a group on the latest PP advice. Keep it up & Thanks

  • @AmagrasMUSIC
    @AmagrasMUSIC 9 років тому +1

    Two monsters together ... so different yet

  • @JustinBousquetMusic
    @JustinBousquetMusic 11 років тому +5

    Pensado just reminds me of Dr. Steve Brule. I can just feel how awkward CLA must feel.

  • @kaystrings
    @kaystrings 11 років тому

    I LOVE CHRIS LORD-ALGE'S MIX ANY DAY ANY TIME

  • @TheShpmusic
    @TheShpmusic 6 років тому

    I love C.L.A attitude and personality what brilliant engineer he is.

  • @NeologicStudios
    @NeologicStudios 12 років тому +1

    right at 50 minutes: totally agree with CLA's answer to this question regarding cross-genre mix tips. Regardless of genre the question had to do with creating "energy" in the sonic signature of a mix and the key to that is drums, anything with vocals general rule of thumb is make sure they're heard. Bring the energy out of the drum and vocal tracks and that alone will greatly improve the mix.

  • @MattCellittiMusicTutorials
    @MattCellittiMusicTutorials 12 років тому

    Love you guys, thanks so much as usual...keep em comin!

  • @nebstaism
    @nebstaism Рік тому +1

    I wonder how many Ralph Lauren polos shirts herb owns ... it would have to be in the thousands by now 😂

  • @JakeAntelis
    @JakeAntelis 12 років тому

    love this show and thanks for having cla on! @26 minutes on the mention of the big paramore drums the record that has that was produced and mixed by David Bendeth called riot..dave wasn't sure which record but im pretty sure he was referring to riot and the one cla did was the brand new eyes while it's great to it's not the one with the huge drums! rock on.

  • @ModernMixing
    @ModernMixing 12 років тому

    Another Amazing video from the PP team. I think every engineer can attribute atleast some of their knowledge to Dave!!

  • @Michael73429
    @Michael73429 9 років тому +4

    there's a mix man I worked with at Nyquist, called Raz Klinghoffer, and he is very cheap and his mixes are truely awesome
    Wish he'd made a video about his technics

  • @Archaic1Eye
    @Archaic1Eye 4 роки тому

    Great work guys!

  • @joema6550
    @joema6550 11 років тому

    At 47:45 Dave does his awesome Arnold Horshack impression. I love your childlike enthusiasm Dave. I see that quality in a lot of top performers, which isn't a surprise really. You guys got where you did by hard work, but also by being totally into what you do and loving it each and every day. Thanks for all of the great info, as well as the laughs. You guys are awesome!

  • @KernRamsdell
    @KernRamsdell 11 років тому

    I learned so much from this great interview. Thanks Dave!!!!

  • @bryanfrombuffalo7685
    @bryanfrombuffalo7685 8 місяців тому +1

    Paul stanley looks great

  • @PeterPan-lu7cw
    @PeterPan-lu7cw 8 місяців тому

    Piece of gear is on fire 🔥 😂

  • @Anvillgroup
    @Anvillgroup 9 років тому

    Chris Lord-Alge ! how did I miss this video

    • @BillBrolse
      @BillBrolse 8 років тому

      +B Cypress You didn´t ;)

  • @Wicktones
    @Wicktones 11 років тому

    THX Chris!

  • @victornevares
    @victornevares 10 років тому

    Fantastic!

  • @prodbyowls
    @prodbyowls 3 роки тому

    Thank You!!

  • @111ent
    @111ent 12 років тому

    Yippeee!!! This was AWESOME as always!!!
    "Thanks" Dave, Herb, Will and Crew!!!
    "Touch The World"

  • @CaptainVelveeta
    @CaptainVelveeta 9 місяців тому

    This is on a sticky note in all caps on my mixer: "no one ever hears anything in solo"...so elementary yet so profound.

  • @wafflestoast5228
    @wafflestoast5228 6 років тому

    This is awesome.

  • @tmmmedia731
    @tmmmedia731 6 років тому

    Know how things should feel and sound there’s your extra confidence it’s that simple

  • @buckshot320
    @buckshot320 7 років тому +9

    I think he buried his face in some of Colombia's finest marching powder before the cameras started rolling

  • @kjgetsbetter525
    @kjgetsbetter525 2 роки тому

    14:30 classic throwback to the old JJP vid

  • @markjacksonmusic21
    @markjacksonmusic21 12 років тому

    Brilliant Dave!!!

  • @ArthurStone
    @ArthurStone 12 років тому

    Respect, guys! Great interview with Chris...I really appreciate the insight and entertaining stories. Pensado's Place is developing as THE definitive resource and that puts Herb's vision for the show into context. True success requires hard work as well as great ideas and your commitment to the show is testament to that. Thank you : )

  • @kukulalibor
    @kukulalibor 12 років тому

    I´ve waited for this show. Awesome.

  • @JemileDancer
    @JemileDancer 11 років тому +1

    keep it simple comes to mind

  • @TheEvolversOfficial
    @TheEvolversOfficial 11 років тому

    awesome show!

  • @buhlir
    @buhlir 5 років тому

    CLA is just my fucking favorite. When is round 2 we needed it yesterday!

  • @PendelSteven
    @PendelSteven 2 роки тому

    Speaking of all the compressor talk at the end, in the FrankerFazeZ extension for Twitch there's a compressor that you set to up to 20:1. I hope I'm not the only one who when I first saw that was like: "That is ludicrous!" (just set it to 2:1)

  • @Kamy.GG.Official
    @Kamy.GG.Official 4 роки тому +1

    *amazeballz*

  • @BongasBongas
    @BongasBongas 12 років тому

    This show is now just repeating itself

  • @dperry913MusicTracks
    @dperry913MusicTracks 12 років тому

    This interview is a thing of beauty. :-)
    Thanks, guys!

  • @joeyxl3456
    @joeyxl3456 7 років тому

    Chris is great