How to produce a track with the pros: Young Guru and Reuben Vincent

Legendary engineer Young Guru and rising star rapper Reuben Vincent join forces in the studio to create a masterpiece using iZotope Music Production Suite 6, a collection of cutting-edge tools for music production, mixing, and mastering.
Young Guru, known for his groundbreaking work with Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Rihanna, and many other artists, is teaming up with the lyrical prowess of Reuben Vincent to craft a track. Watch as they take you through their creative process step by step using Neoverb, Nectar 4, Guitar Rig 7 Pro, and Ozone 11.
Get insights into his process as Young Guru constructs the beat, shows off his vocal recording and production process with Reuben Vincent, and shares mixing and mastering techniques.
Recently championed by Pusha T, and signed to Jay-Z's management company Roc Nation, Reuben Vincent is one of the hottest up-and-coming rappers in hip hop today.
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Chapters
0:00 - Young Guru x Reuben Vincent Interview
3:39 - Building the Beat
7:36 - Preparing the Beat in Pro Tools
9:18 - Recording Vocals
11:51 - Mixing Vocals
16:42 - Vocal Effects
17:55 - Vocal Reverb
22:02 - Finishing the Song
#iZotope #musicproduction #youngguru #audioengineering #hiphop #rap
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[@iZotopeOfficial]

Big thanks to Young Guru and Reuben Vincent for all their insight! Who would you want to see next on an iZotope tutorial?

[@scotxhbonnick1046]

What’s this track called?

[@OldandFatExploration]

Dr.Dre

[@jeffjackson1125]

Cardo or Sledgren Tm88 Southside Purps On The Beat Very Insightful

[@Broke_buffet]

Jimmy Douglass

[@CarltonWhite3]

Not sure if he uses it but Hitboy

[@bboymac84]

“If wanna go fast, go alone but if you wanna go far, go together”

[@BeatsBangcomtv]

I figured someone would catch it.

[@duart310]

Wow, that’s deep, never heard that one before😂

[@bboymac84]

@@duart310 it’s an old African proverb…

[@duart310]

@@bboymac84 I was joking

[@jonah_reacts]

I really love how Young Guru is not tempted to use EQ and other plugins too early on like most producers and engineers I know do. He is very patient and has a very clean, groundbreaking process. As a producer myself, I truly respect that. I learned so much from this video, thank you.

[@a.d.the.4mvla43]

Great point, and that's a real hard thing to do ..i always want to manipulate the sound on the fly as im making the track ...i suppose it all depends on the genre and style of music your producing ...i find when making techno i wanna use plug-in's to design the sound as im working ...then with Hip-Hop or Trap u can keep the track clean then mess with the plug-ins after you have the main body of the track completed like Young Guru has done here... there's no right or wrong method in music everyone works differently and has their own production style 🎚🎛 💯

[@nilespeshay1734]

Young Guru and 9th as your mentors seems insanely valuable.

[@JMurcc]

man I hope this dude knows how lucky he is to not only work wit guru but to stay wit him on site like that , thats crazy yo ..shheshhh I wish yoo...big ups to guru and reuben yall cookin ....I feel when guru said every plugin should be able to resize lol lot of ppl prolly didn't catch it or get it but if u know u know hahah

[@_TheViewer_]

3:11 Pure gold for every musician 👌

[@TheTrueTeknician]

I could listen to Young Guru teaching all day! Thank you for the game as always ! 🙌🏾

[@YungstarProd]

More iZotope x Young Guru content please!!🔥🔥🔥💎

[@junie502]

nectar💯‼️⭐

[@donsofflowent]

Young Guru has always been a angel since Rocafella days, but the kid is dope kinda like Wale by voice and writing style, dope cause Wale is one of the few that represent the Poetry in RAP cause thats stands for Rhythm and Poetry...

[@lordberly]

I mostly mix rock and metal music, this is dope. It's refreshing to see the workflow in other genre. Got many tips from this clip alone.

[@daddygee37]

Thank you Guru for taking the time to share so much game. This will help me immensely using my Izotope "Ozone" & "Nectar". I have a much better understanding of functions, more of my options are now unlocked and I feel more confident in finishing my projects with greater quality. God bless! 🙏🏾

[@shaespringer5824]

Video was great! So much knowledge and inspiration ..life wise and productions wise. Appreciate how "in depth" it was... Guru is definitely well versed and explains very thoroughly Cheers Izotope. :) NeoVerb looking nice!!

[@albertpullhoes]

"rappers mad as Angelette" 🔥 - D Dot from the Hitmen

[@DMV-SaxTv]

Always appreciate Jewels from one of our modern 🐐! Salute ...

[@mystikrebel1089]

absolutely mindblowing and what i just needed

[@harrymultimedia]

yo guru yo mixed my record with Menphis bleek for jimmy years ago, i see you're still doing your thang

[@AttamanKing]

A royal masterclass, appreciate for it!!!

[@jKHAHN215PA]

This by far is 1 of my favorite KZbin period but specifically for my newly purchased izotopes suite 6! Young Guru speaks in a language we get ..none of the other tutorials are remotely close nor are they hip hop so thank you bro! ..and s/o to the artist from NC! Dope music young #215salute ✊🏾

[@blankcanvasaudio]

I've learned so much from Young Guru 💯

[@curtiskeller7852]

It takes a world renowned artist to use this stuff😂 Im sure it has endless possibilities.

[@jgwmain]

I just bought the Izotope Production Suite 6. Thank you so much for inspiring me to buy it. If I didn't see this entire video and hear what Young Guru and Reuben Vincent were creating (along with hearing their perspective), I would've never bought this plug-in. As an artist, music producer, and sound engineer, I really look forward to utilizing this plug-in to its true and full potential for as long as I can. Great way to start the new year!

[@HumbleGthaFiddla]

I am so happy I came across this video! to see the Goat at work with one of my favorite Plugin companies builds more confidence with in my work. Haven't tried Izotope in my pro tools sessions yet. I always use it as a stand alone when mastering, but now I'm very excited to dive deep into my mix sessions and explore!

[@IHMadeThis]

Anything with Young Guru is bound to be quality content.

[@marlowharris-id3rg]

Young guru is a very inspiring he been in the game for a very long time now he's schooling Ruben Vincent you are in the right hands.

[@iohnk9442]

The future has arrived. We go further together. Love it. Thankyou

[@jastinartis]

The Goat GURU! Gotta check out the artist - digging his flow/style/substance. Great video! Ohh definitely release this joint!!!🎉💪🏾🔥

[@massikrbeats9195]

Technology is getting crazy! Thanks Guru for the gems 💎💎💎

[@MarcusThe9]

YOUNG GURU is a legend !

[@ryandorn7831]

Great workflow, great attitude, great producer!

[@bigeddie1669]

LETS GOOO! LOVE THIS🙏🔥❤️

[@Lord_Mau_]

Blessings on blessing. To have the talent and skill. Then to have GOD send a supreme guide like Guru to part the seas. Absolutely incredible.

[@himdownstairsmusik]

Look, this gem is for all of us producers with little to no placements 3:01

[@alvarezgamers]

Yes and no. Guru has been on for 25 years plus. He has no real insight on what it takes to get on in todays music landscape. He doesn’t know the modern struggle of dealing with a saturated market. He has had his contacts in place longer then most have been alive.

[@jamondru]

This the best video Izotope ever dropped.

[@Dellx]

this was great Guru...the GOAT. got alot out of this. process don't rush it, don't to many tools drown your sound.

[@jflmkpjfl]

vibe is there go do it guru 💯 thanks guru & 9th

[@TheFergiefish]

very good thanks i found the whole broadcast interesting, I'm about to purchase neoverb !!

[@GauravhMUSIC]

this is so sick!! thanks for sharing Guru!!!

[@kayahanli]

Thanks to Young Guru and İzotope, would also be great if you do a little studio tour and show us the gears used in production. He mentions about spending on the essential gears only rather than on unnecessary gears but what are his essential gears?

[@TerryBorderline]

Fasho they clearly have a high quality mic which makes a huge difference in this whole process!

[@tian_obia]

Genius producer and workflow

[@aymra3550]

Legend !

[@jeanvaillant3728]

I like Nector Guitar rig 7 and Neoverb they really speed up the process when you are a busy producer.

[@CodingPhase]

😅 damn ya got me.. I'm buying all the tools

[@donsofflowent]

That plugin is dope fro vocals especially where the p and s, balances it nicely. i used to struggle with it aswell but will try this...

[@Memnon-mh9vc]

Legendary👑

[@yahsyout5450]

definitely gotta check out neoverb now

[@thaexception3406]

Pretty comprehensive right there!

[@toolondaboards]

The editing on this is A1!

[@threeeyedtribe]

It really is!!

[@Payvics]

One of my favorite engineers

[@kurtzmillington8060]

fire tutorial. thanks for imparting the wisdom.

[@moffatbanda6001]

HEY GURU thumbs up for this video

[@FLAVMEDIA]

SHOUT OUT YOUNG GURU:))

[@nutsosix7930]

thanks for the info. the path i like. watch these kinds of videos all day.

[@nastysnackz]

This is great forreal🤘💥💯💯💯paying attention to all the technical skills behind the scenes on the instrumental. Nice sample choice💯💯💯✨️

[@ItsReezun]

Need more content like this

[@mani-ud8cu]

that guitar rig boutta be implemented fasho

[@stephenfrancis303]

Young guru loves that distressor and neve

[@jonsvn]

These VIDEOS are the best....

[@cosmopolitanomusic]

Guru ❤

[@marlowharris-id3rg]

I like your content I'm looking forward to seeing some more videos on on this subject.

[@kincamell]

Stellar

[@mwaves4152]

BIG UP REUBEN RAHHHH !!!!

[@Steveo15]

Great video & gemtalk💎🔥some pretty valuable content🎯👌

[@AgentCharles522002]

bros got that nectar

[@HipHopMemoryBox]

guru is beyond mixing...

[@iguessillsayit7510]

Homie dope Frist thing I was checking as an emcee myself

[@jKHAHN215PA]

This jawn was hella good! You the man Guru!! I was just gonna get GR7 for $99.. I have ozone 10 but I think I’m gonna update while it’s on sale

[@DariusAlston]

Great video! Kinda funny how Vincent looked like he was gonna fall asleep while watching Young Guru mix sometimes though lol

[@DJHubcap]

#Gems 🔥💎🔥

[@jghosttheconscious]

He nice asf. His flow water

[@alfredmuveestarrmickens6841]

Great jewels Guru

[@simon_esse896]

Did he recorded with FX´s on? Sounds so full and ready. Or did they only put Reverb on it for the recording session?

[@rezareq07]

Just how Vincent sitting there taking in those gems. I'd be just like that.😂

[@jaycole1900]

The whole process was amazing. And I didnt know about Reuben Vincent but like his raps in this video. Any music of his I should check????

[@lcondabeat2393]

you can only go so far alone cuz we die. you can do great work alone. may be better to work with others who are sharing the goal. would be cool to uplift the new minds like yall did with this.

[@achrest4194]

Great video

[@owusubonsuiv]

The kid is nice. word to the gods (To Each,your zone)

[@vintagevibezmusicgroup5466]

ONE LOVE FROM THE J.DILLA FOUNDATION.

[@raerios5571]

🔥🔥🔥

[@Dntturnround]

Guru is a genius

[@Mr.TeETH78]

Young guru on Ableton now!

[@GoodxJ]

✌🏼

[@elonnelson5024]

💎's

[@i.AmHymn]

Guru, just stay in Live.. no reason to bounce to PT, frfr! 💯 Hymn

[@Jafithagreat]

Man if I could work with guru that would be dope

[@Cozel]

Man when will this drop

[@88keyz]

👍🏾🔥👍🏾

[@rogercabo5545]

Great stuff... I love personally '"shake your bacon" from Peter Fox. Yip yip, I'm going to show up tonight, I ride into the place, well adorned, Everyone's dancing, the ladies are truly delightful, A whole tray full of cream slices. The cakes sh-shake their rolls, Sh-shake their gold on the ribs, Sh-sh-shake their wood in front of the huts, The guys try to nod to the beat. Hey bartender, mix something up for me, He shakes it, fills it to the brim, A huge hit pushes me against the wall, The DJ is fit, I shake his hand. Thank you very much! It quakes and wobbles, Everyone turns around, they look at her, She's two tons of pure elegance, She dances with me like a graceful elephant. Mama, show me your baggage, Baby, come on, shake your front and back, Pearl, your table is well set, Shake your bacon, ah, shake your bacon, ah.

[@willardwhite3751]

This track is hot I would love to buy it

[@ProlificBeatz]

Sounds like the sample used for J. Cole's Miss America

[@PeteOnTheBeat]

I like Ozone a lot and I only have the base version. Unfortunately this is too expensive for me.

[@MikeHeebz]

Shout out to Young Guru & Reuben Vincent for sharing their process. Would be great to get a masterclass from the both of them about writing, tracking, producing, mixing & mastering to see them go more in depth into their workflow! Peace + Love. =)

[@SeanRaine]

fuckin love reuben Vincent

[@lieutenantpepper2734]

COD character: "I’m a one man army" hence he can go anywhere

[@ranendown9011]

Does anyone know what studio monitors they are using in the video?

[@TheReal_E.IRIZARRY]

Young Guru looks like a whole Dallas underground rapper Pilkhasso and the Verbadelyks dipped in Dave Chappelle juice.

[@dspoet1]

Does anyone know what mic and interface he’s using?

[@yahsyout5450]

"never cap to capitalize"🤧😮‍💨

[@frankademoye44]

What was he using prior to pro-tools?

[@YungDaGoat]

Anyone know what song this is?