How Panning Can Dramatically Improve Any Song

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MY GEAR:
DAW (Music making software): Logic Pro and Ableton Live
Studio monitors (speakers): Yamaha HS8's
Headphones: Audeze LCD X (open back)
Camera: Canon 80d
Computer: Mac Studio with M2 Ultra chip and 2 TB hardrive
Midi controller (keyboard): Komplete Kontrol 61
Interface: Scarlett Clarett 2 pre
Desk: a cheap one from ikea
Chair: also a cheap one from ikea
My favorite plugins that I use the most:
XFER Serum
Sylenth 1
Nexus 3
Kontakt
RC 20
Valhalla Shimmer
Valhalla Vintage Verb
Shaperbox 3
XFER OTT
Fab Filter Saturn 2
Fab Filter Pro C 2
Arturia Pigments
Baby Audio Comeback Kid
Output Thermal and Portal
LABS Soft Piano
Hardware that I use behind the scenes but not in videos:
Elektron Octatrack (my fav)
Elektron Digitakt
Korg Minilogue XD

[@nerlivofficial7575]

he puts delay on his bass,,,,this man is immortal

[@thauroficial]

The only rule is to have no rules. Sure, there are ways that make the sound better to hear, but not using rules is interesting.

[@eddarko5436]

Put delay, reverb on anything. Like THAUR said, no rules. Try to think outside the box more than ever.

[@tredfxman]

Lol its not like its impossible, esp if u have short notes & plucky synths without to much reverb

[@ZeeMurdah]

Wait... You don't sometimes? I've added it on most instruments through out my time, drums, bass, guitars, pianos, pads, vocals... etc.

[@francisgutierrez9674]

It's the same guy mixing in m50s

[@GordonBraicks]

Your enthusiasm is infectious and now I can’t wait to play with panning.

[@bsways]

Really?!? I find it irritating

[@ArmorFarmer]

@@bsways Booooo

[@TheDarjonmaxwell]

RIGHT!

[@bsways]

@John Meyer how deeply profound, thanks for sharing. I shall be sure to take that on board moving forward because Mr nobody of the interwebs said so. 🙄

[@stevenoweswho]

@@bsways honestly. Its cringe

[@eyuelzero]

The bass is an awesome idea! But I don't think I'll ever dare add an echo on the bass layer... Instead, make an identical pattern on another low plucky instrument but filtered well. Then adding the echo effect. This way, I can tweak the rhythm it'll produce separate from the bass. I believe this will also give me much more flexibility in mixing and mastering.

[@NigelMadzorera]

That's great thanks for sharing

[@SlumpMatt]

Never realized how important this was, thanks for the vid!

[@t-davs]

This is exactly what I was thinking of experimenting with, glad you give out info!

[@square4168]

wow. I was about to comment the exact same thing

[@richardordaz7214]

“If you experiment with that rule you might come up with something cool” 😎

[@timmyv795]

I love your excitement in your own creations. It gets me even more motivated

[@KimberleyB]

This is magic. No, seriously, thanks for this. It's a great time to love music and experience it as never before.

[@lionnonny]

Love your attitude ❤

[@jadengacayan7627]

I just found your channel and immediately subscribed. You make everything so simple and your content is super insightful. You should really open up a Q&A session for your viewers because I have so many questions about you (job, work, education) if you're comfortable with it. You're one of the most realistic and likeable youtube producers on this platform. Keep up the work Mr. Rome and I'm looking forward to your future videos!

[@checkmate545]

What you do is what I call, "Driving Production". A front screen and two side mirrors. Whilst driving the song look out the front window but then you hear something in your left or right ear, so your reaction is to look at the side mirrors...SIMPLE. You want to create imagination for the listener 😎😎😎😎

[@xtrap-music]

Dude I love ur excitement and energy, keep it going!

[@Rooko_Job]

that's what I love about Alex , every video is like a gem 💎, and they all make me at least 20% better !

[@kieranstephenson3187]

I love your tutorials! They're nice a brief but don't leave out a lot of info, they are explained very well and the examples are on point! This one is really useful, and actually being able to hear what changes panning and spreading makes to a track is great!

[@chocolatemoose7761]

Thanks, dude! Awesome stuff to share, so wonderfully done.

[@Perf3ctionmusic]

Probably one of the only videos that will change my life

[@MichelleMoniqueMusic]

AMAZING!! Thank you cant wait to get home and try this on my track

[@scottieblaze1]

On point my friends... Nice! Very clear and concise advice from Alex Rome again!

[@prodbyi-twar9780]

this video just opened my ears to a whole world of new possibilities, thank you ❤️

[@d3xx3rDE]

I would've loved a direct comparison between the unpanned and panned song at the end of the video.

[@wbkbeats8724]

loved this video!!!

[@JimJuno]

Love the energy! 😎👌

[@linkedwinters]

Your passion is so vibrant! Definitely subscribing

[@DDayter]

I absolutely love your enthusiasm, Watching your videos is fun just from seeing you have fun!

[@ROCKKIZZ]

DOPE! I WAS WAITING FOR THIS TOTURIAL FOR A LONG TIME ! THANKS

[@dylanlabon9667]

Your personality is out of this world, and I loved what you created. Great job!

[@crazy_promusic9893]

Really Awesome, Now I'm Very Excited To Play With Panning

[@Angelsandoval510]

That was awesome!

[@jamesedm6158]

I love how excited you get hah! Love your vids man!

[@maddisto]

dope tipps thank you for this tutorial 👍

[@stokes111111]

you are awesome! thank you!

[@Karlush]

Nice one Alex. Keep 'em coming!

[@henrrydj_]

Thanks for the video Alex, awesome!!

[@lilian896]

You always show fantastic techniques!🦋

[@_bambinobeats]

Such a great video, bro! I'm pumped! Lol

[@davidlee8687]

I really loved this video!! This helps a lot. thanks!

[@by_antony]

Please do more vids on panning drums and percussion and spacing out these sounds! Width is so key

[@OswaldoCastil]

Always straight to the point. Top man.

[@mmlt84]

The best tutorial I've watched on youtube! 💯💪🏾

[@junokarah3495]

Love your energy!

[@ColinBlenis]

So helpful and clear. Thank you!

[@abhaysang2675]

thank you Alex!

[@phormyouluuh5276]

thanks for the lessom!!

[@Wavvyjose]

Great video man !

[@originsbeyond]

Love your energy 🙏

[@Callingzion]

This was great!

[@wilmerholtz9006]

I needed to watch a video like this and this made me realize how much some simple panning can do

[@goldenmushrooms48]

great video thank you for the info!! 😇💖

[@Ripah]

Thanks again man .. i've learnt so much from your videos bro .. keep it going man

[@hunterwills]

Your videos are incredible thank you so much

[@tanitoxeolee5767]

Thanks very much for this bruh..you got my subscription.

[@PabloDeModeOfficial]

Great video! You gave us simple but powerful tips on this one :)

[@anattaevergreen4115]

Your excitement bro, you love it :)

[@ikornn]

I am now going to experiment with panning on all of my future songs! Thank you!

[@parasiteunit]

Copy the ARP line and 1/2 the volume, use auto pan on the prime, the copy do the same. However, ensure that the panning on the copy is a mirror of the prime - so as the prime pans left, the copy pans right ... Add some delay to taste maybe a slight detune on the copy (again to taste)... Instant 🔥.

[@ricardoferraro3883]

Fantastic !!

[@ThiagoKMJ]

Amazing bro👊🏻

[@DeuceGenius]

Amazing man. Thank you. Wow

[@tommacgurn7528]

I look up things like this to learn so I can make my mixes better. I leave wanting to hire someone much better than me, like this guy

[@jp327262404]

love this! very instructive

[@MajidHarris]

great video man! 🤝

[@felixraphael268]

I lloooooove your energy!!!

[@joeymontanda8997]

For the longest time I never understood how to use stereo mode I just used it, but learning this panning takes things to a whole new level. Thank you!

[@jakejakejakejakejakejake]

Great video, Homeboy! X

[@torstenneumann4369]

thanks for this video. that helped me a lot with a problem. thanks

[@mongofil]

Pure gold.

[@paulpennington1669]

awesome video, given me some great ideas!

[@Schahinmusician]

Thank you for this amazing and valuable clip! 🤗 I love your passion! ❤️ BIG thumbs up! 👍

[@Ryanthemusician]

Man that mix sounds crazy

[@MichaelVincentALopez]

very nice i love it !

[@MidasRah]

I like to do this thing where my hi hats pan around and sometimes the bass pans around too. I like having each element move around like the beat is dancing around you.

[@KPTREE]

This was a dope experience

[@skygazer3696]

This tutorial is game changer.. Thanks for this one.. Really big thumbs up for quality of tutorial..

[@SAKVA]

Thanks!!!!

[@RoarkDude210]

Good stuff as usual. I was kinda shocked when I learned that the default panning (on my DAW) is Stereo Balance/mono panning. So you lose the right signal if you pan left, etc. I like Stereo panning which moves the right signal into the left. There’s also Dual panning.

[@jamiecheek8845]

Just came across this video 💪 this is an absolute game changer for me thank you 😊

[@prod.v4]

great video! really helpful

[@fillebeats5700]

Really good tips, thanks allot for this video 🙏

[@ryanbuckley5529]

Would love to hear the finished song🤙 sounds incredible man! Much Respect

[@amrendrakumar3025]

Great . Great job . Thank you so much sir.

[@mikemakebeatz3340]

Thanks a lot this explains a lot on why it sounds muddy and now it’s doesn’t anymore after utilizing the panning selections.

[@reggiedavis4961]

Bro you are so freaking dope and cool. I love your personality and energy bro

[@or3n_]

thats so cool at 4:40. ive been experimenting with duplicating certain parts and hard panning left and right and delaying one by a couple ms. pretty cool effect

[@targaryen2077]

I LOVE THIS VIDEO!

[@jojojitsgames8576]

this is video was extremely helpfull thx allot man :D

[@999GNG]

much love bro

[@NamalDahanayake]

Good work brother..i like your videos.good luck! Love from sri lanka❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰

[@delanomartineau9684]

good job man

[@igorcepraga3691]

Good job bro!

[@l3nox_music]

Helped me lot

[@patrickmurray8701]

Brilliant stuff

[@magnificus23]

Omg that was very interesting!

[@FusedMusic]

Simple tips but makes a huge difference. Many thanks for this Alex. BTW, love that bass sound 👍

[@iixmusic]

Don't you think he deserves more supports?

[@FusedMusic]

@@iixmusic Absolutely. My genre is more darker Electropop, but Alex's tips are so spot on for all those looking to improve their production work

[@iixmusic]

@@FusedMusic yeah🙌

[@Silvanoo]

Amazing brother... 🙌

[@rodrigorivero1939]

What a beast!

[@kjkjkj939]

I’ve never seen so much enthusiasm in one person

[@smylla_official]

It's precisely because of these fireworks of ideas that this is my absolute favorite channel.

[@soulriderleo]

I really enjoyed your video as well as the vibe of that tune. I'm a straight forward Rock guy that records alot of Originals and Covers and will be tuning in to your channel to gain more insight into my recordings 🙏😎✌️❤️

[@cathrencostantino5245]

Oh WOW! - You know Alex it is like you are making Shadows move in the dark so they stand out, beautifully. Moving, LFO'ing the sounds so they gain presence - GENIUS!!!!

[@titusrivers5059]

this blew my mind

[@omarrocillo211]

hermano todos tus videos son buenisimos. y gracias a vos estoy mejorando un 150% sigue asi!!.