Mixing Basics | Are You Listening? Season 4, Episode 1

[@protrudamus]

Mr. Enrique Gonzalez Müller has a great talent in explaining things clearly and with passion. He is a gifted teacher.

[@boybianchi]

The part where he tells to emotionally detach yourself from your music in order to get an even better mix is true and i have a great little tip: play your music where you normally produce/write it, but instead of looking at your screen, reverse your chair. Keep your eyes open, look at whatever there is to look at, but make sure you are 180 degrees opposite to how you would usually listen. Notice how this effect makes you experience your own music in a totally new and fresh way. Works great if you are in need of a fresh perspective. And yes, you could also bounce it down and listen on earbuds wherever you are, but i do find that this offers less focus and immediacy. Good luck to everyone!

[@dablizzoduve4576]

Helps a lot...good one

[@Redemptive]

Great practice. I love watching the stars on my balcony while listening my track through

[@CaldoHits]

Enrique's a brilliant mixer. You can tell he loves what he does. iZotope killing it.

[@xnewerx]

"Are You Listening?" series is priceless Thank you!

[@fabianobe]

when someone loves what he/she does, it's so clear and beautiful to see. Thank you, Enrique and Izotope for this!!

[@zipperhead101]

The concept of going from pure music lover to engineer, then back to remembering the pure music lover role (but with the know-how)... that is what my gut has been trying to tell me for years now. So, I now know it's ok to go there. I thank you so much for that nugget!

[@bernardoestrela6029]

no one makes better Audio content than iZotope and especially Jonathan. Legend!

[@harry2house536]

These learning series are pure gold. Two fantastic professionals sharing invaluable knowledge. Enrique, mi pana... con mucho orgullo retomo estas perlas. Que sigan los exitos.... Y que viva Venezuela carajo!!!

[@alvarorodriguezfilmmusic]

just insane! I just watched all the seasons, taking notes and everything. It truly feels like a full-fledged uni course. Massive thank you!

[@weaktearecords]

This series has been my favorite anyways, but holy crapballs this is incredible! I love how the focus is on the overall song and not just technical stuff. You guys nailed what is more important, figuring out how to move people not just sounding clean. I have learned more from this video than so many others. Thanks!

[@irenashiloh8808]

This guy is brilliant! Best podcast ever. 👏 (and whoever edited the video - thank you, your hard work is very appreciated).

[@paul.brookes]

More like this please, that was excellent, thanks.

[@lindeehoshikawa1336]

I have so much respect and love for Enrique's beautiful passion towards serving the music!

[@ragingchimera8021]

Excellent show, really in depth, informative and creative, glad you are back!

[@Darksagan]

Awesome. I love that they arent using a radio ready mix like every other mixing show.

[@809rdl]

100%

[@sofoklessantorini1888]

look how proud and satisfied the master engineer feels when enrigue talks....... its such a relief to see someone being as good as you in something so important to you.. and this man was great with the mastering series,.. so now he lay back listenign to the mix engineer talk feeling so satisfied with that he hears,,,, HE couldnt agree more with every word,, and he feel so comfortable that the new series will be IZOTOPE HIGH Q STANDARDS,,, thank you guys,,, amazing videos amazing work.

[@ejarias3]

La habilidad de Enrique es absolutamente increíble!!! Impresionante, deseara poder clonar su cerebro y copiarlo para mi, sos impresionante brother!!!

[@chyllhollywood]

LOL, that was funny as hell. "Who here is responsible for the top end?"

[@phillipburian3297]

Great! First episode of season 4! Love the dynamic between you guys and how passionate Enrique is about what he does. Really resonated with me! Can't wait for the next one!👏👏👏

[@myasga]

Love Lindee Track. Thank you for this Gold

[@derrickmickle5491]

This is proper education. Outstanding video!

[@Miraki]

best show on the planet is back!! lets goooooo!!!

[@robertsimpson5801]

Enrique and Jonathan, I love hearing content from both of you! I miss you both! Representing Class of 2021! Thank you for continuing to share your incredible insight and experience!

[@neshuspark]

This is very helpful. It was very easy to understand despite English is not my main language. He explained it in a funny way, so I wasn't bored at all. I never imagined I'd watch all the videos that lasted nearly 50 minutes.

[@gonebymidnight2881]

Enlightening reflections from Enrique, killer content 👍🏼✨

[@ELLIOT8209]

South Africa is enjoying this episode 👌

[@fabersoul]

is this song on spotify? its absolutely amazing

[@DatAnydeks]

The approach of trying to communicate the song as a story is very good. Then you know why you’re doing what you’re doing in sections of the mix. Enrique demonstrated this so well. 👍🏻

[@Realliedoe]

Been a waiting for this one! I’m starting to love this series

[@tylernobes4034]

This was incredible. Very grateful for this.

[@mike1629-g4l]

Never had such a simple effective tutorial on how to approach mixing. Thanks.

[@MASERSTUDIOS]

This is more than just a Masterclass, this is for me the ABC of Art in Music Production! There is a big difference between being a professional and being a professor, I believe that everyone here can tell you both over exceed the understanding of these two professions. Thanks very much! This show is astonishing.

[@petergentile4473]

And I thought all along the musician was responsible for the feeling and dynamics, thanks for a look into how passionate mixing can improve a song. Enjoyed very much.

[@HSet77]

Wow. You sure improved that mix. Way better balance and emphasis throughout.

[@finnsterling6514]

No doubt. While I don't agree 100% with some of the effects and volume on some parts of the vocals (and that could be simply because I'm listening on a phone), the changes he made with the drums--esp the SNARE!--are totally badass.

[@aricunono6272]

This is so dope.. I feel like the guy watching the new ,old, star wars trailer for the first time.

[@derJimno]

wow! what an interesting episode, a lot of knowledge that one cannot find elsewhere. that tells me how much mixing is about emotions and not only level. Thank you both for sharing all that.

[@Faithaven]

Guys this is very good work

[@sundamusik]

Love the way how Enrique was expressing everything in his words, it definitly gave me more insight how to express whatever in a better way the emotion/feelings. Good episode again. Bless

[@williamtell1477]

When I get a mix popping I cant help myself but do a little air-jammin'. Nice one guys!

[@KBlakK]

Outstanding video on the mixing process, which really is an extension of the production process, where it defines the arrangement more articulately, and prepares it for the final master, or polish. Love it!!!! And Mr. Mueller knows his shit!!!!

[@Mk2nilExclusiveEnt]

From Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 with love 👏👏👏👏

[@AlbertNorris]

This is a fantastic series. Thank you guys for doing it. Regarding mixing drums from the player's perspective: I find that a bit disconcerting when listening to music... or mixing it, because I mentally picture sitting in front of the band as they play. Hearing tom fills go the "wrong way", or hat on the "wrong" side is distracting to me. I guess it's a personal preference, but that's my take on it. Also, very cool shirt, Jonathan! :)

[@zf1615]

Wow really good tut, thanks! Think these considerations are really what I need

[@jasonday8334]

I just became a fan of this series, absolutely awesome information, and this helps me make some sense of what I’ve been doing an or not doing for the past 4 decades. Thank you!!

[@louiegroenewald]

Please do a lot of these learning videos. Demonstrating everything from drums through to vocals. It is amazing to watch and learn. You both explain everything so clear and beautiful to understand things technically as well is emotionally and musically. These videos is worth a lot of money...😊 It feels like being in a proper course in college for FREE.😂 Thanks

[@Sonar37]

Absolutely Brilliant!

[@themultimusicman]

Oh man, this is great!! Thank you so much! Great work! 💯 First the edges! Better than cooking shows ;-)

[@PatrickPleau]

This is absolute Gold! thanks Izotope! I like that is not a big ad for Izotope products. yes they use it in the video but the content is so much more.

[@VincentWilkinKora]

Thanks for this!

[@jeffster512]

In Enrique González Muller we trust! 🙌🏽

[@dablizzoduve4576]

The best episode

[@valentinafurlan9527]

Enriqueeeeee!!!! Best Master ever (ed esperto in caffè e gelato italiano molto più degli italiani stessi). Come stai? 💗

[@andrewrynhard1926]

Wow. Awesome show. Asked all the right questions and the explanation of everything was excellent!

[@ParadNorthProd]

Superb video (and i've watched them all). I can see why he's a professor.

[@bigfreak58]

Glad to see a classic Roland SH1000 in the back was my first synth a cheaper version of the ARP Pro Solist in my mind then.

[@michaelshotit]

more stuff from Enrique please! awesome Engineer his passion gave me passion

[@Chrismusique]

It's so interesting, thank you very much! 🙏

[@daaamn001]

Finally!

[@Illkacirma]

great cooking show! you together are awesome! thanks!

[@inspyremusicnl5826]

Hahaha i love how jonathan gets little akward when enrique is getting emotional

[@MrAxel1892]

Great, you guys.

[@JulesMugisha]

You're good, you're really good💣🔥

[@gabrielvillegasmora4227]

gracias profe!

[@garythompson5402]

Awesome. This actually helps a lot

[@jrunundeniable]

Hey this was great!

[@hendricksam]

The first episode!

[@Realliedoe]

Yes!!!

[@guillermocastromusic]

Excelente!!! (It doesn't need any translation)

[@primat_duha]

Amazing video! Thank you!

[@ksmit]

Cool session. Question- Would you normally put a brick wall limiter on the final unmastered mix like this? And ps, I miss that high guitar part at the end that was prominent and would have really added some top end candy to enhance the outro.

[@Realliedoe]

This was fucking awesome bro! Find the edges

[@hansdampf7397]

Oh man - I would spend my kidney to get just one of my songs getting mixed by such a good mixing engineer. ;_;

[@jaimomo65]

Muchas gracias por compartir tanta experiencia, es algo que no se puede aprender en los libros ;-)

[@francopapa1372]

pelado hermoso!! qué pedazo de mix!!

[@LETTMusic]

Solid breakdown, but when it comes to choosing reference tracks, what are people's thoughts about choosing a song in a similar key? For instance, if you pick a song that has a great mix, but it's in a completely different key, its total sum of frequencies may be overall shifted more left or right on the Tonal Balance curve due to where the fundamental bass and overall harmonics of that scale/key throughout. This matters less on the high end than the low end in my opinion, but do you think picking a song in a similar key as your reference helps you to make better decisions as where to tonally shape your song?

[@oscarpatxot659]

Soo as a spanish speakers where can I find the artist! Loved the song, has it been released yet??

Hey Oscar... the Spanish speaking artist is LAGARTO. Here's a cool song from this Venezuelan artist: kzbin.info/www/bejne/onO3ZpqPrNikgrs Enjoy!

[@ZILLA_RADIO]

@ Thank you very much, Professor

[@ZILLA_RADIO]

Hi Oscar! I'm glad you liked the song! It's not out yet officially. It's going to be part of an upcoming project. Although... If you send me an email to [e-mail] i'd love to send it your way!

[@oscarpatxot659]

@@ZILLA_RADIO that would be awesome, I wrote you an email. Many thanks.

[@DJayFreeDoo]

I kinda miss the loud guitar at the end with the agressive sound. Impressive mix none the less.

[@majewskimusic]

Thank you, ;-)

[@DanielAzocar]

Exelente

[@adrianjayofficial]

How do you know when a mix is done? When you run out of time and money.

[@regmonmusic]

Very good!!!

[@dafingaz]

Genius!

[@x-dsemusica.a8750]

nice

[@WinterVibrations]

What is the name of that song by lagarto?

[@MrHectorjalo]

wowwwwwwwww

[@matzenmann1983]

This is soooo good. Until it becomes an izotope commercial

[@Renaxelo]

you remind me of Jordan Rudess

[@outsidemix3626]

Wow.

[@therealyongo]

I have the best career in the world!!!

[@repairerofreputationsmusic]

Am I the only one who felt like the drums sounded really bad in the final mix? I agree with most of the other choices (the work on the vocals is fantastic), but the drums are too loud and distorted for the song. I can see really compressing them in sections--like Shure Level-loc nasty compression--but this sounds almost cheap.

[@attor90]

21:43 I don't know but I'm 100% sure after this Jonathan IS Jewish hahhah

[@firubbi]

Do something that will stop people listen music on phone or headphones. Let's go back to old loudspeaker days. Problem solved.