Andrew Scheps mixing 'That Which Animates The Spirit' by The Smashing Pumpkins | Trailer

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The Grammy-winning engineer returns to explore the mixing of an experimental rock opera by The Smashing Pumpkins. The song features incredible performances by many of the band’s founding members, as well as a special appearance from Brian May of Queen. Thundering percussion, experimental synths and an ensemble of extraordinary guitars… Andrew brings all of these elements together to create a show-stopping mix that is larger than life.
All set up at Rue Boyer Studios, he begins with an in-depth look at the drum kit. With over a dozen microphones to choose from, Andrew slowly builds up his ideal drum mix and provides insight into his decision-making process. You will watch him shape the transients and sustain of the kit using a broad spectrum of processing and triggering techniques. Each step is explained in detail as he works to refine the rhythmic foundations of the track.
He then shifts his focus towards the song’s virtuosic guitar and vocal performances. He carefully sculpts the tone of these instruments and reveals how he creates space for each one in the midrange. Layers of EQ and saturation tie it all together and help to create attitude and excitement in the mix. He goes on to employ more experimental techniques later in the series such as pitch shifting and automated modulation, which completely transform the song’s bridge into a heavy-hitting breakdown.
Once each track has been processed individually, Andrew zooms out to provide a global overview of his process. He walks through his custom-built ProTools template and offers advice for developing a productive workflow in-the-box. No stone is left unturned as he deconstructs each of the bespoke parallel chains that contribute to his signature sound.

[@ChrisCaaa]

Never tried pulling down the mid and pulling up specific mids I'll have to give that a try.

[@nilespeshay1734]

I keep thinking about going more into 'topdown' mixing...and it doesn't get much more topdown than mixing +into+ an eq. I think I'll give it a go, myself.

[@ChrisCaaa]

@@nilespeshay1734 Yeah I think it's just such a skill if you can always be open to change.

[@amirhosseinmousavi115]

💙

[@EarmWermChannel]

Is that to say you could 'scoop' initially, and then use a second EQ to push back the mids you want, or all in one EQ?

[@ChrisIlett]

Yes for sure

[@maxgemstone7257]

Guys I think Andrew wants to increase the length of the drums, but I'm not sure.

[@davejohnsonmusic]

The only mixer's parallel and 2-Bus chains I've incorporated into my own template are Andrew's. They just work.

[@Spaul]

i met him in person at namm ,he's cool

[@Rhuggins]

Lovely

[@thegodbombs]

He mixed the vocals too loud otherwise it’s perfect

[@smarkmix.]

that do be definitely the artist's instruction

[@guitaristssuck8979]

I wish I could listen to the stems to hear how much I nailed my cover: kzbin.info/www/bejne/paLLcoqcfc1pb9ksi=LmtBTM_Ha8wW-pOr

[@agondistortion]

Did Andrew switched to new Sony Mdr MV1 headphones ore he still on 7506

[@Brutuscomedy]

😊

[@stuartwrigglesworth9339]

Amazing

[@rcnyoplait]

Helloooo :)

[@OlliWitta3]

the fact that andrew mixed this song. which is my favorite song off the latest SP album really verifies some things for me internally. my taste and curation and abilty to see the root or point of contact in art is a wonderful gift i have to curate more of. when i found out ratm s.o.a.d red hot chili peppers and public enemy were all connected through rick . and also andrew cause he contributed to those projects... it just humbles me when i think about the power of human mind. what we seek to consume and sub conciously and deem as good . has verifiable quantifiable data to prove what you are drawn too, and how you can connect with nuances of someoneS art undeniably without even knowing they made the works....

[@guitaristssuck8979]

I covered this song in a tutorial: kzbin.info/www/bejne/paLLcoqcfc1pb9ksi=LmtBTM_Ha8wW-pOr

[@gordoncockfield]

It's almost like professional producers and mixers make the songs sound good 😂😂