Get Crystal clear mixes EVERY TIME! The Ultimate Mixing Tip!

The ultimate thing to know for carving perfect busy mixes!
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[@DomSigalas]

For the lovely folks that say this is possible with Trackspacer and/or Fabfilter Pro-Q3: Yes, it kind of is, but you will need to add multiple instances of the plugins to have separate sidechain INPUTS like I do here on the video. Don't confuse sidechain *sources* with sidechain *inputs* they are a very, very different thing :)

[@gulagwarlord]

That sounds about right... you can also use Soothe 2 for this, and Neutron too. I really wish Ableton would copy some of this functionality into eq8 though.

[@captain_crunk]

Bitwig doesn't even support multiple sidechain sources (without hacking together a cluttered mess of multiple audio receivers), let alone multiple inputs. Similarly, it doesn't support multi-out vst instruments either. I don't understand why that is because their modulator routing is arguably best in class, and is the reason I have it. If only Cubase had modulator routing like Bitwig. It'd be the perfect DAW. Well, almost perfect due to the inspiration-killing audio drop outs when adding plugins. After working in Bitwig extensively I find the audio drop outs in Cubase to be unacceptable at this point. That said, imo Cubase is perhaps the most well rounded and feature rich DAW available (a true workhorse), and Bitwig is, for me anyway, the most inspiring and creative DAW around. C'mon Steinberg - let me modulate anything by everything already!

[@wolfhard2420]

You are more than right. There is nothing that comes close to Frequency 2. Honestly, I would get Cubase only for Frequency, if I didn’t own it already. Great video once again!

[@azertyuiop0000]

Sure but that's our only choice in Ableton as far as I know :D CPU do not like but whatever XD

[@messageandmusic]

Thank you, Dom, you are amazing! Tell me, what song is it? And who is the wonderful singer?

[@vkm.official]

I think about 50% of my Cubase knowledge has come purely from you. Magical advice, as usual. ❤

[@Corleone01_]

👍🏽

[@jaco1368]

Hope you are not thinking anymore and you simply got it. Honestly every DAW is awesome, they have no impact on quality of your music but you will love Cubase. Cubase is like swiss knife. Doesn't look like tool with bazilion tricks until you bring them out. You can switch between all DAWs looking for happiness like a b1tch on tinder but true gem is there in front of you xD

[@vkm.official]

@@jaco1368 I love it. I’ve actually been using Cubase for many years, but Dom always comes through with something I don’t know. It’s amazing how much is in Cubase. It takes years to learn it all. Even so, Dom always unearths something we all missed. 😂

[@jaco1368]

@@vkm.official happy to hear Atar,I never look for anything until I really need it but always sure Cubase will have it. Replaced LPX on my mac and is also doing as host for Ableton routed over Blackhole64ch. I don't use all channels but I like use like 8xStereo and do the mixing and tweaking in Cubase. Second thing is that Dom....Dom basically knows more about Cubase than Steinberg.

[@DomSigalas]

Thank you so much or the kind words my friend!

[@Yuusou.]

Usually, I don't make out massive differences through KZbin videos, when it comes to EQ-ing, but this is very obvious. This mixing method clearly changes the perception of the track.

[@philiphugoofficial]

It's funny because the EQ curves at 8:48 look like what the singer's lips must have done when she was singing the take Love your vids Dom I learn so much!

[@FredDeMassiveAlambic]

For everyone searching for an alternative way to do the same thing : fabfilter pro-mb might be the best option. In most DAWs you can't get multiple sidechain input to the same plug-in, so you're going to use one instance of pro-mb per sidechain inputs. I like to use these techniques on my instruments' bus (where there's most instruments, but NOT the bass). One first instance of pro-mb will be triggered by the vocals to attenuate competing frequencies. A second one is triggered by the bass to make space for it in the low mids. Exactly as in this video ! As this process can become addictive, these are several things you need to be aware of : - attack/release times have to fit the music. Learn how to listen to these parameters, you can f*ck the whole groove of the song just trying to get clarity. - pro-mb should work with oversampling and accurate phase modes in order to avoid aliasing or phase shifts/ringing stuff. This is more advanced but keepi in mind you're doing frequency-specific compression on a whole bus of instruments. For recent mixes I went even deeper (modern 808-rap) : - pro-mb on the 808's lows (

[@DomSigalas]

Thanks for the comment! Trackspacer is amazing for this sort of thing but you have to add multiple instances of it. I would favour Pro-Q3 instead of MB if you don’t have Cubase. You can pinpoint the frequencies that you want much better - MB is a multi and compressor which will have a broader impact on your material :)

[@muyeikasamurabi1602]

Great explanation. Could be its own video. Love both Pro-MB and Trackspacer too

[@FredDeMassiveAlambic]

@@DomSigalas I agree that MB always work in broad bands, but this limits phase shifts, and you don't have access to release time with Q3. This is 100% achievable with Q3 tho, a matter of preference 😎 Really great video man

[@rabbyorton]

Split the vocal in mid & side. In mid channel side chain with your problematic channels.

[@machineagevoodoo2106]

why not add a list of several sidechain signals into trackspacer? At common signal levels, I typically use something like 8% or so in trackspacer. That's it's only weakness IMO, that the interface kind suggests the user to set way too much of the effect

[@tonal.states]

In REAPER: Add ReaEQ to the track you want to EQ dynamically Drag the route button from the track that you want to prioritize to ReaEQ (literally drag and drop on the GUI) This will create a 3/4 send Select the band you want to move dynamically, choose the bandwidth, frequency, etc. Click on the Gain slider of your chosen band Then go to the "Param" button on the top right of the plugin window Click "Parameter modulation/MIDI Link" Double click the slider in the top to center it Click on the "Audio control signal (sidechain)" checkbox Track audio channel 3+4 At the bottom "Direction" to Negative Move the min volume and max volume sliders up and down to where you want your signal to be affected, like a compressor threshold Attack, Release and Strength for finer adjustment

[@mirceablue]

Yup, actually you can modulate any plugin parameter , that's the beauty of Reaper "Parameter modulation" !

[@essayemyoung4009]

And since you can have as many channels on a track and sends to it as you want, you can do the multiple side chains with a single EQ instance.

[@Fox_is_Fox]

I've been working with Pro24/Cubase since 1988 and I still learn new things. Today, you just taught me to use the pre-fader function to feed the side-chain, so smart! I was struggling with that 😂 Thank you so much for your channel, Dom! Greetings from a French producer in BC. (Allez la France !!! ⚽)

[@heartbreaktimemachine]

Same oMg!!

[@theoristlabs]

Me too - Cubase since 1989!

I wasn't even born mate awesome ! (Dommage on a perdu :( )

[@allynjavwamusic]

I always had a problem understanding how the piano would sound so heavy and bassy on the intro in some songs but immediately the the bass and kick comes in it just balance without clashing 😮 so this is the trick! Thank you sir. In a case like this I would use two piano tracks one with low end and mid on intro and the other with less low and mid on the chorus😂

[@IvanBlinov-po5mj]

This Frequency 2 EQ is so underrated! I think it has as much capabilities as Pro-Q3 in mixing while working in cubase.

[@SANZA_REC]

I used FL Studio for years. I switched to Cubase because of Dom's videos. Amazing DAW. Thanks for all your videos. 🤜🤛

[@DomSigalas]

Welcome to the fam my friend!

[@DanielThein]

Grate video! Thank u Dom!

[@Jursorama]

Awesome information as always Dom! Thank you!

[@tomassso211]

Absolutely fantastic😍

[@eskytube]

Always very informative, thanks Dom.

[@ErixSamson]

just fantastic

[@KUMStudio1]

It is insane and amazing!! Thank you so much Dom!

[@grausound]

This is absolutely brilliant... I LOVE your videos !!! You're always completely on point !! Thank you sir

[@sergelaporte4295]

You are absolutely right, it makes such a difference, thanks for your enthusiasm and love of music :)

[@mozizo11]

Great tip Dom ! 👌

[@frankheckel3382]

Absolutely fantastic video again - as always!!! 👍👍👍 Thank you so much for all the work you are putting in these videos, dear Dom!

[@edcorrado]

This is great thanks. Can't wait to try it.

[@flutygiraffe]

Wonderful! Thank you Dom and so clear and helpful I love your videos.

[@prallimyt]

trackspacer does the same thing

[@originallybosser3034]

🤩🤩🤩 my best plugin is trackspacer ✌️👌👌

[@kdcyp]

Wow Dom! I’ve been waiting for this high level of explanation for side chain in freq2 told so simply that even I can understand it and you nailed superbly as always! Thanks so much! ❤

[@brunocastro.oficial]

Dom is always kicking top tips. I'm mesmerized with this one. Thank you!

[@THZORROMUSIC]

awesome tipp! thanks a lot mate 👍🎸

[@marclaliberte4118]

Dom, this is exactly what I needed in my mix. Thank you very much!

[@albertk5552]

Love it! Your explaination is always so quick on the point and on a premium level! Because of you, there will be so many good mixes out there! 😁 Thanks for sharing your knowledge! All Love ☘️🙌

[@chandandev2005]

Great !!! I'm so excited to apply . Thank you Tom ❤️❤️

[@darchy4314]

What an amazing video. Thank you!

[@1245MusicLLC]

Thank you, thank you. The timing of this video is spot on for me. As always, you break things down in an easy to follow way. Appreciate you.

[@project1265ffo]

Amazing !! i need to practice this technique more and more!! Thanks for sharing this video Dom, you are the BOSS

[@ReggaeBeatsPROD]

Thank you for this tip, Dom. Really appreciate your channel's wisdom, keep it coming! Bless up 🙏

[@QFXmusic]

Great tip well done Dom

[@LarsSorensenMusic]

Another amazing video Dom! Thank you for sharing your expertise :)

[@lewisknudsen1]

Only Dom would come up with something this unique, practical, and at no extra charge for a Cubase 11+ user. Props Dom!

[@aviani3335]

THIS IS GREAT!! THANK YOU DOM!

[@harrytselentis6070]

this is treasure!!! thank you Dom

[@musicgalaxy8832]

What a great video man! You are phenomenal! All the best best best⭐️

[@alexanderewing3779]

Love it! Dom. You're the man...

[@Dargolan]

Pure gold. Thanks Dom!

[@onurpekdemir]

Thanks so much Dom! Awesome technique and very well explained! 🍻

[@wiredcreature3309]

Thank you for sharing. This is an amazing tip!

[@reggaetemple]

Full Thanks !! Very intresting as per usual !! Crazy Tip Dom👍

[@Onoa]

Top contents as always. Thanks for sharing.

[@richardmillingtonmusic]

Great tip as always, Dom! Definitely gonna play around with this!

[@kemal9613]

Dom, you are the Man! Another very helpful video, thank you 👍🏻👍🏻

[@JosephCultureHill]

I can‘t say it often enough. Thank you for your videos!!! You are amazing.Please never stop.

[@oneshoe6938]

wow! thats so badass. Thank you

[@meeamee]

Thank you Dom, you rock 🙏

[@falconshield]

Yeah you really let the listener focus on the right things in the mix with this technique 🤌 Definitely will be using MORE Freqency after this!

[@jesusclanchurchseoul5675]

Awesome tip! Always appreciate your superb insights on Cubase and music production in general!

[@TheGeneticsOfRock]

What a brilliant and agile way of explaining and showcasing. Thank you!

[@yams900]

Thanks Dom, teaching us how to listen :) Great trick ! I'm sure I'll be using it for everything from now on

[@massimoiula]

Very instructive video. Awesome and clear!

[@swanjaymusic]

DOM YOU ROCK BRO !!!!!!!!!!

[@moosescarf]

Wonderful tutorial. Great work!

[@VSD78]

AWESOME-BRILIANT DOM!!!

[@IlkoBirov]

Great tips, Dom! Thanks for sharing.

[@mrmightybeats1473]

Thanks so much Dom! You're a boss.

[@tolgatokoglu]

Amazing man. Thank you so much.

[@jordanstarshine]

Going to try this😍🤩🤩

[@arunulaga]

Fantastic pro tip Dom👍🙂... Thanks for sharing 😊😊😊

[@GalantGoStudio]

Thank you Dom ❤

[@michaelborggren3745]

Hey Dom. Your lessons are worth gold. I have learned so many tricks from you. Thank you very much❤️ I am still following👍✌️

[@SidderLiedermacher]

Always amazing content. I did not know Frequency could to that. I was using Trackspacer for similar reasons but mostly for the low end. This was sooo helpful! Thanks:)

[@markcraig1244]

Absolute genius, love it!

[@Homaridrum]

Inspiring the sound work, thank you Dom

[@pappasaz]

Perfect trick,once again Dom...Thank you for all the support and the will to make us better...Keep walking, we follow you, thank you for everything!

[@fetusbelt6851]

dude, this is AMAZING

[@RobertTaylorMusic]

Great Trick! thank you so much Dom!

[@pelter1969]

Great tip. Thanks Dom

[@nilskarig9117]

Very cool. Thank you

[@alexanderivakov]

Awesome advice, Dom! Thank you very very much!

[@reziahamed6654]

Thanks millions Dom... Really APPRECIATE these GEMs... Much Love...🤓👍🏅🎉🎉

[@Rizlacat]

Thanks a lot for this! Exactly the right info :)

[@jasonsmith5655]

Dom... Thank you SO much for this. I've struggled with muddy mixes for years and for me this is a game changer. As always, you're killing it with the useful in the real-world Cubase tutorials!

[@designerelefant]

Thank you, Dom! 🙏🏻 Best channel for Cubase tipps!

[@dennisjc2414]

Thanks dom......👍💪😃

[@thepianomandan]

Brilliant! I am never disappointed when I find out how much I don't know. You're bringin the heat Dom. Merci

[@AurasSparsas]

I didn't know about this feature. Thank you so much, this can be a really time saver.

[@n3l346]

Fantastic trick!

[@owenlimjiajun4518]

This is purely gold!

[@jromasterofone]

Wow! A game changer! Nice work!

[@skiiizo]

You're are amazing as always. Thank you Dom :)

[@jaymusik1235]

This is amazing dom..

[@DaveDickens]

Amazing amazing! Really thanks so much Dom. Cheers Dave

[@nota76]

Thank you Dom!

[@skidogbill]

Fantastic! I never knew it could do that. It sounds killer.

[@PeterPiklMusic]

Its so sweet how happy you look when the vocals have their space and sounds good. ;D Super vid. Thx! :D

[@rosipetrov8366]

Great video again. And the song? Love it. Splendid!

[@RK-iy3rz]

youre are a great teacher. appreciate you!

[@atarisaint]

I could not walk away from this like that, thank you so much for this video.

[@rtaufer]

Great! Thanks Dom! Your vids are amazing. I've been learning more and more and understanding how great Cubase is.

[@FRANKRICECOLD209]

Grate Video Dom Thanks

[@jakwnr961]

Thank You for your precious videos! :-)

[@BadOBlues]

Dom, You really help me with sharing knowledge to me. Thank you. You are my reference.

[@HowlingUlf]

Smoooooth!!! Thanks!

[@aikinsjnr3078]

Wow this is very helpful . Thank you so much .

[@skysavvydrone]

Great timing on this. I have a Rhodes, a singer and a bass all going on in a session that I haven't started mixing yet. This will be one of my first moves! Thanks, Dom!