Achieve Desirable Results with the Latest Mix
In this video, I explore a mix done for https://youtu.be/VSNIor3nSqk?si=icpTm8mNtlvS4D1J
00:00:00 Introduction to the mix overview
00:00:35 Starting with the logic session
00:00:56 Ensuring all files are present
00:01:11 Exporting tracks as audio files
00:01:41 Raw session and reference material
00:02:00 Using Neve 88 M as a summing bus
00:02:43 Behringer ADA 8200 routing
00:03:13 Setup of Behringer ADA 8200
00:03:25 Explanation of the ADAT process
00:03:46 Routing tracks to channels
00:04:13 Loading up the session
00:04:53 Organizing files within Logic
00:05:10 Template setup for effects and routing
00:05:37 Balancing audio levels
00:06:01 Trimming and tuning process
00:06:25 Finding the key of the song
00:06:51 Cleaning up the audio
00:07:18 Routing drums to the drum bus
00:07:53 Color coding and visual organization
00:08:14 Decision making on drums
00:08:36 Philosophy of minimalism in mixing
00:09:00 Complex bus structures and sound staging
00:09:29 Integrating multiple mixing techniques
00:09:54 Managing levels and effects
00:10:24 Listening and tuning instruments
00:10:49 Utilizing plugins for drum effects
00:11:14 Adding low end and attack to drums
00:11:46 Kick and bass relationship
00:12:10 Using SSL plugins for bass
00:12:31 Controlling the bass wobble
00:13:06 Routing and saturation plugins
00:13:37 Drum bus with Dr. Dre's trick
00:14:06 Helios texture for bass bus
00:14:22 Helios settings and impact
00:14:48 Adjusting snares and resonance
00:15:18 Snare reverb techniques
00:15:45 EQ strategy for snare reverb
00:15:58 Routing drums for the hook
00:16:25 Saturation and EQ for percussive elements
00:16:54 Keeping percussion dry in the mix
00:17:25 Second drum loop adjustments
00:17:46 Using Pro Q for surgical EQ
00:18:10 Managing string sections in the mix
00:18:36 Emulating studio chamber sounds for strings
00:19:24 Adding body to string sounds
00:20:12 Visualizing sound placement for strings
00:20:41 Transformer emulation for choir
00:21:06 Simple settings for vocal harmonics
00:21:32 Aggressive vocal compression
00:21:54 Creating vocal movement with effects
00:22:14 Vocals routing to dedicated bus
00:22:39 De-essing and limiting vocal bus
00:23:05 Dave Pensado's limiter ladder technique
00:23:24 Balancing vocal volume within the mix
00:24:27 Dynamic control of the mix elements
00:24:53 Background vocals processing
00:25:30 EQ and saturation for background vocals
00:26:00 Clean EQ before adding saturation
00:26:32 Opto compressor for smooth vocals
00:26:58 Effects on vocals and leads
00:27:23 Specialized bus for lead vocals
00:27:47 Making the artist stand out in the mix
00:28:11 Using saturation and EQ for leads
00:28:35 Plugin Alliance API emulation for leads
00:29:03 Adding sparkle to the vocals
00:29:32 Importance of gain staging
00:29:51 Using De-essers and EQ for vocal presence
00:30:18 Refining vocal sibilance
00:30:40 Dynamic control with De-essers
00:31:03 Balancing vocal frequencies for mix fit
00:31:27 Vocal leads going to final bus
00:31:55 Enhancing vocal highs on the bus
00:32:25 Crafting vocal texture with EQ and compression
00:33:07 Neve Summing Bus Using 88M
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