INSTANTLY Improve Your Mixes! [Ear Training For Mixing & Music Production]

[@legacyShredder1]

These are absolutely the most important lessons and exercises anyone in the audio processing and creating field can study and learn. Significant ear training paired with a basic simple EQ module or plugin will far outweigh any gear collection; If you're in the tracking world the same can be said for this ear training and simple microphone placement. I love this style of content, and I will always value anyone who takes the time to create and upload these kind of gems.

[@AudioUniversity]

I completely agree, MAN Network! The ability to use any EQ effectively is much more powerful than having a very expensive EQ that you cannot use effectively. Thanks for watching!

[@allfu93]

I've been a sound engineer for 7 years already, this has been the best explanation to date I've heard for these key frequencies. Thank you so much!

[@DrBuffaloBalls]

I've been trying to articulate how I hear frequencies align with the natural resonances in my head, you just put to words the exact phenomena I've experienced.

[@commonchild3054]

I have watched countless videos on YT about mixing, but nothing has been as helpful as this!

[@oghenetegaziregbe]

This made me realize how good my ears have been at recognizing sounds. I’ll surely use the guide to improve it more

[@Squirrel-i6u]

Wow! Are there others like you!? I had no idea! This is the key to unlocking the secrets of sound, hertz, tones, mixing and mastering. I've never seen anybody else on KZbin teaching this. Probably the most important part of the whole process. You are giving away the secrets to performing the magic. Thank you!

[@NickP333]

Cool way of distinguishing between frequencies with “E”, “I” “Oo”, etc. sounds. Sibilance and inner groove distortion are unfortunately issues certain vinyl records have. Thanks

[@AudioUniversity]

Thanks for watching, Nick!

[@nicksmith8557]

This has been a genuinely game changing video for me. Thank you for posting.

[@NinjaneerGuy]

Love how articulate you are in your videos. some people say 1 kilo-hert when talking about frequency, but you correctly say 1 kilo-Hertz.

[@prodbyguttaskum]

This video made me realize how much I love mixing bass specifically, theirs such an art to it. Nothing better then going to a huge concert with amazing sound systems, I live for that. Thanks for the video man, really intersting look at this technique!

[@iikatinggangsengii2471]

true2, concert live dvds are best

[@dreamslegacymultimedia]

Literally the best piece of information I've learned in my career! Always had the opinion that you can't audibly fix what you can't hear, (ie. wanting to fix the low end of a mix but can't hear what's happening there) so I always went for newer and better audio systems; often adding a new speaker here or there. But this my friend, this is the true lesson to hearing what's where. Thanks!!!

[@exootikkmusic]

To everyone who may read this I hope y'all make it let's keep grinding 🙏🏽

[@Stechamppn]

Respect

[@jamerv777smerf]

Mf facts breh

[@Punq01]

❤

[@mellow_frequencies]

[@johannespeter465]

Eins acht sieeeeeeeeebeeeeeeen

[@esignsmedia]

A very simple visual and audible description of the different frequencies. Reminds me of a 'sound of music' "Do Re Mi' alternative for white noise 'O AH A EE' 😊

[@danielvaega]

Immediate impact and improvements for sure. Great video. Concise, helpful, easy to understand, and instantly applicable. 10/10

[@Prince_Angelus]

This is great! Helpful in mixing vocals for sure along with full mixes. With this info, you'll know exactly where the problems are and what's causing them. Great video

[@g0stkid8_3]

Thank you!! As a musician who plays mostly by ear I really appreciate this. My technical understanding of music and theory is horrible even after playing for 20+ years. This will help my recordings out immensely 👊🏻💪🏻

[@ThomZek]

This is probably the most useful and very pertinent video about audio frequencies I've ever watched. Well done and thank you !

[@AudioUniversity]

Glad to help, Thomas!

[@pgui86]

Wow game changer here. I was stuck with incorrect EQ knowledge until this video. Amazing. Thank you for this gem

[@GivvyOfficial94]

I appreciate your content, trying to learn frequencies is the latest obstacle I've been trying to push through nice to have references

[@AudioUniversity]

I’m glad to hear this is helpful! Keep going - you’ll be surprised how quickly you’ll hear the difference!

[@BierMeister360]

I use airpods when casually listening to music, and as I'm familiar with them I use them for a majority of roughing in my mixes. I then switch to my krk monitors for finalising the mix, mainly to get a better representation of bass and above 16k. And I get pretty good mixes. It doesn't really matter what you rough your mix on, as long as you're familiar. Just finalise on some honest speakers

[@ToastedFlowers]

You have to adjust for the muddy base krk produces. And AirPods. If you can get flat monitors locally for a decent price I would pick them up. More reference points will give you a clearer representation of your values and mix.

[@Island_Bag]

Consider getting in to iem’s

[@BierMeister360]

@@Island_Bag tbh not many people buy IEMs outside of monitoring for recording/live rarely hear bout people mixing on IEMs. I find that I'll get a better translation to a wider audience using a common listening device. And finalising on monitors

[@fastronaut909]

This channel is an absolute gold mine. Can't thank you enough for these tips. This gave me another great tool to use for frequency ID.

[@AudioUniversity]

Wow! Thank you, Fastronaut. I'm very glad to hear you're enjoying the videos!

[@whosrichpurnell3328]

This is insane. Iv heard the advice of sounding out the problem frequencies when attempting to cut but never associating it with an objective standard with assigned vowel sounds. Appreciate you Kyle

[@anondokolpo]

Thanks!

[@AudioUniversity]

Wow! Thanks for the contribution, Shantanu Saha! And thanks for watching!

[@sdandone]

Grazie.

[@AudioUniversity]

Thanks, sdandone! Glad this was helpful for you!

[@fitriyandifilms]

Thanks

[@AudioUniversity]

Thank you , fitriyandi films!

[@puretvchannel]

Man Audio University is one of the best Channels on KZbin globally❤💪🙏🎤🎧

[@AMSOfficial79]

Been producing for 20 years, and even though I know this stuff, I never thought about it quite like this. excellent video.

[@catalystAl]

I’ve been a Pro Engineer since the mid ‘80’s and I find this as an easiest way to explain hearing sounds for EQ adjustments… Very good.

[@lukekent9687]

Wow nice one, this will be super helpful! Another trick I learned was to import 2 copies of a track into a daw and use phase inversion so they cancel each other out. Nothing will then be audible Then put an eq on one of them and anything you boost will suddenly sound (just within those frequencies boosted) A kind of soloing of frequencies of a song

[@4wheelwarrior]

Naming/Mapping octaves ... GOLD! I was more or less hearing the octaves correctly (from previous trial/error) ... this just cinched it all up. Keep up the awesome work.

[@VenetinOfficial]

For producers on a budget (i.e. studio quality headphones), I’d like to add to the sub and bass mixing tips with some of my own. Instead of separating it to body locations, Isplit the three bass octaves into “power” classes, with the 31Hz octave being “low-power”, and then subsequently “mid-” and “high-power” for the next two. It works out like this for me because I noticed a consistency across (most) systems that those three bands tend to scale in volume just like I described, where the extreme low end takes a substantial amount of power to drive correctly, while the “high-power” octave is naturally (too) strong and contribute to that classic “mud” if not controlled. Obviously “mid-power” bass is easily both strong but also separated from the rest of the bands enough it doesn’t create interference, so often I just check to see if it scales evenly to my ears, which works well for such a small group of octaves.

[@saricubra2867]

I think 31Hz is more or less the lowest A on a piano.

[@AudioUniversity]

Thanks for sharing these tips, Venetin Official and Saricubra!

[@VenetinOfficial]

@@saricubra2867 31Hz is just under a low C, actually (C0 or C1 depending on what your "middle C" is).

[@VenetinOfficial]

@@AudioUniversity no problem! i figured i'd pitch in to help make these tips more universal :D

[@nightjaronthegate]

@@VenetinOfficial C0 is 16Hz, the pitch of the 32-foot pedal on an organ. C1 is a piano's lowest C, the low C on a five-string bass guitar that you don't have on a four-string. C2 is a cello's lowest note. C3 is a viola's lowest note, the lowest C on a guitar. C4 is middle C.

[@basiclawprof]

That's the case for me. You just opened up this entire world for me. My ears are my weak points. This helps with more directed hearing immensely. Thanks.

[@marcoborge2128]

Man! people like you should have the best of public funding just to ensure you have the best of lives, so thankful! cheers

[@nikakublashvili1817]

man you are the most professional in this field i have ever seen!

[@svsuke]

I am mind blown , really simple method but so effective to learn the differences in tone from each frequency

[@Subcritical96]

Yes! This has had an immediate impact on my guitar tone using my parametric eq

[@elijahhenderson3505]

As a vocalist, this video helped out so much with trying to understand why certain things work

[@Narz3000]

This is brilliant. Can't believe I've never learned this before. So helpful thank you!

[@mellow_frequencies]

dude this is so good, i frequently refresh my ears with your video. thanks!

[@livio_morais]

Amazing lesson. After my 20 years journey, this is the first time I see this association of frequency energy associated with our most basic speech sounds. Thanks!!

[@FransSchoonens]

Another great lesson and help for the aspiring amateur. Easily explained! Thank you so much.

[@mokrodrigues4515]

That's absolutely brilliant, I have never thought on having this sort of reference for hearing the frequencies. Thank you so much!

[@AudioUniversity]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AshishRayamajhi]

This was helpful! Thanks

[@ronnieaux5290]

Awesome video concept, thank you for sharing this! Never really thought of frequencies this way, but now it makes sense why I can make vowel sounds with a synthesizer. So well explained, thank you!

[@joelmus1c]

Really great video! I’ve never really thought about correlating the frequencies with vowel sounds - it makes so much sense - thank you for pointing this out. And yes, my technique has been to boost frequencies then cut what I don’t want - but your point that any frequency sounds bad if you bump it up too much means I’ve probably been making unnecessary changes. So thank you again - I’ll pass this video on!

[@ToastedFlowers]

Subtractive EQ is the way.

[@Lasantha.]

Love these ear training guides. Very very helpful. Thank you Kyle.

[@AudioUniversity]

I’m glad to hear that you’re finding them helpful, Lasantha. Thanks for watching!

[@Desnorteado021]

Practice is everything. This reminds me that I wasn't able to hear the bass in music when I was a teenager. Then I bought a bass, started to learn and, years later, I couldn't NOT hear it.

[@puretvchannel]

😂😂😂😂 So your ears 👂 are now drawn to the bass in any piece of music you hear.😂😂😂

[@zachfranks361]

thank you for this dense high quality format of complicated mixing technique information

[@SUPERINTRA]

you're such a great teacher. i've been struggling to find courses that make sense to me, but you've compiled information so perfectly. thank you so much! the articulation paired with the visual + audio references help a ton!

[@AudioUniversity]

Glad to help!

[@TruthSurge]

4:38 how does that work when you're mixing at 70db?

[@devine_noise]

You just changed my whole approach to mixing. I have never considered frequencies as vowel sounds.

[@AudioUniversity]

Glad to introduce you to this, Kyle! Thanks for watching!

[@mikemarien3246]

I remember doing this training back when I was at a very prestigious music school. We had to listen to Pink Noise with different boosts and Q's and be able to identify it. The vowel technique is an awesome entry shortcut. But as the video mentions you will really have to learn the fundamental frequencies of various instruments etc. and really work the lower end out in your mind. It takes practice. So this is not a "one simple trick" gimmick. Will it help immediately? Yup. Will you master it immediately? Nope. Gotta put the time in guys/gals. This is why all the great engineers are graybeards by the time you notice them.

[@chandrashekhardas3348]

Thank you so much for the link and the free PDF. I think sharpening this skill will help us to appreciate all the arts and sciences we've learned so far.

[@ZacharyDial]

This is why that automated EQ sweep trick used in a lot of song intros sounds like it's going oooooouuuuaaaaaaaeeeeee as the EQ spike sweeps up and opens more of the spectrum. 🤯🤯🤯

[@AudioUniversity]

That’s right! Good ear, Zachary. Thanks for watching!

[@NicoGrundMusic]

This is actually incredibly helpful, thank you so much!

[@iluniev]

this is nice !

[@StudiSuara]

Rather than using terms like "abdoment" and "chest", i feel like it's more into "B" sound (63hz) and "D" sound (125hz)

[@Tito243]

Thank you love you're videos

[@AudioUniversity]

Glad to help! Thanks!

[@timothygilman3010]

Excellent lesson. Love your content. Thank you for the training.

[@AudioUniversity]

Glad to help!

[@annapretasantos6037]

Thank you! It actually helped me A LOT and itãs the first time I hear. I'll download the material on your website, have a wonderful day.

[@AudioUniversity]

Glad to help!

[@hayleylabrie]

i've wanted to get better at this kind of ear training for a while now, but never really knew how i should go about it. the ideas in this video finally got something to click for me, and i feel a lot more capable of tackling it now. this kind of training is invaluable! thank you so much!

[@vozdesalvia]

Heeey I’m loving all these lessons, I know I’m a little late, but really wanted to get the PDF from the description link, I signed up but never got the e-mail with it, maybe it’s no longer available? If possible, could you send it to me? ☺️ thanks again and congratz for the great content ❤️

[@AudioUniversity]

Be sure to check your spam folder in your email. Sometimes it is accidentally sent to the junk folder.

[@NicoGrundMusic]

Any chance you could provide some examples of actual mixes where these vowels can be heard in certain frequency ranges? Because I can clearly hear it in the white noise, but not (yet) when it's actual music.

[@myweighstudiosfilms8665]

One of the dopest videos I seen... Good info for engineers... Just sent this to the entire staff... 💥💥💥

[@AudioUniversity]

Thanks for sharing, My Weigh!

[@yoavbeneli7521]

I have no words to describe how this guy can make me tear up with just his voice

[@lioneyebeatz]

Great information love it 💯💯💯

[@AudioUniversity]

Glad you like it, Lyoni!

[@lioneyebeatz]

@@AudioUniversity keep it Coming bro💯

[@cesaravila4748]

clear example of learning something new everyday

[@srreed5335]

And yet again, clarity! I bow to TEACHER with great respect. Lol thanks again

[@AudioUniversity]

Thanks, s r reed!

[@georgeboomsmamusic]

Amazing advice! Have downloaded the guide and it's brilliant practise.

[@AudioUniversity]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jerialice]

In ancient classical singing lessons oo o i e a are also distributed from the belly up to the forehead. Interesting analog here. Ee sound is right around the nasals. The deep oooo is way down in the belly.

[@tunemxr480]

Very cool, practical and invaluable info for any live or studio audio engineer or tech! I’ve worked for more than one ⭐️ or diva who would describe monotor mixes as too “eeh-eeh” or too “oink--oink”, it behooves us as engineers to the artist to translate this from a creative standpoint to our more articulate and scientific perspective

[@AudioUniversity]

Great point! Thanks for watching, Steve!

[@taggerung890]

Holy cow! This was so eye opening, thank you!

[@AudioUniversity]

Glad it was helpful, Henry! Thanks!

[@CrampavanAdventures]

Thank you so much for this video. I have watched a few in the past to try get my audio system sounding on point as I love my music. Other ones explained it well but not as well as you. I used a Spectral Graph app (whilst may not be fully accurate). I modified my EQ using your process and my sound system sounds amazing. Thank you!!!

[@adriancressy8363]

Amazing video. I have ears that can be trained. My Ears were trained to hear REAL LIVE classical music for many years when I was around 7 yrs old. No sound systems...no electronics. My Dad played in the United States Navy Band. I will download your link.

[@sleepsoundsrelaxationsound9376]

Great info..., I had never seen it explained this way. Very helpful.

[@roxnroll8050]

This is really helpful, and has helped me a little in the last week. But it gets really difficult hearing the vowels ("aahs", "Ayes" "Eees") in a song. I've been trying this out using SoundGym (Metal and Alt Rock), and even though I'm doing better, it's still really difficult to hear it. With white noise, pretty simple, though. Any chance you can make a video using the vowels to find frequencies in actual songs?

[@alexbravo243]

Thank you so much for creating this video definely gonna put in arsenal!!

[@AudioUniversity]

Glad to help!

[@akanedet1834]

Thanks men this really made a lot of impact on my listening skills

[@AudioUniversity]

Glad to help, Akan! Thanks for watching.

[@PeterJaquesMusic]

excellent video & super useful information. thanks!

[@TheClearMediaContent]

Clever indeed, and well articulated. You got my sub, looking forward to exploring more of your content.

[@JamesRone]

Wild. This is succinct, clear, and instantly useful.

[@kinadabambino6872]

Thank you

[@carazy123_]

I was just thinking that I should start practicing this and rewatch your video on it…then my next recommendation was the video 🤯

[@joeyvillaceran6204]

Very Helpful! OMG Thank you for this!

[@AudioUniversity]

Glad it was helpful!

[@BillAnciaux]

Thank you. I’ve learned so much from your channel.

[@AudioUniversity]

Glad you’re finding Audio University helpful, Bill! Thank you for watching!

[@jimwar1890]

This WORKs!! Wow! What a big help. Thank you!

[@ELSSAUDIOELECTRONICS]

Thank you Kyle,this tutorial of yours help me a lot even if my sound system is pure analog

[@sakkasouffle]

absolutely! thank you for sharing.

[@lukemadams]

Man this is life changing

[@ronivory7752]

Wow! What a great lesson

[@omarbinparvez8636]

this is the first time i got to know about this and i feel it has made a different to my hearing already..!

[@nightlifebartenders]

Within 19 seconds of this video, I subscribed.

[@ProducedByPOSTA]

Man this is amazing! 😢

[@davidmcginnis16]

Going to listen to some tunes now. Great vid 🔥so helpful for me right now

[@AudioUniversity]

Glad to hear it! Thanks, David!

[@databang]

I first learned it here! Thanks

[@DerikPiano]

Awesome video. Thanks dude.

[@urchincreature]

Vocalists and others may find Ken Bozeman's work on practical vocal acoustics very interesting and somewhat related, ie the vowel- like quality of different frequencies and the manipulation of this phenomenon for singing.

[@JohnsonkeyzMusicAcademy]

Awesome

[@RGMusicStudio2024]

Perfect! Gracias Amigo.

[@AllenPalmer-eh4ht]

Priceless video, many thanks