Easiest way to mix & master lofi beats

In this video I'll take you through my step by step process of mixing and mastering lofi beats that's gotten me over 150 million streams!
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0:00 Intro
0:34 Mix as you go
2:23 Mixing Low End
3:43 Mixing High End
5:55 Creative FX
7:03 How to prep for mastering
7:48 Mastering w Mixea

[@bradleycross804]

Sorry Dre but your June 27th 2020 vid sounds WAY better in every way. I've never found in life doing things the easiest way gives good results. You know I am a big supporter of yours but needed to say this.

[@LDreTheGiant]

That's crazy I just went and checked it out thanks for the trip down memory lane haha. I def agree that easier isn't always better but the thing is many producers like myself suffer from overthinking/over doing things. Tools like this aren't meant to completely replace a skill but really just take one more extra thing off the plate of those that need it

[@chevere4209]

Side-chaining the foley creates a nice breathing affect, real vibey. Dope tips bro 💯

[@LDreTheGiant]

Right!

[@VictoryOTB_Broadcast]

This helped me out so much L.Dre! Man I need these mixing tips in my life. Less is usually more.. I also love this beat you made for this video so fun, chill and catchy! Superb job! Well done!

[@chuckmakesbeats7426]

Definitely going to try mixing as I go. I'm sure that will save me some time than waiting until the end. Gonna give mixea a try. Thanks for the 💎s.

[@globalh00p3r8]

You saved the day. Much needed!! 🙏🏾

[@LDreTheGiant]

Gotcha 🤞🏾

[@meeshcapeesh]

Thank you fo this amazing video L.Dre😁

[@lofipal1558]

fire as always

[@juicelofi]

Information so important! thank you !!

[@iramirezmusic]

Love those GIK Acoustic Panels, have the same ones on my studio. They're neat. Great video Dre!!!

[@gaunterbeats]

This is truly an excellent video!!! I really appreciate our Lo-Fi Big Boss L.dre! To all the producers who are on their great journey, I sincerely hope that everyone can reach their own happiness after a period of perseverance💕

[@learlawliet6197]

Thank You, I wish you the absolute best ❤❤❤❤

[@LDreTheGiant]

Much love !!

[@slowdivisionmusic]

beatmking process are my fav thanks to share !!!

[@BrotherMalMusic]

Literally was planning on uploading beats again starting today. Perfect timing.

[@LDreTheGiant]

You got this

[@BrotherMalMusic]

@@LDreTheGiant 🤞🏾

[@vincent5917]

Tanks for the vid! Dope Interface you got there btw...

[@itsmeluked]

I definitely agree with your last point to try this tool and then try it yourself a different way. I think this is a great tool for beginners looking to get their music out before they tackle the mountain of information out there on mastering, but you can save a good chunk of change once you get that skill worked out and even make yourself valuable to other musicians that aren't able to master themselves. Love what you do L.Dre!

[@BJT14]

Wow, I tried Mixea mastering and, for me, it works wonders!

[@soniibeatz]

I like side chaining everything too

[@TangentMoon]

Sidechain everything 🤟

[@em8969]

Thanks for the game bro🙏🏾

[@LDreTheGiant]

Always

[@ray_maestro_]

Dope video

[@blkd.u]

Man you should finish this song, the song is fire ❤ 🔥

[@thedeeprot]

👏👏👏

[@djcuda]

💯💯⛓💯💯

[@fvnboy]

“Light clean up” IYKYK

[@LDreTheGiant]

Straight up

[@Patsasaurus]

I always sidechain my atmos with the kick. Gotta make room for the low end

[@VanzSolo]

I had wondered if ppl side chain lofi, imma have to give it a shot

[@LDreTheGiant]

Every time

[@DATOKIKO]

Hey L Dre could you do a vid going into side chaining in detail?

[@LDreTheGiant]

I could possibly do a KZbin short but in all honesty it's not really much to it outside of what's shown in this video

[@sunflowerSmusic]

We need a video explaining how an "engineer" would do things vs this, and also the more i dig into "mastering" i found its a lie its like L.Dre said all about mixings as you go and put a soft clipper and Eq on the master and keep it pushing. but idk what yall think?

[@LDreTheGiant]

I somewhat agree with you but I do feel mastering engineers serve their purpose too. But when it comes to lofi you can definitely get away with just mixing properly and adding a soft clipper/limiter

[@humblebeest4725]

🌱🌻🔥

[@EllaFrella]

What equipment do you use to mix beats and how do you count the beats so it makes sense. Do you use 4;4 time?

[@sancessounds]

I'd love to compare my mastering to the AI, or to just the EQ / Clipper method.. Mastering is so much more crucial than one might think. It's def a trend now a days to think nothing is needed to be done professionally and it's solely because companies wanna take independent artists money to make them think a product is going to serve your music better than a professional with 20+ years of experience in the field. Sad culture.

[@LDreTheGiant]

Respectfully though in todays world it's all about the listener and with genres like lofi having, a high quality master by a professional isn't really necessary. Most people are just passively listening through phone speakers so I can understand if producers would rather use the money they'd spend on mastering on something else like better artwork/animations or running ads or something.

[@toastyghosty489]

Dope video bro! What is the wireless keyboard /touchpad your using at 2:39? I love the layout is mushed together like most wireless keyboards

[@LDreTheGiant]

It’s apples Magic Keyboard and track pad

[@LDreTheGiant]

Or maybe you’re talking about the Ableton push 3 actually

[@toastyghosty489]

@@LDreTheGiant nah the Magic Keyboard is what I was wondering about. Thanks for the tip, I didn’t realize those worked on macOS! The ableton push 3 looks like an awesome tool too

[@SPiDERGOTTACHILL]

How did you get a motion cover on Apple Music without a label if it’s in distrokid I can’t find it

[@LDreTheGiant]

Ive only had that twice. Once with a label and the other someone at DistroKid was able to hook it up for me.

[@SPiDERGOTTACHILL]

@@LDreTheGiant Idk why apple makes it impossible pretty much

[@SPiDERGOTTACHILL]

@@LDreTheGiant do you have this person who helped you’s email or is it basically outta the question

[@sadcold]

what the headphones??

[@LDreTheGiant]

Audeeze MM-500

[@Sonu-mh9ni]

Bring Kijugo on Your Channel

[@aro7975]

Which Audeze Headphones are they?

[@LDreTheGiant]

MM-500

[@aro7975]

@@LDreTheGiant Nice

[@siaseeds8950]

You switched to RME from UAD. Can I ask why?

[@LDreTheGiant]

Decap man lol I just needed a new interface with more inputs and Decap took me down an RME rabbit hole. I have to say there is alot about RME I do prefer over UAD. One of which is I found UAD to be really buggy. I often hat to restart my computer because something was up with it and so far I've had 0 issues w RME

[@siaseeds8950]

@@LDreTheGiant wow that’s good to know. I thought the experience was smooth for Mac users.

[@andredeonwalkerjr.3756]

Is this a real song because if not then I need it to be.

[@ctatrains]

Ok, now I'm confused. I just watched your video comparing your trusty Sennheiser HD600 to the 820s. Now in this video you're not wearing either so what are those and why not wear your 600s? I ask because I have the HD660s and considering the 800s or 820s. My biggest concern is them being out for so many years and buying them and then something comes out this year.

[@LDreTheGiant]

I’ve moved on my friend lol these are the audeeze mm-500 they are phenomenal and have replaced the 600’s. They are open back as well

[@novarobotslofi6596]

Damn L.Dre. Huge supporter here (following since the garage days, i buy your packs n stuff) but,…i gotta say, seems like your encouraging a lot of out-sourcing. Need musicians? Hire them. Need mastering? Outsource it. Just saying bruh..Still love your content & to be clear, you’re not saying “this is the way” but, i’d like to see more work put in on your end. Look forward to the next vid👍

[@tylerlittle-wy7bk]

do u rilley get money

[@Elliott.Revell]

I learned nothing about how to master.

[@LDreTheGiant]

I showcased the easiest way to master lol that was the title

[@Luke-ew6uo]

Bummer this turned into a an add.

[@LDreTheGiant]

Creators gotta eat too man lol but it genuinely is the easiest way to master beats

[@veemontana718]

the mastering cheat is not good, its just louder thats all

[@Apollo_thing]

I'm first pin pls

[@flame_coldbeats]

🔥Pin me 😁

[@user-ni9gk1sv6k]

You are stealing beats from other artists!!

[@IANAOS]

Why does everyone always glosses over the volume like literally is the only thing you should actually tell us how and u didn’t show it at all compare the volumes between the instruments or elements u know