How to Make a Clear Mix

[@the_Distortionist]

Great video! My OCD doesn't allow for that kick bass panning, though

[@sageaudio]

Haha thanks for watching! SageAudio.com

[@spacemanpope1805]

Mine too.😂 I will give it a try with electric bass and acoustic kick drum. To me, that feels like the more suitable application than with 808 bass and kicks.

[@Eighk47]

That aint ocd goofy i hate people that use ocd as a noun

[@AlfonsOfficial]

agreed.

[@Eighk47]

@Mira F. i highly doubt somebody has ocd when they use it like that theyre jus reaching and know nothin about the intrusive thoughts

[@spacemanpope1805]

Been in music for 20 yrs, and every time a Sage Audio video pops up, I immediately like and watch. I always pick up a new gem. Thanks guys!

[@sageaudio]

That's awesome! Thank you! SageAudio.com

[@EruVasquez]

I don't know If I still a beginner in the mixing field but man... I've never heard about most of these stuff anywhere else and apparently it works if you use it properly. Thank, one of the best audio channels in YT.

[@justintime720]

Damn, been keeping fresh air a secret for awhile in my mixes. It's AMAZING!

[@sageaudio]

It's a great plugin! Thanks for watching! SageAudio.com

[@Thesuproducer]

Amazing, you guys just stepped my mix up a notch. Thank you. So much valuable info for free. People in school are not getting taught this information

[@sageaudio]

Thanks Rio! Awesome to hear that it improved your mixes! SageAudio.com

[@Jisooee]

This music prod channel is getting more successful than ever! I'm so proud sage audio! Keep grinding it! 😌

[@sageaudio]

Will do thanks Riona! Your support is appreciated! SageAudio.com

[@GuillermoParedes51]

I loved the invert EQ trick, the sound difference is night and day. Thank you!

[@sageaudio]

Awesome - thanks for watching! I like that one too

[@tracyblair3064]

Great video. Another variation on using parallel compression on a mix is to: 1) create a buss with a compressor set to a pretty severe setting; 2) create post fader sends to the compressor buss for all of your busses/subgroups WITH THE EXCEPTION of drums and bass; 3) mix the compression buss in to taste. Note: You can also EQ/clip/saturate the compression buss to alter the signal's character.

[@sageaudio]

Thanks Tracy! I'll have to try that out - I like that it's post fader so the level of the track corresponds to it's send. SageAudio.com

[@alexanderbach5798]

Andrew Scheps uses this technique very often when mixing. I guess he calls it "The Rear Buss" technique. Basically he sends everything except bass and drums, like you mentioned to this bus. Then compres this buss and mix it in like parallel compression. (Typical with some sort of 1176 type compressor) By doing this you will achive a very compressed but exciting mix, with a lot of movement and interaction between the instruments and the vocal.

[@tracyblair3064]

@@alexanderbach5798 - I was trying to remember where I got this from. Thanks!

[@nyarlathotep4]

Excellent, thanks a lot for this. Valuable information, zero bullshit.

[@sageaudio]

Thanks for watching Yoalli! Glad you enjoyed this one SageAudio.com

[@MaximTuchkov]

Perhaps this is the most useful video that I came across. Thank you friend!

[@sageaudio]

That's great! Thanks for watching Maxim! SageAudio.com

[@nonamemusic1932]

Also, make sure to use the trim knob on fresh air. Makes the harshness a lot smoother while still keeping brightness 💪🏽💯

[@sageaudio]

Thanks! Good point! SageAudio.com

[@nonamemusic1932]

@DOM ANCA I think it attenuates it. If it was turning it down it wouldn't be needed for the fact that you could just turn the two main knobs back down.

[@kahunamoneyminded8362]

@DOM ANCA it does turn down the effect of the brightness it is only turning down everything Just see it like a makeup gain in your compressor and EQ or any other plugin

[@clarinetistcrazy1989]

Man! God bless You and your family! Outstanding tips! All the best

[@sageaudio]

Thanks for watching Vova! SageAudio.com

[@threethievesmusic]

That drums and bass pan trick is great.

[@sageaudio]

Awesome! Hope it helps your mixes! SageAudio.com

[@CamariMusic]

In 8 minutes you have highlighted some of the key things that should be done. I think I just need to rewatch this every couple weeks...especially after a bright and shiny plugin comes out so I can be reminded...you don't need it you have all you need and the techniques to get you where you want to

[@sageaudio]

Thanks Cleon! Very true - sometimes knowing the fundamentals negates the need for a new plugin! SageAudio.com

[@distortimus7631]

Wow, I've never thought of that. Great tips. Thank you so much😊

[@sageaudio]

Awesome! Hope they help! SageAudio.com

[@b4therainent]

wow, this is the contents that nowhere else. Great, great, great!!!

[@sageaudio]

Awesome! Thanks for watching! SageAudio.com

[@Cmyth]

Your videos have honestly taught me so much useful tips n info. Thanks!

[@sageaudio]

That's great! Thanks for watching! SageAudio.com

[@celestxl835]

This is actually so helpful, thanks so much!

[@sageaudio]

Thanks for watching Celestxl! SageAudio.com

[@skrxx67]

I'm very happy that I found this channel love from India

[@sageaudio]

Glad you're enjoying the channel! SageAudio.com

[@officialLINKSIS]

Some really great tips! I’ll try the high shelf parallel technique. I’ll usually run a parallel compression bus for the drums as well but add some heavy distortion, just some nice icing on the cake to get them to sound a little more lively

[@sageaudio]

Thanks for watching and sharing some techniques! SageAudio.com

[@user-di9vb3fl3e]

Very clear tutorial bro, keep it up

[@sageaudio]

Thanks for watching nc song! SageAudio.com

[@mus7700]

Learnt something new - Inverse EQ will give it a try. Thankyou Sage Audio ❤. I have a Query regarding vocal processing will you be able to reply via email.

[@sageaudio]

Thanks for watching! If possible - messaging via comments would be best since our email is used mainly for corresponding with mastering clients. SageAudio.com

[@shaizmuheem8131]

Thank u so much for details

[@robbirose7032]

Some real gems in this one today. Thanks guys.

[@sageaudio]

Thanks for watching Robbi! SageAudio.com

[@vaakhsmusic360]

Perfect U people are really humble thnxx for this ...

[@sageaudio]

Thanks for watching Vaakhs! SageAudio.com

[@kimandjennifer]

Excellent set of useful tips and clearly presented.

[@sageaudio]

Thanks for watching! SageAudio.com

[@alexnersesian2308]

Love your channel 😍

[@sageaudio]

Thanks for watching Alex! Glad you like it! SageAudio.com

[@alexnersesian2308]

@@sageaudio From Russia with love ❤

[@TheReal_E.IRIZARRY]

Sage, thank you for brining Fresh Air into one of your videos again. I know I nagged you ad nauseum about it. lol

[@sageaudio]

It's a great plugin! Can be really helpful. Thanks for watching! SageAudio.com

[@mikelo303]

Amazing like always!

[@sageaudio]

Thanks for watching! SageAudio.com

[@matdanxmusic]

amazing one, thank you so much for the tips !!! I have one question: How do I know when to use a normal eq and when to use dynamic eq?

[@sageaudio]

Thanks for watching Ash! Use regular EQ for a change that you want to happen to the entire song, but use dynamic eq when you only want that change to occur when the signal is loud enough. For example, you can use a dynamic band on the high frequencies to cut out sibilance whenever the esses are too loud. SageAudio.com

[@matdanxmusic]

@@sageaudio so can I use dynamic eq and normal eq in a song together? Also, when should I not use dynamic eq?

[@zechvassar5508]

@@matdanxmusic yes you can may be a normal eq first then after all the compression & other processing may be add a dynamic eq near the end to keep certain frequencies under control when they reach a certain threshold

[@matdanxmusic]

@@zechvassar5508 thanks!!

[@animeguy3428]

u just expose all the secrets god damn

[@sageaudio]

Thanks for watching! SageAudio.com

[@rachidajewher8649]

there is one important law called INPUT OUTPUT the RECORDING process , listen you can't save a bad recorded signal with any plugin it's impossible the dynamic range is defined from the conversion process you can't make a dull unclear vocal with missing samples "clear" i'm speaking about the recorded instrument for vst's you need to choose a clear instrument rather than trying to over process it with plugins because i assume the vst is recorded well and it depend on the vst and the quality of the vst

[@sageaudio]

Thanks for watching Rachid! SageAudio.com

[@servicestuffs2549]

I don’t know how many times I’ve told her stop tapping on my window

[@sageaudio]

Haha Thanks for watching! SageAudio.com

[@laderrius1]

Same problem I just kept pushing her away.

[@AswinAndrews]

Thanks for the wonderful tips,Keep Going On!!!

[@sageaudio]

Thanks Aswin! SageAudio.com

[@TylerWS]

LOVE IT thank you

[@sageaudio]

Awesome! Thanks for watching Tyler! SageAudio.com

[@silas_h]

Its hard to hear the differences when you do breaks between the comparings, for the next videos I would suggest to let it play a bit and then turn bypass on and off to make it more clear for the viewers that dont have developed this kind of hearing yet. Also you tweak it a bit like the exciter that you turn it on and off again so hear what changed, because you did so suttle changes that its hard to hear, another comparison would be great afterwards.

[@sageaudio]

Thanks for letting us know Silas! This makes sense - we'll try to make the examples a little more obvious and try some of the things you suggested! SageAudio.com

[@lastlovedmusic]

Wow! great vid! Helped me alot thanks mate

[@sageaudio]

Awesome! Thanks for watching! SageAudio.com

[@jsalhia]

I appreciate this one. But the main point is do the things that's works for you. And this tips are very helpful.

[@sageaudio]

Awesome! Thanks for watching! SageAudio.com

[@GokulChandCreation]

Please make a Complete tutorial of VOCAL MIXING for Ultimate Quality like Professional 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@sageaudio]

Thanks for the suggestion Gokul! SageAudio.com

[@GokulChandCreation]

@@sageaudio welcm and waiting 🙏🙏 Astonising thing i can't appreciate your Changes in maximum plugin, What minimum budget headphone or Monitor i will buy?

[@listenfidi]

The only way is to train ur ears

[@GokulChandCreation]

@@listenfidi exactly,,, also excellent Monitor necessary 👍

[@sayuranga5078]

Great 🖤 Please do mixing tutorial for Acoustic Guitar and Vocal if you can

[@sageaudio]

Thanks for the suggestion Sayu! SageAudio.com

[@owenlimjiajun4518]

Another nice video! For the Pro Q3 Inverse EQ matching, are you comparing the track with another reference and match the clashing signal EQ?

[@sageaudio]

Thanks for watching! Not another reference but instead another stem or bus with a similar frequency response. For example, the melody and instrument stems. SageAudio.com

[@youngorangee]

I thought just the balance knobs don’t actually pan anything unless u select stereo pan

[@sageaudio]

Thanks for watching! That's not the experience I've had! SageAudio.com

[@zerberk]

inverse eq tip, spot on

[@sageaudio]

It's a good one! Thanks for watching! SageAudio.com

[@davidpereira4455]

I highly recommed Trackspacer from Waves factory for this...!

[@YS-MAC]

Dope video bro thanks 🙏

[@sageaudio]

Awesome! Thanks for watching! SageAudio.com

[@villehaavisto6060]

In the first example, what did you compare and use the eq on? Instrumental mix and vox?

[@GaryCunninghamyouareenough]

Cheers Sage 🙏🏻🤟

[@sageaudio]

Thanks Gary!! SageAudio.com

[@jonathan3252]

All this fx that ur using, you’re putting them on each audio track or did you create buses for the melody, voice and drums?

[@LucasMichalski]

Thanks for another great video. Just quick question. When using parallel compression (New York style) would you recommend using an EQ before or after compressor on FX send? Pros and cons of both? Thank you

[@sageaudio]

Thanks for watching Lucas! If you put it before you can emphasize certain frequencies, causing the compressor to work harder on those frequencies. This is called an emphasis technique. If you put it after, you can control the response of the compressed signal. Also, you can do before an after to both emphasize and control the response. Not many cons, just a lot of options! SageAudio.com

[@TheUndebunkable]

THAT PRO Q3 EQ IS CHEATING LOW KEY.... AND I LOVE IT, I FINALLY GOT TO INSTALL PRO TOOLS TODAY AND I CAN ALREADY TELL THAT I’M GONNA BE GREAT ONE DAY

[@sageaudio]

It's a really great trick! Definitely cheating a little haha. SageAudio.com

[@galbinobeats7283]

Let’s get serious LET’S GET SERIOUS

[@halometry5523]

First trick is the best

[@paulzhu7694]

Great Trick

[@sageaudio]

Thanks Paul! SageAudio.com

[@EruVasquez]

Do you use the inverted EQ in the master or in any specific instruments?

[@gumeme]

great video! I just think that there's something wrong with the subtitles guys.

[@sageaudio]

Thanks for watching Leonardo! And thanks for the heads up! SageAudio.com

[@gumeme]

@@sageaudio glad to help! your content is amazing

[@buzlanes]

Is panning the kick and bass slightly also in edm songs possible? Cause i thought the the low end energy has to come through center

[@musicproductionvideos5019]

Another great video! With the inverse EQ Match... are you side chaining into ProQ3 a vocal... or? How does this work? I like this idea. I suppose the Trackspacer Plugin does it in real time and not just a static curve. Is that correct? Thanks

[@sageaudio]

We're making on new video on it this week! But to answer your question, it's any 2 sources you feel are competing too much with one another. SageAudio.com

[@AzureSymbiote]

Thanks a bunch!

[@sageaudio]

Thanks for watching! SageAudio.com

[@AzureSymbiote]

@@sageaudio Ha ha! Who is Rajkamal?

[@stup7d]

Hey, what analyzer is that you're using in 5:21? btw Great content!

[@sageaudio]

It's a free plugin from Bertom Audio! I think it's called frequency analyzer, but not entirely sure, they offer a download on their website. Thanks for watching! SageAudio.com

[@stup7d]

​@@sageaudio Thank you!!

[@KtraaOfficial]

Con you do a video on Inverse EQ please

[@sageaudio]

Thanks for the suggestion Ktraa! SageAudio.com

[@Covstam]

you should make a mix or mastering preset pack or vocal preset pack broski, if there on sale ill cop for suree 💯

[@sageaudio]

Thanks ouicup! Maybe in the future! SageAudio.com

[@doumsingeson4577]

Top !! Thank you 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@sageaudio]

Awesome! Thanks for watching Doums! SageAudio.com

[@cometlovejoy8274]

Wtf. That inverse EQ trick is so fire. I gotta figure out how to do that in Pro Q

[@cometlovejoy8274]

Also, you keep setting the bar with these videos. So many solid tips here and great A/B examples.

[@sageaudio]

Thanks Ryan! Glad you liked this one! Keep making good music! SageAudio.com

[@germanortizdj]

Can u explain in more detail the inverse eq tip on cubase? THANKS!!!!

[@ogpapai4618]

basically buy fabfilter Pro Q3... put an instance on each of the sounds with masking frequency... fuck it. put an instance on every one of your tracks... click on the analyzer section... click on eq match... select the instance you like... something like that.. its very intuitive

[@nonamemusic1932]

@@ogpapai4618 piggybacking off what you said, also if you can't afford pro q at this moment then you can use the same technique by utilizing two EQs and inverting the parameters 💪🏽💯

[@sageaudio]

Thanks for watching! Sorry but I don't have much knowledge with using Cubase. In Logic and other daws it works by: Insert EQ on track. Sidechain another signal Match the signal Highlight and invert SageAudio.com

[@germanortizdj]

@@sageaudio thanks! I can try today! 🙏

[@GloveBunniesVideos]

Teach me, o Sage!

[@sageaudio]

Thanks for watching Matt! SageAudio.com

[@mrprotector10]

You are a DAW scientist

[@sageaudio]

Haha thanks Shahid! SageAudio.com

[@mrprotector10]

@@sageaudio welcome, I am starting a home studio set up at home which is almost done. It is fun to learn from you. I would love to watch a tutorial if you make from start to finish covering every detail. Thanks love from India, Assam

[@PharaohLawLess1]

Great tips

[@sageaudio]

Thanks Pharaoh! SageAudio.com

[@ericcalonico5621]

Hi Sage, those parallel with EQ wll change the phage of audio, how to compensate for that?

[@spoogiedaboogieman]

Quick question: in regards to rending instrumentals for an artist to record over, should one render the mix and then master the full song once vocals are laid down? Or do you master the mixed instrumental for the recording engineer (double master)?

[@SliimDaKiidBeats]

never master the instrumental. part of the mastering process is finishing the project with all frequencies being heard. if you're talking about like hip hop instrumentals (i make trap beats) don't master the beat/instrumental. JUST MASTER WITH THE VOCALS AKA FINAL MIX. And don't ever double master. Double mastering is gonna create a ton of artifacts due to overcompression.

[@sageaudio]

Thanks for watching Adan! I'd wait until you have everything recorded before doing the mastering. SageAudio.com

[@spoogiedaboogieman]

@@SliimDaKiidBeats i appreciate the tip 👌 thank you 🙏

[@maxuno8524]

Question: high pass vs Low shelf? Which do you think is better?

[@sageaudio]

Hey Max! Honestly I'm not sure! I find myself using both just about the same amount. SageAudio.com

[@maxuno8524]

@@sageaudio I tend to use high pass very sparingly. There is some phasing I found that it causes, that low shelf doesnt. Low shelf seems to give me a fuller and more natural resolve

[@sammiller9855]

Alternatively to a low shelf filter, is to use a very gentle sloped highpass slope (e.g., -6db/oct), using a high-quality HPF filter either in a good general EQ plugin or a dedicated HPF filter such as the free BX Cleansweep plugin.

[@maxuno8524]

@@sammiller9855 I use the 9000 J for my heavy lifting. It has a good HPF.

[@midighostbeatz7945]

Question 4 u... do u not put ur kicks n bass in mono? Thanks in advance! Blessings!!!!

[@sageaudio]

I usually do! But this panning trick can help if you can't get your kick and bass to separate. SageAudio.com

[@gnatt1131]

Can you do the inverse EQ thing in GarageBand and Logic ?

[@gerardoddo]

I have a song I needs mixed do you guys do that for aspiring indie artist?

[@sageaudio]

Thanks for watching Oddo! We only master music unfortunately! SageAudio.com

[@merrarimusic]

Could you please explain the reversed EQ tchnique in detail? Wanted to ask it already the last time you used this trick🤘🏽

[@dantemina1335]

A aww yo money

[@sageaudio]

Hey Merrari! You insert the EQ on the track you ant to change the response of. For example, say you want to eq the vocal, you'd insert the EQ on the vocal. Then determine what you want to separate your signal (in this case the vocal) from - maybe the acoustic guitars or another instrument group. You'd then use the external side chain of the EQ to link that instrument group, and then match the EQ of your vocal with the side-chained instrument group. Once the signals are matched, highlight the created bands and invert them more distinct! SageAudio.com

[@sammiller9855]

An alternative to the inversed EQ technique as shown in the video is to use a dynamic EQ ducking plugin such as Trackspacer, which automatically applies an inverse EQ in response to the sidechaining signal. On the other hand, the inversed EQ technique using a matching EQ is more customizable. Each has its advantages.

[@merrarimusic]

@@sageaudio thank you very much!🤘🏽

[@merrarimusic]

@@sammiller9855 thank you too man👋🏻

[@Tom-Studios]

I want to hear this full song. Where can I get

[@FortheSoulFtS]

ouch for the pan oh the kick and bass XDDD

[@sageaudio]

Thanks for watching Deykin! SageAudio.com

[@supermodal]

Is trackspacer equivalent to inverse eq?

[@sageaudio]

It's very similar! Thanks for watching! SageAudio.com

[@Keroser1983]

Wonderful!!!!

[@sageaudio]

Thanks Keroser!! SageAudio.com

[@DANY-vv3pl]

very good info like alws

[@sageaudio]

Thanks for watching Dany! SageAudio.com

[@mohannadsoliman3676]

I thought Kicks and Bass lines should be in Mono not stereo.. I mean I know everything should be permitted when producing a track, but am I wrong to always record bass and drums in mono?

[@sageaudio]

You're not wrong in doing that at all! Most people keep them mono which makes a lot of sense, but I've found that this method can help differentiate them slightly.

[@mohannadsoliman3676]

@@sageaudio thanks for the video, really helpful and straight to the point!!

[@MIEEnt-sd9lj]

Would need ur contact, from Nigeria, want to make a song, but will give u the beat u be working on, but u do the finishing job.

[@sageaudio]

Thanks for watching! We only have mastering services - so if you have a finished track you need mastered, feel free to send it our way! SageAudio.com

[@samnarjinary]

Awesome...!!!!

[@sageaudio]

Thanks Sam! SageAudio.com

[@commonground4612]

Assuming oversampling plugin should come early in the chain?

[@sageaudio]

The oversampling will only exist within that plugin - the signal will go back to its original sampling rate once it leaves that plugin. That said, the order won't matter as it relates to oversampling. Thanks for watching!

[@kahunamoneyminded8362]

And please if we add the reverse eq method at the beginning of the chain , don't you think we will end up messing up the usefulness as we beginning to eq the signal probably ? Especially vocals because we must have to eq them further more so is it better to do the matching after the main eq?

[@sageaudio]

I would do it first! But, try both out to see what's more effective, since there isn't a best way for every situation. SageAudio.com

[@FSharpp]

Which DAW & 3rd party plugins are you using?

[@sageaudio]

Logic Pro X and mainly FabFilter for these videos - for our services we use hardware. SageAudio.com

[@Fusionmusic12]

I tried activating fresh air i need help please

[@sageaudio]

Sorry Fusion EDM! Try restarting your computer and check out the plugin preferences section of your DAW Thanks for watching! SageAudio.com

[@EmadGhasemiDev]

It's hard to find youtube videos that point about aliasing.

[@sageaudio]

Glad you found ours! Thanks for watching Emad! SageAudio.com

[@herowek]

whats the name of the song @ 0:53

[@sageaudio]

Ordinary by Erik Fernhom. SageAudio.com

[@MNmusic2024]

You use the two types of compression on the same track

[@sageaudio]

Yes I did! Thanks for watching! SageAudio.com

[@kahunamoneyminded8362]

Must the kick and bass broke pan that way on the waves , can't we pan them on the mixer panning knob ?

[@sageaudio]

Yes you can pan them on the mixer if you're using one! SageAudio.com

[@kahunamoneyminded8362]

@@sageaudio Thank you very much I really appreciate your reply You have impacted on me a lot Much thanks

[@taironedivine]

🔥🔥🔥

[@sageaudio]

Thanks for watching! SageAudio.com

[@firmansaragi498]

Cool. What song is this?

[@sageaudio]

It's called 'Ordinary' by Erik Fernholm. Thanks for watching! SageAudio.com

[@stefandoughty43]

Can someone explain how to do this inverse EQ in more detail?

[@sageaudio]

Hey Stefan! Here's a video that breaks it down: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bF7NgIJ8Z6-kbpY

[@gidiyongidi17]

1.04❤❤❤

[@sageaudio]

Thanks for watching! SageAudio.com

[@m1tchmooch]

Is there a way to use oversampling with lower latency?

[@sageaudio]

Not that I know of! Thanks for watching! SageAudio.com

[@idrissou1293]

i didnt get how do u inverse eq, i get what it does but not how to do it

[@sageaudio]

Thanks for watching! First insert the EQ. Second select another track via the external sidechain. Match the two signals using the external sidechain as the reference. After they're matched, highlight all of the bands and invert them! SageAudio.com

[@ilaker9623]

i would be nice to see all effects turned off and on in the end‼️👊

[@sageaudio]

Thanks for watching and for the suggestion! SageAudio.com

[@mahyarrooster94]

What’s the song’s name?

[@pgsmedianetwork]

That “NY Style Compression” Is A Technique I’ve Been Using For Months 🤣 Never Called It Nor Knew It As That, and I’m From New York. Respectfully, That’s My Style of Compression ! 🤣🤣 “Pyro Style Comp”❗️❗️🧨🧨🧨🧨 @bstevejobs

[@sageaudio]

Haha that's awesome! Yeah it started in New York! Thanks for watching! SageAudio.com

[@oliverquach9614]

Unimportant but I can’t make out what the vocalist is saying and it’s driving me nuts?? Are the lyrics; “I’ve been with my finger on the window.”?? What’s that even mean?

[@ts-lh4vj]

Tapping with my finger on the windooooow.

[@sageaudio]

Haha Thanks for watching! SageAudio.com

[@laowang3803]

Introduce clarity by adding noise

[@sageaudio]

Thanks for watching! Not sure what you mean! SageAudio.com

[@laowang3803]

@@sageaudio A few of the technique introduced here was adding tab bit of noise make it sound clean, it is our perception it is playing with. Technically complete silence is cleanest, but contrarily when we hear a bit of high feq noise makes us think it is clean.