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

[@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. ❤

[@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!

[@jondellar]

I couldn't agree more! People complement me on my mixes thanks to what I've learned here.

[@atarisaint]

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

[@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!

[@0525ohhwell]

Oh damn, you are gonna make me look into Cubase. Man, I could have used this sorta stuff back in 2003.

[@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!

[@brianfurlong]

Thanks!

[@DomSigalas]

Thank you so much Brian ❤️

[@jakwnr961]

Thank You for your precious videos! :-)

[@DoctorJRx]

This is insane !! proves the point ..learn your stock plugins before buying 3rd party ones !!

[@DomSigalas]

Exactly!!!

[@jondellar]

I got into Cubase for two reasons. One was that my style is a little cinematic at times and Cubase is good for that. And the other reason was Dom's videos. I haven't regretted my choice of Cubase for a second and I learn something useful every time I watch this channel. It's gold dust!

[@DomSigalas]

❤️❤️❤️

[@twilightbiscuit]

Cubase is really the GOAT!!

[@PeterPiklMusic]

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

[@mpennino]

Have you ever thought about making a Cubase/Nuendo Masterclass? I would pay some money for that for sure.

[@AstroPilotMusic]

thanks for another great video! I did almost the same but with sooth2, funny that again I didn't know I can do it with Cubase stock plugins

[@AurasSparsas]

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

[@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.

[@tonyglasco3319]

DOM!! Thanks to you, I finally understand the benefits and the way side chaining works. Blessings to you!!

[@मंजू-त7च]

Thank You Very Much! 🙂🙏

[@antoinemontmory]

Thank you Dom ! I'm know working on an old recorded phone call on tape that I just transfered in digital audio. I will try this Rhodes Ins 2 Frequency and also Spectralayer to clean it.

[@frederichenault1498]

you help me a lot even for brutal metal its amazing thanks to you

[@frederichenault1498]

You and Mendel did increase my cubase knowledge by x10

[@frederichenault1498]

Greetings from a French metal musician from montreral in Quebec

[@QFXmusic]

Great tip well done Dom

[@davidhellegouarch1622]

Quick Masterclass by Dom. Thank you !

[@lewisknudsen1]

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

[@vincentizghra6144]

here I was using five instances of dynamic eqs because I didn't know about multiple sidechain sources... you're saving my life and my cpu.

[@Schaddn]

I love your grin when you activate the side chain, because same

[@fibbledrip437]

You can also do this with stock plugins from FL Studio and Ableton!

[@SergiuMuresanMusic]

You, sir, for all the right reasons, are THE engineer to follow and take advice from.

[@RealFranciscoMiguel]

I'm happy I discover that mixing technique about two years ago, and I use it on every track I mix, in fact, Frequency eq is the plugin that I use the most on my daily workflow!

[@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😂

[@fredericbourgha-david8032]

Great and clear vidéo. I use this eq till it exists in Cubase and it's a great tool. Even using it as a "simple" eq. Thanks for all your great videos.

[@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 :( )

[@thomasmeffert5871]

great!!!

[@RealCbase]

I use this all the time an fall even more in love with cubase since they implementet this feature and i love the general sidechain handeling as well. 😍

[@swanjaymusic]

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

[@skidogbill]

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

[@ad00m5]

I do this kind of thing all the time with tdr nova and the other day it occurred to me I could be using frequency and have even more control- however I didn't even think of having multiple sources! GENIUS! 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

[@stevenhardy8122]

At 11:37 that's what 'I'm talking about but with possibly more cross over and stable positioning .

[@neurokinetik]

I wish I had this video about two months ago for the track I was working on at the time. It could still help me now to go back and remaster some tracks.

[@oneshoe6938]

wow! thats so badass. Thank you

[@gmpas]

most of the high quality cubase videos out there have your name on it dude. You've always got great workarounds and thought processes on this stuff I really appreciate it. this one was particularly good and I think it's going to change a lot of my outcome. I come from tape back in the '60s, last century. so all through to the end of that century we had to do all this stuff manually. although the saturation and lack of tracks made it palatable. The stuff you talk about now wasn't even a dream back then. I really can't keep up with it all so I count on guys like you for a compass when I'm working on very projects where I just need that one little trick to get through to the end of this one if you know what I mean. thanks for another great video.

[@MrMikomi]

Superb demonstration of dynamic EQ in Cubase. Now I actually know how to do it. Many thanks.

[@steinwaygoat]

Nice!! Learned your concept (perfect!!) plus some new subtle goodies (“compare” [oh my gosh how could I have forgotten that!!] and “pre-fader” and more!).

[@BlackGalaxyEnt]

Those vocals sound like butter. Very nice.

[@marceloribeirosimoes8959]

Ducking avoiding frequencies clashings... ...this is dynamic EQ was made for. And many are never using it... COOL!! THANK YOU!!!

[@ReggaeBeatsPROD]

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

[@J4Z666]

Think you have just saved my sanity - Thanks Dom. This is exactly what I need right now to clean up my mixes, was tearing out my hair man.

[@kamleshbharati497]

This is very helpful in Film Scoring Also😃

[@dreampixxofficial]

this tutorial changed my mix FOREVER!! You are probably the best music production teacher nowadays. Thank you!

[@MrWebbstudios]

You said This Trick Is Really Gold...... You are really Gold my brother. The excitment you bring when you demostrate and your explanations are just as much a highlight as the diffrent tool demostrations in your videos. Yes, sidechaining is an awesome tool and it's awesome how you explain it's various uses. I don't use Cubase but I am a subscriber on your channel. Cubase has come a long way.

[@javierpenya]

Great. I know now that I have the functionality of Fabfilter Pro Q3 inside Cubase ! Thanks for explaining so well and pronounce so well to be understood by english people but also by non english people.

[@DaveDemayClips]

I could not, for the life of me, find the Mid/Side feature on Frequency2 on the Frequency2 plugin and then realized I was on a mono channel. 😜I didn't realize that Cubase had channel comparisons on their channels like iZotope's neutron does. That's pretty awesome. Love your videos, man!

[@Alon21Ashkenazi]

I've been doing this since the moment multiple sidechains were introduced.. truly the best daw!

[@musicgalaxy8832]

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

[@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

[@simplemindedspacetrash7499]

Every time I start to think I need a new expensive plugin Dom comes along with a video explaining how to easily accomplish my goals using stock plugins! Damn. Thanks 👏

[@CharlesK441]

Greg Ondo is the Guru when it comes to getting into the guts of Cubase. Dom and Chris are god sends for me too. Love it 😀 👏🏾👍🏾🙏🏾

[@J-DUB-F1]

Now that, is pretty F'n slick!!. Guess I need to start using Freq2 😉 This can take the place of various automation moves on different tracks. Powerful stuff, thank you! ☺🙏

[@stevejones1966]

Well well...absolutely brilliant. It always kills me when people say in the Cubase forum 'oh there's no point in Steinberg making more plugins', and then you see Frequency 2 in action. Great video, great real world use, thanks.

[@DarrellSt.Blaine]

Ok, This is the coolest trick I've seen in a long time! When ducking a track keyed from multiple side chain sources I always jumped through the hoop of bussing the key signals to a channel which then acted as the SC key. It works but this is *so* much easier! Until now I had no idea that Cubase supported multiple SC inputs. Thank you!

[@Lol_Pig]

My biggest problem is I'm a writer, not so much producer or engineer, and feel like I dont have the ear to really dial down the finer points. Dom, you are a God send!!!

[@MrVleker]

Then don't, send it to a mixer! :)

[@DklassEnt]

This just improved like 70% of my mixes or at least decreased the time I have to spend trying to figure out how to make them sound cleaner and clearer!!!! Thanks Dom!!!!!

[@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!

[@arunulaga]

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

[@antialt3498]

Great tip! Wasn't aware that F2 has multiple sc inputs. Thanks🙂

[@hykeymusic]

This trick had helped me a lot in my mixing which has changed my life

[@DomSigalas]

❤️❤️❤️

[@ShaneMiller1967]

Wow thanks for this I'm working on a song where the Rhodes also provide the main harmony and clashes with lead vocals I now know how to fix

[@lukasjusys]

Wow. Life changer. So beautiful. Like an artist painting with the brush. ❤

[@felixs.2593]

Dom, that's astonishing! That's great! And I really appreciate the way you explained it. I applied it to my mix and now it's way better! Can't believe it! You're really the best man!

[@You4Final]

What a difference... great track, amazing vocals, wonderful intro. thx for this brilliant tip

[@adelekeoladimeji6921]

I must confess to you Dom, you are really a great teacher, although I'm a cakewalker (Sonar Platinum) user, but you have opened my eyes to many things. This tutorial is really great sir. Love from 🇳🇬

[@clarencejeyofficial]

Dom is a living legend! One of the nicest guys too. Keep it up Dom!

[@brunocastro.oficial]

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

[@homerecordingstudio9844]

Oh really thank You, i've been using Cubase for 5years, and i just know This amazing Eq can do the unique Sidechain today! and u always Give the good explain and Tips. :) 😍

[@meeamee]

Thank you Dom, you rock 🙏

[@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!

[@papitoredmusic1]

Brother, this is an awesome technique. Thank you for keeping me excited about mixing.

[@BaldEaglePro]

DOM!!! Simply put... You are the MAN!! I'm learning so much about Cubase from you. Thanks for your passion, your willingness to dive into it, and your generosity to share what you find. God bless you!

[@DuckForPope]

Reaper is very good for doing this sort of thing. Nice video👍

[@fosters.4558]

Have you tried listening to this song at 1.25x speed? I loved it !

[@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!

[@atarisaint]

Had a Blues with two electrics, on VTS Amps Racks, raising to distortion and could not satisfy my ear having them fighting the same mids. This side-chain in Frequency 2 is a gift from Gods, and saved the day (and my ears). ❤

[@mrmightybeats1473]

Thanks so much Dom! You're a boss.

[@markdeboerfotografie]

The magic of unmasking 🪄🧞. Thanks for this video Dom!

[@alejandrososa2310]

When playing with my new Cubase 12pro, I discovered this function of Frequency 2 and I said, this is really amazing. Every day I am happier that I left Avid in the past. Good luck Avid! Your videos are always great and you transmit enthusiasm! thank you!

[@Dargolan]

Pure gold. Thanks Dom!

[@bastapura3874]

Would like to wish you all the best for 2023. This is a great advice. Thank you.

[@moosescarf]

Wonderful tutorial. Great work!

[@keeonramusic]

Yes, absolute GOLD! Bookmarked this video, it's my go to video for mixing. I changed from Cakewalk by Bandlab to Cubase 6 months ago, and with your great tutorials, I am so happy. Love Cubase and your advice and the way you present is so great and easy to understand! THANK YOU SO MUCH! 💖 👍

[@harrytselentis6070]

this is treasure!!! thank you Dom

[@R1PPA-C]

Nailed it again, and with beautiful vocals might I add

[@cmichael6243]

another insightful demonstration. no doubt Dom is the no.1 Cubase Guru

[@alexanderivakov]

Awesome advice, Dom! Thank you very very much!

[@nebukad1833]

Definitely a mixing essential tip. I use frequency a lot in my productions

[@cherisecarvermusic6658]

Another amazing tutorial from Dom! Thanks!! We have several EQ plugins, but Cubase's stock Frequency 2 is actually THE favorite go-to EQ in our studio, so I was thrilled to see this awesome tip.

[@AshifComposes]

This was extremely useful to learn. I switched to Cubase about a year ago and still learning. Your tutorials have been a great source. I was using external plugins to achieve this result but I am so surprised and shocked to learn Cubase has it built-in. Shows I gotta explore the DAW more. Thanks again Dom!

[@briancase6180]

Yes, in bitwig studio, there are ways to accomplish this using the audio sidechain modulator. You can have as many as your would like. One way you can do this: use them mid-side split device, put an EQ+ device in the mid chain, add as many audio sidechain modulators as you need, set the frequency ranges for the sidechain modulators, then use the modulators to each dynamically duck a frequency range on the EQ+ device. It sounds complicated, but it's not bad, and you can customize it to your heart's content. You can probably do it in the grid (the built-in modular synth and FX construction set) also. Thanks for the video! You could also maybe use a few TDR Nova devices (a free plugin).

[@SixtenLR]

You can do it Ableton too with eq 8 where you put a envelope follower on the track you want to be the “side chain” and then map the frequency band you want it to affect. But I usually use trackspacer by wavesfactory :)

[@masdelomismo]

I used to use Trackspacer as well, but I discovered this Frequency and it's much better. I change it inmediately, cause Trackspacer doesn't have release fader.

[@miomusic1359]

@@masdelomismo it’s in the advanced tab but to be fair, it’s a bit sluggish.

[@masdelomismo]

@@miomusic1359 yes, I could find It. I use both plugins indeed, depending on the ocasion.

[@KUMStudio1]

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

[@manfredpaler990]

super good trick, thanks. Was really not aware of multi sc for frequency. And this in combination of M/S.. and a really good example to demonstrate these features ... great!