How To Mix & Master Beats (Gainstaging, Equalization, Signal Flow, Brick-wall Limiting)

[@ChuTheCreator]

Thanks for watching, lmk what topic you wanna see me cover next or if I sound go deeper with engineering

[@tasteink]

I struggle to know where my baseline volume is when producing a track. Check it out: I pop in a synth and sketch out some chords or something. Next, maybe add some layers and melodies, then drums. Boom now I’ve got an arrangement going on. But the problem is… when I put that first sound in, I just adjusted the gain not to blow my fucking brains out. So when I layer, I’m adjusting gain of those layers to accent my first sound. When drums come in, I’m adjusting their gain to cut through and be heard, often times hard limiting them to really squeeze them through. (I sidechain too, not always just loudness war lol.) Now here comes my bass, it’s gonna drop in at the chorus. But to get it to be strong enough with my other elements, I gotta crank it, limit it, saturate it, and it is just kinda audible but basically redlining. I’ve carved lows out of everything else, etc. I feel like not knowing how to start my track gain wise and maintain a standard on how loud everything is really fucks me as I move forth.

[@arvmp3]

bruh my biggest pet peeve is when a tutorial is edited all short and fast paced cause the person is trying to make a good youtube video and not an actual helpful tutorial this was like the complete opposite of that you killed it forsure.

[@tayinparis-topic4511]

Facts, too many videos about shortcuts instead of actual informative vids that give you something to build on

[@Colonelguuber]

You just solved my mixing mastering issues you are a goat!!!!

[@ChuTheCreator]

my pleasure homie! glad to help 🔥🔥

[@jayjackson6602]

This was one of the best mixing tutorial I’ve watched. I appreciate the thorough explanations Chu

[@ChuTheCreator]

my legit pleasure. I appreciate your kind words too

[@Noticethepattern]

you already know i had to stop by and leave some love to my guy keep pushing and congrats on 119k king

[@ChuTheCreator]

🙏

[@anushbeats321]

Love ya video ❤ thanks for teaching all of us 🎉🙌🏼🤴

[@kelvinmekal1087]

Fully understood you the great teacher ain't gotta lie. The way you explain things it's simple and understandable so much love bro❤️❤️

[@INFAMOUSC-4]

Great video. I love the way you keep going in depth when you make your explanations. I feel like I understand

[@ChuTheCreator]

Love homie 💯🤝🙏

[@Alavey]

Pick good sounds .. Get your volume levels right .. (EQ) Make sure your melody is not clashing with your 808/bass .. It will take u a long way..

[@adgiijnadgopionagduiopn2o2222]

yup. in all honesty these three alone are good enough. obviously a super professional sounding mix will make it sound better but its not really necessary id rather people focus on making good melodies and sound choice

[@MIKEYWYTM]

bro, Tonal Balance Control its for mastering final track with beat and artist vocal, these mid frequency spectrum which you see in tonal balance have to be filled with artist vocal but you boost those frequencies and leaving no room for vocals at all.

[@ChuTheCreator]

Your premise is wrong. Tonal balance is for finished tracks regardless of the vocals. If you don’t wanna master your beats then don’t gang, just use the mixing tips 💯🙏

[@ryanking1]

I swear neutron is a godsend 🔥

[@cuznbedrock]

This was very helpful! I just liked and subscribed! Keep up the good work!

[@NexNex.]

Perfect.

[@rylanbrown9364]

Your neutron eq looks just like the UVI eq

[@ALVINTRA]

Banger video my guy 🔥

[@Jime0326]

Thank you.

[@ChuTheCreator]

Of course homie 💯❤️😎

[@DrewDaGenius]

never seen a better mixing tutorial 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@cathyxbeats]

Absolute gems🔥

[@ChuTheCreator]

🙏🙏

[@bigsantamane]

amazing video man

[@SOULTONE007]

This is the tutorial I've been looking for ninth birth keep them coming

[@Coauni2001]

Hi Chu, what a wonderful video bro, thanks for this, okay? But then, I have a question. What other Clipper can I use on the master if I don't have the TR5?

[@newhit_tv]

When you're talking music buh your heart is talking ps5 (gamestaging)😂😂

[@ChuTheCreator]

🤖🤖🤖

[@jaybuck9124]

Bro, I'm really thankful.🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@ezybeatz_]

thank you so much !

[@FL4SHERRR]

thx a lot for this video bro

[@ChuTheCreator]

my pleasure homie

[@prettysantana4]

12:33 Is this ready preset available in ozone 10? Tape bass buddy

[@vishnurajs8720]

loved it🥰 keep Goin

[@ChuTheCreator]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@JMXCzw]

Thanks, man. Gems as always...

[@marwanbenamor929]

On point

[@ChuTheCreator]

Ty

[@BklynBabyNGR]

Nah bro you really a goat 🔥🏌🏾

[@ChuTheCreator]

no no, lol. thanks for watching. though, I'm glad you enjoyed

[@beatsbybeto]

Nice Tutorial Men 🔥

[@ChuTheCreator]

thx

[@Tonytalks1980]

What are the specs of your PC Chu? Just wondering 🤔 it appears that you have a beast of a computer 🔥💪🏾

[@prettysantana4]

Thanks bro 🤜🏽🤛🏽🔥

[@ChuTheCreator]

my pleasure homie

[@arbnorshaqiri]

Amazing man!!!!!

[@ARINOXMUSIC]

At which level do you keep your headroom at before mastering?

[@ChuTheCreator]

i don't master traditionally like that because i clip in cascades as i mix. this video explains - kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4alY52vmcqcnZI

[@ARINOXMUSIC]

@ChuTheCreator Thanks chu👌👽

[@roycastillo5259]

Raw shit!!!

[@ChuTheCreator]

thx

[@sneakyonthebeat]

do you recommend mastering beats for a type beats channel or just some basic leveling and soft clipper is fine

[@ChuTheCreator]

The clipper is a form of mastering. So yes. I recommend mastering.

[@sneakyonthebeat]

@@ChuTheCreator yes, thank you for that correction but my question was if I should take it further than that

[@ChuTheCreator]

@@sneakyonthebeat cool. I'm making a video that will answer this. thanks for inspiring the idea 🙏. I'll link it here when it drops tomorrow.

[@ChuTheCreator]

@@sneakyonthebeat kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4fHp4h9bbt-bZIsi=CH5_65OlqEYydLvU

[@Amirwave]

_make a video for wave plugins also pleaseeeeee_

[@sangs7278]

yoooo thank u sooo much man

[@ChuTheCreator]

my pleasure homie, thank you for watching

[@smoothlettuce]

goat

[@ChuTheCreator]

haha thanks man, appreciate you

[@stop6production]

Wait a minute... 1:20 How the HECK did you automatically route all those tracks at once?! lol. I'm so sick of typing one by one. Cubase I drag everything in and it sets it for me. FL Studio on my end for ME at least a pita lol. Please help

[@Leo-ub3qk]

Windows: Alt + L Mac: Cmd + L

[@10kucold23]

quick question bro , u ever mix in mono then turn to stereo? thoughts?

[@ChuTheCreator]

Not so much any more, but I used to mix in mono a lot. I might get back to doing it again

[@connelratty2940]

Limiter and soft clipper which one comes first?

[@ChuTheCreator]

I think I explained that in the video 🙏, but it's also explained here in this blog post : bit.ly/3XFeacn

[@Tonytalks1980]

I've wondered what's the specs on his computer as well. Mine handles a good bit, but lastnight i started to notice some hiccups

[@dedemede1]

bro how u copy presets without changing the mixer name please

[@ChuTheCreator]

what? lol

[@kickhead7118]

I have a question, when u opened the tonal balance your mix had like a hole in the mid frequency’s and you boosted those frequency’s, but those frequency are not to supposed to be full by de voice of the artist ?

[@kevindavid731]

GOSH

[@ChuTheCreator]

🙏

[@maelyorn1840]

You don't do compression and saturation on the master?

[@ChuTheCreator]

It’s not as simple as yes or no . Watch this it might help - you need to care less about mixing *probably* kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4fHp4h9bbt-bZI

[@2024style]

Has it ever happened to you that when you start cutting the high frequencies of the melody it starts sounding harsh?

[@ChuTheCreator]

not in my experience

[@rushviix]

Salut Ya🔥❤️🇿🇦

[@ChuTheCreator]

Love homie 💯

[@pravinatiwari]

Thank you my brother hehehe

[@ChuTheCreator]

my pleasure

[@Jophoria]

is this fl ?

[@sxmmgokrayyy]

bandlab

[@user-qh5uy8xi5m]

Do u sidechain ele;ent

[@ChuTheCreator]

some times, but not very much lately

[@Hotwire_]

Still waiting on that video editing joint for members only. Still enjoyed this content though fam-a-lam

[@ChuTheCreator]

you know I got the gang, you danm near jogged my memory bro, might be able to kill two birds w one stone and drop that today for y'all

[@JohnPascalMahmood-l5m]

i like you dont curse in youre videos our use bad language the music is also funny beat is hard you should make more beats i got to check now luf meter from you lean to make my beats for spotify ready i spoton is a awesome free autotune plugin its free

[@ChuTheCreator]

I’d like myself even if you didn’t but thanks I guess

[@vicenteunda3086]

bro u look like jpegmafia

[@ChuTheCreator]

🙏

[@effortless4588]

WWW

[@ChuTheCreator]

🙏💯

[@KennyLauderdale]

Honestly the mix was done 8 minutes in lol...

[@ChuTheCreator]

🙏

[@derasecond]

producers, don't overdo shit. if you dont hear or see any mud in your drums, there is no need to eq them (good packs usually have already mixed sounds)

[@ChuTheCreator]

terrible advice

[@boris-bikepack]

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[@ChuTheCreator]

thanks for your comment and views - they really help the channel

[@ProdbyNawqo]

sorry bro but what a forehead 😭😭

[@ChuTheCreator]

Good luck with your garbage future type beats bro.

[@braintis]

WHY is this guys forehead so big

[@ChuTheCreator]

🍅

[@braintis]

@@ChuTheCreator ay look you still helping me with my mix so i still love you, try mewing tho

[@alibanmusic1174]

Damn...that's that stripper type beat ! The weekend would eat this alive!

[@hottroundzproductions]

Awesome tutorial! How come you don't use Ozone 11? And is it worth upgrading to Neutron 4 from3? Thank you

[@ChuTheCreator]

thanks, and idk. and idk. and my pleasure. 🙏

[@hottroundzproductions]

@@ChuTheCreator lol fair

[@_morris184]

What monster of a computer do you need to run ozone and neutron as much as this? 🥲 My CPU is crying