7 Things I Wish I Knew Sooner about music production

[@JRent506]

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[@gavinwhitford5145]

Low end in mono sounds so different very amazing on big speakers thank you sm I never understand how people made bass sound so darn good

[@gavinwhitford5145]

Would you recommend mono for guitar baselines as well or nah

[@masalaman9279]

Bro I got the "If I was 20 I would be a billionaire ad" before this video 😭

[@verzed3181]

sameeee

[@prodmxnty]

same

[@CuteTransGirlxD]

I got Unison MIDI chord pack. I haven't seen that in awhile

[@abstrakt_thought_]

Same

[@wint3rmintdaproducer361]

Same

[@gxrinorthside3759]

When J.rent's unmixed beats sound cleaner than your mixed beats

[@mistersalmon555]

It's all about selection and leveling according to Treybprod.

[@kjellbeats]

that edit was a really weird flex and made your hole comment make no sense

[@gxrinorthside3759]

@@kjellbeats fine i'll take that out

[@adamsmith1573]

I hope your joking.... the unmixed beat sounds like ass

[@gxrinorthside3759]

@@adamsmith1573 I am joking lol

[@greenice9360]

If I had this when I was 20 I would be a billionaire! Much appreciated

[@ehansalman8461]

I see, you’re a producer of culture as well

[@h1jolk4907]

🤣🤣

[@kronos7578]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Aurora-rw9lp]

Lmaoo

[@MadeByDutz]

bro i know I get that ad a lot... but after reading this i got the ad instantly...

[@prodmarcogoat]

Instead of comparing yourself to others, compare your present self to your past self, and as long as you're making some kind of progress no matter how small you're at least headed in the rigth direction Thank you so much for those words man thats the key of everything ❤️

[@ProdHexelisGay]

ola marco

[@theboubacar]

Aye yo I just want to thank you for that comment I really needed to read smtg like that you made my night homie thx

[@prod.dxrkenbeatz]

Fax

[@dcode863]

Man, words to always live by

[@Silveri94]

Inspiring comment and so true 🙏!

[@tobipurp]

Here the track with panning My phone speakers 😐

[@rhydes_]

I usually have the kick peak at -6, snare at -9 to - 12 and 808 to -12 or a bit lower. When you have drums peaking so loud, you force the limiter on the master bus to compress these peaks. Might sound good, might not. By the way the beat included here is dope

[@JRent506]

Thanks man, yeah the particular level of each element in the mix will vary from producer to producer and from beat to beat for sure.

[@Adam-g-uk]

Try gain staging with a vu meter bro, get each instrument to hit at -18db then boost back up with a limiter on the master...-18 is the sweet spot for most plugins

[@Subhash_bhatt]

I used to see this levels in starting but now i just set the levels according to my ears and feel of the song these numbers are just to help you in starting.

[@bonkekhuzwayo4679]

I have my drums loud as a bitch then I add a soft clipper

[@t0by529]

Do not follow these goofy dB cheat sheets they are useless

[@OriginalAmil]

The "don't compare yourself to others" at the end really hit

[@MaxzyeLive]

That’s how it’s been for me too I’ve been producing a year and I like my music but if I listen to what inspired me I get discouraged shits annoying. Peep is my inspiration too homie.

[@jessdecoux751]

Just think about how big "look at me" by X got, that song is mixed so "badly" but it's such an iconic song

[@jasonchu4400]

bruh im literaly in the same position as you, i wish my takes sounds good but when i start mixing shit...everything goes to complete disaster ASAP!!! i get completely discouraged and quit mixing then and there and try to do NEW songs instead of my mix....LOL

[@Halwords]

These tips is just what we needed, thank you!

[@Khariis]

don't compare yourself to others. Compare your present self to your past self. That's hits hard

[@blxck25]

Man I thought this was gon be the "Assign your sounds to the mixer track and save before exiting" type of tutorial but this held some really cool tips I never knew about. Thanks J!

[@wnfld6317]

I have a little tip, which I always use: Mix on barely hearable volume. With low volume, you will hear which sound is too loud and which too quiet easier. Plus, it is better for your hearing.

[@dopamine2086]

i found your channel a few days ago and now i'm binge watching 10 videos each time before producing, you helped me step up so much, thanks.

[@kipassa225]

Thanks man, sometimes I get discouraged and leave making beats for a week or two thinking I'm not cut out for this. You gave me a bit of hope and motivation to continue trying

[@krkr5625]

i leave pink noise levelling 2 years ago it doesnt work for me i prefer good gainstaging and output level balancing.I prefer summing on drum bus insted of softclipping everything on drums i prefer subs little bit stereo on hook like the weeknd i prefer analyzing good sounding tracks mid side mode on span and i prefer 1 clean sounding 1 characteristic and 1 glue compressors instead of using 3 same compressors and eqs i learned stem mastering on skrillex ableton video 1 year ago and thats working really good.i make %90 of my busses have character eqs like ssl eqs etc Anolog obsession plugins are free go check it out if u need free characteristic plugin stuff.Thats my tips i hope i helped someone this video reminds me my old mixing chain

[@snackcrackers8]

I started music production 11 months ago and I was getting discouraged because I would listen to music I liked and my beats weren’t as good as them. But your advice at the end of the video literally made me feel 10x better. Thanks man, gives me the motivation to keep going forward.

[@Lobsterfied]

Keep going bro, you got this just a matter of sticking it out :)

[@moongodkys5508]

"Instead of comparing yourself to others, compare your present self to your past self. And as long as you're making some kind of progress, no matter how small, you're at least heading in the right direction." Came here for production tips, left feeling a lot better about myself in general!

[@extrememetalunderground]

dawg u taught me how to make beats lol. sumn abt watchin what u do jus subconsciously like registers w me, n when u go in depth like this vid it gives me lots of tips. thank u sm

[@LostFameBeats]

It’s so hard to be consistent when you don’t see any visual numbers or rewards, however those come with time

[@mauriciorosales3972]

sounds like ur doin it for the money not because you truly love music

[@BECIELOFFICIAL]

8:58 that beat is fire af

[@g76ytg]

Not that too lit but it's kinda nice lol 🔥

[@saintarj4552]

That last point is good and so is the panning, I usually keep everything very centered because I hate when sounds are only in one ear, but clearly subtle panning helps a lot

[@Mikey-pz6up]

Love the wholesomeness at the end my guy! Thank you for the video

[@IljayBeats]

There's a free plugin called "Pink" by Credland Audio that creates a pink noise. Just throw in on the master and mute if afterwards

[@ProdByDrestar]

Honestly JRent is one of the if not THE best KZbin music producers. He actually knows what hes talking about and tells you how to do it properly without being too confusing. We respect you from Texas! lol

[@swervenxgga1200]

Can you do a tutorial on how to mix and master beats??

[@user-lp9qj7ul1g]

there is no rules in mixing and mastering, use ur ears, pay close attention to small details and overall sound. The best thing you can do is getting pro at using EQ, compression, saturation etc. meaning that you know what compression does or when to use low shelf or high shelf in EQ for example :)

[@yaseen9044]

He already made one like 3 years ago, look up on yt

[@denysmoe]

in terms of both beatmaking and mix-mastering, your videos taught me a lot. thank you so much, king! 👑

[@MikeMulahMusic]

This is a great video, thank you so much I learn a lot from you, keep going bro cuz you got it

[@xtremecyycy1590]

Videos like these are really helpful especially as someone who is extremely new to the process, its nice to hear people talk about their beginnings and things to do while learning early. Thanks alot

[@Rojozproduction]

Can you please do an in depth video of mixing with pink noise! I never heard of that! Do you use that method for boom bap beats too?!

[@dompi379]

Your videos are amazing. Straight to the point, easy to understand, and very entertaining. Ngl, this is one of the best production tips and tricks / tutorials channels out there.

[@jackpeak4747]

Thanks for sharing these tips man, you're really helping out the community :)

[@bloodrose222]

Thank you so much for the tips! Also do you have a tutorial on how to properly use eq?

[@jurden8966]

Pink by Credland Audio is a nice VST for pink noise. It's not an instant perfect mix but it helps with a good base for leveling

[@redmuskratt]

You rock man. You may not remember me, but you helped me through a very hard time for my family. This time last year I was in a cage. Keep being awesome.

[@eric.6272]

Love your content, man. Keep it up.

[@lijunasuguerra6424]

I got my own set bout a week ago and now starting to mix my own vocals. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us along with other youtubers. I'm not good at it but at least now I know what reverb is for. Thank you really.

[@csq275]

The last message hits me the most, it is really complicated once you compare with people who are far more superior than you instead of focusing on you

[@hb20951]

Wow that last piece of advice was really inspirational. I don’t think you fully understand how much I needed this video. Thanks so much and I can’t wait to cook up some 🔥

[@joshuaudoh9097]

Thanks... I needed this

[@DannyPSE]

Great VIdeo! Thank you! I am excited about to try the 3 compressor method.

[@Hexagy]

Even as an artist that has been at it for a while. i still find these tips really helpful when it comes to helping those who are newer to music!

[@gerardmusic8017]

Really needed that last one. Thank you

[@aerial5554]

THANKYOU J.RENT

[@justinmakaii]

another good option for pink noise is the “pink” plugin it’s free and helps a lot

[@prod_by_KAYZEE]

BROO you are so helpful!!! thanks so much G keep it up!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@dadebassett5446]

personally I like to make my 808, kick and clap/snare are the louder part of the beat usually putting the kick and 808 around -6 to -3 dB (note: I also put soft clipper on my kick and 808 and crank them up) . Also, there's no perfect way to mix a beat so, try to find a method that sounds nice and that works for you.

[@bleubleu3107]

If you new to the music production world these are some of the best gems do not take these with a grain of salt, amazing video helping the new people 👍🏻

[@blessedtafaramudukuti9911]

Its really nice for a producer to give tips he uses. I once saw a video where the producer actually says 'this is my old vocal chain but it works'.

[@arczix999]

Are you streaming on Twitch? Or are you planning to do so? I would watch you mix and master a beat for a whole day, it would be cool to see the process step by step and learn new things next to you!

[@50037738]

i love these type of breakdown videos they are more detailed then the artist one and i feel like your in the room with me teaching me

[@headlesshigh]

Can you drop that old beginner beat as free to use please?? Idk why but I really like it.

[@auth.enticProd]

Great info! Especially the last one!! 😁

[@grunteesee716]

this is the best and most helpful video that i found on mixing

[@prodby_amb8570]

You always come in with very helpful tips😉💪 Thank you!

[@tomschlaiss5735]

Great vid, well put together. Thanks and cheers

[@PragmaticBeats]

This is dope, need to try the pink noise! Btw guys, if you feel like you're losing the 808's presence when turning the channel mono, FEAR NOT! You can easily fix this in a number of ways. One is duplicating the 808 and EQ out the low-end and keep it stereo. Easiest way though is using a plugin like Ozone, where you can stereo separate each frequency zone

[@raulgradinar3132]

Simple but essential stuff. I’m sure this video will help lots of beginners. Keep it up💪

[@dylanbogan1997]

Good advice. Keep up the great work.

[@RaffyBite]

thanks for the gold! 🙌🏽

[@abduallahgamal9089]

You deserve more than a sub for these gems!

[@Chicken-pc5qn]

Thank you so much with the pink noise

[@vishuxxx1749]

Thanks for motivation 🙏❤ love for you forever ❤

[@joshieque9460]

Wow. You're really breaking this down to a science. That's dope.

[@MadeByDutz]

THANKS FOR ALL U DO FOR US DR. RENT!

[@leetake44]

Half way through and I already learnt a lot, thank you for this

[@BrotherBmp3]

This is sick my garbage beats are gonna sound a little less trash now, thanks brotha

[@NegativVonPlaag]

Thanks for all the knowledge man, it helps a lot!

[@JoseMiguel-yi5ur]

mixing lessons rent! appreciate a lot these type of videos ❤️

[@xavin1026]

thank you man !!! your channel insprired me so much :)))

[@arteagabeats5371]

Really helpful video, even for more experienced producers 🙏🙏

[@jbmusic4095]

Phenomenal content man

[@lyriee]

Thank you!!!

[@Fea71]

you are one of the best tutor i ever seen....

[@bloodinthewater4346]

dropping knowledge bombs. you got my attention.

[@1ohmygon.]

Make more vids like this pls, you 're growing like producer and as a KZbinr too much. J. Rent the goat 🐐

[@prodaxpy]

The last motivation tho 🔥🔥🔥 J.Rent YOU KING 👑

[@albenir56]

Your videos are the best for beginners.

[@fcukedup5029]

💕 those last words

[@joeljimenez1929]

Fire! Appreciate your videos

[@richmixx8974]

Thanks J. Great vid.

[@8oichi]

you can also mix the 808 to -3 to -6 and use side chain to have it duck w the kick. that way yr 808 is thumping but when that kick hit you get that good click n a lil but if clipping. that shit will make yr beat so hard if you really wanna break speakers

[@brendanhenry02]

Would love more videos like this

[@JesusLovesYou-HeIsTheLight]

This is super useful! Thank you

[@ProdLTJ1133]

Yo any chance you could do a video on tropical drill like 5eb

[@gangster9172]

i love using gainstaging method its so powerful changed my work flow :)

[@Ayyoub10]

Bro you always motivate me to make a beat Thank you & good luck🔥❤

[@bedurhanejer4491]

Last advice might save my life :/thanks for that!

[@xmus4023]

Damn JR, thanks for that pink noise trick!

[@cypress22369]

never thought about pink noise tip tbh, guess i should try it

[@bigthoughts1994]

Thanks didn't know about the mono low end trick.

[@cra-ks3pi]

Really cool examples

[@gamerboy6666]

Big fan love your works 😘

[@hollisrivers5161]

I needed that last one 🥺

[@zodix44]

Thank you. I am really having a tough time mixing my vocals.

[@liftwithvick8524]

definitely needed that last tip🤝

[@MilJardair]

Top shelf content, as always.🔥💯

[@jeremiah4810]

using more than one compressor was new to me, might have to try that one out

[@neptuneseye7832]

I have a problem with mixing part. I try searching up good mixing tutorial but all of them have a differente type of mixing and some of them are so boring. Also they are all using differente plugings. And yes I know there is no right rule to mix

[@cipa857]

With time you'll get your mixing habits and you'll stick to some plugins you like

[@buzy3854]

I think what is happening is that you don’t quite understand the fundamentals/basics of mixing. When you do that, you start to notice that every tutorial is doing the same thing but in a different way, they’re all trying to find a space for each sound in the track and make it all go well together. After you notice that, you start to pick your favorite techniques from the tutorials and mix and match them, which develops your personal mixing style. Same goes for plugins, for example, every equalizer plugin does the same thing (except if they’re different types of equalizers, because analog EQs and digital EQs have different properties). Only differences between the same types of plugins are the interface, and sometimes some plugins have an extra feature or two. In the end, it all comes together with practice. I hope you’re able to figure it all out soon, good luck!

[@Subhash_bhatt]

Understand from basic bro because if you will not understand the basics you are not gonna get anything from mixing masterclasses. These are some basic steps 1. Leveling different sounds according to the genre and your personal feel. 2.giving space to each elements and see if there any frequency colliding in a mix. 3 stereo imaging and separating the sounds. Pan the instruments left or right to give them more space but remember that dont pan the sounds which have low frequency under 100HZ. There are many more things to look at but these are the basics.

[@jayoodaboss]

Inspiring and teaching for years 💯

[@toobehhh]

This was a really good video thank you man

[@JRent506]

Glad you liked it