Mixing With Your Eyes: Voxengo SPAN mixing settings

My preferred Voxengo SPAN settings, including a tip for judging stereo width, and some general thoughts on using spectrum analyzers when mixing.
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[@stricken5tein]

Maybe the best tutorial I've ever watched for anything ever

[@otisfunkmeyer]

srsly!!!

[@artysanmobile]

James S Your comment is the best use of the English language ever, in all of recorded history, like, for sure.

[@massivebeatzz]

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@@artysanmobile Can't agree more !!!🤓

[@spacemanpope1805]

Your voice has an old school Discovery channel vibe to me. Well done!

[@bonolesso]

The thing with Dan's videos is that, even if you know all the individual pieces of information in advance, the way he puts them together provides a real insight and a many "a-ha!" moments that actually challenge you to do things a bit differently, even though I personally don't necessarily agree with everything.

[@djovercut]

This is why Dan will never be replaced with ChatGPT lol.

[@Wetefah]

All my life I have been blind, but now I can finally see. It's a miracle. Oh no, wait - it's just span with the proper settings. Thank you, sir. This lesson was well worth it.

[@pixelplays964]

I just came here to learn how to set up SPAN, and talking a bout the mid/side and if the sides are higher gave me answers to a question I wasn't even expecting answered in this video. Thank you so much!!

[@Todesnuss]

I'm discovering that all his videos are like this. Whether you actually care about the title or thumbnail or not he's going to answer some questions you didn't know you had.

[@chrisapollo6676]

Dan is amazing!

[@pauldomino]

What was the question, please?

[@michal.ochedowski]

I'm blown away by this MID/SIDE underlay tip. I knew this routing was there the whole time, but wouldn't figure out when and why I should use it. Until now. Thank you!

[@omega3battyacid878]

Was was this one 6:17 minute video more thoroughly educational than the past 2 years of KZbin videos I've consumed so far. Subbed.

[@shorerocks]

The content is gold.

[@Ferrichrome]

Dan, the fact you make all this information free and easily accessible is a lifesaver for me... thanks!

[@nsjx]

Really appreciate this recent run of tutorials/clarifications. Thanks a lot for what you do!

[@damianoakes2592]

This is exceptionally helpful! I saved these settings into a "Dan Worrall" preset, with one exception: being red-green colorblind, I made the mid channel blue, and the side comes out violet.

[@AforismiDAutoreAD]

I'll tell you a secret: if you look at the SPAN at the top right you can click on the MODE item and choose the "MASTER" item you will have the same settings (mid-side too) and even more precisely. Shhhhhhh!

[@Rezident]

sick!! thx @@AforismiDAutoreAD

[@ergophonic]

This is one of the best videos I've seen since I was born. Thank you for sharing!

[@maurourrai2550]

This video is pure gold, and I love the track/final mix

[@phazzeoneproductions7441]

Out of all of my years surfing YT looking at tutorials and what not, you by far are the most thorough and concise at showing how to use tools properly. Thank you for this, I believe this video will allow me to find the hidden parts of my mix that my ears couldn’t quite catch!!!

[@donartyone3258]

Thank you for taking time and effort to make this video. I am so grateful for this lesson. Grateful for you doing this channel sir! 🙏🏾

[@robhouse1926]

Thanks Dan, I’ve been using these settings for a while. Very helpful. Thanks very much for sharing from your expertise and vast experience!

[@komet1536]

This is the best SPAN settings tutorial I have seen so far. The mid/side explanation was a huge bonus.

[@jazmanaut]

Thank you very much. I have been searching good and customizable analyses for years, and I believe that I'm home now.

[@MiDnYTe25]

Super informative, just like every Dan Worrall material I've seen so far. Man, you're a living legend. Thank you.

[@tam_ryan1036]

Love the SPAN setup and the mix info. Thanks so much for these indispensable videos, Dan. And I agree with you about the brilliance of REAPER.

[@warpacademy]

Excellent tutorial as always Dan! Really enjoyed this and picked up some useful tips. Keep 'em coming!

[@PASHKULI]

Dan's the man! Thank you, Dan for giving us the optimal and concise knowledge.

[@SteveStockmalMusic]

Best six minutes and 17 seconds I’ve spend in a loooooong while ! 😊

[@poetnprophet]

Dear Dan, first I had NO idea you were the voice behind the TDR tutorials, which are just fantastic and totally sold me on the plugs. Second, thank you for this video, it all works perfectly and I now have a very good default present. I especially love the way you get a red flag visual if the sides outweigh the mid. Cheers!

[@kobalt77]

I feel such a dope after watching this. I have used SPAN for years and had no idea it could a tenth of what Dan has shown us here. Massive respect to you Dan Worrall, and even more so to the creator behind Voxengo for giving us this, and many other, amazing free plugins. I have in fact bought a couple of other Voxengo plugins as a way thanking him for his hard work and generosity. This video and SPAN itself are amazing.

[@AndersHansgaard]

I love it! Superb job on this and a lot of your other stuff - I can't believe not everybody watches you!

[@henningoppermann3647]

beside the usual informative content, i just stumbled across a new source for referencing. that mix is excellent ! i LOVE the punch of that kick and the space and dimension of the whole shabang! Well Done ! ! !

[@Tyrell_Corp2019]

I watched this video a few months ago. And, yes I'm back refreshing here. So good having you Mr. Worrall. Don't know what I'd do without you. You've not only won the loudness wars... ears down, you are the BEST teacher on everything audio. Always looking forward to your next video. (As I keep re-freshing my brain rot).

[@cheungcfoo]

Have been using it but never thought about the routing setting. Thank you so much for demonstrating

[@MikeBurnsArrangedAccidents]

Your channel is outstanding! Was going to write this plugin off in favor of the Fabfilter Q3 spectrum analyzer but Voxengo does have it's charms as it turns out.

[@DThompson55]

Brilliant! I'd mix with my ears if I could, but until I learn what to listen for I'll never know what I don't know. You just made my latest project that much better. Now I need to review ways to EQ the sides and control the lows.

[@humancmplx2449]

Simple and easy to understand, but the potential for helping my mixes is big. Thanks for the great content!

[@J-DUB-F1]

Huge EYE opener with SPAN...….....I've had it for years, and really understood all this. Thank you!

[@AleArzMusic]

I'm a proud user of SPAN by Voxengo since years. I cannot thank Voxengo enough! Absolutely awesome plugin! Just like the Boogex, which I have just reviewed!

[@PolarityMusic]

Aleksey is putting so much work into these plugins, voxengo always delivers! great video dan

[@Deimus.]

Best voice quality I've heard on a youtube clip in a long time, maybe ever.

[@idlethoughtsmusic]

Thanks for the tips! I really like the mid / side demo - that's a great way to look for mono problems!

[@lieutenantdan7212]

Man! Thanks so much! This is ultra helpful! I always learn so much from watching you!

[@markwingfield9423]

Dan this is super useful. Yet another great video!

[@DjangoFlaherty]

Thanks! I found some similar settings I liked online but didn't fully understand what each one did. This helped.

[@artyomca]

Used to do similar thing to match the overall sound of different tracks on an album. Works as a charm. Didnt know the MID/SIDE monitoring trick tho. Kudos to Dan, as always great job!

[@keith303]

do you know loopop? the guy reviewing and testing audio hardware? i love you both for the same reasons: straight forward, always on point, highly qualified, no goofing around and a very clear voice that seems to directly connect with your brain. when you talk, it's impossible not to listen - thanks a lot for all this valuable content !

[@baronvonbeandip]

My boy! I've been telling these people for years to put SPAN on their master, to use it for A/B and Gain Matching. What a useful tool!

[@trilbytemperley]

Really useful settings recommendations. Thanks

[@indyawichofficial1346]

Will repeat what many said over the comment section, as this place is the gold mine for those learning, or expanding on their knowledge of the craft. Many of the words said here should be engraved in gold somewhere, as greatest wisdoms of audio, seriously. Not only because of their fundamentally factual value, and the way they are presented, but also because of broad contextual information coming together with it, many times opening a whole new perspective, helping to build (or understand) a mental process or approach in particular, in depth. While solutions to a problem are many, there is always a good rule to proceed with a systemic ones, based on empirical and factual knowledge, and extensive experience / application of it, instead of shallow and vague esoterica. Thats what I do get here, most exclusively via this channel, unlike some others. Thank you very much.

[@Layarion]

This voice, i want to listen to it all day. and his music.

[@shardhoney]

thank you for your insight Dan

[@philburns5656]

Simply great! Thanks a million, Dan!

[@edonslow1456]

Best tips here are probably to find a reference mix and take a rest. I like the idea of smoothing out the frequencies too, you're absolutely right I don't need to see detailed harmonics!

[@matiasgoinheix366]

Man, this was one next level tutorial.

[@LeninNCM]

Pure gold, Dan! Thank you!

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Thank you for the influx of new tutorials.

[@ATAMusic]

Dan, you're awesome! Thanks for sharing your wisdom!

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hahaha this was a joy to watch. absolute performance. i couldnt even focus on the info, straight up jamming lol 😅

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This video just introduced me to Renegade Brass Band! Very cool, lol! Oh, and great vid, just subscribed to your channel!

[@heavymetalmixer91]

Now I have two more reasons to keep using SPAN, thanks Dan :D

[@pw7752]

Great video - and a great way to check your mix if your room (like mine) isn't ideally set up.

[@pham4925]

Man... this is priceless. Thank you for the blessing!

[@RobinParmar]

particularly excellent advice in this video

[@scotthstevenson]

Just what I needed, thanks

[@BappinProductions]

Great little tutorial, thanks for sharing!

[@MatthewIanWelch]

DW is a legend. Always appreciate his videos, even if they influenced me to buy every FabFilter and TDR plugin he's ever reviewed that I didn't really need and then live in subsequent poverty for the rest of my adult life. They're also always super sexy sounding and enjoyable to watch, while being genuinely educational in the process. He's the Alton Brown reviewer of plugins. Science, taste, and style. Chef's kiss to you, sir!

[@MrMoapy]

Most underrated mixing channel on the tubes.

[@adwind3055]

Great video! This tip is gold.

[@gsearlearch]

Loving your videos! Keep them coming 😁

[@garvolt]

Thanks Dan great video.

[@LFMusic24]

brilliant ,totally going back to re-eq after ive seen this, thanks dan your man !!

[@adriancygan9391]

Dan's tutorials are the best!

[@ocean457]

I'm grateful dudes like you exist.

[@eddetollenaer]

This helped me so much. Thank you!

[@czdot]

This is a brilliant channel.

[@djchosenfewofficial]

Amazing video, now I finally know how to do a proper settings, thankz!

[@JeremyShaver]

He’s absolutely the best tutorial host. Also, he has a creamy voice.

[@PrincipalAudio]

05:24 - I did a really rubbish Mid/Side explanation video years ago. Didn't even think of showing it in this way. Great way of looking at it.

[@drrodopszin]

I typed in the settings last night, put it on Monitoring FX on a song of mine. Then I started soloing groups and realized one of the saturation plugins I really like create sub-harmonics as well, meaning I had sub-bass rubbish in the side channels. Also it helped me poke into frequencies on a vocal I felt was boxy somehow.

[@phillaxmusic]

Amazing vid, so helpful - thank you!

[@kalesyps764]

how is your channel so small? everything ive seen is just a gold mine

[@kurtm6345]

Excellent stuff, thanks!

[@joakimjocka8022]

These are by far the best settings for the SPAN plugin, hands down

[@alexomeltschenko2193]

love the music .. hip hop and brass.. mega

[@georgemickel6608]

Thanks for the vid Dan!

[@Eduaro2U]

Thanks for great tips and excellent information!

[@DanWorrall]

Thanks :)

[@DRocksRecords]

very interesting mid and side visualisation tips thanks!

[@RockyBourgoyne]

Fantastic video; love your teaching style - straight to the point! Do you have any more videos planned for learning more about SPAN?

[@raycochrane3971]

I'd watched this way back then and didn't do anything with it as my Span was demo crippled with a mute appearing at random...I've only recently twigged that I had the "Pro" version and now have replaced it with the standard vesion as seen in this vid. I can now do these simple, yet effective, tweaks. Thanks.

[@drvoodoo3073]

This is super useful, thanks Dan!

[@emperor3743]

I found your channel couple of weeks ago and you don't know how good of a teacher you are. I'd love know some of the pro and basic principles in audio like eq, comp, reverb. Like how to look at the things in right way before I even start manipulating the knobs and sliders. I guess everyone have their own instinct and techniques but some people like me who doesn't know what to get right before mixing and how is it right or wrong doing so. I hope it makes sense.

[@1stcollin398]

Great Video.. It helped me so much personally...❤🙌

[@briancase6180]

OMG. This helped me A LOT. Thanks!!!

[@BurnBabylon_Selecta]

Best background music I've ever heard in a music tutorial

[@CornSw]

This is fantastic! Thanks a lot!

[@hleet]

superb video ! thx for this helpful tutorial

[@davejohnsonmusic]

Nice and thank you. Now I can actually use this analyzer in a proper way.

[@user-mp8xm5bc5z]

Many thanx! Totally useful video!

[@mytonmusic1891]

Haha. Great to see a top musician like you using Reaper as well You made my day! Love your tutorials. I'm also watching the Fabfilter tutorials. They're great as well. Thanks!!

[@soulscape5083]

Thank you so much; really appreciated!

[@jfranciskay]

Schooled again by the Master! Thanks Dan!

[@iftekharulanam]

Such a Godly soul you are. 💜

[@aivoryuk]

Another great video

[@YuriKovalyov]

Great tip. Thank you, man!