Mix Engineer 'Mixed By Ali' (Kendrick Lamar) - Pensado's Place #97

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Mixed By Ali (Derek Ali), Mix Engineer for Kendrick Lamar's Good Kid, M.A.A.D City, joins Dave and Herb on the 97th episode of Pensado's Place! The trio discuss Derek's work on Kendrick's breakout album, as well as working with Doctor Dre, and his own mixing process. In this week's Into The Lair, Dave shows off some vocal mixing techniques he used on a recent Earth Wind & Fire track.
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[@jaquaghnlord2883]

Lead vox - DBX 160 Reverb ams r verb Kick - pultech board eq Snare - parallel q10 Hats - board eq plug-in smack Bass synth - board eq g series Plugin under 200 - uad ssl channel strip

[@GuerillaMusic7]

We need Ali back to talk about To Pimp a Butterfly. GKMC was amazing but they stepped it up again with TPAB.

[@kfras0200]

+GuerillaMusic7 I disagree. To Pimp A Butterfly is nowhere near as good as Good Kid... However, I have a feeling whatever they do next will be better than both.

[@jamaln9056]

+kfras0200 I agree GKMC was a better album.

[@elansings]

GKMC is a classic based on Kdots life growing up. TPAB is more like a revelation after he entered adulthood and music industry that it’s not what he thought it is. Both are amazing in their own regard. I feel it’s hard to compare them as they both stand on their own merit. Kendrick had more time when he was making GKMC than TPAB. So there are more details and harmonies in GKMC. Anyway that’s just my 1 cent 🥳 All I know is GkMc and Kendrick saved my life so I’m thankful for that. God bless y’all

[@jaredmarshall9439]

Well you are in luck

[@jdnd2023]

@@kfras0200 that's fair but To Pimp A Butterfly is undoubtedly a better mixed album

[@xXUsualxSuspectXx]

Good kid - Maad City: One of the best mixed rap albums I've ever heard!

[@decapmusic]

Facts

[@elansings]

Yaaasssssssssssssssss 💯

[@TerryMaplePoco]

my bro put it really well, it sounds like clear water. incredible

[@abyde]

💯

[@Marrcello]

@@decapmusic DECAAAAAP :)

[@ichikaravaldez3670]

"This record is good for two years..." Dave Pensado predicted it first!

[@seanstroman6087]

This Engineer Paesado was on point when he said "don't release, this record is good for two years" and now "To Pimp A Butterfly" in 2015. Engineers be knowing what albums are special especially when they been doing for a long time

[@seanstroman6087]

***** we like minded man haha

[@seanstroman6087]

The Last Kirin like minds

[@TheLEASIDE]

+Sean Ulloa That fucking grammer doeeee

[@seanstroman6087]

TO.C MUSIC okay your point????

[@TheLEASIDE]

Sean Ulloa It's difficult to read lol

[@hoodfantasy_us]

*Closely listens to Kendrick's album....

[@DjSadhu]

+dankiel memelife yeah that's pretty unique

[@Makemoney193]

I got the chance to meet Derek yesterday when he came to dc. This dude is probably one of the humblest and intelligent i have come across. He has amazing energy and the information he gave has really inspired me. I felt like giving up on being an emcee. now i just wanna push myself some more.

[@elansings]

Mia Golde you like “can feel the energy in the air, it feel like I’m supposed to be here..” 🥳

[@georgethompson1535]

16:37 Pre Mixing 18:00 Drums 22:00 Vocal Delays 25:00 Compresion/auto vox chain 27:00 Kick Roll Off 44:22 Dre Quote

[@Hewillbless]

Very insightful. Ali is one of my engineer idols.

[@vtenort]

This is a very important show, especially for the newbies that want to see and hear what and how the professionalsl do what they do, and why they do it. It is a thought out informative show with real value coming from experienced professionals doing what us newbies aspire to do as well or better ( hahaha). What ever it takes, I hope that this show and similar shows continue to be there for us to learn from. Thanks so much.

[@clutchescobar7429]

What up O.G. you on here too I see! Slapp in the house!

[@vtenort]

Happy New year slap.

[@clutchescobar7429]

Happy New Year to you too!

[@joggilinjoe]

They should really get Kevin Parker from Tame Impala. His album Currents would be so cool to hear about

[@antenim4001]

Kevin Parker IS Tame Impala....

[@rileyjordan8114]

Kaz he did mix it though, and it does sound amazing. I would love to hear more about specifically his mixing

[@bhargavdobhal5327]

Thank You 🙌🙌 Pensado's Place and Mixed By Ali Amazing Interview🔥🔥🔥🔥.

[@Sticcz85]

I appreciate your channel and you all sharing this! Thank you!

[@myselfpj31]

Great video guys, I've been trying to find out more about Ali for a while, this has made things a lot clearer!

[@mattbaird4217]

One of the best Pensado's Places ever (from those I've watched). Respect to Dave for loving good music regardless of genre. Great questions, great answers... great entertainment. More power! x

[@serinofl1163]

22:50 he was bout to give up the juice. lol

[@TheWeaponzzz]

+claud cosme fuck lmaooooooo

[@jayashp3855]

He was laughing too 😂😂

[@kimikmusic]

thanks again...awesome to come from work and find another episode...you guys are the best...keep up the greatness

[@J_Terrible]

Very good interview, I knew right when I heard this album that the mixing was PERFECT...

[@maxs533]

i love your series. very insightful and informative // the only thing else i have to say is that i wish the guests were more often allowed to freely speak without interruption. thank you for providing something of such value.

[@BeatsByQmR]

Thank you for this episode, Ali and the rest of TDE are very inspiring.

[@darrellhampton1524]

Inspiring shit right here. glad i found it

[@mullinizle13]

WOW, just that little 10 seconds alone he played of the whole mix at the end of the ITL was incredible! Still can't be grateful enough for your commitment to the show Dave.. You rock!!

[@zizjaturtle2703]

It's great what you're doing guys, i need to catch up with all your episodes. Bring Run The Jewels and you'll make a lot of people happy.

[@Mike_Benz_]

One of the my favourite Ep's, such good vibes.

[@HenOutOfHen]

Thankyou so much for this dave

[@bummbummsound]

Good Kid Maad City was one of my most influential pieces of music as a teenager - I felt like I knew every single bit of it. Now I‘m watching this getting back to the album and notice all the tiny little details that make this piece of music so unique. Been into mixing music for 3-4 years but I never really noticed how different "unexperienced" listeners actually perceive sound - mindblowing

[@Brownlee305]

BEST Video Every from Pensado's Place, Besides the ITL's. I Love'Em! Keep'em Coming Dave. Thank You.

[@pianoman31093]

this is my first time watching you guys, this video gave me so much pride and inspiration to keep on making music and take more time with my tracks. I was getting proud of the fact that it took me much less time to finish a song but now i'm going to adapt the concept of perfectionism just like the greats. Thank you everyone at PensadosPlace for posting this video, it really meant a lot to me as i'm sure it does to a LOT of other musicians. god bless you all

[@JLRecordingStudiosToronto]

Well done. Thank you for sharing!

[@KingNYC]

Love these dude. Learn so much every time I tune in. Bout to be part of my routine.

[@dmv_p]

Pensado's Place it the joint!!! Dave and crew, thanks for dowing so much for the next generation mix engineers. Thank you. Salute!

[@LexOrbit]

This was such a great Interview,Ali is my Favourite Engineer of the Century

[@AcidSh33tz]

great show , great interview

[@afterthelasttime]

honestly, he didn't give away too much but ANYTHING from Ali is enlightening. I'm a novice but I learned a few things from this.

[@akhilchandrashekar1725]

thank you, such a useful episode

[@IDHRecordings]

ive missed you guys. i love everything you do.

[@tekton1229]

Great show. I have so much respect for the engineering profession. Ali did an amazing job engineering that album. It is sonically one of my favorite albums to listen to.

[@samspence1695]

i can't believe no one put me up on this channel. this is easily the best video i've ever seen on youtube. inspirational as fuck and it's always great to watch other music nerds go back 'n' forth. cheers to you guys!

[@RobertJMitchell2012]

Inspiring as always. Thank you! :0)

[@DaKid4000]

Great episode! Lots of useful info. Dave... U DA MAN, FAM!

[@Parmoss1640]

Pensado's Place does it. LOL@ Pensado at 22:00 "On "Bitch Don't Kill This Vibe"..."

[@MadHatProd]

Thank you for making these Videos. I will spread your channel, and everyone who gains should repay that for this knowledge to the least

[@elsantimurro]

I got the record in vinyl sealed, I've heard it billions of times, it's genius. The mixing is iconic.

[@skjachin]

i love that these guys because they appreciate all things music, this channel cool for those who love to create music and want to know some of the nuances to making really good music

[@zigman6]

Great interview Dave. Can't remember the last time I bought a gangsta record, but my gosh it is work of art. Awesome job Ali.

[@VudVuzela1]

Great interview!

[@cabrera14651]

Great interview. Ali been mixing amazing beats and TDE group.

[@whostroubled]

hahahah Ali's dap to Herb hurt Daves feelings 🤣

[@Jmozee]

this is a great interview

[@phraydoepeans]

Ali is the man! great work on all the TDE projects

[@igotoohard]

this was great and it helps understand somethings a bit more!

[@SaintJones]

Incredible stuff

[@zacharycrawford1529]

This is awesome

[@mullinizle13]

That's exactly what I did back when the show first started :) Go for it!

[@TroubleinZION]

I love this guy!

[@EMERICNORTH]

Still come back to this

[@DjSadhu]

Haha they both said "high pas filter" when they were talking about "rolling off the high end" off a bass drum. Great episode guys.

[@beauPinsson]

yes, or high cut filter

[@WeaselTalk]

get an interview with Carlo ILLANGELO Montagnese. producer for theWeeknd

[@courtneymichele7971]

please

[@bluboi543]

you guys rock!

[@MattyS54]

really cool insight into the album, thanks guys. as everyone is doing requests, i would personally love to see a mr david blake on here ;]

[@JustaArmada99]

Great episode. Anyone who is into rap or hip hop music, Kendrick Lamar's Good Kid, M.A.A.D City is your go to.

[@darrellhampton1524]

man there's so much to learn about mixing. I just started. But im gunna learn

[@darrellhampton1524]

Thanks bruh! Shoot me a KZbin link KineticTheKid

[@bangbangproductions1]

KineticTheKid Yo dude, if your offer extends to others, i'm down man. Let me know if you're up for it. Peace.

[@darrellhampton1524]

KineticTheKid what's goin on man! You got any new vids I can check out?.

[@YoungRapper49]

Darrell Hampton Hey, know any good channels or sites for mixing?

[@ovidiodemorizi]

Great Interview ..

[@momnt2]

new favourite show!

[@JohnHarris-xl7zh]

This was a very great show and very much Inspiring. I have 4 Months left to graduate, and jump into this field. Thank you very much for the video's, and I will tune into your show more(Much More).

[@TunzAmazin]

"kick her out the studio ali" haha! love that song!!! Great mix on good kid maad city album

[@lossteeth]

This interview was just as great as the album is.

[@Montigity]

Sick interview

[@nicknorthcutt7680]

good interview!

[@EsoteriKOfficial]

THIS IS FUCKING AWESOME HOLY SHIT

[@MarvelousProductions]

Yes. beautiful

[@MUSCLExMACHINE]

YO PENSADO, CUZ OF YOU OUR MUSIC SOUNDING NEXT LEVEL. THANK YOU. (YES I REALIZE ITS ALL CAPS)

[@ahmadyk23]

it's about time!

[@carrillobeats1336]

la raza!!thanks dave

[@osrspac420]

Damn this video is super underrated

[@lo-fisantana7631]

A true don! Blessings!

[@TreyFromTroy]

really good fucking show!

[@EngeniusBeatz]

Respect bro !

[@Pravyd]

Inspiring

[@keepyourlovesafe]

does any know what the monitors are that are sitting on top of his ns10s? nvm, I found out they are avantone mix cubes.

[@MrKushskywalker]

welcome back guys :)

[@3leggedcat]

Probably a crazy request... Could you get Richard D. James on the show? The knowledge the community could get from such a thing would be amazing, and he might give up some of his secrets!

[@landonech]

Sam Buckley second this. But Aphex would never come on.

[@pourgasonem]

what is the earth wind and fire song he's using for the ITL??

[@EASTDAGO619]

LET IT RUN ALI !!

[@Frietpan]

the guy with the moustache, looks like the guy from dusk till dawn!

[@BEARSTORM94]

Welcome to the bottom of the rap beef rabbit hole

[@BlackExcellenceProductions]

this guy makes me wanna go through my plugins and try to a specific sound for me

[@Georgie_B_]

Sorry I couldn’t quite hear what mic he mentions at 25:00min? Cheers!

[@pfmrokman]

I just love the fact that at the 'higher echelons' of recording, the vibe is not dog eat dog, or mathematics vs feel. It's all about results.. We don't care how you get there, just get there.

[@streetartaudio1101]

I thought you weren't supposed to solo when your eq, comp, or adding effects? what your philosophy behind it, Dave?

[@devinmathews4296]

Sing about me is hitting hard now

[@NiKo-cj7wj]

Ali is the fucking King!

[@elrandyiokills]

shout out to ali from RANDILIOUS !! AND PENSADOS PLACE SALUTE!

[@hydralisk18]

@7:14 Gotta love the honesty hahaha

[@im2dopee]

im watchin 3 year later

[@itsJrodTV]

I believe the song they are talking about is "Sing about me" which sampled "Maybe tomorrow" by Grant Green

[@JayOneAlumni]

A Ralph Lauren Polo every show, good taste my friend

[@Ilya72778]

COOL!

[@FloCribbie]

Can anyone tell me what Microphone Ali is talking about, I can't hear what he says

[@manpost18]

+Floyd Cribb Sony i think c800g. Great Mic

[@manpost18]

+Floyd Cribb Sony i think c800g. Great Mic

[@RNDYSVGE]

Dave is so damn cool