Live Mix Session: AKON featuring Migos "Whole Lot"

[@mackmixedit]

Its Kinda funny if you think about it but.... Fullsail students spend a ton of money to be in those classes, and I just literally sat thru an entire course for free. I was a Fullsail student, it was cool, but one thing they don't teach you is the hustle of this music industry, and that for an engineer is key.

[@6147soundwave]

Mack Sessions Cardell Mack brilliant and I agree

[@flatbushmassive2043]

Cardell Mack Aka Mack Sessions nobody can teach you how to hustle bro lol it’s either you have IT or you don’t.

[@cyorkgo]

@@flatbushmassive2043 Bro .. you are right. I was thinking the same thing .. the hustle, the grind .. you can't teach that. Either you have it or you don't!

[@LOUDPACG]

@@flatbushmassive2043 Bullshit go hungry..I mean real hungry..A hustler is born..

[@drocks362]

Cardell Mack Aka Mack Sessions so true!

[@MICDALEY]

Leslie is THE BEST!!!

[@thegreatgambeeno]

Leslie is the best Migo.

[@riktascale4]

Best interview ever. This guy L. Brathwaithe is great!

[@YEE941]

steelwiz not really, there were a lotta basic questions

[@LIONHOUSE1]

Would love to get a chance to work with Leslie one day on a project.

[@SouhailEntertainment]

Introduction and Welcome - 00:00:00 Introduction of Leslie Brathwaite - 00:00:58 Overview of the Mixing Session - 00:01:52 Initial Setup and Listening to the Beat - 00:03:02 Question: Why Use a Two-Track Beat? - 00:06:02 Question: Working with Producers - 00:07:52 Setting Up the Vocals and Starting the Mix - 00:08:55 Building the Vocal Chain - 00:16:04 Question: Making the Mix 3D - 00:12:53 Question: Session Templates vs. Custom Setup - 00:16:36 Vocal Chain Details - 00:17:20 Question: Finding the Right Vocal Sound for New Artists - 00:20:39 Working with Dirty Vocals - 00:23:53 Question: Pet Peeves When Receiving Tracks - 00:32:05 Question: Interest in Producing Full-Time - 00:34:46 Listening to Akon’s Verse and Making Creative Decisions - 00:37:31 Question: Making Vocals Sit in the Mix - 00:40:29 Question: Master Fader Setup - 00:42:56 Question: Why SSL Plugins Are Popular - 00:43:26 Question: Ensuring Mixes Translate Across All Systems - 00:45:18 Question: Filtering and FX on Tracks - 00:46:55 Question: Working with the Migos’ Vocals - 00:49:18 Question: Determining Auto-Tune Levels - 00:50:19 Listening to Raw Vocals and Effects - 00:51:50 Question: Mix Duration and Knowing When It’s Done - 00:53:40 Question: Background Vocal Panning - 01:13:16 Question: Use of Assistants in the Mixing Process - 01:14:55 Question: Favorite Plugins - 01:17:07 Question: Preventing Reverb Mud - 01:18:16 Question: Importance of Location in the Industry - 01:18:56 Question: Favorite Artists to Work With - 01:20:02 Question: Song Arrangement Decisions - 01:23:54 Question: Controlling Low-End Rumble - 01:24:24 Question: Mixing Ad-Libs - 01:25:00 Question: Most Difficult Project - 01:26:08 Final Q&A and Conclusion - 01:33:05

[@pierreleufrayjr]

Full Sail University, this is a great video. I'm really enjoying this and more videos like this. I'm looking forward to more. Can you guys please run the music from the computer and not thru a room mic? It sounds like the music is being ran thru a microphone and not the computer. It's causing a little delay and feedback to come thru the audio. It makes a little harder to listen being that audio engineering depends on clarity.

[@fullsailuniversity]

We'll be sure to let our teams know. Thanks Peirre 🙂

[@dkhemixxsilvalink4821]

Full Sail University

[@levihoward4470]

pierre leufray jr I like to be your friend and a Colleague

[@uptobatentertainment]

Full sail should know this 😱🤦‍♂️

[@ezraabbey]

This video was really insightful, and also very entertaining! Props to you guys, and props to Leslie for being so easy going and passing a lot information!

[@victornwasogwa2593]

Yea, he really revealed alot

[@jerUghanAshoW1]

I'm watching from Dubai I enjoy it one love Bro.

[@river_snow]

Got fucking damn. None of those people in that room are going anywhere. Aint no one know what the fuck to ask such a legend

[@lilseed559]

the dude in the corner was holding his hand up the whole video lol

[@ChuckDTre4NC]

True Sto!!!!

[@88Doug]

I'll have to check that! Did he do the other arm prop up thingy. 🤣

[@visionsfromgn-z1157]

It's alright. I think they never even saw him with his hands raised. The lighting on that side is kinda dark. :)

[@tradinwarstoriez5641]

Lmao

[@BeatsByMason]

crazy i can watch this and didnt even attend !!! cheers

[@dr0ppazeti68]

This guy is so unbelievably humble - non-chalantly brings up his work with MJ... dope as fuck 👌🏽

[@tazz58penticalzone43]

This is a great video, it was good to get some insight and tips from a vet and he was very understandable and not going over your head in tech terms.

[@innerbliss108]

Respect the migos man. This guy is a genius thanks for the knowledge

[@itstommynutter7088]

great video great tips, and a great insight into the thought process of a modern mix engineer. work smart not hard, and let the artist be in control!

[@morefacestudios9744]

Always sitting here taking notes on this stuff

[@youngreno100]

Thanks KZbin university 👌🏾

[@delaratchet8135]

No one ever thought to ask about the settings on his vocal mix buss smh

[@OSNINETYFIVE]

16:47 he talks about his chain and how he sets up each plugin here.

[@delaratchet8135]

FrijolitoBeans he talks about his chain on a track to track basis but if you notice vocals arr being routed to a vocal bus or sum where they are being processed as well.

[@GuyFue]

Im 45min in and was wondering the same thing lol. still a good watch but good to know i wasnt the only one that peepd that.

[@RollinProductions]

The busses look like they only have two plugins on them.

[@mbf6160]

Dela Ratchet yea I sure as hell would like to kno smh

[@neverlessentertainment8192]

Enjoyed this frfr

[@beatsbymikeyy]

This guy Leslie will be great.

[@lilsushivert5265]

7:33 I thought he asked himself a question cause they sound so much alike

[@mingsdynasty]

Absolutely Fantastic in every way! a must watch for engineers!

[@brianphilips1092]

poor guy behind roxanne had his hand up for like 30 mins

[@brianl11497]

brian philips 😂😂😂

[@theresajohnson6259]

I noticed and laugh anytime camera is on him

[@litobakzcozykc7616]

HAHHAAHhAAAHAHAHAHHAHAHAJjJHHJjajahahahHhahshshajajhahshahahgqhshqhshs

[@visionsfromgn-z1157]

It's alright. I think they never even saw him with his hands raised. The lighting on that side is kinda dark. :)

[@shadybaybee81]

Half of this video is him answering questions that he already answered lol 🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️

[@HeartSoulLeake]

This was a great guest speaker session.

[@brucegaminglee5685]

R.I.H T.O, and Les The Man, good one BOSS ☝️❤👊.

[@AJNabih]

Ive always wanted to go to school at FullSail. Hopefully one day I get the chance.

[@RonRegardless]

bro wanted Akon to sound terrible so badly lol

[@Herbsus]

Fr lmaooo

[@OfficialSwaggB]

great video

[@dj_enby]

s/o to that kid who held up his hand for half the class

[@lambcast]

Fantastic mixer and presenter.

[@giantjoe_]

I wish he would start from scratch from a blank session

[@jfelix04]

These students are all asking the same questions, "So how do you mix the vocal, was it like that when you got it?" Lol.

[@recordedbybrandon]

Well recording sessions is one of the first few mixing classes these students have had

[@celfromcrowncity6144]

17:19 need to watch this when I’m back in the studio

[@fullsailuniversity]

Some great advice to use for later!

[@Sain8music]

HHAHAHAH the clowning on the migos had me DYING

[@norbertbalaz5281]

Very very informativ video!! Huge thanks for sharing!

[@JaymoHome]

The ginger at 29:00 "i didnt sign up for this shit" xD

[@teedrumma2229]

lmao

[@The6thwdboy]

I want to hear u mix from the dry vocals

[@recordedbybrandon]

Litterly no videos on yt about that, other than trash ass rappers or Tory lanez

[@levihoward4470]

Lesli please listen to. My Sound cloud to my bwats

[@haystixxbeats9225]

This is actually amazing.

[@fullsailuniversity]

Thanks for watching!

[@eryan9250]

There doesn't need to be a Best Migo just let them be great as the best Migos (squaaaaad)!

[@RickRijuanaPro]

All these questions they’re asking will be answered with more experience. Then you’ll get to a point where you trust your ears, monitors, headphones, plugins, EQ and find out how sounds hit in the same frequencies.

[@mrboomkack8388]

Preach!!

[@urolderbrother]

Ken Corlew seems like he's frieeeeddddd

[@asidtone6465]

Vocal Chain 17:32

[@ndzalamangobeni4412]

Super Leslie

[@TheMountainsMusic]

thank you!

[@88Doug]

This guy is awesome!

[@djtwilite318]

title says live mix session..did i miss something. or was this supposed to be question and answer session. i never seen anyone mix anything

[@eddieseals1076]

Agreed. No mixing just talking. Waste of Time!

[@88KeysMan]

Kinda thought the same thing, but it’s cool hearing his experiences. I think he only moved the master fader.

[@visionsfromgn-z1157]

@@eddieseals1076 live mix sessions can never be a waste of time. You always get to know something from the mind of a different artist. :)

[@user-ns1zp8wz2g]

I felt that in my heart about it being too low, I always have to deal with an artist saying that lmao...

[@advmguess]

7:42 in left bottom corner (ICE CUBE) hahahaha

[@Marcus-wv6wm]

Amazing insight!!

[@uffeii]

What about the automations he had?

[@c4tripamort]

first time watching ....... he's doing a great job cuz I am a professional at this the only difference is I use Logic Pro x

[@uniquebeatsboutique]

When the :Strokes: first dropped their sound was completely different than anything on the radio. Very tin can like. Learn the science behind it but like @Dave Rivera says "break the rules"

[@mervynobiero]

now this is a Uni👏

[@fullsailuniversity]

We try 💁

[@Barnaby150]

Awesome thank you for posting!

[@iamyungroc]

YOU'RE TOTALLY A MIRROR OF ME…

[@DreMano1]

So compression first and then EQ...I'd like to think that doing the opposite is just as fine...what y'all think?

[@bvri9956]

Dre Mano I’ve been told that EQing comes before compressing and yes, it sounds perfectly fine to me as well.

[@DreMano1]

I guess it’s just a matter of taste 😅

[@DreMano1]

But logically I would first cut and raise before compressing something that has “dirt” in it...

[@bvri9956]

Dre Mano oh of course! I can agree with you on that because then you have a much cleaner signal

[@tallawahconstance.3012]

Leslie B U.S.V.I massive

[@Playroit]

Great Video !!

[@sincerecartertm]

whooooooaa!mixing

[@zesh7769]

A lot of people don’t realize that heavy autotune artists use a distinct type of voice that enhances the autotune effect. You gotta do the vocal work to get the vocal work

[@Bboreal88]

I have a question. I use to master the beat with the vocal, all in one project, since the beginning. Is it wrong? Should I master the beat, then add the vocal, then master again?

[@jredbigmouf]

Brunno Lazzarotto yes

[@jaquaghnlord2883]

My guy was throwing shade at the migos and uzi the whole sesh 🤣🤣🤣 I fw it though

[@MrMannekuin]

i like this guy...

[@JMachiavellian]

Leslie is the like the yoda of mixing.

[@sincerecartertm]

leslie your a genius i now wanna be like you after hearing all that goood stuff.. where mixing is usually something you consort as a big job but cuzzo you brought that down to the devils note...

[@DJPablotv]

Some very good info.

[@chrisdakaunclec5669]

Hey Leslie, is it possible to get a drum kick that sounds little light in a two tracks beat sound heavier during a mix? And thanks, Uncle C.

[@MoeDrumzBeats]

Very informative..

[@kingbeatsbangerz2660]

That beat was crazy, felt like it was everywhere, till the lyrics came in, made it sound dope tho!

[@lukaselektrik]

"As long as that artist leaves happy....him and a million other people thought it sounds great. I don't" :D

[@maxlarsen]

31:43 i write sing, produce, mix and master my tracks.

[@LilStewie]

Pro-Tip: If self-producing a full record...Stop at mastering.

[@KErasoAK32]

Full sail is boomin

[@2KAJ824]

Wordd. I'm so ready to go next year

[@andres.giacomini]

Can you enable subtitles? Thanks

[@Knoqx]

30:32...let them be themselves! Real talk. this is for both sides.

[@demodeiowa]

I'm feelin the chick in the pink warmhat at 29:00

[@57johnnyboi]

LMAO

[@JRXOtheG]

I scrolled down the comments to see if someone caught that 😂😂😂

[@goodtimezproductionz]

hilarious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@XXLLAVATEAM1]

Fred graduated from here

[@uniquebeatsboutique]

This is an amazing time we're living in. This information is pretty much showing the world how to put together an RnB or hip-hop track. Id like to see how one could put together a live band situation with bassists pianos vocals and drummers could be recorded.

[@cozmicrahop9415]

HOMIE SHITTIN ON MIGOS HARD

[@iamLexxKelsey]

Great vid

[@jonhutchinsmusic789]

Dude is crushing hard on Roxanne...

[@danonbrez3827]

Hes just quoting an 80s rap song by a rapper named roxanne chante. A lot of people do that with names from songs they know well.

[@YoungBlaze]

53:13 lol is that Kodak black in the background?

[@prevayletheproducer5431]

You were just high.

[@niterydazent]

I wish I could’ve caught this live but is it possible to get a list of plugins that he used on the track

[@ChefBeatz]

Takeoff - To answer the best Migo question

[@The6thwdboy]

can we just get the coordinates and explain the eq theory because on the radio no matter who mixed what every track has a pretty standardized requiem

[@lodiz634]

Does someone know the plugins order for mixing?

[@88KeysMan]

For vocals, he said: Tune, de-easer (4273), compressor (light), EQ (SSL)

[@victornwasogwa2593]

I've got a question please; Pro Tools is seen as the industry standards, I should believe the stock pugins are great and industry standards too. Now while I use stock plugins to mix, do you think there is something I'm missing out on by not using 3rd party VSTs? The assumptions here is that I know how to use my plugins to achieve what I desire in a mix, does not using some of these popular plugins like the Waves bundles have me miss out on some extra great sound? What's your take on ignoring stock plugins for the 3rd party VSTs?

[@musa4747]

3rd party plugins usually have their own unique sound to them eg. SSL board by Waves or UAD. You can get away with using JUST the stock plugins but its always worth having more just in case

[@benderrodriguez7303]

Most basic plugins run at around 16 bits, some 3rd party plugins like waves (which have the ssl plugins) run at 16 to 32 bits, if u max out your ram they can run at higher bits which means higher quality in your mix.. hope this helps u out.

[@litobakzcozykc7616]

After Migos saw him on this video saying that he doesn’t even know who the fuck are the Migos, he was kicked out...

[@ShinySuitTheory]

I remember the video of Quavo goin off on him for losing the beat lol

[@artistpc5491]

What's on the mix buss?

[@dewarrenbrown7230]

should of took that reverb off a Akon cause he said without the plugs

[@24jerde]

cool guy

[@dankkarl1904]

FULL SAIL aka PRO TOOLS UNIVERSITY

[@djrevue4106]

how do i know how loud to have my sub with my monitors?

[@JohnDoe-zb6ry]

wtf...yall look up ku dolla ithought he made that beat? if not he made the reggae version. they gave this song to dj funky

[@shawnheatbeats5616]

if the producer loss the hardrive for the track outs or what ever shouldint they be asked to remake the beat, i had plenty of ppl ask me to remake the beat of other ppls beats until i realized these artist didnt buy the beat

[@danonbrez3827]

I could never remake my own beats since the sound design and mixing decisions are essential to creation. The original is always best which is why 2 tracks are used in hip hop.

[@myselfpj31]

Was hoping to see a more vocal processing

[@mxdmagic4534]

Thats fucked up they said offset just does adlibs😂😂😂😂😂

[@ryanfarrar8607]

take off the hardest 1