8 Ways Your Ears Get Tricked in EVERY Mix
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- Опубліковано 15 тра 2024
- Ever wondered why your mix doesn’t always turn out as expected? Discover 8 ways your ears get tricked in every mix.
Video Chapters:
0:00: Introduction
0:30 #1 Unmanaged level differences
2:41 #2 Studio Acoustics
5:19 #3 Headphones left on for no reason
6:07 #4 Acting on too many mix references
7:25 #5 The Fletcher Munson Curve
9:01 #6 Ear fatigue
9:55 #7 Phase Cancelations
12:12 #8 Small pitch issues in polyphonic instruments
13:33 Honorable Mention: Your eyes also play tricks on your ears
Explore how unmanaged level differences, subtle pitch issues, monitoring and common studio acoustics all have the power to impact your critical decision-making process. This tutorial doesn’t just highlight the problems - we also provide practical solutions to help easily mitigate these challenges.
Whether you're a seasoned pro or a curious newcomer, this video aims to elevate your mixing game, ensuring your ears become more aware of how these typical audio issues can easily mislead your perception when producing music.
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Have you experienced mixing all day thinking it is sounding real good, only to come back after an hour break, and find the mix is not what you thought you were getting??? That's when I learned about ear fatigue ;)
Top work. Thanks Dan 👍
Great tips. Lots to consider while mixing.
Thank you my brother. Much good information. I especially like the part where the plug-in was doing so wonderful just to look up and see that it’s not even being used. And about the volume thing, I’ve learned that from experience and what a blessing it has been. I had no idea that would be so powerful in our mixes. And yes sir, after brain surgery I am partially sighted, just never knew to call it that. So sometimes what we think is a curse, we can turn into a blessing. Thank you so much and God bless you.
love this guys explaining
That was awesome-thank you.
Wow this is amazing! Thank you very much for this information 😱
I don't level match everything all the time but I am aware, sometimes I'm intentionally looking for those level changes through certain plugins. Example I not only use the rvox to get consistent vocals but to also slightly bring my vocal levels up to where I need 😊
I think for me, is level matching is critical in my live stream from my church because if I lose my plug-ins I’m still pretty good. I hope this applies. It has blessed me many times.
@waves 4:45-4:55 alternatively, learning your headphone’s sonic signature & how they translate to other playback systems through time and repetition has been proven effective.
Very true, but this can take a long time for newbies.
@@dancooperwaves3685true, the technical aspects of audio production can indeed have a steeper learning curve. While not for the faint-hearted, I believe you’d agree that perseverance early & often is not only critical but has proven beneficial for so many; provided you stick with it. There isn’t always an ‘easy’ button.
Is there a easy solution for setting the spl level for the Monson curve? With advanced technology I was hoping that they would have some kind of hardware or plugin that could help keep a good monitoring level for u.
A good rule of thumb is to be able to clearly hear your keyboard clicks while your mix is playing. If you can’t, turn down.
I someimes have a problem with NX plugins seeming to cause some phasing. I will often turn down the Ambience and that helps. Is there something else I should be looking at when listening through those on headphones? I have HD 650 headphones which I mix on a lot since I'm in an apartment and my roommate in the other room seems to be sleeping whenever I'm mixing or mastering. 😴
I haven't ran into phasing issues, maybe you should check with their support if they know something, they are super helpful.
Just to verify - you're only monitoring with it, right? Not exporting
Have you got EQ correction enabled for your headphone model in Nx?
@@dancooperwaves3685 Yes, I've got Sen. HD 650 and I use the preset for those. It's happened with other headphones, too, though it seems not as bad with the Senheizer ones.
on headphones, the sounds from the right ear do not reach the left ear and vice versa. it can be tricky to use just headphones for mixing...
Where can I find a list of supported headphones for Waves Audio NX Studio plugins?
The full list of headphone models with specific correction curves can be found here: www.waves.com/support/nx-headphone-eq-correction
@@waves MDR-7506 - Both Harman and non-Harman correction curves (does that mean I get two choices or ???)
Yes if I mix for 3 hours it finally sounds wrong after so much time 😊
Set small deadlines such as half hour for drums, beats and basses then take a ten minute coffee brake. Do another strict 30mins on something else followed by another break etc etc. That way you focus more on what matters
Tweaks for 30mins..it's in bypass bro 😂
Waves ...You know what you guys should create ...automatic gain compensation plugin. A plugin we can insert in any chain, anytime in the process...with settings like minimus gain compensation to maximum GC..IDK. Taking in consideration your team is very good at utility plugins I think you guys could pull off a very simple straight forward gain matching plugin. And if theres any already in your catalog then disregard my comment completely🤡
InPhase does not automatically align your phase!
surely drums in the middle of the room do not affect the mix...
I have a thick blanket I throw over the kit if I hear any rattles or unwanted hums from the toms
@@dancooperwaves3685 it s a strange position for drums tho, how do you record them?
@@RedButtonTV1 I pull them forward into the room for recording. Where they sit in the corner is fine for jamming
ah :) im sorry... i was like, whaat? and yeah, i agree, its quite convenient. but i had to move mines out, as they were just too much. actually, thats how i literally foud a hole on a bottom toms skin and that hole produced so much humm, regardles of the blanket, it was incredible. thats why i asked in the first place. drums are hard beast to tame hehe @@dancooperwaves3685
im still disappointed about when you tried to remove perpetual licenses and since haven’t purchased anything from you and until you make a clear statement that you will not continue this way in the future I will never ever spend a single dime on your products
They already backtracked from that statement. Both Perpetual and Subscription licenses are available now.
Eat meat and get some sunshine...
No sunshine in the UK
If anything eat less meat...
We are human beings, not cows. Protein and minerals.. @@chillingFriend
@@TheeRocker you're right. And if you look at a human diet from an evolutionary POV it always contained very little meat. You can eat it, but the healthiest for you is to eat with a lot of variation, especially lots of vegetables and fruits and rather little meat...
@@chillingFriend So,,, farming instead of hunting was the majority of the food supply? Main course was always meat if possible. For the most part, the whole meal revolved around the meat lol.. As soon as we had fire, meat was 'what's for dinner' lol.