Mixing with Waves CLA Plug Ins Only!

[@Producelikeapro]

What is your favourite plug in to use while mixing?

[@JoeyWarfield]

Waves SSL 4k Channel strip, CLA Bass and Slate Trigger to extend drum ambience rather than replacing the already recorded drums

[@AlexeySolovievMusic]

Love all CLA plugins and all Waves stuff! Amazing plugins!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Alexey!

[@TheOnlineBusker]

My new favourite is the Scheps OmniChannel , I love it. You said "only" 19 tracks ha! My songs have just 2. Sometimes 3 (harmonica) and I still find it hard.

[@MarcBecker_Music]

I love the UAD 1176 Rev A. It's my favorite 1176 compressors since it features the rawness and pleasing noise I personally associate with this device. My most used, the ones that are on every mix, are more technical ones, the Klanghelm VUMT Deluxe for metering and the Plugin Alliance ADPTR AUDIO Metric AB for easily comparing my mix to my reference tracks. I guess that makes them to some of my favorites as well, although they don't make any sound.

[@Theophanes68]

I know the focus is mixing with Waves CLA Plugins, but this is such a great reference video. Like others you have done, it really shows how to tackle a mix with the emphasis of a good mix being on balance and really knowing how to utilize EQ and compression properly. It's no secret that in the past few years mixes have been drastically improving from home studio musicians/producers, and I truly believe a lot of it can be attributed to your channel and the influence it has had on other top level engineers to share information about their gear and recording and mixing techniques. For a long time that stuff was hush hush, cheers for what you do Warren, it's a huge service! I'm looking forward to when you can do studio tours again!

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! Thanks ever so much! That really means a lot! I really appreciate it! I’m so glad to be able to help

[@OldBoans]

This is the comment I wish I'd made. This man has the bust for it though am I right W... 🤔🐧👉🏽🐮

[@aholder4471]

Yes, produce like a pro and Pensado's place have both put the information out there without holding anything back. Then you have the new school guys that have came around like Mixbus TV and White Sea Studios channels. It makes me wish I would have started a channel and focused more on putting myself out there which has always been my struggle. I'm no good at self promotion and these days that's looked at as a mandatory skill just about. I'm a Reaper fan boy, and Kenny Goia at Realer Mania is so on top of it and has filled in gapsI didn't even know I had. God bless them for that.

[@manuele.itriagom.728]

In 2008 the price we had to pay to study audio engineering was insane. The school I went to was amazing and had great teachers, but overall, there’s only so much they can teach within a schedule. Back then, there weren’t too many videos available for learning audio, let alone about specific things. 2024, the free content alone would’ve costs hundreds if not thousands of dollars or euros. We live in an amazing time. There’s finally no excuse to not learn and it’s thanks to people like you, that uploaded constantly and made it a way to help all of us out there while also making money with ads or sponsors. Thank you so much for this amazing content

[@massivebeatzz]

Not only a CLA MixHub demo, but in essence a masterclass of basic mixing skills, contained to one plugin. Hence making it super clear .

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! Thanks ever so much

[@qfz2112]

36:00 Something I found that works well for really pokey guitars like that is to do a massive cut at 3k, like turn the knob all the way down, and then balance the level with the other instruments. After that you can just bring up the 3k knob until it starts to poke through.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much for sharing Nik!

[@rickyred001]

To freely give well over an hour of professional expertise using a great plug-in is so generous, especially from a Chelsea fan !

[@Producelikeapro]

Hahaha thanks! Yes, a Chelsea fan and a huge Cricket fan to boot!

[@chrisibbetson]

Great video Warren! You soloed the drums and briefly soloed the bass. My wife, "he nearly went to put an MV2 on that!" ha ha!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hahaha there was a moment! Busted!! Haha

[@slide8570]

I love this channel! This guy just shares knowledge and helps people. That's what it's all about!

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! Thanks ever so much!

[@SufferahsmusicHD]

Damn bro you wearing knee pads

[@slide8570]

@@SufferahsmusicHD lol..nah just being honest. I appreciate what this channel shares.

[@slide8570]

@@SufferahsmusicHD To expand on my previous comment. I grew up with vinyl and tape. To learn methods of recording was to either buy books or go to the library to research. Today..you guys have all of this information, shared for free, to learn from. That is why I appreciate people willing to share. This generation has it made when it comes to learning anything..because people are willing to share. No knee pads needed for showing appreciation for someone willing to help you, me, or countless others. Times have changed since I was a kid. I appreciate this channel.

[@chillydill4703]

The CLA Vocals, Mix Down and 2A is so good on vocals. It's freaking amazing.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much for sharing

[@brianjones3584]

Thank you for not sound replacing all the drums!!! ❤️❤️

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha Thanks ever so much Brian!

[@Avatar7x7]

@@Producelikeapro I kept hearing this resonance ring on the drums at approximately 500 hz and was wondering was that coming from the plate reverb emulation or the drums ?

[@berkeleybernie]

13:07 the Bucket View concept is something every plugin company should be implementing where it makes sense.

[@CrushingAxes]

Very nice drum sound !

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@Skkyyyyyyyyyyy]

CLA Epic really is one hell of a plug-in. It sounds like it’s too much at first, but when you blend the send levels in properly, that’s one hell of a vocal effect. The free Echosphere is just as good too!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Skyler!

[@kevingregoire2764]

Thousands of albums played by thousands of different artists, played in thousands of different studio, using thousands of different instruments. Some sounds I hear and either love or don't like sometimes. I've listened to Radiohead ( or any other band ) and said I don't like the guitar tone on this song or snare drum for example. The song is still great and it is still glued together in a cohesive manner and all the sounds can be heard and picked out to some degree. You can't say it's the player or the studio or the instrument or the gear. All that can be said is all the engineers who have mixed all these hundreds of thousands of songs are doing something similar in the mix and or maybe it's all about mastering. I can mix a song. I can get a lot of clarity and get 90 % of the way there. The last 10 % is the hard climb and trying to get that song to just finally lock is what is driving most of us crazy. And although I've asked this question to a lot of engineers they can't seem to put their finger on it or deliver a clear answer. Maybe there is no answer. Maybe this question sparks your interest as well. How about a video where you ask this question to the number of engineers you know and your take on it as well. Sorry ( Not sorry ) for the long rant.

[@AlexeySolovievMusic]

I wonder when we can start mixing with Waves Warren’s plugins only? ;)

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha we will see!

[@andreirlmeier]

before that doesn't exist, I'm unfortunately forced to stop all projects

[@AntKneeLeafEllipse]

Would love to see a Warren Huart vocal channel strip!

[@TransistorLSD]

Great idea actually! I want an emulation of Warren's cadac console!

[@MarcBecker_Music]

@@TransistorLSD Great idea.

[@teddinardo8944]

thank you for this show, I have all of Chris plugins from waves,,and they are great ,thank you waves, Chris ,and you ,for getting in more depth ,you are right what a great time for tracking, mixing ,and mastering,, I only wish I was a teen ager now, starting out, with the tools the youth has today ,wow and it will keep getting better, I can't imagine 10 years from now , all the best

[@jefflien4]

What an amazing video! I love how you took these raw tracks and brought life into them using just these plugins. Another great example of how it’s not the gear but the ears. Phenomenal job and thanks for being so thorough.

[@JankoFrancisty]

I loved how the MixDown on the master bus made everything so smooth when you were playing with the "glue" fader ! I understand of course that the overall mix had a lot to do with it but still.. It made a nice calmness to it. Great job Warren ! Thanks for this, it's really helpful. Btw i liked this mix way better than the analog one.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much! I'm glad to be able to help!

[@nodaysback1]

Very nice, Warren! ...both the mix you dialed in in under an hour and 15, and your willingness to teach and share with the World! You're a good Dude! *Rock-On*

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! Thanks ever so much!

[@nodaysback1]

@@Producelikeapro 🎶🥁🎻🎸🎹🎤🎶

[@Producelikeapro]

You rock!

[@cameronpatrickscott]

Wow that was brilliant, took me all day to watch it, back and forth with a mix, its a good way to learn, thanks for your genius , utter humility and good cheer.

[@thesongacademy5017]

Great drum sound!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@elizabethsteele4633]

I'm a retired film rerecording mixer . Many of these plugins I am not familiar with since it's been a few years since I've touched the faders on my Neve . But for me , my number one is the Waves R compressor - excellent for movie dialog . Effective and transparent . Thanks for your video !

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much for sharing

[@RobbSutherland]

Well that’s done it. I wanted vocal when I watched CLA’s short video earlier. Then you made me want drums. And I got a discount for upgrading from epic. And dollars and pounds aren’t the same thing. And it’s after midnight and all good purchasing is done after midnight. Damnit Warren. I’m going to have to play with vocals tomorrow.

[@Producelikeapro]

Great stuff! Enjoy the plug ins my friend!!

[@mitchdematoff9671]

I have had this plugin for quite awhile now...and never really used it. I came across this well explained and in depth tutorial here about the usage of it, as well as a great mixing tutorial on your part. After viewing this video I went and used the Mixhub on a few pieces I had previously done. I could complain about the fact that there is no solo button and the panning is not available in the Bucket window, you have to dedicate more time to set up your mix, and lastly; you still have to work between the plugin and your DAW mixer for many various reasons. There might be a couple of other things... however, that said.....the sound quality and console emulation was very good. I found that once established and I got the hang of it, mixing within its environment was very gratifying. The mix worked out well with great sonic results. Like many people, I do have a multitude of great plugins from many manufactures that deliver incredible results with audio ...choices and more choices. In the end, all I care about is the end product..no matter how you get there. In my opinion, I think this is one of those plugins that can help you get there. Thanx Warren....

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks Mitch! That comments really means a lot to me, makes doing these reviews worthwhile

[@AlienorchestraNetoslo]

nice work and review, using CLA pretty much! thank you, sir..

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@DouglasComical]

Just as I started writing this comment, you made the same point that it’s great being able to solo the eq. I wish all channel strip and eq plugins had that feature. Almost worth getting the plugin alone

[@Producelikeapro]

Fantastic! Thanks ever so much for your wonderful comment

[@Frank.Zimmermann]

Love the sound of this track. 👍Thanks ever so much for another great tutorial Warren, and for the multitracks! 🙏 This is gonna be great fun!

[@Producelikeapro]

You’re very welcome!!

[@OwlPiano]

Putting CLA guitar in a group. Absolute mad lad!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hahaha thanks

[@aaronorr2129]

CLA Mixhub is highly underrated, thank you for another killer video Warren!

[@Producelikeapro]

You’re very welcome!!

[@TerryDrake]

This tutorial was defiantly worth watching ,thanks Warren great job!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Terry!

[@aliwalkeraudio]

It really is wonderful that you do these Warren, you’ve been so helpful to me, thank you!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Ali!

[@NateRuvin414]

I love watching your approach to mixing Warren. It just goes to show that mixing is less about reinventing the wheel, than it is about utilizing such basic tools as level, panning, and EQ. You have an intellectual and academic yet never condescending or esoteric style that makes you a joy to learn from. We all appreciate everything you do so much. And might I add, I was hesitant about getting the many of the CLA plugins for so long because they’re so *easy* and straight forward, it almost felt like cheating 😂 well, I’m so glad I finally caved and got a few of the plugins. CLA Vocals, Mixdown, Guitars and Echosphere have all become tools I use everyday because they’re so damn good. They have so much musicality, and I’m blown away by the wide variety of genres to which they can applied. CLA Vocals, for example, would sound just as good on one of my Hip Hop clients as a Country & Western client. Fabulous products.

[@mrtominaz]

That was truly amazing to actually hear what you were doing, even with the sound compression of KZbin...Thank You

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks Thomas!

[@racoonjugglerplap5282]

Wow, amazing video Wazza! I have all the CLA plugins, still never used Mixhub yet though. This was an excellent track to show how to use it, with a minimal track count. It was also a great video to demonstrate how you work in your preferred SSL domain, without having to actually film and edit you working on the desk itself. Such a full sounding track, especially since there are so few elements. Love it.

[@Producelikeapro]

Me too! Just started to use it as well!

[@johnsguitarmusicanddemos]

I'm new to recording in my computer using plug-ins so I appreciate your upload. Big thank you!

[@Producelikeapro]

You’re very welcome!

[@izzajoker]

Scheps Omni, '73, Bass Rider, Vocal Rider, RBass, and the Abbey Road reverbs are my favorites from Waves. Been recently using the CLA Mixdown and it seems good on the master bus.

[@Producelikeapro]

Fantastic! Thanks ever so much for sharing

[@TheJonCrosbyBeat]

The mix sounds good and much better than the earlier mix. My comments would be slightly less crash, slightly more piano, and the lead guitar sound needs a bit more TLC. The lead guitar isn’t quite sitting right. It’s a bit too dry and loud. You’re my favorite KZbin music guy. You’re a great teacher and very talented. Cheers from the USA.

[@nicholasedgett7889]

Kinda surprised you didnt try using the CLA Bass plugin. I feel like i try to use everything but always end up coming back to it no matter what because its just so easy to just throw on and get a great sound

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks! Maybe in another song I would try it!

[@didcomusic]

I love this plugin. Simple to use because you don’t have to look for among big list of delay and reverb.

[@Billy982810]

CLA Mix Hub looks a step in the right direction for sure.

[@Producelikeapro]

Marvellous!!

[@MurphyKargesBass]

I read a lot of negative press about CLA Epic.. but I didn't care and bought it. One of my favorite plugins ever. I use it on guitars, vocals, drums, anything. So quick and easy to get world class echo and room sounds. Unreal. Do yourself a favor and demo it.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much for sharing!!

[@MurphyKargesBass]

@@Producelikeapro I've always liked your channel Warren. Great stuff. I'd love to work with you someday.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Murphy! I really appreciate it. Where are you based?

[@cmd_f5]

I love this channel. I'm not even a Waves user but this is such good info for anyone mixing who wants a solid workflow example. Awesome indeed. Cheers :)

[@darrenross9168]

Hi Warren, one day we will be mixing with the Warren Huart signature plugin bundle from waves, that would be great, thanks for doing this, have a great day, all the best.

[@Producelikeapro]

You’re very welcome! Thanks ever so much for the wonderful compliment

[@deathruddlesdeathruddles5438]

Mate, this is a bloody great video!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@vewilli]

Super show! I've got some of these CLA-Plugins, but lack experience to use them the way you do! Anyhow, although I'll never reach your mixing level, I can say "Rome wasn't built in one day" either. :-)

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes! Get mixing my friend!

[@MrJpbmusic2005]

My head is absolutely spinning....what to choose .... so many great plugins the SSL E & G look and sound great. . But this sounds as good if not better...and your walk through is 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@Producelikeapro]

Marvellous

[@thiagoribeiro9789]

Great again!!! Thanks Warren!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@michaelg7771]

This is fantastic as both plugin demo and mixing tutorial. Thanks.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Michael!

[@rawksolidproductions6963]

Another great lesson that peak meters don’t mean jack if it feels good! Excellent job Warren! Sounds great! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@thebarf9235]

Thanks for doing this! It's going to help me get more out of my CLAs and I already get a lot out of them just from tinkering.

[@Producelikeapro]

Marvellous

[@antcall6779]

Great as always warren! I like the mix hub, turning down the line and using the mic pre to add saturation is a great trick.

[@Producelikeapro]

Glad you like it! Thanks ever so much

[@toddfritz4412]

“Jigglery pokery”. Ha. Made me smile.

[@jimmypinaitis8447]

Excellent video as always Warren . Manny people been arguing about the CLA Hub, but i do like it and the EPIC is amazing

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Jimmy!

[@marc_leblanc]

Out of these plugins, I own the CLA Mixhub and Epic and use them all the time.

[@Producelikeapro]

Marvellous

[@TavaresProject]

I own all the cla plugins, but better yet, I actually use them!!! All of them at different times... They really are great

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much for sharing

[@RC32Smiths01]

Interesting scenario man! I look forward to this!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@RC32Smiths01]

@@Producelikeapro my pleasure!

[@serge1643]

Many thanks to Warren, for this video, another part of my questions was removed.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Serge!

[@TheDerider]

Great to get an insight into your sound-reinforcement and sweetening (aka ‘mixing’) skills driving that SSL and using those also brilliant CLA plugins. Many thanks 🙏 again 😎

[@iasyama1999]

Really found this helpful especially with few plugins used, made the eyes easy to navigate through the gui quickly as the video progresses.

[@brettjockell6611]

Warren, Thank you so much for this. I love the opportunity to look over your shoulder and see your mix decisions . I probably retain 5%. But i always come out better. This is the type of video i so love about your Channel.... Cheers! Brett!

[@rjzigterman]

Like your approach! Downloaded the multitrack and worked on my own mix. 1st time i did a whole session instead of just drums.

[@markbeeson5674]

That is a cool plugin. What a great workflow.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Mark!

[@tgstk2]

just discovered this mixhub there are some great video's on it, the plusses and cons, this video really does show it can actually be used, and isn't just all marketing.

[@andrew_official]

Thanks for this Warren, thoroughly enjoyed it!

[@Producelikeapro]

You’re very welcome

[@cpdrumming]

Love this workflow.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@myroomstudios]

Lastweek i bought CLA bundle, i've been wanting this for long time, also get BSS DPR 402 as free one

[@Producelikeapro]

Fantastic

[@countzero1972]

I love WAVES stuff. It looks great, sounds great, but I found it was really quite resource heavy on my older system a couple of years ago vs other similar plugins. I have since upgraded to a decent i5 based PC with 64GB of RAM so I want to try again with their newer products. Thanks for the demo of this useful looking piece of kit.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks for sharing! Let me know, I was running a VERY old Mac and didn't have any issues.

[@countzero1972]

@@Producelikeapro Thanks. I understand the pros use MAC for a reason

[@lesjuly]

CLA VOCAL, hands DOWN !

[@giampyguttuso3053]

with a little bit of experience is a swiss knife. thanx Warren!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@OldBoans]

I've watched you twiddle Chris's knobs a few times now & I really enjoy it Warren. This track is just great too. What? 😀👍

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!!

[@johnsammers]

Great video - thanks Warren and PLAP!

[@Producelikeapro]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@toyokenstudio]

Reeeeeeally nice tutorial!!! Thank you so much! This kind of video is really useful for us

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! Thanks ever so much

[@pumbabeats420]

ty warren great video

[@Producelikeapro]

You’re very welcome

[@johnhowarthmusic8706]

Excellent and so informative, generally, especially for an improving pupil like me. I was able to take in the basics and more, both individually and overall. I am now 'doing marvellously well', thank you.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much for your great comment!

[@a1guitarmaker]

Crazy different from the original mix!

[@Producelikeapro]

Indeed! Thanks ever so much

[@rafvanbrussel5023]

Thanks for sharing Warren! Great! Take care & stay safe

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Raf!

[@DRSATL]

Great job as always brother!

[@Producelikeapro]

I appreciate that! Thanks ever so much

[@serge1643]

I bought a CLA Mix Hub today.

[@Producelikeapro]

Fantastic!!

[@connectedatthehit]

You've taught an old dog (me) some new tricks! Thank you!

[@JasonFerguson1283]

Nice job as usual. Love the higher definition video!

[@mentalprogram5256]

Wow this video teaches soo much.

[@MankyFrilla]

Very very nice Warren 👌

[@Producelikeapro]

You’re very welcome

[@kapmusiq5794]

Nice Drum Sound Mate

[@MentalS6k]

Fantastic video Warren. Sounds fantastic compared to your original mix. Leaned a lot. Which watch this one a few more times. 👊🏾

[@TheouTRace]

I just finished my Mix Curse. Now i have certificate from Steinberg for Cubase. :))) Lovely Song and mix. I'll give it a try. :)

[@northernrevelationofficial]

Legend 👌

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks!

[@alanmansfield1069]

Great stuff Warren

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@moskayy3662]

Please Warren add some time stamps in the next video. Great mix!

[@Producelikeapro]

Marvellous idea!

[@dankenton]

And risk missing dozens of ads for crap you'll never buy? NEVER!

[@ChrisEffort]

You are such a great inspiration Warren. But I couldn’t stop hearing ‘rack tom’ as something pronounced very similar.. PS Excuse me for my lack of humor.

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha thanks Chris for the laugh!

[@timbushong4387]

They're running a sale on ALL plugs today ($29:99 for any ruddy thing!), and by gum, I'm buying the MixHub right now.

[@Producelikeapro]

Nice!

[@timbushong4387]

@@Producelikeapro - I think I'm in love...this MixHubis really cool--I've got 3 full-length albums in the works, and one to record in August--this is a bit of a workflow game-changer. Thank you, kind sir--great recommendation!

[@1verzhn]

This was awesome. It made me cancel my slate subscription, since i have most of these. No bs just ear mixing. Awesome warren😎

[@lionstoneband2655]

I cannot find the download link for the multitracks :( maybe someone can copy this under my comment. Great job Warren I really love your videos, because your balance between technical understanding and having fun on mixing is great. Thank you a lot. Greetings from Germany.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much! Try this link:- producelikeapro.com/cla-everything-plug-in-multitracks

[@PeterBatah]

Is it me or does that snare sound like it needs to be tuned. And, I hear the snare ringing as well. But, cannot pinpoint the frequency. Thanks for sharing your time and expertise with us Warren. Much appreciated!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Peter, yes, everyone has their own preference on how a snare should sound and how it should sound in a certain track! Many thanks

[@PeterBatah]

I may have made this statement prematurely as you did revisit the snare settings further on in the video. My apologies

[@flexistudio7810]

Amazing channel and very nice video. Thanks a lot.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@GregVasquez777]

You're awesome, as usual. Peace and thanks!

[@mentalprogram5256]

God I wish they would support higher sample rates on the cla mixhub

[@tonitoze2452]

Awesome video it's helping me alot do appreciate it so much.

[@timweinheimer1]

Thanks for this Tutorial nice one cheers

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@valeriorizzotti]

I like a lot this song! Who is the band? If my ears don't fault, you've used another song from them in one of your videos? Am I right?

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes! Correct Valerio! It's 'Me and The City', Thanks ever so much

[@d2ruben]

This was AMAZING!!!!! Thank you