Jay Z's Engineer, Young Guru (Part 2) - Pensado's Place

[@Adrian55r]

These two interviews will become part of my 10yr-old boy's music training. What an invaluable interview. Thank you!!

[@morrisnoblemusic]

re-watching 7 years later. Gems..

[@breakbeatlou]

young guru will go down as one of the best who has ever done it!!!!!

[@joem3894]

Good drop.

[@MarxHaven]

"city to city I want that kitty" thanks, that will be stuck in my head the rest of the week

[@perrynnlynch1883]

Word!! Lol 😊.

[@luukbos89]

this guy is litterally overflowing with expertise... what an amazing and inspirational guest. Happy to find out about this part two !! Blessss

[@IzzyMakesMusic]

Jam packed with wisdom. What stuck out the most to me was that he doesn't mix with the thought of where he wants the record to be played. Just mix the record to where you think it should feel and let people the people who decide where it will live modify it for those mediums.

[@bravadogrey5368]

This is still probably the best Pensado's Place I've seen. Not only do they talk at length about music, but their discussions when it comes to things like privilege & politics are respectful, informative, and ALWAYS from a friendly place. Guru is an absolute legend. He's incredibly deft at teaching (you can tell he does it often), and you can tell you're getting nothing but his unabashed honesty. Truly a class act.

[@gnotes85]

I'm with Guru ive been a huge fan of immortal technique for over 10 years now

[@BenNCM]

There's so much love always being shown on this show.

[@nedtroninck9299]

One of the most useful videos I've ever seen. solid gold insight here.

[@nolecheporfavor1581]

man this episode is gold ✨

[@Mentagasm]

Thank you so much for sharing your insight on youtube. I loved the show. As a vocalist who has done many studio sessions it is so refreshing to hear engineers and producers speak on the craft the way that you all do. I really appreciate your program and have subscribed to your channel. Much Love...peace.

[@snoopynasosu]

Damn, what a beautiful final speech!!! So true!

[@Fantastikbeats]

Guru is such a cool guy!

[@coolguydavidvarg]

Dave this worked so well for me using the side chain option with the AE400. Thank you so much.

[@JoeyBriggs11]

Rap about paying taxes. Lol!! Young guru is fantastic! Great episode guys!

[@ColeMizeStudios]

Another amazing interview l thanks guys!

[@WassupFred]

This guy is amazing.. met him in canada at a nxsw... Humble dude... Salute

[@searize]

from city to city i want that kitty

[@bigtuss7482]

JHA 2 STAXXZ lyricism at its finest

[@iamjacobma]

Poetic

[@CJWest]

This is true

[@wseeback]

Wow. This is the one I put off the most (cuz I'm a rock guy), but actually ENJOYED the most. Young Guru is an intelligent, passionate music lover who really knows his stuff. I'm actually impressed with this guy.

[@michal.ochedowski]

A pleasure to watch! Thank you guys for this great show and sharing the knowledge.

[@DrewVanCamp]

Some life experiences do come from video games, but, of course, I do get your point. (: Loved this interview with Guru. I'm learning a lot from Pensado's Place. Just discovered your channel and can't wait to dig in deeper. I'm a video game composer and sound effect designer; sound is sound and this all helps me a ton to develop my own technique and ear for audio. Thank you so much!

[@skbeats5430]

dope

[@ProducerRC]

We need more guys like Guru. You can tell that he is a straight shooter, no B.S. kind of guy.

[@stm.natural_selection]

You fellas are doing phenomenal work

[@richardmindiola2655]

I just graduated from Pinnacle College formerly Sound Masters. I love the advice on the AE 400 and Im am definitely a fan of Guru.

[@JoeLSoL]

Guru is a guru of technology, music and life. Great show, definitely one of the best. Love the headphones. Guru, good looking out to those who don't have the budget for full blown studios. This clearly shows you care and want people to be more involved in music who are discouraged and feel they need a big studio to do big things.

[@MsRobstar]

Thank You Dave, For shooting out Indianapolis!!! I'm a Indy guy and I have all ways said that it a great unsung music city.

[@russelmosotho3887]

This show is awesome....Thank u guys !

[@artsandtechnology]

it's incredible how we can learn from this kind of video . thank you so much

[@eridmusictv3456]

Young Guru is The Man! Big Up !

[@godisibilen8162]

+EridmusicTV There's only one Guru and that's the legend from Gang Starr. This guy is just using his name to get fame.

[@Soundboy817]

All 3 of u guys are geniuses.....love this show...peace from the UK

[@anotherytnameyk]

thanks a lot! great show

[@RalphLBaer]

So many gems.

[@aligboyakasha]

As someone who owns the AiAiAi TMA-1 DJs, and will be the first to admit that I got it for the style and cause it was really cheap off ebay, and who thought the AiAiAi Studio headphones were way too expensive.... Damn, after watching how much he really knows about engineering, that was probably the most convincing thing to ever make me want to get them

[@javiertrevino5535]

this was a great episode. thank you so much. I learned a lot

[@thomwettstein]

Hey Guys! Thank you very, very much for sharing your thought with us.

[@CharlesK441]

One of the best !

[@GamboTheGent]

Greatest show so far, this was really inspirational!

[@dareeldealproduction]

I LIKE THIS GUY....VERY SINCERE

[@lithiumdeuteride]

There appears to be a typo in the AE400 plugin. Three of the bands have Threshold / Ratio / Attack / Release labels. The fourth one has Threshold / Ratio / Attack / Thresh! Of course, it doesn't affect the sound of what seems to be a very versatile plugin.

[@Straightdamageman]

Well... Looks like its bak to the lab for me. He pointed out quite a few no-no's for me. Thanks for the knowledge!!!!

[@CAlanRobinson]

I'm glad Dave mentioned the thing about stereo drum tracks because in his ITL, all I saw were stereo tracks in his session, and my first thought was "are ALL these tracks trully stereo or just stereo versions if mono tracks!?". I'm glad it wasn't him that did that... I got out of that habit years ago! Waste of space and processing speed. Great interview!

[@JLOakes1]

Awesome Episode!! Thank you.

[@justinterrellxl]

"IT IS THERE. IT JUST NEEDS TO BE PROMOTED."

[@prophismusic]

Such a cool show, thanks for all you do- Subscribed.

[@everybodyzkin]

Young guru is amazing

[@edqproductionsllc5916]

This was a good show.

[@davecheney2314]

Amazing!!!!

[@Zakuti]

Dave and Guru what a ffffff'ing episode. I'm so glad Guru had a 2 part episode. How amazing!! Dave would it be too much trouble to post a list of your hardware equipment in your studio? I know it would mean a lot to me and i'm sure it would mean a lot to everyone else to know what sort of Converters, Audio Interface, Dynamics, EQ, etc.. that you use. We know you love your Reverb but I would love to know more about the rest of the equipment. Please please please...and thank thank you thank you!

[@CryOfTheLyrebird]

Glad they discussed the need for social commentary in music

[@7oel7777777]

Dude I've wanted something like this forever.

[@JeremyToy]

Fantastic piece! Thank you for sharing this knowledge.

[@danhicks2119]

I was half expecting TIP OF THE CENTURY to come up again in that ITL.

[@BenNCM]

KZbin, why can't we have great audio as well as great video quality? That's my only problem with watching the tutorials in these otherwise outstanding shows.

[@THEFLIGUY]

Audio sounds fine through my Adams check your gear sample rate of soundcard etc they are using lavs so its hard to control the occasional pop or blast when the mic rubs up against a shirt etc

[@gman23323]

Thank you for sharing, I appreciate the info.

[@lagiator]

I do not particularly like rap but that guy is doing a really really great job with Jay-Z's records!

[@cbastriani]

Incredible

[@jackman00110101]

The ITL 🔥🔥🔥

[@410nikko]

Whats Good dave this is Big key from One Up…Luv watching your show bro…u have a way of making it so much fun …..Teach brother….. Teach !!!!!!!

[@Mahavishnugod]

This show is too good to be true

[@MrEBRAD777]

amazing episode learned so much

[@Hizziefoshizzie]

The pain is all too familiar, but it makes for a hell of an album! ha

[@certifiedsounds8018]

the state of hip hop.. very well explained.. thanx

[@jonbanuelos3288]

SO GOOD

[@GollumSmeagol]

Dave, have you considered giving us access to the multi-tracks of some of your mixes from ITL??? I would love to get the Give It Up multis.

[@dperry913MusicTracks]

I think it was a Synclavier that Stevie played on Cosby.

[@TonyMoment]

City to city I want that kitty. City to city I want that kitty. City to city I want that kitty. but seriously been waiting for this 2nd part for what seems like forever!

[@FlexVector]

I've heard people say the Sony MDR-7506 are really good for that. I have a pair but I don't sing or work with vocals much so I can't really tell you if it's true or not.

[@MGMNTmjn]

you starting to notice that too? I understand its a business, and that, that is what this is about...but yeah, it certainly looks that way...if so...then I guess it wont be an ITL, it'll just be an extended commercial before the interview. Sure would like some tips and tricks using the basic plugs that come with pro tools...or even better...tips and tricks that don't include gear..or advanced techniques with just generic gear..like say...things you can do with 'a compressor', or 'an EQ', etc.

[@1kozhiphop]

great insight

[@MrCharlycho]

Young guru is king !

[@Reydel_TrueWork]

Damn, this is a great interview

[@jdubmuzic1]

de-2k-ing! lol i love Dave! I would love to hang out with him for just one day in the studio!

[@mikeserman]

thanks so much!

[@jasonjasonjasonjasonjason]

first guy to pick a bundle as an island plugin! :D Genius!

[@imnobedhead]

Tich Kangai they play a game on the show where they ask "if you could only take on plugin to a desert island, what would it be?" guru chose a collection of plugins as a joke.

[@shango7942]

Totally enjoy this.

[@VDADmusic]

Dear Dave, how did you set up the AE400 for the rest of the (vocal) arrangement? I don t see any changes going on after opening up the loop. Thanks in advance!

[@Adoomy712]

I've been looking for an EQ that does exactly what Dave was doing with the AE400 from McDSP... but I don't think that plugin format will work in FL Studio... Does anyone know of another VST EQ that can do the same thing? I really need that capability in my tool set!

[@GIFTsefiso]

Great interview

[@CAlanRobinson]

Another thing I dig about Guru, was that he talked english (no ebonics!). Its one thing if your around other people (friends) who talk that way, but when talking to the public talk like your intelligent! Thank you Guru for showing others that it can be done and its not considered selling out.

[@bw1034]

youre a racist piece of shit

[@bw1034]

Bryan Woods like he has anything to prove to you

[@CAlanRobinson]

Bryan Woods ok.... so believing that people should speak intelligently is racist? Are you literally insane!? Where did that come from? Yes... Ebonics is its own curse... because it is taught to children and then when they grow up and they don't get the respect they want from the rest of society, they get a chip on their shoulder when it is their own fault for communicating like a fool. All I was saying was that I was glad to see that on top of being talented, Guru also chose NOT to fall into that same stereo type of "black hip hop artist". I know what they say... "when you throw a rock into a pack of dogs, the one that yelps is the one you hit!" I take it "ignorance" is your language of choice, and my comment left you butt-hurt, huh!? What a cop out. Do you bash other black people for talking proper english? Don't blame the rest of the world just because you were too weak to NOT give in to peer presure when it came to how black people are "supposed" to talk. I am not the racist. ... you are... to yourself.

[@aminosal2549]

C. Alan Robinson I Agree that it is important to speak to people in a way that they can understand, but Ebonics was spawned from the lack of educational funding in impoverished areas, and can even be traced back to Blacks purposely not being taught read and write as slaves. Given thats not a good enough reason in this day and age, however most other races due to their racial history start at an advantage of learning and living. Its like running a hundred meter dash, with hispanics and blacks at the start with whites (European history)(generally) starting at the 50.

[@kpgpwi64]

C. Alan Robinson assuming that just because someone is black, means that they will not speak intelligently is racist.

[@underwoodunderwood8988]

Half of this is a commercial, I respect it, but I wasn't ready for that.

[@UniqueTouch]

wow good stuff!!! Didnt even know... It just happens its 4 in da morning and by watching x-factor I happen to click on u guys!!! great info...thank you H-D!!!

[@sig310]

Great Work!

[@kevinfoushee3154]

what was the name and model number of those headphone guru had designed ill like to check them out along with the name and model of the itl plugins dave was talking about

[@philippes1987]

Part 2 !?.....great!

[@rorypawson8442]

this is a whole different level of pensados place.

[@groove_doc]

my thoughts exactly!

[@AlexNiedt]

For anyone interested, the song in the ITL is actually called "Baby, It's OK" by Follow Your Instinct. Official video is here: watch?v=lzAh6fm0xXk

[@Zaflon]

This Is a beautiful video

[@SoUtHSeACaRtEl3023]

Gurus a Genius! :o

[@bubnjarovski]

i hope ITL won't become commercial for the new plugins ;)

[@marleycarroll]

Fantastic episode. City to city I want that kitty City to city I want that kitty City to city I want that kitty

[@skbeats5430]

so inspirational #goals

[@RemmyMusic1]

22:21 herbs hangtime is real

[@everybodyzkin]

Aiaia headphones bouttime guru realness

[@jordancastro5700]

Jammin' on the one!

[@TheDementians]

Cool.

[@Hizziefoshizzie]

You guys have a link to part 2 at the end of the video. This is part 2 lol.

[@mateenpouyafar2875]

What's the name of that visual hardware EQ @5:08?

[@CORNERSTOW]

love this program im subbed an guru well this was a epic education