Chris Lord-Alge: Studio Tour & Interview - Warren Huart: Produce Like A Pro

[@charlieaames1]

"I've mixed records where I don't compress the drums at all. I mean, a little bus compression, but that's it." lol, CLA is the man

[@retrowproductions9024]

Beside this great interview: Thumbs up for the guy who filmed that footage, feels like the viewer is in the room with you guys! ;)

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +RetRow Productions I'll pass on your good wishes to our cameraman!! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@owlmuso]

Agreed, and well spotted

[@dennisnaiv3870]

Great Comment ✌

[@mkabalistic]

Coment on point!

[@ernestbuckley8671]

A couple of people are commenting here about CLA in a negative way... the guy is a genius at what he does and if you hang around anyone on this level, most of the time, they are doing what they do without thinking. They are going mostly on their instinct so its hard for someone like that to analyze and have to explain what they do. So... give CLA a break. He's a busy guy, he did not have to make time for this but he did and I'm grateful. Its also quite evident that he absolutely loves music. He totally values the art form. I'm glad we have guys like CLA that raise the bar for everyone. Thanks to CLA for that! And thanks to Warren as always for bringing us yet another informative and fun video. Peace.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Ernest Buckley thanks for your comment! For me Chris is very positive in this interview! He talks about his love and passion for music and shares so much powerful information!

[@AudioswayLabs]

CLA is my favorite mixing engineer hands down.

[@HolySmokeOfficial]

@@Producelikeapro Chris summers in Maine near where his mom grew up (has since they were kids) and still has family here, where we live. He made time on his vacation last year to hang on the beach... with his girlfriend, mom, and brother Mark... We had a blast just talking life and music... That's the kind of guy CLA is! Love him!

[@toddpurnick]

I am feeling a little melancholy after this one. It was great to see his room, but I also felt like I was seeing an end of an era. Like Bing Crosby on the phonograph, we had CLA in his studio. I don't think I'm ready for that. Here's to many more years of him doing the great work that he has always given us and thanks to both of you for the inside look.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +todd purnick Thanks very much for your kind words I really appreciate it! Bing Crosby, amazing, that was such an incredible thing to hear! I think the era of only this way is over, but now we are in the era of anything goes!! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@MrBikboi]

How can you not love CLA, dude is a role model with an immense passion for the craft.

[@noisesoundtonevibe]

This is by far the most candid CLA interview on the internet. It felt like we were in his living room, talking about the craft and how it should not be forgotten. I personally feel very strongly about the history of recording and the craft itself, I want to learn everything about it so this particularly resonates with me. Thank you Warren, your videos are gold, and thanks to Chris for being so open and honest.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +noisesoundtonevibe Thank you ever so much for your extremely kind words!! It really means a lot!! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@IfeeSound]

There's this vibe I get from CLA that I usually don't get from most engineers. The way he talks about mixing. He makes you want to become a mixer. When I grow up, I want to be like him ☺

[@nickmandleberg]

Yea he has this certain charisma.... Like he's a reminder of what music production is supposed to be about!

[@nicholasedgett7889]

This is the guy who got me out of the box and finally convinced me to mix for the sound and not for what people say is right or wrong. Chris is a legend and i aspire to be just like him one day using 500k 1176's on each mix. 😂 also his mixes really do sound like they are coming out of the edges of the speakers. Everything is just so spacious and wide

[@3star2nr]

That studio is incredible and a true piece of history

[@Producelikeapro]

I agree 100%!!

[@michaeldia2164]

I love watching Chris Lord-Alge, such a legend and mixed most up the music I listened to growing up.

[@Harbaksh1234]

Guys like CLA, really are a different level! What a setup & what a back catalogue this guy has!

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes, agreed 100%!

[@BobSell]

Warren, Every video you publish confirms why you are the pro of professionals! Thank you for all you do for us audio hacks!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Bob Sell Aw shucks!! You are too kind! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@davidleehoss]

I saw this in 2016 and I was listening to this interview again through Barefoot speakers. I say, "Bravo Warren," for this one. By you touring CLA's museum, probably every engineer/producer etc...gained some inspiration and wisdom.

[@lyncboy]

THANKS WARREN FOR ALL YOU DO FOR THIS INDUSTRY !!!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Scott!

[@jlborgesprojects]

This is so wonderful, Warren! I worked, learned and "lived" at this studio for five years when it was Can-Am. This brings back so many memories working with so many great engineers and artists in these very rooms. Wow!! I think Kiefer Sutherland bought the place shortly after I left but have since wondered if it managed to survive. It's amazing to see it ended up in the hands of this legend. Thanks for posting. It was a real treat to watch this video. Thank you for all the great education you provide. Truly. You rock!

[@victorloya1590]

You´re right ther is a diference, when the Lord Alge´s mix something... you notice , After almost five years I´m still watching you old videos. Thanks Warren.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Victor!!

[@tobitweaks]

Thank you Chris and Warren for blessing the Audio Community with the Value and Perspective you provide. All the best for both of you!

[@jackpaice]

what a legend. I live this dude

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +jackpaice Agreed! Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@DerekWhitaker]

I've watched this three times all the way through and am still smiling. :) This is by far my favorite interview Warren. It shows what a true fan of music he is and how that love translates into his work that I grew up with and loved. What I would give to spend 20 minutes in CLA's lounge. What an homage to the art. Well done my friend. Truly inspiring.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Derek Whitaker Fantastic!! Really glad you enjoyed it Derek! I had a great time with Chris! He's a class act, we went out for dinner at AES and he picked everyone's tab and made us all feel like family! Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@brosephthomas3764]

Everything that comes out of CLA's mouth is pure audio engineering gold wisdom.

[@SledgeAzem]

Yeah, He is the legendary Chris Lord-Alge! there is no more words about him, he is simply the legend

[@santibanks]

Always nice to see Chris plugging his love for Genesis!

[@topangachronic9463]

favorite one yet.Time on vinyl is it very good benchmark to show what properly engineered sound is

[@syncropain]

This man is a truly living legend, he has the truth in his hands in terms of mixing millions copy sold records, everyone around that is criticizing his work is simply invidious

[@100chuckjones]

Warren, ive been watching your back log of videos here on you tube and im just floored. they have taught me so much. im so grateful. thank you.

[@Producelikeapro]

Aw shucks thanks very much for your extremely kind words!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing! Many thanks Warren

[@MatthewCSHughes]

chuck jones I concur, thank you Warren ❤️.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi MatthewCSHughes aw shucks thanks very much! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@riffafrank]

I got to say... When I started looking at this clip. I was disapointed, cause I was looking at the gear and I don't event have 1% of the gear that he has. But the more I listen to Chris the more I understand that I can do lot's of cool things with the little bit of gear that I have. Thanks guys.

[@AARONKAYE]

That room with the pinball machines and the record player is magical!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +GODSON Official Music Haha I know!! So much fun!! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@Russplight]

Thanks Warren! Your personality makes watching and learning music techniques so easy. I would love to see you hosting a talk show on a larger scale about music making. EXCELLENT!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much! That's extremely kind of you! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@mrsayang]

This place is a museum, great show.

[@NicroticSouls]

Thank you Warren! For fun and for free! Thank you for "giving back" so freely.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Paul Gioia Thanks very much for your kind words I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@michaelgraupner1324]

Chris Lord-Alge... One of Best!

[@Producelikeapro]

Michael Graupner yes! Agreed 100%!

[@kylestewart4444]

This dude has worked on so many awesome records. He must be an absolute wealth of knowledge. Imagine just being an assistant to Chris. That must be an amazing job.

[@sweliam1]

theo retical It would probably be a slightly annoying but extremely rewarding experience.

[@markbeling3330]

Warren,you rock man...thank you so much for inspiring us all and feeding us with your knowledge that you've gathered over the years.....i love YOUR drum sound you get....always appreciated

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Mark Beling Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Thanks for the Drum compliment!! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@leesantucci7175]

This is ONE OF THE BEST VIDEOS IV EVER SEEN DIVING DEEP INTO THE REALITY OF BEING A LEGENDARY PRODUCER!!!! thank you for this footage you rock

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much my friend!!

[@centretorresantvicent6523]

Great great content

[@aceto1900]

Best conversation in series.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@beatarcheologzt]

you are right Warren, we want to know how its done. Dude thank you for opening the door to see inside this rich piece of history. many music lovers will never know but we producers and engineers get a glimpse.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +rapofgod Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@paulchris5637]

Chris Lord Alge is the BOMB. I love the. comment " Don't produce like a pro, but mix like a pro"

[@Kineticartist]

total gem with Chris Lord-Alge kindred spirit

[@Producelikeapro]

Wonderful! I agree 100%!!

[@kylereilly3259]

CLA really seems like a cool guy here. Really open and excited to share his space. Oh to be a fly on the wall for story time

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@ctld5266]

Amazing. Huge fan of CLA. We can see in this vids how humble he really is. A true music lover and not shy to give its secrets. I mean he is maybe the most known engineer that everybody wants its sound, and he shares it.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Christian Loudieu Yay!! That's fantastic!! Yes Chris is a huge fan of music just like the rest of us!! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@mickeymiguel2726]

CLA is a flawless genius

[@marksextonmarkeaux4181]

I feel like I just met Chris, Warren, Thanks again and again, The data gathering on these videos is priceless!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Mark!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@CIRCLEOFTONE]

This if why you are the best recording channel online.

[@Producelikeapro]

HI +tockusa AW shucks too kind!! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@jenyamelnikoff3404]

Chris is really great mix engineer. Big thanks for this interview.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Jenya Melnikoff Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@backingtrackguys]

My two fav mixers on this planet Warren and Chris !!! Love this video !

[@Producelikeapro]

Backing Track Guys you’re very kind my friend!

[@p8emusic]

I spot new stuff every time!! The Waves stools are too cool!!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha thanks ever so much

[@nicolasblanckaert2035]

Hi Warren ! Well to be short, I recently started to record an EP with my best friend in a studio we know for a long time but now... A sound ingineer came in ! so we record with him and it blows my mind away every single friday evening for 3 months now. I'm recording the drums tomorrow... And well I got myself some gear at home and I learn everything by myself so it's slow and every single little achievement is another little rock on the bridge. Thanks for sharing all this stuff, it's amazing and I can't tell how much I'm learning and how grateful I am to you !

[@cc11studio]

This is just amazing to walk through Chris's world. Thank you!

[@mislav111]

I love the work Chris has done with waves. These days, his plugins are basically my get-go when I get an idea and need it recorded quickly before I forget it. CLA Vocals in particular. I create a vocal track, slap the cla vocal on the insert and I'm done. I don't use it for final recordings because I love to play around with different plugins (and I also have some hardware units I love), but I'm pretty sure that if I did, it would sound better then when I mix it myself

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Michael Maple Wonderful! Yes I love his plugins!! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@triniticoclough6387]

I mix and compose for Tv and Film and yes My knife and fork are THE CLA PLUGINS!!! say what you want but for some reason for me the CLA2A just works...yeah if I had the hardware of course the hardware cant be beat but I'm not assed out as I have the next best thing! Chris said something that made me think...The unique thing about a console is that each channel sounds a lil diff from the next so you get slightly different sonic textures by default with a console such as his SSL. I wonder if there is a way to mimic this slight variation of channels using a DAW. With our Daws every plugin will sound the same way or render the same results. Maybe Warrant can do a video showing 2 channels accessing the same inset but revealing slight differences between the 2 channels alone! This can have a very beneficial effect! Also Chris using his digital tape machine on his videos. He uses this due to what it does to the audio sonically! The magic of his sound is his method and then of course its art!

[@kytul]

@@triniticoclough6387 the desk emulations by plugin alliance/brainworx does that exact thing. Mimicking the difference that component variation changes how each channel sounds. Also there's some good tape plugins out there, my favorites are from softube and black rooster audio. all these have demos so you can check them out free. Just be sure to use proper gain staging with them.

[@l.i.producerfamnice7685]

This just reminded me of my first play record player as a child that was modeled after the phonograph. Chris is right on point.....

[@Hermiel]

Really enjoyed CLA's tour of the 'lounge'. What an unbelievable collection! Also, what Chris said about taking risks to purposefully capture something poignant and impactful resonated strongly with me. Best line: "That's not producing like a pro; that's producing like a schmo!" Great episode; thanks, Warren!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Hermiel Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Yes Chris Lounge is a musicians playhouse and agreed that comment really resonated with me as well! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@dominikskeries]

I am totally in Love with this Channel i learn so much Thank You so much Warren

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Dominik Skeries Thanks very much for your kind words I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Dominik Skeries That's a crazy synth bass! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@danymalsound]

I think I've watched this 10x now...always awesome!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Danny Danymal Lee wow! Thanks! Yes Chris Rocks! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing many thanks Warren

[@patdel12]

such a pleasant vibe to this production

[@m.b.g.musicproduction9658]

I should have commented on this video when I first saw it, what a treat...two of my favourite producers, just chilling and chatting about things that we all care about...……...what a great way to spend my lunch hour!

[@aorcloud3199]

Chris is always very pleased with himself, isn't he !!

[@MrArchie800]

Yes he definitely is, but I suppose he has walked the walk so I don't grudge him a bit of self-indulgence - plus that's kind of the thing across the pond, whereas here in Blighty people are far more reserved.

[@arjanpetersen]

Well why wouldn’t he ...

[@NickChase]

I love Cris, I know his work and all but this is crazy! I mean this looks like museum of best music that happened in the modern era.

[@kicksncapz]

I hope everyday you realize you guys are setting the soundtrack for our lives Malik

[@GANDguitarlesson]

I have that same copy of White Christmas unfortunately my brother has the victrola to play it on but I still got it in my studio awesome tour thanks Chris! and thank you for your drum plugins I use them on almost every recording I make along with bass guitar plug in. Thank you so much it's changed my recording forever!

[@louiscarrillo5873]

this is quality.thanks Warren. Thanks Chris.

[@findsgut]

It's a marvellous interview! To know how it goes is a way to know.. but, the Spirit in us have too wake up, too understand. it's are the feelings for the Gear, to form the Visions for the Love comes out of the box.. Experience is GoldValue! :) Thanks Warren

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Dirk Nikolai Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@martinkozina888]

I've been learning my ways through audio for a year and a half now and when I see that someone acctually still cares about the old analog gear and is not all about midi and plugins just makes me wanna improove at what im doing and learn new stuff. Awesome video :D

[@Producelikeapro]

HI +DrumCriminal Yes it's good to see great equipment getting used! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@voicians]

just casually sitting on a couch in front of 5 Grammys. What a legend :)

[@Producelikeapro]

Hah yes, indeed!!

[@quartfeira]

Man at this time I was about to go to Pagno for the terapia but when I came back I started building the community studio. A lot of memories. Everything has faded away but now I hope to move and do something new. Good times building the studio at Montelo, a lot of work. Christian, Giacomo, Bucio, Davidon siete stati tutti importanti

[@glevy17]

My favorite engineer ever. I love these kinds of videos as I take so much from them. Keep up the good work!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@MRSNIFFMEFINGA]

Warren awesome interview! Thank you for these videos!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +MRSNIFFMEFINGA Thanks very much for your kind words I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@willesposito9165]

I feel like those Blame it on the Whiskey tracks you gave us were really well recorded and sounded pretty darn good with everything at unity. This was the coolest studio tour. Thanks Warren.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +will Esposito Aw shucks you;re too kind! Yes Chris' studio rules!! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@samikaze79]

As a dance music/in the box producer, and general music production enthusiast, this is a beautiful interview and setting.

[@FredGuggenberger]

I really want to thank you and Chris for doing this wonderful video. Watching (and listening to) you guys is like going to a Songwriter Show: After it´s over, you go home, full of inspiration, energy and "I want to get better ... I want to grow to become as great as these guys are". You are really filling our motor with gasoline. :-) Thank you both! (PS: Got to decorate my own studio now to create a cool looking environment that makes me feel great, when I work there. ;-))

[@usbhub7881]

First Joe Baressi, now CLA. Warren's the man.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Lm Prrjshng Aw shucks! Thanks very much for your kind words I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@AboveEmAllProduction]

its cool to see he kept all the memorabilia of all the things hes done/been apart of/gifted to him etc. Thats cool

[@pstamatiou]

CLA! Goosebumps...

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Panos Stamatiou Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@pstamatiou]

Produce Like A Pro Your show is the bomb!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Panos Stamatiou AW shucks!! You Rock! Thanks very much for your kind words I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@tegan333]

This is great! Warren you are on a par with Top Gear in an audio sphere. The BBC should snap you up to make music history documentaries!

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! Thanks ever so much! I really appreciate it

[@GweeGwee]

two of my favorite guys in the studio looking forward to enjoying this one

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Gwee Fantastic!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@arnodesogus3540]

Best moment when Warren says "there's nothing wrong with that" xD just having his own thoughts on it. Great video. Two amazing guys talking about amazing stuff.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@gilvelazquez6394]

Thanks Chris and Warren.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Gil Velazquez Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@seanrosedotcom]

Fantastic video~! Warren, I love your channel and have for a bit but I just stumbled on this video. This unbelievable spread of zillion dollar equipment here isn't what makes me keep watching your videos, but the fact you cover everything from recording in a bedroom to just chilling with Chris Lord-Alge. And everything in between. I busted my ass to have a decent 16 track setup with nice 500 series pres/eq/comp, a good board and Logic for the DAW... and when I watch your videos, it makes me know that it was worth it, and I can still make amazing music, same as anyone, anywhere. It's about the creativity and using what you have to the max. Sincerely, thank you again...

[@Tinmar_Isation]

Totally awesome and totally out of another long gone age...

[@sftm999]

Warren, I would love it if you would do a video on the rednet units. Especially if it detailed Chris' setup specifically!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +sftm999 That's a fantastic idea!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@harrisonmoore8190]

This channel just gets better and better. Based on what you said at 25:10 I wouldn't be surprised if they nominated you for a Nobel Peace Prize. Thanks Warren!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Harrison Moore Aw shucks! Thanks very much for your kind words I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@davidmood5161]

+Harrison Moore Nowadays you must bomb at least 3 countries to be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, unfortunately. So no chance for Warren there, I'm afraid :(

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +David Mood Ouch!! Haha! Yes it's a crazy world we live in! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@AmagrasMUSIC]

Good job Warren! Thanks for the amazing tour

[@chimptor50]

Warren! Yet another awesome video giving us all insight into what every Producer/Engineer knows or should know, that weather your CLA or an absolute nobody that essentially we are all doing the same job. It doesn't matter if you're recording U2 or a demo for a nobody local band, it's all the same. You give 100% no matter what, you create and collaborate bringing the artists vision to fruition. Even if you're on a 4 track recorder or 200 channels you give the same level of professionalism. I truly used to see interviews with CLA and found him arrogant, egotistical, self absorbed then the more I got to know him I find him to be an amazing talent with a quirky sense of humor. He's a top notch mixer and everything I can learn from him is a blessing because he gives so freely. Anything you want to know, his "secrets" to mixing and producing he gives. He'd give you the shirt of his back and ask if you need anything else. I've learned more in the last few months than I have in the last 20 years! Thank you Warren and CLA for giving back to the art form. I don't know if it's possible to make a living in today's musical environments or not but thanks to you guys I'm going to try to. I am aware it's a big uphill slog but I'm willing to try again after being retired for the last 10 years or so. So much has changed but I'm encouraged by you Warren, you give me energy to create and the info to keep competitive in today's music biz.Thanks again Warren you are a real mentor to and many others also thank you CLA for all of you're wonderful info. God Bless you my friend. Cheers Mate!!! Stay Marvelous!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Paul Schmdit Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! The Chris I know is extremely kind to his friends, family and very generous of his talent and time! There is definitely a lot more to people than the first impression! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@danmiller1701]

Chris has the dream recording setup

[@friscolver]

Great vid post. Thanks for sharing. It makes me wonder if all your studio time is completely snagged up by all the major artists whereas little unknowns like me could ever have a crack at it. Love all the Waves CLA Plug-ins !!! Great stuff!

[@RottenCryptStudios]

2 of the greats in one video.Thanks Warrren how you spoil us so. So envious of the gear also. You are doing a great job with channel . I am always learning everytime I watch your Videos . A thousand thanks. Have a great day

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +RottenCryptStudios Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@midnightangels4074]

CLA Waves plug-ins are totally awesome. Love his guitar and vocals plug-ins :)

[@SLAMSTERDAMN]

Starting the signal off into those IC tube Lims is a fantastic idea. Great perspective on setting up slammity & dodging the artifact & ess-stuff DAWs can do.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +SLAMSTERDAMN Yes Chris has some amazing equipment! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@speeluh]

Thanks for this video Warren. I learned a lot from listening to mentors like Chris. Greetz from Holland.

[@777Yoni]

Just discovered this series. Kudos!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Bruce Johnson Thanks very much I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@nickguy6820]

I've noticed this trend among engineers that have been doing this for a long while. In addition to obvious deterministic decisions (rooms, tuning, mic selection, etc.), they all use EQ and compression going in, before it ever gets captured on.. well, pick one.. tape or DAW. CLA has mentioned this being a side effect of growing up in the business where there wasn't really any choice. But he also says this is how it "should be" done. This advice itched a bit. I've always approached this from the other perspective, where I like getting everything I can into a track, and then I'll work on taking what I need from that later. After all, you can't un-compress those room mics later, if you find you were too heavy-handed. However, I'm working on a project where I'm not in the producer + engineer role, and it's a little unsettling to have that same approach now. The rough mixes don't sound like what I had in mind, and I find myself very anxious to get to the point where the tracks are settling in where they should in the mix, so I know whether the takes were any good at all, or if we chose the right snare drum, or whatever. I guess what I'm trying to say is that I'm starting to see the merit in this point of view, even though it's foreign to the way I've always thought about tracking music. I feel like this is one of those lessons that you probably find that you learned along the way, once you're looking back over a span of time, but weren't always aware of along the way.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks for the great comment Nick! Exactly! Committing to the right sound is just like committing to the right part! One part shapes another, it's also hard to be creative when you don't have s specific direction! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren!

[@3star2nr]

My first album I didnt know shit so I recorded to my DAW and released it. Later I bought my first tube pre amp. And Chris is right. If you spend the time to EQ, and compress at the beginning and focus on your Mic. Then just use the plugins for minor tweaking and fine tuning the mix you end up with way better quality final results. Plus it uses less system resources.

[@isaiahgonzales6193]

I agree.

[@InvertedPoles]

Great video ! You & Chris are great musicians before even being amazing producers & mixers. That's why your mixes sound musical & attractive. Love you guys ! Huge talent. Thanks a lot Warren for sharing ! You guys are inspiration.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Inverted Poles Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Agreed, being 'musical' is of paramount importance! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@lean_razor]

I love when your videos contain spanish subs. This beautiful material brings us closer to Spanish speakers.

[@josegsaravia]

Great stuff. CLA is the man. Thank you Warren for your channel and for your hard work!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Jose Saravia Agreed!! CLA Rules! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@EddieDiggz]

I’m watching this on Christmas Eve haha

[@paolotonolo1140]

I been back to watch this vedeo a few times , what a great producer, i get such a kick on how he mixes,one of the most violent man on a mixing board , ever notice how fast he makes adjustments haha

[@tamirkeren6750]

So cool. I want to live in this studio.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Tamir Keren You and me both!! Haha Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@DennisAlvey]

Warren, I really enjoyed this.I wish I could just drive to Chris' studio and take a tour of all his "artifacts". What a cool studio he has. Thanks for posting this. Great stuff.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Dennis Alvey Yes we didn't scrape the surface of the amount of great Basses Chris has! Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@MySecretSpotrecording]

another great video guys... Chris seems cool and loves music.. he said , put the faders on 0 and it should sound good.. Yup!!! Thanks for sharing Chris!!!

[@helloriker]

That place is pretty amazing! One of the great things about the internet age is that Vinyls are slowly coming back.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Steven Butler Yes it's great to see Vinyl making a resurgence!! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@TimeLimey]

WOW! And I thought my bedroom studio was cool. Oh well..

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +TimeLimey I'm sure it still is! Chris just has more gear than any of us, well probably except Joe Barresi! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@InUterusLimbo]

lol