Mixing Hip Hop Low End with Matt Weiss

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Stepping out of our comfort zone is always daunting. If you are accustomed to mixing one genre, say Rock, or Jazz, or Dance-Pop, but suddenly find yourself taking on Hip Hop clients - this article is for you.
Understand that whatever reservations you may be feeling are coming from “imposter syndrome.” Imposter syndrome is the feeling of not being qualified for the job you are doing. Understand that imposter syndrome is most frequently felt by high performing individuals. All it means is that you are good enough at your job to understand the places you need to improve to get better. It’s almost universally an indication that you actually are qualified overall, counterintuitively.
The reality is that if you can mix one genre then you possess the capability to mix any other genre. The signal processing is the same, the tools are the same, the job of a mixer is the same. You just have to filter your lens through the perspective of your client.
What makes Hip Hop unique? First we have to recognize that Hip Hop isn’t a box. It’s an ever expanding genre that borrows ideas from other genres all the time. And there are many aesthetics within Hip Hop. I am about to give you some general ideas that will apply to most situations. Consider this a starting point. After you’ve read this article, take these ideas to your client and get their opinion. Your client is the best resource for understanding what they want.
Let’s talk balances. I think most genres are foremost defined by how the elements of the music are balanced. In Rock, for example, it’s pretty typical to hear the guitars and snare very loud, with the vocals equal level or a little below, and the bass driving the low end with the kick on par or a hair behind. Not always, obviously, but that’s not a rare balance. Hip Hop is a little different.
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[@Producelikeapro]

What do YOU do when mixing hip hop low end? Let me know by commenting below!

[@DanMarcelino]

I use my ears! 😂👍🏼👍🏼 sorry, I had to..

[@AlexeySolovievMusic]

I like to use saturation on drums and bass as “main” and parallel effect.

[@gilbertspader7974]

I wake up from the horrible dream and go back too mixing Heavy Metal.

[@DanMarcelino]

@@gilbertspader7974 then you realize that it’s some sort of inception crap and you wake up to go back to mixing some good jazz!!😂😂

[@gilbertspader7974]

@@DanMarcelino Hooked on Bach.

[@AlexeySolovievMusic]

It’s so great to see Matt on this wonderful channel! Matt is super awesome and super talented hip hop sound engineer! Don’t forget to check out his new “Weiss Advice” channel! The guy is real genius and there so much to learn from him! Thank you so much Warren for inviting such incredible people!

[@WeissAdvice]

Thanks Alexey! I appreciate the support!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Alexey! Matt Rocks!

[@Producelikeapro]

@@WeissAdvice thanks my friend!

[@yens99]

I don't write or mix hip hop, but it is such a pleasure to watch and listen to Matt explaining his thoughtprocess when approaching the different elements in a song. In short, Matt is an excellent teacher!

[@WeissAdvice]

Thank you Jens!

[@Vertlain]

Matt is one of the best. Not only when it comes to what he knows but also how he passes on the knowledge.

[@WeissAdvice]

Thank you Vertlain!

[@d.m.e]

amazing information once again, especially the 808 note change kick polar flip. thank you Matt and Warren

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@19Stride]

I Love how articulate and prepared he is! Thank you for sharing!

[@WeissAdvice]

Thank you!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@Producelikeapro]

@@WeissAdvice you rock!

[@michaeltablet8577]

There is so much information on this channel! Something for everyone! Thanks for giving us a education in recording and all that for free!

[@michaeltablet8577]

@@Producelikeapro You are welcome!

[@commonbeats]

I finally understand parallel compression because of his shirt 🤓 great tutorial thanks

[@Producelikeapro]

It's definitely a wonderful shirt!!

[@HitTheRoadMusicStudio]

That's amazing, thanks for the Weiss Advise haha

[@WeissAdvice]

Thank you!

[@WesleyWestMusic]

Awesome video! Thank you for making these! Its like going to University for free!

[@jaimomo65]

Thanks for sharing!!!

[@msb1704]

such a pro. been following him for a couple years and i find myself going back to this video so often

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@witnessthelightmusic2954]

Incredible work Matt Weiss and Produce Like a Pro!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@MozwGamer]

Mixedbyali also sends it to a Kick + 808 bus, isn't strange at all.

[@ZiadSidawi]

10:20 Golden tips being poured!

[@Producelikeapro]

Marvellous!

[@splashesin8]

Thanks Matt!

[@timmiller6905]

Great tips and I love the language he’s using that can apply to mixing anything. Been in the game awhile and learned something today

[@Producelikeapro]

Marvellous! Thanks ever so much for sharing

[@BiGBailey]

wow!!!! great information, especially about phase and time

[@Producelikeapro]

Fantastic

[@williamtell1477]

Wow that was super informative. I will definitely be trying some of these tricks on other genres as well!

[@Producelikeapro]

Fantastic William

[@kedskies]

Recently I was having problems with the low end while producing trap beats for my band and this helped alot. Thank you so much

[@Producelikeapro]

That’s fantastic to hear!

[@frankthomas8782]

As soon as he pulled that Pultec!

[@oscarherrerar.3496]

thanks for existing

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!!

[@gaganbakana]

very deep and honest explanation.. Weiss 🙌❤

[@Producelikeapro]

Marvellous

[@briankingart]

I love this surgical placement approach to finding the true home of paired sonic elements. Thank you, more of this!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Brian!

[@briankingart]

@@Producelikeapro I appreciate you Sir Warren, and your team of tutorialists!

[@Producelikeapro]

@@briankingart you Rock!! Thanks ever so much!

[@ghostman6693]

Brilliant thanks for this Warren

[@Producelikeapro]

You’re very welcome

[@Producelikeapro]

Matt rules

[@nfmusicdesigner3627]

TY 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@traktor7372]

Can’t begin to imagine how many times this guy has mixed the Spinz 808

[@Pandore]

Thanks !

[@ProducerGio]

Mathew is a 🐐

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes!!

[@toilettunes1]

well explained, thanks Matt

[@Producelikeapro]

You rock Kip!!

[@maxb6344]

Once you think it's right... take it to the car 🚗 ✔

[@Producelikeapro]

Marvellous!

[@50CalBeats]

Then end up having to drop it by 4 db 🙃

[@HushWave]

Great content!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@minda2791]

Thank you warren❤

[@blackthovenproductions4561]

Another thing would be choking the tuning of that 808. A lot of time they are out of tune by some cents and trust me it makes a whole difference. Yo me this 808 sounds off. Good work Mathew. I always learn a lot from you.

[@mrdoti21]

Uhhhh... sick shirt bro!!!

[@WeissAdvice]

Can't tell if this is serious or sarcastic - either way, I am in full agreement lol

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha I liked it!!

[@mrdoti21]

@@WeissAdvice 100% serious! Well done sir… well done. 👏🏻👏🏻

[@er_musicofficial]

4th commenter, I love your work Warren and Weiss!

[@WeissAdvice]

Thank you!

[@rundajulesproductions7735]

What about when the 808/subs jump around in tone more? There were only like 3 bass notes. What about when they jump around like octaves? How then do you eq differently, or foster the kick/bass relationship with a high tonal/frequency variation?

[@peekpen]

Matt, consult about your channel, your unusual (punk) style and get your videos the love they deserve. Looked all over for you on KZbin the other day...

[@hannibalinos]

best tutorial i have ever seen! he did exactly what the tital says without extra bullshit

[@Producelikeapro]

That's great to hear!

[@araffath9584]

demm this guy is deep

[@grahamtaylor6883]

Could that low end before the attack of the 808 be caused by pre-ringing from using a linear phase EQ?

[@stamecec2003]

weiss the hip hop boss

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha yes! Indeed

[@akagerhard]

good tutorial, wish I wouldn't be too lazy to nudge stuff around. I'd probably do that for money though. But let's be honest.. this showcase is one where the cutting the "roll-in"-into the actually 808hit was not avoidable.. probably something I'd have listened for and either fixed or taken another 808 in production stage.

[@briankingart]

Sir Warren, what is GLUE? Please help me understand this concept... Ty (FAQ FRIDAY QUESTION)

[@natesanti]

I like to pitch my kick a 3rd above the 808 and if my 808 is playing a melody, I try to play it in between the kicks.

[@natesanti]

MichaelsMad take it a step further and pitch your snare a 5th from the bass, so the main drum elements form the chord of the key you’re in.

[@treztracks]

Yes more Bass yes😬

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha indeed

[@ballj8825]

👌🏾

[@gergeraquino6535]

Kick always boss 808 and bass always compliment

[@2RStudios]

is it correct talking about "low end" handling frequencies above 100 Hz? I am just curious. Thanks for answering. I use dynamic equalizers side chained at the elements who fight for the lowest frequencies of the spectrum

[@Producelikeapro]

Great question! People will argue about where the low end starts! Some would say below 100hz, others 150hz etc

[@SuperBratan]

Damn this is what an an engineer Looks lke and works like

[@Producelikeapro]

Fantastic!

[@SuperBratan]

@@Producelikeapro And you mr Huart is a perfect example of giving value. The tips and tricks provided are those tricks not everyone knows, i dont need another how does a compressor work tutorial, This video is exactly what people, which already have a good knowledge, need. Thanks for that and have a nice week.

[@Producelikeapro]

@@SuperBratan wow! Thanks ever so much! I’m glad to be able to help!!

[@don_ald1]

Warren, would it be safe to say that if one can control AND create a sonically pleasing low end in this genre, then they could also do so in any genre?

[@yens99]

I am pretty sure that Matts approach could give you great results in any genre. Just be aware of genre specific elements e.g. The kick is the lowest instrument in rock in contrast to the subby elements is the lowest in hip hop..

[@don_ald1]

@@yens99 gotcha

[@WeissAdvice]

Yes! I believe if you are technically capable of getting the low end right in one genre, you are technically capable of getting it right in any genre IF: BIG IF: you are able to recognize what the style of music is looking for and not transpose your ideas from one genre onto another.

[@don_ald1]

@@WeissAdvice in my songs there's just kick and bass (basically). These guys who can successfully blend so many low end instruments and synths while keeping them outta the way with each other PLUS clarity is well.......out of my league lol

[@krewcialofficial]

To be honest I don't know why in 2021 we're still trying to get kicks and 808's right, when it's been done right ever since Original Concept released their debut album over 30 years ago. Also, would like to know how to balance a song WITH a bassline.

[@user-hy4xz1qt9h]

Maybe because some people weren't alive 30 years go?

[@januardmosia3949]

I think Matthew has beef with automating plugins 😂 🙌 G.O.A.T though.

[@WeissAdvice]

It's 2021, who even automates anymore? Nah, I definitely automate my parameters, but when I switch between distinct sections I find it's just easier to duplicate a channel and tweak the settings. Saves me from having to automate like thirty different things sometimes.

[@januardmosia3949]

@@WeissAdvice I totally understand..., and enjoyed the video.

[@zachary963]

@@WeissAdvice that’s an interesting perspective!!

[@Producelikeapro]

@@WeissAdvice that's exactly how guys like Mark Endert think, they were on consoles and would have the vocal coming down 2 channels, one for the verse, the other for the chorus.

[@Producelikeapro]

@@januardmosia3949 many people think the same way as Matt on this.

[@m.o.n.d.e.g.r.e.e.n]

really good thanks. shame that original guitar sound is beyond help tho

[@peterolbrisch1653]

Japanese rappers: My minds tore up, and my momma is stressed, since I got a fucking B on my calculus test.

[@felicitygray7811]

i absolutely cannot stand the 808 pre-ringing. huge peeve of mine.... don't know how anyone could do a 30 minute mix session without going berserk and slicing the hell out of that stem...

[@OverlookeDEnT]

I would like to see something like this where it takes the "subjective" aspect out of it and really zero in on HIS approach. What consistent metering do you use (VU, db) to make your kick and 808 decisions. Like where do you constantly land in on meters? There has to be a "formula" you (Matt) use or things you constantly cling to. That would be interesting to see. Great tutorial; however, it's very generic.

[@WeissAdvice]

I'm going to give you a disappointing answer. I don't really use meters much. I don't monitor with a phase scope. I typically turn the analyzers on my EQs off. I don't look at RMS when I'm printing a reference master. All I do is make sure I have enough peak room to the FS ceiling before I start mixing - and then I just mix. I like to keep an open mind and try not to let things that aren't inherently the music influence my choices. Even in this tutorial as I was mixing I subverted my own expectations for how much separation to give the kick and 808, and it's important (for me) to be open to that. That's not to say that there aren't engineers who make great use out of meters, or that you yourself might not benefit from using them. But it's not really something I do much.

[@OverlookeDEnT]

@@WeissAdvice I can understand and respect that - everyone has their own process.

[@jatin451]

You look like badshah

[@vhollund]

A pity they didn't tune the guitar

[@blackthovenproductions4561]

They always mix freaking bad and poorly produced beats and songs. I hope one day they will mix something good. They are pro at their stuff but those songs are always bad when it comes to hip hop. Now, when it comes to pop and rock they always have good track and content. I will willing to donate good sounding beats to see what I can improve and contribute to the channel at the same time. Just let me know where I can send the files .