THIS is how you LEVEL UP your MIXING
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- Опубліковано 27 кві 2022
- Every mixer eventually hits a wall, and the only way over it is "better instincts". Fortunately, you can cultivate your instincts with a few simple tweaks to your mindset and habits, and Kush Audio's Gregory Scott is all too happy to tell you what he thinks about that!
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We want the "complementary frequencies" video!!! Great stuff as always Greg.
So do I, it's well overdue.
@@TheHouseofKushTV - It's been 13 hours already, Greg! Where is the video!?
Another super insightful video, thanks!
Want? More like need!!
Agreed-- and man, this channel is fantastic.
As a simple starting point you can use 1k as a mirror point.
I.e. if you boost @ 2k, cut @ 500 (1k X2 vs /2), boost 10k, cut 100 (1k x10 vs /10). make sense?
"mixing is like a game of wack-a-mole"
I love that analogy, it's soooo true! Man, you're to smooth for UA-cam 👊
Thats what i thought💯🎯💎
I'm here to absorb your wisdom.
As are we all, young Padawan.
The tip with using multiple EQs in a row... it's like using different grindstones to get finer and finer :)
Never thought of it that way, but.... yeah!
@@TheHouseofKushTV well done, fellas
Nowadays you can't get away with your lead unless it goes through 24-32 plugs when it hits the master bus. Just saying 🤗
@@wolfgangdevries127 as long as one of them is Autotune, the other 31 are all wasted...
I mix hybrid and only use minimal eq in the box (mostly for surgical stuff) or or unique to plugins stuff like Soothe. I think the difference in the “old way” of one analog eq on vocal in mix is that people used to have a lot more in the tracking chain….I know I do. I will commit EQ to taste in tracking, as well as compression and saturation. Nowadays, the majority of engineers just do clean capture and then a stack of plugins in mix. There’s no right way, but I sure have a lot of fun twisting knobs and making the record sound like the record starting at the tracking phase. I also have found when I’m mixing purely ITB, I have to use lots of plugins to get the sound I get mixing OTB with console and outboard….like more plugins than eqs and comps engaged in my typical OTB mix.
Hey Man....it's been a while.... where are you? How are you keeping? When's a new video ??????
Hope that you are doing well
the whack-a-mole comparison is so accurate. "complementary frequencies" video next, please! You're our best teacher, Gregory!
Fascinating. I do this instinctively but always have the thought “I should be able to do this with less tools and in less moves”. In reality, vocals I deal with for example need at least two instances of Eq. If I reach for another for let’s say just to add air, my brain starts to go into high alert lol. “Doing too much!”. This just freed me. Gem.
Most times if you have a good recording you barely have to make many adjustments. A good vocalist has very consistent volumes making compression be less pronounced to achieve a desirable outcome and EQ would be just to cut that little bit and sit it well in the mix. I've always heard to make small adjustments on everything
@@pedrosilvamusician what if your style dictates big adjustments? not even style, the vibe of the song can justify almost every move you make to make it speak to the listener. sometimes it's lots of smaller moves, sometimes one big, bold, and proud😉
Do whatever you need to to make it sound “good” 🤗
once again, very well said and presented. The longer I do this hobby, it's more about this kind of "perspectives" and less about "trick's and plug in's"
Agreed, mindset is 98% of the battle. If you can hear a thing, and if you have an instinct about it, you'll eventually figure out what to do about it. Might take another 2 or 72 mixes to figure that out, but it's inevitable. If the mindset isn't right, though, it's hamster wheels all the way down!
@@TheHouseofKushTV as someone who’s been mixing for a while now and just recently come to the “mindset” I can wholeheartedly agree. Back then I was doing way too much over thinking and going backwards that I was never satisfied, but now I’m confident in my movements.
Love the zen quality of these lessons. Kinda like learning in a way that used to be thought of as an intangible. 🕉
We need new videos Gregory !!!!!
Really have been missing your videos and your wisdom. Hope all is okay.
if he died or something im gonna be sad
I'd love to have Gregory as a tutor. He makes everything so clear, but relatable at the same time.
You do! Subscribe to this channel and watch his videos 😉
What works so well about Gregory’s videos is that it pushes the idea of mix with your ears in a practical way. Not seeing him make these moves on a screen but instead just explaining the practical theory of them is better as you’re not subconsciously trying to match EQ bands or other settings to something you’ve previously seen to achieve the sound. 10/10
Hope he starts making videos again they’re so helpful. Start a Patreon!
you're the guy
you make me wanna open up a session to apply all the knowledge ur sharing! thanks alot bro!
That's the goal, right on!
Ive found that the brain space of 'listening to the whole picture' while adjusting a small detail feels similar to the space I go to when i get in the zone with playing guitar in time. One part of me does something technical while another part is only thinking of the whole picture. If I were to just focus on strumming in time I'd mess up everything else, i play best when its not even in my conscious mind.
As a carpenter… I HATE flathead screws!!! Great analogy!!!
Man I love your videos. A hybrid of the science and the art of mixing. You have a knack for describing sound with adjectives that convey the timbre and texture of tones and really evoke vivid imagery in the minds' ear. Keep doing what you're doing, and we'll definitely keep coming back for more.
hope you're doing well man. love your videos
Im slowly changing my definition of EQ. I tend to think of it as an abbreviation of of Equilibrium rather than Equalisation....
That subtle change in definition impacts how I use it.
I got you to thank for that.
Not made a vid for a while man. You feel like you've said what you needed to say? Love your content, would dig another after hours sesh ;)
I've always wanted to be able to track and mix like the pros but I got sidetracked with life. So after nearly 40 years with one company I retired early and am giving it a shot. I've always made my own productions but with Fostex 4 tracks or 12 channel digital recorders with a CD burner. Having so many things (plug ins) at your finger tips can actually be paralyzing, especially for a guy like me who came from such a forced minimalist approach to recording. Frustrated at first but your vids are helping me make those many little moves you talk about quicker and with confidence. Just wanted to say thanks and please keep it up.
I get it man, option overload is real!
Everytime I see one of your videos, I feel like I am learning some inside secret that all the other mixing gurus never told me. Been so long since Ive produced a song because life and other projects get in the way, but your videos never fail to excite me for getting back into it! Ill be making some time to put your exercises into practice soon.
Greg, I only exist for your nuggets of wisdom to rain down on my face.
lol eeew
Grekkage 🤣
Hi Gregory, just wanted to say a huge thank you for this series, and particularly this episode. A lot of mixing advice out there is very formulaic, so your approach is really helpful.
Specifically, not going back and undoing moves already done is a huge takeaway for me. It’s especially tempting to do this as a beginner/amateur as a lot of the time you really don’t know what you’re doing. I also appreciate your comments on multiple plugins. Just today, I was feeling guilty about having “too many” compressors going on one channel. In the past I might have taken them all off and stared again with the compression, even though I’m happy with how it sounds.
Right on! Serial compression is, for me, the way to go at least 50% of the time.
Need that video about complimentary frequencies
i love you dude. ive been producing for 10+ years, its harder and harder to find new things.. and you keep dropping new gems, ideas and perspectives. insightful!
A lot of your videos have lead me to the conclusion that being an audio engineer is like being a Architect. Constant little curve shifts and dedicated figureheads help sum up the artistic expression of the piece. That expression isn't nearly as impactful if the foundation is cracked or uneven. Of course all of those choices are made at the blueprint. And being a good "Architect" means you know how to read the blueprint and how to make adjustments if need be. Hopefully that makes sense to more people than just my coffee addled brain. Thanks for your awesome tips!
Gregory Scott WHERE ARE YOU?
The most style and groove videos are laid down in the House of Kush. Even when I’m not currently recording, I get the bug after watching. Love it.
Need more videos Gregory. Hope it's because you are busy working on some cool new plugins.
Bro, the people want a new Kush segment.
Yes, that's right! The plugin chain is the most important thing
Every time you make a video it seems you are talking directly to me thanks alot for your contribution to our world music.....
Love these videos. The philosophy of mixing is everything and the idea on not hyper-focussing on the element while you adjust is so important. Don’t stare at the steering wheel while you drive around a bend.
The Shrink! Thanks doc!! Feelin minty fresh again!! See you next week..
I love this man
I haven't thought of this before, but I got a glimpse of this while mixing my latest song. I wasn't happy with the low end of the mix, and while frustrated I worked on something else in the mix (higher up in the frequency range). Listening back to that days mix, I heard an improvement in the low end. Completely by accident, I felt the lesson in my body. You put the lesson into words brilliantly on this video, Greg! Your talks on the process of mixing are invaluable and always enlightening!
That happens to me all the time, but in the opposite direction. I'm hearing the high end as unpleasant, but the problem is in the low end.
@@jkf9167 For me it's always the low end :D
You really are too cool for school Gregory, keep 'm coming my man, peace🙏
Yes please “the complementary frequencies” video, we want it 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
it's like a f*ckn spiritual initiation man! jeeeezz
Your videos speak to me.
The Purest The best! advice on UA-cam!👌👌
Been going thru all your videos. Absolutely love the format and vibe and advice obviously. Hope you come back!
The best part was after dropping some straight amazing knowledge, he concludes with "I'm too high" lol
I miss you sweet prince
i do appreciate these little gems of mixing wisdom , thanks man
This video summerises the deep aspect of dynamic listening and the actual problem of having a "plan" for treatment of an instrument vs reality of the "social" affect of that change. Thank you. This is the real stuff.
This guy is brilliant. So much really good information that I need - all of it. So good.
Thanks for sharing your hard earned talent, skill and knowledge.
Master Gregory Scott imparts his wisdom onto us. Thank you sir, so wise
just amazing as usual. many many thanks!
I love this man!!!!
Always excited to see another one of these land. Thanks, as always, Gregory!
Just always useful stuff !! Thanks a lot 🙏
Thanks for the insight 🙏🏼
Thank you, great content.
Great insight as always! Thank you!
Always a pleasure to see a new episode up. Always thought provoking and interesting :)
Always excellent advice, thank you so much!
keep them coming, love that tutorials, thanks!
I really love your content! Im always waiting for more, thanks for sharing with us :)
Legend Greg, thanks for all your videos 🤘👌
Another great one. Your vids are on my "must watch" list.
Your videos are my favorite for mixing theory. So many great ideas! Love it and appreciate cha!
Always informative. Thanks Gregory!!!
Thank you for your guidance and wisdom 🙏
The BEST mixing content! 🙌🙌🙌
Man I have just found your videos this week and can say you have absolutely opened my mind up to looking at music in many different ways! So glad I've stumbled upon your channel, the light you shine out into the world truly is so bright and the way you are able to speak of these concepts with compassion and finesse is truly a gift and a pleasure to experience. Thanks so much Gregory, looking forward to your next video!
Great synopsis, great wisdom, always a pleasure!
You nailed it doc.
great info and great delivery! thank you!
Absolute gold. Thank you, Gregory, for reminding us what's important.
love your videos brother
Thanks Greg. Your content always changes my thinking pattern about mixing. Love.
2 Days ago, after working on the snare then switching to the Bass I realised that after doing some EQ in SOLO without thinking about it I did a volume check on the snare as I was going back to the full mix but still working on the bass, almost like a Subconscient move . It's slowly starting to sink in LOL. Thanks for your time, wisdom and Great Videos !
Greatly assisting!
This dude is just the best!
Just love that your unique perspective and comforting presence is out here in UA-cam Land to gently guide us to happier mix days ☺️ Thank You Gregory Scott!
BEAUTIFUL. JUST BEAUTIFUL.
Fantastic episode Greg, Thank you so much
Very very cool as always ❤
Forever my favorite teacher 🙏🏼
So generous with your knowledge - I always enjoy your videos - thank you for your wisdom!
I love the information you're providing, and the way you do it. It works SO well for me. Looking forward to hearing more !
I'm really appreciating where you come from with your approach. It took me years to get to this and your reiteration is wonderful! Thank you
Best lesson ever....
Thanks man! You freakin rock. I highly enjoy your videos.
You are so inspiring always!
I love this explanation and this practice.
i can't thank you enough for making these videos gregory, you are by far my favorite mixing teacher on youtube, you make complicated concepts click in ways i've never been able to understand before. i really admire the nuances of your approach and perspective. especially looking forward to complementary frequencies video update. please come back soon, we miss you
Some of the best advice I’ve heard. I love these introspective videos that move away from the technical and towards the philosophical. These types of videos help my mixing more than anything. Thanks for sharing!
I haven't been on the channel in a minute! Thanks for serving value in all your videos and for the holistic view on mixing 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Dude the way you verse your explanations is fantastic, one of your other vids saved my mix today. Thanks for your work! 🤘
thank you very much.
Always love your tips, they serve as really good reminders bring it back to the basics. Little adjustments do go a long way for sure.
I am exactly there 😊 this advice comes in at the perfect time. Thank you 🙏🏼 so much! Keep’m coming 📽
Pure gold advising...
Greg you are a genus! Such valuable mixing information and great video. Thank you Greg.
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