BRAUERIZING PROCESS - ITB Compressor Settings, Vocal Setup, and More! | LearnAudioEngineering.com

[@musiclover-r9m]

this video should be at the VERY TOP of the list - i had to scroll past tons of garbage to get to this perfect explanation.

[@LearnAudioEngineering]

Appreciate that! 👍 Thank for your comment!!

[@DazhDrews6tothe4]

Just wanna add, I don't comment very often, rarely have I seen a video that made me say, "oh I have to thank this guy"! So once again, THANK YOU!!!!

[@LearnAudioEngineering]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@nolanneal]

I ❤️ Canadian accents!! Lol Output = Oteput Routing = Roteing Without = withote Great vid dude! I feel like you explained this better than anyone on KZbin!

[@LearnAudioEngineering]

Glad ya liked it eh

[@PharaohLawLess1]

You really really broke it down and explained everything in a clear concise way. And the chart breaking it down really helped. Thanks Bro. I'm subscribing

[@LearnAudioEngineering]

Thats fantastic! glad to help. thank for watching, subscribing and commenting! I'm always open to suggestions for new video ideas, if you have any questions let me know :)

[@doctororgans]

Excellent video, honestly one of the best mixing videos i've seen on youtube

[@Nikkimaya1]

Finally a worthwhile tutorial. I have been trying to do something like this but haven't been happy with my results. After watching these videos and taking plenty of notes, I'm leaving work early so I can go try this out. You made a subscriber out of me. Thank you!!

[@LearnAudioEngineering]

Awesome to hear! Glad to have you on board :)

[@seanemmettfullerton]

Robert, thank you!!! OMG, soooo brilliant. In just one hour of re-routing and re-balancing I brought a big mess of a mix back from the dead... Ha! plus this dual-mono thing is insanely smart, because you actually DO get more depth and width and clarity! Ha! who knew?!

[@LearnAudioEngineering]

Who knew we needed more or that side-to-side multimono compression in our mixes?? Really glad you've enjoyed this method. I absolutely love using it too. I'll have to do more Brauerizing videos in the future!

[@brandnewage1]

bro, your video's are very informative especially for a novice like me, THANKS, can you do one on the vocal set up of the brauerize technique, like how to set it up in the mixer and use

[@DazhDrews6tothe4]

Excellent!!! Your efforts are greatly appreciated and your style of explaining is spot on! This was really informative, thank you very much!!! God bless!!!

[@LearnAudioEngineering]

Many Thanks :) your words are most appreciated

[@bluematrix5001]

MB also uses the Shadow Hills mastering Compressor in te Mix Bus

[@Tha_Mecca]

Did Brauer ever put up on the payroll???… u definitely deserve it

[@Pr0te1nsh4ke]

Don't do this often, but you've done a great job right there!! Keep it up!

[@LearnAudioEngineering]

Thanks for watching and for the kind words :)

[@andrewross2247]

Thanks for this great "Brauerising" schematic. I'm a wild and crazy guy so, rather than run with this set-up, I'm gonna bend it somewhat. One area I might play around with is using a M/S setting which features on some stereo bus compressors such as: the Chandler Zener Limiter and the Manley Variable MU limiter, especially on the D buss or maybe the A buss

[@DavidMohMusic]

This is incredible.. Thanks.... I need a protools template with 3rd party plugins.... I have waves.. Softube.. And Tracks plugins... Please help.

[@vigilantestylez]

BTW loved this video. Liked and subbed. 😎🔥🔥🔥

[@GurnBograt1986]

This is a little like multi band compressing, but much more independent with a vast array of hardware coloring... Great video incredibly well explained!!

[@jamzdrumz141]

Simple and easy to take in, very well explained.. Thanks a lot...

[@LearnAudioEngineering]

Thanks for the feedback! so glad you enjoyed it :)

[@eric_beverly]

Thank you for walking through all of this.

[@StanleyPat1968]

Thank you so much - Greets from Switzerland 😃

[@jamessanders2007]

Dude I would love a Logic Pro X template for breuerized compression

[@SteveStockmalMusic]

Got it !!! Thanks again 😎😎😎

[@SteveStockmalMusic]

Hey man GREAT job, Any insight as to why we should or shouldn’t use a drum buss that then goes to the B channel (lows)? And my other nagging question is... why don’t cymbals go to the A channel (highs). Thanks again !!! You’re making a huge difference, be proud and happy 😃 Steve

[@LearnAudioEngineering]

Both Great ideas, you could try treating the drums on a bus before merging them with the bass on B, sure. I've tried that before. Never sent the cymbals to A though, that could be cool. keep thinking outside the box like that! so many possibilities. What DAW are you on? I just posted some templates for Pro Tools 12 and Logic X

[@SteveStockmalMusic]

Thanks man, I’m on ProTools 12.4! Only way to fly It’s funny because I’m studying all the time but still feel pretty ignorant, so my idea of “thinking outside the box” it’s probably because I don’t realize that there is a box ! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@SteveStockmalMusic]

I went to your website but I couldn’t find the template (I’m sure looking in the wrong place). But I did sign up for your blog, and the e-book. Thanks for that man

[@LearnAudioEngineering]

I will email you templates now!

[@Devilboy689yoblived]

Do kick, bass, clap, hat, loops, crash etc., go in one bus, the B bus? Do pads go in A or D? Do I put my leads in C? Sorry for the stupid questions! I am making electronic music. I am not that good yet, just a hobby :- ) What about downlifters, risers, etc.? Put them in a bus or leave them out? Any other tip? And can you make a template for FL Studio?

[@Devilboy689yoblived]

Are things compressed in 3 stages, first on the bus, then on the stereo output, and then on the master?

[@awsgaming7578]

I only thinking of the sends and returns reverb or dellay effects of the keys and strings (Group A) for example, do they need to ge to the same group or to the master out ?

[@KyleBrone]

Great video man! One caveat to Brauerizing... you gotta get up and dance around while mixing!

[@seanemmettfullerton]

LOL... Yep, absolutely mandatory!

[@jjones7837]

Dope breakdown bro. Thanks man.

[@vigilant545]

He uses every compressor in parallel? Thanks!

[@Sirvonworldwide]

Which buss does the main vocal go to?

[@ricardoayala2023]

Great video, this will take some time to practice and learn all the details. Thanks for the info.

[@therecreatorguy]

Hey! How can I send my Drum/Bass bus, to the dual-mono Bus B bus? Im working in FL Studio.

[@yety9443]

Thank you so much for this explaination video, really helped me to understand it more clearly! Liked and subbed :)

[@azfarhassan247]

Please share the template for logic pro x. Loved your explanation. And I must say I salute your efforts in making these videos.

[@vigilantestylez]

Don't forget to slap a Bx Console SSL 9000 J across all channels and use the Blackbox on drum channels. Saw him do his in a mix with the masters video.

[@adolfitinrodriguez7501]

Hi Robert Thanks for sharing how I download the templates please

[@LearnAudioEngineering]

link is in the description!

[@nicolasgregoire76]

Great video!

[@theblowupdollsmusic]

Thank you for doing this. I have one question. Which bus or routing does his delays and reverbs go through? Thank you!

[@nicholasparis5281]

Great job on the video - I think you've explained it better than Michael does himself! It's a very helpful layout to simply see the tangled mess! (I always understood that he was separating various sections into different compressors for various flavors, but seeing it mapped out gives me the comprehension I was certainly missing - so THANKS!)

[@EricDowning]

Thanks for the video. I tried downloading templates at your site however nothing happens when I click the "Send me the templates" link.

[@LearnAudioEngineering]

if you checked your junk folder and haven't found anything you can email me - robert at learn audio engineering dot com and I will send them over!

[@stupidusername38]

Fuse Audio Labs has the VCL 864 which is a software plugin version of the Federal hardware that Brauer uses as one of his 5 vocal comps

[@petervogl9072]

Lots of great info here...the compressors on the master buss though seems wrong. He uses the ssl on the board(or currently with his control console as a plugin) and then he has options like the germanium with a heavy use of the dry wet mix, the Manley, shadow hills or the API. He uses whichever one seems to work best. I've seen him use the germanium often. Also will use the curve bender if he feels it needs it. I Have never seen him use as Avalon as a compressor on the master buss. He will use the Avalon for eq in the B group.

[@madmuso5]

So is he using only sends to mix not the channels end fader? If thats the case how does he do a volume up ride on a kick drum for example, if you automate the kicks send higher its gonna hit the drum and bass buss comp harder effectively making the compressor turn the kick down. Unless he uses another send that bypasses the 4 busses to an "escape" buss.

[@LearnAudioEngineering]

yes, often he will send to a separate, kick bus, and snare bus to work around the issue your described.

[@ballbreaker333]

Hi, great video. Are the Brauerizing Templates gone ?

[@LearnAudioEngineering]

Here's a link: learnaudioengineering.com/brauerizing-templates/

[@fusedguitar9507]

Great vid some really useful info here. You suggest CLA comps for bus duties but as far as I know they can not be unlinked for dual mono, do you split the tracks and use two comps?

[@LearnAudioEngineering]

Hey thanks for watching. You should be able to open the plugin in multi-mono mode when selecting it from the plugin menu. I've been able to do it with the CLA2A in protools and logic.

[@fusedguitar9507]

Thanks for the quick reply. I was under the impression that the mono CLA compressors are single channel with only one detector. A stereo instance being two channel also with one detector. I contacted Waves support and they said to operate any of these comps unlinked you will need to use two comps. Might be worth taking a look at this. I can put a multi-mono signal into the comps as I use Reaper but it is still being compressed as as one.

[@JamesTeachesPiano]

HI Robert. How much compression does he attenuate the threshold by or does he set it on -1db and then leave it alone

[@toolondaboards]

The chart is everything.

[@LearnAudioEngineering]

glad that helped for you!

[@hinder10709]

FYI The Fairchild he tends (tended?) to use on vocals was a 666 which I think was an Opto compressor vs the Vari-Mu of the 670/660. A different device altogether.

[@bedtimeread]

Bro, you went to town, thank you so much!

[@LearnAudioEngineering]

happy to help!

[@pizzanetwork8017]

Great tutorial bro📝

[@alexbreyer6921]

Thanks so much for the great overview. EQ processing after the vocal compressors or just on the individual channels? Also, other online sources talking about this don't spell out like you do that the buses are verse 1, verse 2, chorus 1, etc. rather they take the lead vocal track, split it up to separate tracks for verse, bridge, chorus, and then bus send where you can dial in a combination custom to each section. You method here seems like you'd have to automate the send levels or something for each section. Food for thought.

[@thevomitorium3850]

Where do the time-based effects returns get routed to?

[@easttownsound5871]

Good video, I've been Brauerizing for a while now it just works great every time. FYI Slate Digital now has their Distressor plugin and it works great (also un-linkable for multi mono compression). Also the FG-MU is a great fairchild plugin option (also un-linkable).

[@amarks4383]

Due you are the best. All your videos, why don’t you have more subscribers!?

[@cook-music]

This, was, gold

[@chucknkd]

thanks for the video! you still doing the templates? I did the info a couple days ago and haven't seen an email yet, thanks!

[@LearnAudioEngineering]

can you please send me an email - robert @ learn audio engineering dot com I'll send them right over, Chuck!

[@DMidNyte]

Great stuff. Question...do you run multiple plugins in serial or parallel?

[@robyale]

What's the proper use of the "Delay Compensation" mode? I've been using the Bauerizing method for a while and can never tell the difference from when I use delay compensation or not. When do you know if you should use it? Are there any disadvantages to using delay compensation?

[@alexbreyer6921]

It's something I have kept on from day one after UAD recommended it. Logic compensates for the latency by calculating the amount of latency caused by plug-ins, and then delaying audio streams by an appropriate amount, or by shifting instrument and audio tracks forward in time. It's something you won't hear or feel, just let it do the math!

[@PortoFinoww]

Great video! I have a question: the optional 1176 and the vocal compressors are to be used in parallel or in insert? I think it has to be parallel (don’t think it’s a great idea to compress a vocal three times in a row but just to be clear). And then, I always find the 1176 to be a little too fast on my drum sounds (I mostly do EDM and Hip Hop) could an api 2500 be a better choice?

[@OrangutanTradeSalesmen]

Wow. Great explanation!

[@ozwaltreacts4709]

How do you do dual mono in Ableton? I can't figure out a way to get that done. I hope it does it.

[@anthonywritesfantasy]

Al Schmidt dude! That would be sick

[@Mio-fu1sr]

great info,great video,bravo maestro!

[@LearnAudioEngineering]

I appreciate your kind words. Thank you for watching, commenting, and subscribing!

[@meyer5259]

THANKS!!! Awesome... Great video - thank you for sharing your knowledge!!!!

[@lucaspuncer1828]

What song is in the background at the start?

[@LearnAudioEngineering]

The song is called 'Ascension' by 'the Trio From Chicago'. It's a project I recorded and has since become the theme of my weekly show. The album hasn't been released yet tho, their group is getting it mastered right now. Thanks for watching, and for the question :)

[@andynana5865]

I love this and thank y ou Bro, thank you thank you, please can you send me the Brauerizing Template please and I have and question for you, if I received the template I will ask you my questing please and thank you

[@LearnAudioEngineering]

hi Andy! You can email me questions at: Robert at learn audio engineering dot com Thanks for watching!

[@SuperLevelone]

WOW! Thanks man

[@ItsAoneofficial]

Can you please make these available again for Logic Pro X? Absolutely AWSOME breakdown

[@CHIG5748]

I use the CLA 1176 preset for preamp only. The input is set low. I only adjust the output. Should I crank the input also? If so, how do you know how much? Use my ears?

[@LearnAudioEngineering]

Hey Paul, just saw your comment. Setting the input low will likely not trigger any compression. Cranking the input gain will amplify the source to reach the threshold of the compressor, which will cause more gain reduction and add more of the 1176 'character'. Start with 1-3dB of gain reduction, especially for most of the Brauerizing stuff. Experiment and find what feels right. Thanks for your comment!

[@Mio-fu1sr]

man,this is a good video

[@transparentzwindows]

Enjoying your work on this. Thank you!

[@funkydrops]

Reaperiani sent me here

[@gstyle11]

Very helpful. Trank u! Jeep going dude

[@fdschuler7863]

He uses an AWA compressor for vocal.

[@TheCanaryYellow]

Whoo!

[@LearnAudioEngineering]

Thanks for the comment! I enjoyed your guitar videos, what make is that tele? the natural wood finish looks beautiful, I've been looking into getting a tele like that.

[@TheCanaryYellow]

Thanks! They're just ok, but I appreciate it. The Tele was a custom build by a local luthier. However, I no longer own it.. moved on. I own a Senn Pomona now. Check out Jeff Senn's stuff!

[@IllSoulProductions]

Why not recommend the actual distressor emulations?

[@LearnAudioEngineering]

I don't use UAD. I'm suggesting plugins that are most accessible for everyone. Of corse you can use a distressor emulation. They make a 33609 I hear is nice, but I'm not paying $300 a plugin!

[@IllSoulProductions]

@@LearnAudioEngineering lol i meant the other distressor emulations like slate digital, arouser or even sknote 😁 check them out as they're all great native alternatives.

[@LearnAudioEngineering]

cool, I'll check some of those out!

[@deroly73]

SKNotes Distro does a great job on the B bus

[@Spaceagemuzictv]

You should do luca pretolesi next

[@iciaussi2454]

Merciiii !

[@tonyhudspeth3861]

wow so good.. thank you so much

[@WheelieMix]

Did you have a suggestion for the "Avalon 1:1" replacement in the box. In the video you just mentionned : "When can just not compress". But you already know that the thing about this Avalon is the color it imparts to the sound. I use compressors the same way on my mixbus (Pendulum or Culture Vulture Phoenix) and I am having hard times finding alternatives to that 1:1 "tonebox" enhancement in the box for easier recall (I already tried VCC, NLS and such). If you have any suggestions :).

[@LearnAudioEngineering]

Yes! the Beatles used to do this with the Fairchild, and it's commonly done with Neve1073s (run it through the EQ circuit without EQing for more color) So I use the Puigchild if I'm looking for that, or I just use the SSL Bus comp instead. Thanks for your comment :)

[@WheelieMix]

Yeah I've heard about this 1073s trick. Apparently tightens up the low-end and adding some midrange and saturation. Definitely a nice trick to try, and way easier on plugins than on hardware (always get freaky with that high-shelf, you never really know if it's properly set at 0). I will try with 1073 plugins. For Fairchild, that's indeed why I use the Pendulum for at the studio. So maybe I should try Puigchild, good shout. I liked the saturation of Slate VBC but the high-mid boost is not desirable to me (it would be perfect without this). Cheers :) !

[@alexbreyer6921]

I recommend the Kazrog True Iron plugin for color and weight here. $40 and it has a great transformer "weight" to it that works similar to the tube "color"

[@heavymetalmixer91]

My head . . . I'm dizzy. I'll need some time to be able to use this method.

[@nicknash2008]

I downloaded your cheatsheets, but the Braeurizing Templates link just took me the Compressor Crackling Cheatsheet. Got the Arrangement Templates ok.

[@LearnAudioEngineering]

thanks for the heads up, just sent you an email!

[@mooselessness]

Tchad Blake!

[@nadimabou-chacra7479]

Cool subscribed!

[@LearnAudioEngineering]

Welcome! Glad to have you, Nadim!

[@djcrillo8445]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@christiangillmann9466]

Great video and information! I use the Kush Audio UBK-1 for B (Distressor). Sounds great in squish mode. For D (Edward) is use Waves TG Mastering compressor, its stereo widening section is excellent and you can use it in Dual Mono. Check it out!

[@LearnAudioEngineering]

Nice! great suggestions, Christian!

[@jasonsoudah]

Dan Korneff!

[@fjn667]

I think Michael Brower is in the box these days and slams all channels with Brainworx SSL 9000j plugin

[@zackorr421]

Thank you very much. Subscribed. I do have a question. I know that Brauer typically doesn’t do this kind of mixing but, I want to try his set up with Techno. I use an API 2500 on my drum bus to get a nice pumping sound with the relation to the ever present kick. Does Brauer use other bus comps on grouped elements before hitting the “Brauerized” busses? If done lightly, (ie, not over compressed) do you think it could work? Thanks!

[@LearnAudioEngineering]

that's a good question, and I'm sure you could 'sub-buss' a few instruments together before hitting the B bus (If I'm understanding you correctly). HOWEVER, the more busses a signal must pass thru will drastically increase the risk of latency. This is why Brauer says his approach cannot be replicated ITB. Don't let that discourage you from trying it out tho! thanks for watching!

[@e.apollis2877]

i bet you did your school tasks also thoroughly like this?

[@Joborges10]

Really liked your explanation and diagrams. Put my email on your list to receive the templates but maybe it won't working anymore. Thanks anyway.

[@LearnAudioEngineering]

Thanks for reaching out! I recently switched over my mailing service. I will make sure they get to you. please send me an email directly at robert @ learn audio engineering dot com

[@Joborges10]

@@LearnAudioEngineering thanks

[@cvader7]

I subbed...so much for distressed mixing...

[@absyntho73]

only makes partially sense to me...drums low?...hmm, lots of mids, highs and superhighs...

[@nelsongomezmera]

A la chucha 🤣