Making Records with Eric Valentine - Slash (feat. Andrew Stockdale) "By The Sword"

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

Hey, I made that plugin (AR-1)! Thanks for the kind words Eric!!

[@gius_taakstudio]

man your stuff is awesome. and I just got that amazing AR-1 what a greeat tip from Eric :D:D:D

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

@@gius_taakstudio Thanks, I truly appreciate the support!

[@kaynezhashino]

@@TheHouseofKushTV I have all of them, really impressive and I appreciate!!

[@paulbruce4630]

I'm hoping to get some Kush plugins later on in the year.

[@jjrockjaw]

Gregory Kush has the best mixing KZbin channel on the youtube but he only wears one outfit.

[@PatFlanigan]

Am I the only one who still can't believe that this is on the internet for free for everyone to consume and learn from?! You're doing the lord's work, Eric! What an epic episode!

[@gius_taakstudio]

+1 ;)

[@pablo.l]

I feel the same this is incredible

[@CarstenGoeke]

Well said ✌🏻

[@glasstubes1]

25:00 - Mix bus 38:49 - Drum bus 42:58 - Drum miking 47:40 - Kick 54:30 - Snare 56:00 - Overheads 1:03:40 - Toms 1:10:28 - Bass Guitar 1:13:40 - Acoustic Guitar 1:17:13 - Electric 12 String 1:22:45 - Electric Guitar 1:37:38 - Guitar Solo 1:43:30 - Vocal

[@alejandrojerezrico3007]

Thanks

[@RecordingLounge]

I think this session is a perfect example of why the SOURCE was, is, and always will be KING. The players, the rooms, the performance, the instruments. The things you’re actually recording. Yes the audio gear helps, yes Soothe is amazing, but ultimately you’re just highlighting those fantastic raw tracks so they blend together. Imagine if you had been monitoring with your current setup while tracking! (That’ll keep you up at night). Amazing work as always!

[@mattqualls9456]

wow, the tone the unfairchild brings to the mix is unreal.

[@andrewgosden2665]

This was excellent - thank you! I've used numerous songs from this album as mix references over the years, due to the outstanding definition and overall attitude of the mixes. Nonetheless, it is so refreshing to hear someone with your industry kudos and recognition be so brutally honest and humble in acknowledging that you are continuing to grow and search. Very heartening!

[@shorerocks]

These videos are like a private lesson. Thank you so much for sharing, Eric.

[@AdamGotheridge]

Thanks for the master class! :) The amount detail you put into this stuff is really paramount to what makes the record go. And the original mixes on the whole album are just phenomenal and no need to sell it short or "could be better"... just a great album all the way around top to bottom. You could deconstruct all the tunes from that record as far as I'm concerned. Just a big thanks from me. Also want to mention great job on the general flow of the video. That was a TON of stuff to cover and you did it very well.

[@hogblockula9335]

I remember discovering this album when i was like 13. Definitely one of the pieces of music that got me into guitar and shaped my music taste in general. Really glad you made this video dude!

[@castlestreetrecords]

Hog Blockula haha exactly same for me

[@burgerguitars]

Yes! Been waiting for some Slash! Happy New Year Eric!

[@JonMulveyGuitar]

Another great mix breakdown! Thanks Eric:-) KZbin is very lucky to have you willing to share. Happy New Year to you and the family! Come on 100.000 subs!

[@NicStride]

11:00 to skip the preamble ramble. :D

[@le_emeric]

I read comments for guys like you, Thanks !

[@jasonwilliams9129]

Everytime I think my mixes are decent, I watch EV and have to start over! Thanks EV for making me rethink what sounds good and how to get there. Its amazing some of the things you do I would never really think about doing. My mixes have improved just doing some of the cool stuff you have shown.

[@TheSeangerber]

the title music for your channel is the greatest thing I've ever heard

[@sourcefor]

Those drums sound incredible!

[@adleradler1982]

1:39:53 This specific bend...mmm...sooo good!!!🎸🤟

[@lionlotus333]

Thank you so much for making these videos Eric. I have learned an incredible amount from you. You are genuinely inspiring.

[@secondslate7158]

Yes!! It was so good to see you go through this in Hertfordshire. Thank you!!

[@kelvinfunkner]

jeepers....this was like a masterclass on incredible huge tones!!!! I can't remember when I've ever heard a kick drum that was THAT huge in a mix ever before!!!!

[@precisionsoundworksstudio]

What a great channel! Listening to your perspective and absorbing your infinite wisdom invokes a great feeling of gratitude in me. Thank you. 🙏🏻

[@pclairoot]

Holly Molly, the differene is huge, not only the mid-range, in the low end too. Happy New Year!

[@kaynezhashino]

Genius! Love your videos so much, every track with details. No one done it so well like you.

[@That1Guy]

I’ve been on a deep dive with all your vids, I’m finding them so incredibly inspiring and endlessly informative. Thank you for being so generous with us!

[@thejamman555]

Really enjoy these videos Eric, it's great hearing about why you make these choices and the insight into the recordings. I've gained so much knowledge from these videos!

[@That1Guy]

They’re releasing all the hounds, What is lost can still be found”. Words to live by!

[@TrueFallacy]

These videos are SO GOOD for learning techniques about drum mixing

[@toddthunder]

Great video, thanks so much Eric. That overheard technique sounds very similar to what people call the "recorderman technique" these days and I use that all the time. Easily my favorite OH configuration.

[@seankebely]

The new mix sounds incredible. Too bad we cant get a version of this mix

[@Janosoft]

The best rock record of the century! You're an awesome producer! Cheers from Argentina!

[@iagol9737]

No summing mixer this time then? I think this comparative could be the perfect example of how the debate of ITB vs OTB, hybrid vs Console is no longer relevant. It's amazing how you improved an old mix (done with loads of great analog gear) just with plugins and a great analog bus compressor. You put the light on the most important stuff: technique and how you listen is way more important than gear. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and hats off to your clever, flexible and humble approach to the art of mixing.

[@mrwev]

Yeah I think if I was actually mixing this for release I probably would use my passive summing mixer but its a pretty subtle difference. I'm pretty darn happy with the ITB version and just H/W insert for the UnFairchild :)

[@renatopimentel_tmp]

Again a fantastic job! this album made me know his work many years ago! Congratulations and thank you.

[@RecordingStudio-pg9zr]

Sounds incredible, thank you for sharing Eric!

[@richdewhittaker1746]

Definately send this new mix on to Slash! I've been employing generous lashings of Sie-Q,Soothe,and Kush in my soundtrack music thanks to thee,Cheers for your generous output and Happy New Decade!

[@Martinlgn]

Man I remember listening to this album and this song in particular on repeat when I was like 15 ! You're the man Eric !

[@morei45]

Happy New Year and thx for the vids so far, looking forward to the next year of vids. Always looking forward to them, Thx.

[@elimakowski1469]

Nice one! I can really the upper mids blossom with the Unfairchild engaged in the Shoot-out. They're both doin the thing! But the hardware UF is stellar! Keep the geeky-tech dialogue going as well? Very cool! The warmest of Holiday Wishes to you and your family!

[@SunsetPunk]

From an artistic view I think both mixes sound equally as great. The old mix does possess a a more surreal and chewy feeling, manly because of how the vocal effect tickles the mind hehe. But the clarity, size and sense of groove really comes through on the new mix. I found this comparison really exciting and inspiring. Thank you!

[@TheMusicWiz]

I know I'm meticulous ...but hats off to you! Really inspiring to see how no detail escapes your attention...and whatever it takes, gets done :)

[@sourcefor]

Holy crap that ar1 plug-in sounds great! I bought because of this video! Thanks for these! Happy new year!

[@sourcefor]

Wish I could afford that unfairchild!

[@trevorsanders6684]

I've watched this 3 times already. I wish this version was available to listen to in full.

[@ketih13]

This is the song I subscribed in anticipation for!!!!!! Thank you!!

[@bergerkes835]

Amazing.. Just amazing.. Thanks again for this masterclass Eric! That drum sounds so good with so little mic's! Very inspiring.

[@gabrielswarts9129]

"it's fucking Slash man, it should be loud"... made me laugh. Thanks for all these excellent videos!!!

[@gius_taakstudio]

me too XD LOL

[@ITBprod.fr80]

at 33 minutes and 59 seconds it's just exellent as the unfairchild gives another dimmenssion to the bass drum and makes all the bottom warmer and more understanding !!! Wow this is great!! Ar1 is also very close to the unfair!!

[@shanesmith8907]

Amazing as usual, Eric. Thank you!!! FYI, you can option-click the notification tab to turn on do not disturb. 🤘

[@gonzalodanguise6618]

Just done an A/B between the album version and this new mix. The diference in the mid, and low mids is remarkable. Thank you for sharing! cheers

[@trevorsanders6684]

One of my favorite mixes right now! Thanks

[@breakburrito]

those drums..... ! You really nailed that Zep sound. Just massive! And the most tasteful solo playing I've heard from Slash, particularly in the beginning with his volume knob down low.

[@kyleriche9360]

CHRISTMAS MOON SOUNDS INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!! Wtf- please god do a deconstruction- You and Grace HAVE to do an entire album that sounds like that- i feel like I finally got to hear a clean Phil Specter recording - the backing vocals are UNBELIEVABLE

5 mikes and an amazing drummer. Don't need nothing else. So much mojo, very Zeppelin-esque. Always loved this song AND the mix (both the original and this one), so interesting to see this. Thanks Eric!

[@lucianobranchese4344]

Hey! Thanks for all the content man, such a powerfull info and pro work!

[@ZiddersRooFurry]

This was and is one of my all-time favorite albums. Just the whole thing was amazing through and through. Perfect band, perfect guests, perfect songwriting, performances and mixing. When it came out I was still in the hospital due to the lymphedema in my legs. I was constantly getting infections and almost died about three times. It was just a really rough period emotionally, physically and financially. This album brought a ton of light into my life. It gave me the inspiration to get back into playing guitar and any time I'd feel down it was one of the albums I'd go back to and listen to (the others being T-Ride, the second Gorillaz album and Goodbye Yellow Brick Road).

[@TrueFallacy]

This is an insanely good song too, I wonder if we can hear this mix of it anywhere. Would be a great remix album!

[@thomaspersson1533]

Those drums! Those drums!!! Thanks and happy new year 🥳

[@winterpegers]

Amazing how you can make the total greater than the sum of he parts. I was expecting the guitar tracks to have the full meat of the final mix, but actually they’re pretty light in bottom end compared with how they feel in the finished product!

[@kevinafflack808]

I can’t thank you enough for how much I’ve learned from your sharing these videos! Quick questions regarding this track: 1) I see you’ve done the bar/beat tempo map, was this recorded to a click? What are your thoughts on using a click vs tracking to a loop? 2) you didn’t mention what mics you used on the guitars, which sound amazing. Thx again, happy 2020!

[@directive-4]

This is so amazing! Thank you for sharing and Happy new year to all!

[@bdunn315]

the width and how the instruments come up front is amazing with the Unfairchild vs the UA and AR1. wow.

[@drummerjeroensimons]

Happy New Year Eric for you and your family!!!!

[@BigSkyAudioVids]

The room is evolving nicely Eric.

[@noiseinthebasement8139]

Great discussion, as always. Happy new year, Eric!

[@stoneskystudios]

Thank you so much, so helpful!

[@joellegros8133]

MAKING RECORDS with ERIC VALENTINE I feel you on the side chain delay compensation. The only way to access it unfortunately is to have an HDX card and use the HDX driver. They’ve made it an HDX feature only. I personally do not like the HDX driver. I feel like I get a lot of CPU errors with it compared to the built in output. I use pro tools ultimate as well. I like doing the gate trigger with this. I can’t attest if it’s sample accurate, but it’s sounds like it’s working ok. I like using it with waves in-phase to align the close mics to overheads and rooms with the side chain delay compensation. I love your videos and am a huge fan of the 3eb self titled record you did. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge. They’ve helped me a lot.

[@JordonBeal]

That kick drum is ridiculous. Love it.

[@borjamuro7745]

Thanks Eric, Happy new year!

[@mewfan84]

Great episode! I agree, the new mix sounds a lot better. It's kind of peculiar, it has more of everything: low end, presence, separation and depth. Cheers!

[@EricChesek]

I'm curious to hear what Slash thinks of the new mix if he checks it out. Great episode, as always!

[@bouadie2007]

This is Great Eric! I wish you have showed us the GNR November Rain mix 😉

[@fusedguitar9507]

What a great way to see out the year. One question, how do you attach the what`s-it to the who`s-it? I nearly put my back out!

[@stijnvanrijsbergen8255]

I think first you attach the thingamajig to the thingamabob, and then hold on for dear life as the whatchamacallit goes. They don't really explain it clearly

[@dinmentor]

Awesome video Eric! 👌🏻👍🏻🤘🏻🥳

[@Hellod64]

A very happy New Year indeed!

[@mitcheltheelenmusic8858]

That new mix is killer 😍

[@miguelondelaisla7149]

Great stuff!! Thanks Eric🤘

[@danicruz2588]

Increible, Muchas Gracias

[@bobbyberetta4206]

Hey Eric! Hope all is well and great video man!

[@remigiozampa763]

Hi Eric, i'd like to borrow the idea of the music bus with a hardware insert and the vocal bus :) But i don't know exactly what's the best way to measure delays for the hardware insert and deal with PT delay compensation. I'm on PT2018 native and using a Lynx Hilo at 48K. Could you talk a little bit about the best way to use that kind of setup? BIG Thanks for share your knowledge!

[@miningbagsofgoldprospectin289]

I was going to goto bed until this gem popped up. See ya in two hours.

[@johnmerrifield1047]

Another great breakdown. Thanks so much for sharing this Eric! Learned lots as usual. Who would have thought moving something 2 samples would make such a difference? I recently had to move a track 1600 samples before it sounded best. I'll probably have to rerecord it if it's that off though.

[@rainsinvelvet1234]

That was interesting comparing the UAD Fairchild against the UnFairchild. The bloom was 100% noticeable and THAT is the thing I care about more than any gain in bass, etc. though- what the hardware is doing to the bass is really sweeeet. Damn you! Got to start saving for a UnFairchild :)

[@wolfgangpowers736]

note that UBK had the sidechain hpf engaged, the Uad didn't. The "lack of bass" probably is due to that

[@2dollarcrew]

Please do the drum setup you explain in this video

[@libanx8248]

Happy New Year!MR.EV

[@amphlett7]

Just watching this again for the nth time and had some questions! 1) when the AC30 is used is it with its matching cab (the combo) or a different cab? 2) with the wah guitar did you put the wah pedal before your DI? Or was it after the reamp out and would have to be redone later?

[@charkara1]

Happy new year everybody!!!

[@vamosmanaos6932]

This kind of videos you're uploading really break all the rules from the "secrecy of audio association" that many many years gave us just poorly and loose writen material, mostly untranspolable for someone looking for real examples and insight information! ...and... FOR FREE!? (and with a really high profile artist!) Jeezzz... just Thank You Eric!

[@joerivera3222]

Can you download all the tracks to see in Logic Pro x

[@soundtoys795]

So where can we get this new mix????

[@UlfTv]

Any chance you got some pictures of the drum setup?

[@Journeymanlive]

Hey Eric, this is so good thanks ! So did you end-up sending it to Slash ? any reaction ? even a possibility to put this version out ? that'd be so useful.

[@mystdeisanto9647]

I like the old mix' snare. So PHAT.

[@SnorLax369]

Hey, Eric! The song is so cool, you did such a great job with it and the video is very interesting. Sorry for my stupid question, but is it possible to upload the guitar backing track or a vocal track? I would really like to make a guitar cover for this song.

[@ctld5266]

Eric, have you some pics of how was tracked the guitar amp ?

[@BigFatCock0]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eauZZqScmN-Fo9k

[@billyman090]

I think there is a sound on sound video that explains it

[@deceroproducciones]

se puede subtitular en español este video?

[@Illusionsofgrandeur]

You we’re comparing compressors , any thoughts on the waves RS124?

[@mrwev]

I haven't tried that one yet. I'll check it out soon!

[@Illusionsofgrandeur]

@@mrwev you should try it, has a lot of character and great smooth low end. Be well

[@nisioguitars]

This stuff is gold... Thank you!

[@elruso7524]

Could you tell us how the guitar was tracked? Mics, pres, compressor, guitars used. Thanks for this!! Greetings from Argentina!!

[@mrwev]

Yes! I cant believe I forgot to talk about this in the video... Doah!! On his marshall I typically had a 57, 421 and Royer 121 that I could blend together. The two other amps only had one mic on them. The AC30 was a Neumann 582 and the Silvertone Twin Twelve was an AKG 451EB. I typically used a vintage Beyer 160 for his solos to give the solos a different character. I also typically placed that mic 5 or 6 feet from the cab pointed at the center of the 4 speakers in the 4x12 cab. I was tracking everything through an EMI TGI console so I was using those preamps and occasionally the built in Zener compressors. If I wasn't using the Zener comnpressor than it would be a distressor or dbx 160 or a UA 1176. At this time and leading up to it, Slash pretty much always only recorded with his original Les Paul. Which is actually not a Gibson. It is Les Paul knock off made by a guy named Kris Derrig. It was bought when GnR was working on the appetite record. The guitar was the answer he was looking for. He loved it then and still does. There has been some issues with the sound of the pickups drifting over time. He was working with Dimarzio to try and get the original sound back while we were working on the RnFR record. It became a bit of a running joke in the session. When we were getting ready to record a new part I would say "wadda ya think, the Les Paul and Marshall on this one?" Haha!

[@paulotheman8734]

Man I'm not a drummer.....but that snare....so rewarding.

[@ivancaplan]

I know its not a nice solution but did you try to set the sidechain and then freeze or commit both tracks. Sometimes when you commit bith tracks the delay compensation works better than the realtime one.specially when the delay buffer its exceeded like in a linear phase eq, high oversample shit or acustica audio plugin.

[@chrisdover8507]

This is sooo good to watch. Can definitely hear Levee in those drums. I really hoped if GnR did a new album you’d be called. I really didn’t find the Baskette album pleasing sonically. No offence to him obviously as he’s a very talented cat. I think in regard to you trying to ‘better’ your old mix, you obviously pushed it to a place where you felt something and we felt it too. Perfection comes from imperfection.

[@SonidoXternoEstudio]

great!!!! one question... What headphones do you use? Why? thanks!!!

[@mrwev]

I use Audio Technica M50s. They are nothing special but I am used to them :)

[@SonidoXternoEstudio]

@@mrwev thank you, i appreciate it!

[@kimblez]

Hello Eric ..... Can you please talk about your computer specs ? I am seeing you working on these sessions with lots of instances of CPU heavy plug ins (like soothe) and you are able to run the whole session, where I am having problems running this many plug ins... many thanks