Mixing Audio in FCPX - Mix In 5 Minutes!! Quick & Dirty Tips, Tricks & Tutorials

[@SethUmbenhauer46]

If you are having trouble clicking and dragging to adjust audio levels, you can hold command while you're dragging. It makes it way less sensitive.

[@RCodyWanner]

REALLY!?!?

[@RCodyWanner]

You’ve just changed my life

[@SethUmbenhauer46]

R Cody Wanner haha great!

[@Ghhhhhhhhaduetödjkdo]

Eternally grateful for that tip

[@PeteHager]

🤯 you made my day man!

[@stanley6464]

Hi Cody, just wanted to say that I was blown away by Casey's videos in 2016, same with Peter's videos in 2017, but it's YOU in august 2018 who convinced me to buy a camera to start a new KZbin channel. Thank you for being you.

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Thanks Cody. Deffo need help on my audio skills. What programme do you use to record what you’re doing on screen? That’s what I need to get good at too! 🤟🏼

[@RCodyWanner]

That’s just QuickTime!

[@JeremyKruis]

Quick and dirty Tuesday!

[@BK42Cycles]

Very good tutorial Cody! It is very nice to see how people edit :)

[@schinbeindrumco]

I've been doing this is bit differently lately. I usually have three different "channels" of Audio; Music, Dialog, and Sound Effects (mostly tool noise and ambient sound that would be weird if not there). I Assign everything appropriate roles, then compound out every role so I can simply reduce the music, boost the dialog and leave the Audio FX in one go. I find when I then compound out the entire track at the end, the dialogue's on top, the FX are in the middle, and the music is in the BG (where it usually should be). Thanks for this vid, it's helped me out heaps on both of my channels.

[@RCodyWanner]

love that!!

[@SamuelRiveraFilms]

great tutorial! this one helped me out BIG time on an edit I'm working on! thank you!

[@AM2PMReviews]

So the limiter is like a compressor?

[@RCodyWanner]

Hmm - I think so, yes

[@Saylerjesse]

im so glad you know what a limiter is. so so proud.

[@RCodyWanner]

I can’t tell if you’re making fun of me or serious haha

[@otakulensphotography]

Bro I’m digging this! It actually helps even some of the veteran FCPX users! I used this in my last video and it was quick and fixed my peaking in 5 minutes! Stay frosty bro!

[@IjazMovies]

Quick n dirty, yesss. Way to go Cody with the tutorials 👍👍👍

[@JamieMcEwanOfficial]

Good work on the tutorial format, Cody! I don't even use FCPX and I'm enjoying this.

[@AshleyMurphyArt]

Jamie McEwan there you go!!! Enjoyed it anyway!!!

[@RCodyWanner]

Hahaha yessss!!

[@KierandNoemie]

Incredibly helpful. Thanks man!

[@brianterranova8057]

Awesome. Something I've never really looked in to improving on in FCPX. Thanks for being awesome Cody and starting to do FCPX tutorials. Great stuff! Looking forward to more Vlogs!!!

[@raulgolfs]

literally using this video again for my next vlog and budget video! haha love huge help Cody!

[@MikeDancy]

Dude.. I need more of these. That was super informative.. Thanks!

[@shaunwilkens]

I watch this video every time I edit. Thanks!

[@RCodyWanner]

Thank you dude!!!!

[@JettGunther]

This was extremely useful and time-saving. Thank you so so much!

[@josephbello249]

Really appreciate the video! Could you make a more advance one as well?

[@RCodyWanner]

sure! what would you like me to cover?

[@USNERDOC]

That was cool! I have been a subscriber but just realized I hadn’t smashed the bell icon ... done 👍🏻 I enjoy your energy and passion. Get it done 👊🏻

[@RCodyWanner]

Thanks so much!!

[@robdtoys]

Cody, this was awesome! I loved watching your tutorial! Need more of this!

[@UnusualAttitudes]

Boom! Super valuable content, Cody. Thanks for the tip(s)!

[@jgcarlson689]

BROOOO! love it.... Dude!! Don't worry about Pete. Just make "Quick & Dirty Tips, Tricks & Tutorial Tuesday's"!!!!! If I can request for the next Quick & Dirty Tips, Tricks & Tutorial Tuesday... how you think about filming (in the day) to break down your timeline thought process.

[@cre8r61]

Man - what a time saver right there and I was looking for a way to save time for the vlogtober challenge. You've literally given me back an hour. Thumbs up to you sir! Thanks Cody!

[@the.jose.martinez]

CODY... thank you for the LIMITER tutorial! Mind Blown!

[@MattGlynn]

I still keep coming back to this video for reference, such a great tutorial. Im nearly at 100 subscribers and this tutorial really helped improved my videos Cheers Cody!!

[@NOTANOTHERCOOKINGSHOW]

STFU. You just saved my life. Can you please do more final cut stuff. This is huge, I now how to do basic editing, all that fancy schmancy stuff like color correcting in final cut and stuff, I'm clueless and its hard to do with food. I'll take as much of this as possible. Color Correcting is great on adobe but I don't use adobe cause it crashes and im super fast on final cut. If you can help with that that would be KILLER!

[@RCodyWanner]

Yeah man! One a week for as long as I have something to teach!

[@HighPerformanceNetwork]

Awesome!!!!!! It’s 1:27am and I’m gonna test this out. This helped more than you will know. Thanks you for this information

[@EricWen]

Quick and dirty and awesome! Very sneaky tricks in there. Thank you!

[@MrBlackReviews]

Haha it’s funny that you came out with this. I have my 5 audio enhancement tips dropping on Friday lol

[@RCodyWanner]

We are giving them the 1 2 punch! Amped to see your tips!

[@KyleHueymedia]

Dude. You’re KILLING IT!

[@paniko9556]

#FCPX POWA! Well done Cody!

[@LeeMurrayKing]

OMG Cody, you just blew my mind with this, I used to spend ages doing the old cut audio track out etc

[@RCodyWanner]

that's what I like to hear!!

[@1dude2cats]

Thank you so much! This is exaclty what I've been wanting for an audio guide.

[@TomJoeSHOW]

This was awesome thanks so much for the useful tips! This is going to really up my workflow

[@jaymorris4807]

Super helpful. Thank you 🙏

[@ChrisBstation]

THANK YOU!

[@13VrCreations]

#2 here we go!!!!!!!! im in it to win it !!!

[@martincabrerajr]

This is exactly what I was looking for! Thanks, Cody!

[@TheRealMeowMeowShow]

Wow nice! I def will try this in my next vlog I usually go through every clip and adjust the volume but this is an awesome tip!

[@oopalonga]

dope video bro--best thing about it was ur personality. good shit brother!

[@RCodyWanner]

Thank you man 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@oopalonga]

@@RCodyWanner eh. . .these tips worked really well and make my voice sound incredible in FCPX, but when i go to export. . .fcpx distorts the audio. any suggestions my man? edit: oh fuck i don't think i did the limiter part at the very end, lemme try that first! edit: ok that limiter def. helped!

[@RCodyWanner]

oopalonga yes the final limiter helps for sure! I still notice it makes the voice sound hot though, especially on my canon (Gh5 worked better with this method)

[@raulgolfs]

Totally amped for more of these tutorials!

[@PeteHager]

very interesting! I wasn't looking for information exactly about this but it was valuable nonetheless 👍

[@BrunoCyr]

Oh that was useful, I’ve been using fcp for years and that was super useful, keep those tutorials coming !

[@KazonYT]

Thank you for the video! Helped me learn more about the Range command 👍

[@rizwan1220]

You are awesome bro!!!! Seriously so so smart

[@JoshyyV2]

Was a premiere guy for years switched to final cut this week please do more videos Cody lol

[@TearUpYourBible]

Cody... let me get something else that's quick and dirty... what screen capture app are you using? Not happy with mine...

[@RCodyWanner]

That is just quicktime on a Mac

[@TearUpYourBible]

@@RCodyWanner Keeping it REALLLLLLLL simple. hahaha

[@atotheg1991]

Hey man, if you don't want the music to fade in or out (you want it to be a surprise when you start speaking), you can just BLADE the music tracks (separate them), so you can control their levels separately and you can have the volume go up and down instantly (rather than fade).

[@JacksonHayes]

Holy crap Cody, this helped so much!

[@RCodyWanner]

YESSSSSSS!!!

[@SethGardnerVlogs]

Thanks Cody!

[@AshleyMurphyArt]

Yes, the command C is a true lifesaver!!!!!

[@PaulMDillon]

This is gold!!! Before this video I use to do another way that was like double the amount of time it took you! Thanks for sharing your tips. This new segment is dope 👊

[@ryanmwal]

As a novice vlogger, I started with FCPX but recently switched to Premiere because I couldn't find enough solid FCPX Tutorials. That said, Premiere rendering and upload times are PAINFUL. If you keep this up I might be tempted to switch back. Would love to see Tutorials on key framing, for some reason it seems much easier in Premiere.

[@RCodyWanner]

Thanks man! I could do that! You mean key framing animation primarily?

[@ryanmwal]

Yeah, I don't know why I had so many issues with key framing to animate my videos/clips in FCPX. Premiere has been easier but I HATE how long it takes to upload stuff. My ADHD can't handle it.

[@DanniL]

😱 You just saved me a ridiculous amount of time. I’ve apparently been doing things the long way 😅 Thank you!!

[@CodyJancaric]

2 vids in 1 day!! Yes!!

[@RCodyWanner]

There is a third coming tonight!! 😬😬😬😬

[@duaneshort186]

That IS good. Life is short. Just do it.

[@waynewrz]

Great process man.

[@wm.jamainenichols5251]

Great tips. I just recently got Final Cut. I haven't really tackled it. It's a little overwhelming. But I'm going to. Thanks for sharing.

[@RAHfishing]

Thats a straight thumbs up. Great job. Thanks

[@ThatModernDude]

Similar to how I operate but didn't know how to do the range technique... Love it... The 1200hz tip is killer. 👌

[@DiogoCaramujo]

This is such a good help man. 💪🏼 🤟

[@RCodyWanner]

Good diogo!! Thank you!

[@guillemta]

Yeah, I love this Quick&Dirty! I'm in full-on. Let's get this thing ;D Thank you, Cody.

[@Fisayo_Jay]

You’re an angel thank you! I wished I watched this before posting my vids lol

[@RCodyWanner]

You’re welcome!

[@meletispix]

This was an awesome tip dude!! Mega timesaver 🤩👌🏼

[@stuartkeith7232]

Loving that you are doing tutorials now. I will be getting Final Cut Pro when I get an I Mac for my office so any tips for that are very useful. I am editing on my I phone 7 plus at the moment using Luma Fusion. You gotta use what you got though to get it done. 😀

[@Abdulaziz2003]

Dude, I used to edit on my phone too! Until I got my MacBook, now I use iMovie for Mac but I really want to get FCPX

[@cwTheDrummist]

I dig it! You’re a good teacher, my friend!

[@ermannorosati]

That’s cool dude! To upload on KZbin, do you use the FCPX function or you export a file and upload on KZbin as a file? And why?

[@RCodyWanner]

I go straight to KZbin just cause it’s less steps

[@MatthewMolletVlogs1]

So sick can't wait to try some of these tips, i've always struggled a little with audio.

[@FocusedwithGK]

#awesome Will this work in Divinci?

[@RCodyWanner]

I'm sorry I don't know

[@BrianVlasich]

Awesome tutorial...the lingo is a little different but you could easily translate the same principals to Premiere! You’re an uploading machine today!!!✌️👊🔥

[@angelosarrocchi]

I haven't seen the video jet but I feel I'm gonna love it

[@angelosarrocchi]

update, I've watch it and it is gold😍

[@JasperFoxArt]

Lol is it just me, or was that last moment little smirk SPECIFICALLY aimed at Peter?! Hehehe great tutorial bub! I'm with the others! I dont even use FCP and I watched it all the way through, cuz ur a good teacher, and you feel good to "be around" :-) good job bub

[@hondahangouts3896]

That's quite a bit of work but the quality it yields is definitely worth the effort.

[@HowToEmil]

Even tho I own a macbook, I'm not a FCPX user so can't really do exactly the same, but I definitely will take some of this idea and put it into premiere somehow cuz as you say "get it done" should be one the first place.

[@caverk99]

That is awesome! You just saved me so much time in my FCPX editing process!!! Thanks man!!!

[@JohnGrogans]

Great tutorial video Cody.👍🏼

[@ChandraPivo]

This is GREAT! Don't know much about the sound effects in FCPX like the limiter, so it might be cool for you to do more tutorials on what they all do!? Just an idea! 💙

[@fabien_b]

love the concept ! FYI the option you're wishing for does exist on Premiere, it allows you to simply define music and speaking parts and then Premiere can auto-generate key frames to get the volume down whenever you speak. It's called "auto ducking" I believe, I believe there might be something similar on FCPX too

[@malonecustomdesigns]

I watched the whole thing and I don't even have FCPX....I am a Premeire guy! lol

[@leoandreiko860]

same hahahah

[@RCodyWanner]

You two are THE BEST! Thank you!

[@Tw3akst3r]

I use a VERY simple editor (my videos are nothing fancy) but I'll watch because Cody.

[@Spamgiveme]

Your Premiere guy? Man you must very limited, I am a editor gut and I keep my tools to myself.

[@victoriaglam4889]

This was sooooo helpful thank you so much!!!

[@RCodyWanner]

You’re welcome!

[@skyredcreative7644]

i already know this is going to be good.

[@switchunboxing]

Any tips for getting rid of mic BOOM? From accidentally touching the mic?

[@RCodyWanner]

Izotope is probably your best bet - elements

[@switchunboxing]

Cody Wanner Damn. No little trick for finding the waveform and taking out the frequency or something? It’s just two little bumps in one section

[@RCodyWanner]

Shibby120 oh - hm I mean; if you hit r on the keyboard and then highlight the bump, drop that to -15 dB or so, that would be the quick n dirty way!

[@switchunboxing]

Cody Wanner Well I don’t think we can just do a volume dip since that’s during talking

[@NathanFryMicronesia]

Awesome, I really enjoyed this one. Definitely learned some new tricks.

[@AshtonColemanMiamiBeach]

SO Helpful... thanks, man!! 🎧👊

[@Alex_Ochoa]

This is awesome cody! Im gonna try this with my vlogs! I use a lot of music throughout my vlogs as well so it definitely will help!

[@muhammadjbarat4908]

yes , keep going ....

[@ArisMzrt]

Does anyone know if that would work the same way in premiere pro?

[@RCodyWanner]

Sounds like it would!!

[@ryanmwal]

Aris, Premier has a new feature called Audio Ducking which is outstanding. You tag your audio as dialogue or Music then duck your music against the audio. It automatically generates key frames reducing the music when you speak. PK has a video on it kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJ6bY519g8eHkJI

[@processpieces3515]

Thanks Bro!!! totally worth the view

[@skinphotography1223]

Me encantaaaa!!! Gracias por ayudarnos a mejorar nuestros proyectos.

[@bennn82]

Hi mate just found this video and have a quick question - your audio track (music) you drop to minus 13. Then you make compound clip and jack the non speaking parts up to +12. I’m kinda missing the point why you create it as a compound clip? Why not drop audio to minus 13, then when you’re not talking and you want louder music select range tool and raise to -1? Same thing minus a compound clip?

[@RCodyWanner]

It’s just slightly faster to be able to pull the volume the whole way to the top instead of trying to drop it and hit -13 - but I did later learn that holding down the Command (or perhaps option) key while dragging the volume makes it move slower and more easy to fine tune

[@bennn82]

Cody Wanner thanks mate I’ll give it a go! Cheers for getting back so quick I’m subscribing man 👍

[@RCodyWanner]

bennn82 thanks man!! What other tutorials would you like to see?

[@bennn82]

Cody Wanner I’ve just bought a rode videomic pro + to use on my gh4 and I’ve been looking for KZbin vids on what best settings to use with no luck. For example do I go +20 on the mic and reduce the mic in camera or leave camera as default and mic at default. Also has option on the left - 150 or 75. I have no idea what they’re for because I hate reading manuals I prefer KZbin 😂 Not sure if you could help with that mate but it’d be awesome!!

[@RCodyWanner]

On my gh5 I just keep it level (not plus 20) cause the preamp in the gh5 is so dope - I think it’s the same For the gh4

[@JosiahDouglas]

This is the craziest thing I've ever seen. Do I respect you more because of this, or less? I'm not sure what to think of this. Does this work in Premiere? I might have to try it out...

[@RCodyWanner]

I haven’t seen anyone replicate it for premiere and I have asked them to 😬

[@JosiahDouglas]

@@RCodyWanner must just be the way Final Cut handles compound clips opposed to how Premier handles sequences. 🤷‍♂️

[@SamCohan]

Digging the tutorial dude!! I was hoping you’d start doing these. 🤙

[@AllPathsLeadToWater]

I don’t use Final Cut but found some useful dirty diddys in here!! Look forward to future tutorials!!

[@DaleRoossien]

Haha, you crack me up man, "Make new compound clip...Doesn't matter what it's called" Everyone does that!

[@Urdad.h]

Keep up the tutorials bro

[@andanotherthing6687]

wonderful stuff, now to determine how to do this in premiere OR to extract into audition......

[@kccstar]

Another quick and dirty trick to to add the less treble effect to the music, but don't use the default, 25 to 35 usually is golden. It does limit with the cymbals in the music tracks.

[@MarlonCabreraOliveira]

Finally a tutorial, please do more this type of video. Tips like to edit fast and so on!

[@hammertimehs]

I don't think I have the best ear,and I think it could always be better. But I found that if you are within three feet from the microphone you should be cool. Oh and Cody! I love all your stuff; keep up the Awesome work.

[@BoriPhotographyDroneServices]

Awesome tutorial. But I don’t have my MacBook in useful conditions right now lol. So I have been using my Windows laptop. Will have to fix it quick for travels and video editing. Thanks Cody. You are killing it with this 2nd video today. Keep crushing it and mad respect ✊.