SPAN by Voxengo is one of the best free plugins available. It can give you lots of information about your audio to help you make critical mixing and mastering decisions. In this video, I share my favourite settings which help me get the most out of the plugin. Note: I say "spectrogram" once or twice in the video, I mean "spectrum"
@iqbalji4274 жыл бұрын
Bro one question for you when we make unique pattern in playlist ...like from pattern 1 we make unique and we get pattern with same plugin loaded but when we gain or less the volume of any plugin in pattern 1. ....same happened to pattern 2 ...i think thats a big error
@ZlakEdoras4 жыл бұрын
@@iqbalji427 Hey man! Plugins stay the same over all the patterns. So if you change volume of some plugin, it will change in all patterns. In case you want to change the volumes in different patterns, try changing the velocities or try "cloning" the plugin and changing the volume there with adding more notes to the cloned plugin instead. Hope this helps. hope this helps you
@SirEggbertfartalot4 жыл бұрын
In The Mix Michael, thanks for this video, I've learned a lot about span I didn't know (been using it a while now for checking the mix).
@TraxtasyMedia4 жыл бұрын
@@ZlakEdoras also check your sidechains. If your chains are to low, it also affects the plugin output. Another issue may be your Autoclips. Check them or deactivate them. 😊
@timmypena2414 жыл бұрын
Bro I downloaded it and it doesn't show up on my plugins wtf am I doing wrong
@MaikuTachibana4 жыл бұрын
YOOOOO HOW DID I NEVER KNOW ABOUT CTRL LEFT CLICK THAT'S INSANE :O
@inthemix4 жыл бұрын
I used the plugin for over a year without knowing about it. It's literally mix changing!
@petea86444 жыл бұрын
@@inthemix That's why in my downtime, or during times when I'm thinking about the best way to solve an audio problem, I will go though the manuals of the plugins and take notes pertinent to whatever I'm working on - discovering features is a great side bonus :) Great tutorials and videos Michael! Very much appreciate your channel - keep it up!
@RussTafari4 жыл бұрын
I just learned it too. Game changer. Also putting it on the "current track" was something I didn't know about either.
@slapshot14imo4 жыл бұрын
samez
@joshhowson34484 жыл бұрын
I'm going crazy right now... been using it for months and had no idea about this! Thank you Michael!
@VioBeats4 жыл бұрын
I can't thank you enough Michael, you really help a ton with your videos! Don't think you're "boring" us because every detail is important to us Audio Engineers and Producers :)
@majorvibe35584 жыл бұрын
Facts!
@yremy12 жыл бұрын
…to us also. ;)
@darcsiderOpsАй бұрын
nah m8, you just drop some clips and move em around then click some stock plugins and turn the gain up m8, its gotta be LOUD
@darcsiderOpsАй бұрын
im sorry im kidding
@FARROKHBEATS4 жыл бұрын
You’re my go to channel for sound engineering!
@Windklang7054 жыл бұрын
These little things like copying a frequency to your clipboard always feels like you get the secret pro-tip
@jaydonsmith34344 жыл бұрын
Windklang how do u paste it on eq?
@Windklang7054 жыл бұрын
@@jaydonsmith3434 Not sure! Try right clicking on a band in the eq and search "paste value" in the drop down menu
@beatsmithx10904 жыл бұрын
@@Windklang705 maybe a different eq, perhaps. he seemed to use a different eq and not the stocks
@boom19256 ай бұрын
Paste = Control V
@brianoswald28923 жыл бұрын
I have had SPAN for over a year and never really understood it. This was perfect tuition, thank you
@gh0stwrit3r4 жыл бұрын
I love the Voxengo SPAN plugin! I've been using it for a long time now. And still I have learned from your tutorial. Thanks!
@adrianwagner3364 жыл бұрын
yup this old dog learned some tricks as well
@patrickmckowen1154 Жыл бұрын
Great explanation on the technicals and applications of this beast!
@cosmosraven4 жыл бұрын
Just can't thank you enough. Simple, succint, sophisticated.
@markthomas7263 Жыл бұрын
I had to re-watch this because it is so full of gems and nuggests for producers at all levels. Thank you so much for this. It's the gift that truly keeps on giving.
@francobuzzetti94244 жыл бұрын
dude you're helping me in like 95% of my journey in fl studio , i've been wanting to get into this for like 10 or 15 years , but i always found it so intimidating now im finally making some tracks im moderatelly proud of, thank you!
@AtharvaMohiteMusic4 жыл бұрын
I recently started mixing with Span and I was like "Wonder if there is a tutorial is there" And Voila you upload
@bakedcreations89854 жыл бұрын
You are not boring and repeating your self is good for us so we learn better. Thank you for these vids.
@BirdYoumans2 жыл бұрын
I learned a lot over the years just by trial and error and just basically listening and doing. (I'm 77) We had none of these types of learning tools. But I can see where one could learn what it took me years to get, in a very short time just by paying attention to what you are hearing. I learned it by listening to the effects of EQ etc and remembering certain things. But this tool is ridiculous. Have had it in the "tool box" for a while but did not realize fully what it was. Thanks for the video. Even tho, in the end, our ears are the best tool we have, this will be the next thing I fire up to "assist" them!
@bellissi2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic review and tutorial. Thank you so much.
@BJordanSounds2 жыл бұрын
You are an awesome teacher! This was very helpful! Thank you !
@TheRealJinking4 жыл бұрын
I like how you included the current channel in there that's actually smart for doing comparison between overall and individual channels! thanks Michael.
@djrobitonzz4 жыл бұрын
Havbn using span for 3 years yet haven't utilized it this much, thanks for this dude
@lambportuza4 жыл бұрын
Very very good tutorial. You're wrong though, you're not boring me, you're educating me. Thank you.
@314165 ай бұрын
Still fantastic 4 years later. Thank you so much!
@TracingFlares5 ай бұрын
joined and just got the voxengo plus It displays the spectrum like no other plug i know😊
@gitsurfer274 жыл бұрын
I'm always impressed not just by your vast knowledge but your intelligent and calm delivery. You really have a way of explaining complicated things while keeping people invested at every stage. Your oratory skills are just fantastic.
@GiovanniMascheroni3 жыл бұрын
Wow.. I have SPAN in my DAW but I didn't know those magic commands. Thank you, my friend!
@piscesman543 жыл бұрын
Love your tutorials, Michael. Well balanced, objective, to the point, and very instructional. And you're not trying to sell anything. You do us a great service.
@xil.sanctified3 жыл бұрын
God bless the internet. Seriously, information like this is so useful. Thank you for making it available! Keep up the great content!
@bruellbart23804 жыл бұрын
I can't thank you enough for pointing out the many uses of this plugin and linking them with meaning.
@Compumon274 жыл бұрын
Man you are one of the best! Thank you for the simplistic breakdown. You do this a lot, and I often resort to your channel for information. You're a gem here in the KZbin community! Keep it up.
@nickdenardo64794 жыл бұрын
i've been mixing for a while, but i'm just now starting to get more serious about it. i find your videos very clear, concise, and informative. thanks so much for all of the great information.
@atomicmoon4 жыл бұрын
I had absolutely no idea about the isolate feature in SPAN. You literally just changed my life
@_ianbryan3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the rundown on this plugin Michael! You've got a new subscriber in me 👊
@TheAngelOlguin4 жыл бұрын
I always stop what I'm doing to watch your videos when I get the notification.
@Galakyllz Жыл бұрын
I'm never bored in these videos, so don't stress about that. You're making great content that is super useful. Thank you.
@atomas594 жыл бұрын
Been using Span for many years, but as usual, I've learn a LOT and many possibilties, watching this video...and I'll surely use some from now on......Thanks a great deal, you're one of the best teacher on the whole web. I know, in many years, I've been watching so many tutoriel. And I know now...that I've waste some time on some...cause I didn't know better. We need more people like you, giving pertinant advices. So top product have tutoriel that in some ways sucks. Cubase....for an example....))) But here I go again....blablablabla....Keep up the good work.
@kage-fm4 жыл бұрын
i could say your content is amazingly put together and super valuable, but everybody already knows this
@YkItzUnknwn4 ай бұрын
I was researching this plugin for the first time and saw you made a video guaranteed I’m watching it
@Sirius_Art_and_Sound2 жыл бұрын
Possibly one of the most clear and concise tutorials I've seen. It has enabled me to hit the ground running with this plugin. I'm using Ableton lite and as such, I don't have Ableton's built in Spectrum Analyser. Not only is this a better alternative, it's much more versatile than Ableton's one. Thanks so much Michael!
@jongberger99044 жыл бұрын
I don't usually comment on KZbin but I just had to say how great and helpful your tutorials are, I just got started with FL studio and making music in general and you have really helped me find motivation to continue with doing these straight forward, efficient and detailed tutorials. thanks
@inthemix4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, I really appreciate your kind words :)
@YngHstlr3 жыл бұрын
I love the mid side spectrum! Game changer
@jjohnwords28733 жыл бұрын
I had no idea about the "current" channel. This might change my workflow drastically. Thank you
@karadytube3 жыл бұрын
Love your personality and your knowledge... thanks for your time helping us.
@dupreestotts61633 жыл бұрын
I like your style, youre straight to the point! No jokes No Fluff No uncomfortable rambling. Definitely gonna subscribe.
@igormajdandzic75874 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing. I'm in the middle of getting started. As I am more an analytical guy, this is perfect to learn from it. Especially the tip with the reference. Great. Thank you.
@Johnatronmusic Жыл бұрын
This really helped me, looking forward to getting started with the plug-in 😊
@Gelazaridis4 жыл бұрын
I love the tone the pace and the humility with which you are delivering your advice. Not to be taken for granted at all. Thank you so much
@mazy-beats4 жыл бұрын
I have been using voxengo span for 2 years. Still learned so much. Great post.
@peterferguson33952 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@chrisramo38952 жыл бұрын
Best tutor ever. I learn a lot from you. Your videos are awesome,clear and very informative. I am Still learning but I can see difference in my mixes. Thanks Mike. Greetings from Solomon Islands.
@inthemix2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words, I'm always happy to help! Let me know if you'd like any videos on specific topics in the future :)
@chrisramo38952 жыл бұрын
@@inthemix will do brother.
@TJ-hs1qm4 жыл бұрын
The mid-side mode is also very useful for controlling if there are any phase issues in the stereo image. If the side graph overlaps or goes way over the mid graph that means there's a phase cancellation problem. Not good if this happens for more than a couple of ms. Check your mono mix! Your tracks should sound as good and catchy in stereo as in mono. Phase cancellation can be fixed... Voxengo PHA-979.
@Canb4 жыл бұрын
Hello from Turkey. Oh mann. I learned a lot of things from you. It is not enough how much I thank u.
@Lordxfx2 жыл бұрын
As an amateur I really enjoy all of this. Incredibly useful tips, thanks for that.
@shane_taylor2 жыл бұрын
Another excellent tutorial Michael. I've been using SPAN for years, and am sad to say that I've never explored ANY of these features. 😕 Oh, and that "Current" channel in FL. 😲 How awesome is THAT!
@emiete3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, it's so easy to get lost in the settings, even though I read the entire manual, after a few days I still forgot what and where;) this vid is essential and I am very grateful, best regards
@AlOne-xg6dv3 жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation. Complete and precise. I applied just now. Thank you.
@briankingart4 жыл бұрын
Another great tut from the Professor! Thanks, Michael ! Useful...
@del205211 ай бұрын
You are an amazing teacher for begginers Michael! 👏
@Melvin77274 жыл бұрын
Dude, you deserve all the likes in the world for this video. I started using SPAN and couldn't figure out how to make it useful enough to me and halfway gave up on it generally. You showing all of the display settings like smoothing and such are a game changer for me. Everything you say about being bombarded by too much visual information and how to tame that is exactly what I needed. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Also great about CTRL - Left Click. I had no idea! One last thing, you repeatedly seem uncomfortable with boring the viewer or with the video length. I found it perfect and greatly appreciate the information!
@Kelvinapplegate4 жыл бұрын
Some of the best advice that I've come across. I don't know if I can thank you enough for this right now.
@davidlee95324 жыл бұрын
What an amazing video, this really helps with mixing and with using SPAN, I never really bothered looking at the features but I didn't realise how helpful they would be. Top video.
@Moon_Pyramid4 жыл бұрын
I love your channel , you always have well spoken and clear information on your videos.
@stephenowens19653 жыл бұрын
please go into the routing modes. Overlays and such. Trying to learn how to use this tool to help with masking issues. love you teachings Michael. Please dont stop!!
@dlegito59872 жыл бұрын
Somehow never took the time to dive into this plugin and have been using it poorly for years. Thanks a lot man
@ibahrain1984 Жыл бұрын
I have seen many explanations for this plugin, but I only understood from you, my friend. You are wonderful, and the method of explanation is unique. All the best to you.
@MattGarwood7774 жыл бұрын
I seriously learned so much just now. Subbed. Thanks! I can totally see me using span now
@selfmastery88853 ай бұрын
I love you bro, you have morphed my mixing and production skills to levels I never thought I would reach, you are a staple to the music community ❤
@flotauchi133 жыл бұрын
just wanted to say that you're doing a great job! Keep going
@richardjeroense19402 жыл бұрын
Thanks Michael, this is one of the best tutorials on SPAN and mixing overall. Very helpful!
@tracyblair30644 жыл бұрын
This is excellent info. I've used SPAN for quite a while but never dug into the parameter options.
@rhythmmaster39552 жыл бұрын
holy shit bro!!! I am so happy a found your channel... after months of looking for the proper channel to help me learn what I need... much respect bro
@ambedo_bass4 жыл бұрын
been using span mainly to find the key of samples for a year now, never knew you could use a shortcut to solo a band haha, that will be super useful.
@keneznonwar62904 жыл бұрын
You never bore us, keep on we love it
@rickhorvath4 жыл бұрын
This and YouLean are all I use on my master now! Thanks for all these informative videos.
@eddierey52024 жыл бұрын
What an incredible tutorial on SPAN. In the 1st half alone, it helped me address 2 particular issues that I was facing in my current project, namely how very low end frequencies can not only sound out of tune sometimes, but LOOK out of tune in the spectrum. I was trying to rework a sub bass in A1 (55Hz) that kind of sounded a bit sharp (#), and for some reason the peak showed at 65Hz in SPAN using the default block size of 2048. I started looking into altering the actual tuning in my synth to correct this, but upon increasing the block size to 4096 or 8192, the peak now showed at exactly 55Hz, preventing me from totally messing up the tuning of my bass! Big thanks mate :)
@gatty.4 жыл бұрын
You're such an excellent teacher! This is a plugin I have overlooked hugely, and your guidance is spot on, really motivates me when you guide :D
@jonathanspruance45023 жыл бұрын
What a great, clear explanation. Appreciate how you also describe how this tool can help in mixing. Thanks for the great tutorial!
@MorisoniProductions2 жыл бұрын
A really useful and thorough appraisal of SPAN. Thanks so much!
@williamcompton32483 жыл бұрын
Amazing tutorial bro, got everything I needed. 10/10
@pedalo_beatz4464 жыл бұрын
Wow !!! I didn't know how you could use the current channel as you did in this video !!!! That's so nice....& really helpful!!! Thank you 😎
@agentcalm4 жыл бұрын
AWSOME. Ive had this plug forever but no idea how to really use. This is an incredible vid Michael (as always) . Thanks so much.
@larryleger16584 жыл бұрын
BRO!!! This is the most Enlightening video that I've ever watched!! Thank you for not being Stingy with your 'secrets'! LOL! You have a good soul bro!! Thanks(again!)
@EllencyOfficial3 жыл бұрын
This was insane Michael!
@OxisDuB4 жыл бұрын
Every video you make, I and im sure lots of other people learn something new, that "CURRENT CHANNEL" trick is amazing, thank you Mike! Your the best!
@inthemix4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much :)
@steviegaughen1434 жыл бұрын
I love your tutorials. You make it so simple and engaging to follow along. Thank youu
@steveandjohn32594 жыл бұрын
you are the bloody man. the very best videos for producers on youtube by far. BY FAR
@steveandjohn32594 жыл бұрын
such a shame you dont use ableton though
@DArnez-c5n4 жыл бұрын
You explained it insanely clear... THANK YOU!
@Aoudhubillahi4 жыл бұрын
You are a decent man for teaching like this. Thank you. Continued peace.
@mageprometheus4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. I'm always working on reducing listener ear fatigue by creating better spatial instrument separation and this is going to help.
@gurupadr86653 жыл бұрын
Amazing! This has got to be, without doubt, the most comprehensive tutorial on the tonal mixing, Clear and compeling Looking forward to your advice on mixing vocals with spectrum analyser and reference vocals Thank You
@melsoro73113 жыл бұрын
i have been using this plugin for a few days and i just found out about all its features thanks to you, amazing plugin
@trv5034 жыл бұрын
Mike, thanks for this video tutorial. I didn't know about the Frequency isolation. I've been using this and Youlean in FL and Studio One on my master bus. Now, I'll go in fully armed on SPAN seeking out those rouge frequencies and taming them. You did it again Bro!!! The Youlean video was great also!!!
@scpk22464 жыл бұрын
now i have much better understanding on mixing and FL Studio because of Michael - kudos mate!!!
@deluxe-audio19524 жыл бұрын
I use span since long time and I never knew it got all this information thanks mate for the making video 👏🏻👏🏻
@WasabiNoise4 жыл бұрын
Best mixing tips on KZbin hands down, thanks for sharing man!
@agthaog19864 жыл бұрын
I'ma just say it...this is the greatest video ever
@theyellowone4 жыл бұрын
I never clicked on the current-channel^^. wow! always something new to learn
@fastronaut9092 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I came across this plugin the other day and was pleasantly surprised to find that you made a video on it. My favorite production channel 😎
@Gswerve3 жыл бұрын
This video was absolutely fantastic!
@screendrem4 жыл бұрын
I've used this plug in for years. Thank you for the extra gems. Subscribed.
@JamesAllenDjMadlogik2 жыл бұрын
Current channel gem nicely slotted in there Michael, nice one, that's my main takeaway from this, thank you for the explanation of how you use Span, it was extremely helpful :D
@jeygraf72184 жыл бұрын
Again you made a brilliant explained tutorial! Thx very much
@MicahBuzanMUSIC2 жыл бұрын
So much valuable info crammed into this video. I appreciate how you get the point and don't drag things out unnecessarily long.