Logic Tips: Configuring the Output Channel

In this Logic Tips tutorial, Jono Buchanan gives you an overview of some of the processors you can use on your main stereo output channel. You'll learn how to use processors such as the Linear Phase EQ, Stereo Compressor, Multipressor, Stereo Spread and Adaptive Limiter to enhance the sound and volume of your overall track.
Note that this is not a substitute for the mastering process, but the techniques you'll learn will help you achieve a mix that is suitable for sharing.
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0:00 Start
0:13 Intro and a note on mastering
1:40 The track
2:38 Finding a loop point
3:00 Linear Phase EQ
4:24 Multipressor and Compressor
7:53 Compression method
9:27 Multipressor methods
13:15 Take your time
14:13 Stereo Spread
16:28 Stereo Spread Example
17:29 Subtle stereo imaging
18:25 Adaptive Limiter
20:51 Listening to the limiter
23:27 A/B your mix
24:32 Recap

[@Briansongman]

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[@jonobuchananmusic]

Thanks Cobby. I've launched a new channel, so if you want more tutorials, come and find me here: kzbin.info/door/-RFQtqWAG6kFPRkumqn7rA Cheers, Jono

[@andrewgraham7638]

Only started watching your videos a few days ago, have watched about a dozen by now and have already learned SO MUCH! Thanks for sharing your knowledge in such a clear and concise way.

[@PipEastop]

This is a great example of excellent teaching. Bravo! A really superb job! It's hard to imagine how teaching this kind of thing could be done any better.

[@MusicTechOfficial]

You're very welcome!

[@stevensfamilymusic7088]

Jono is absolutely THE best Logic Pro teacher on the internet! Period!! And seems like a genuinely nice guy!

[@jonobuchananmusic]

Many thanks Richard. Kind words. I've launched my own channel, so if you're looking for more Logic Pro X content, do come and find me there: kzbin.info/door/-RFQtqWAG6kFPRkumqn7rA Cheers, Jono

[@NaweedQadirdotcom]

Hi Jono, over the years, I have tried to learn about Logic and mainly the production techniques, including mixing and mastering. Honestly speaking - I am not putting any other KZbin instructors down - but you are the best teacher, hands down. Your technique, voice, and simply the way you explain and relate the process to the project are so great. Every single video just feels so easy and relatable - completing each video just energized me, knowing my brain could capture the entire process. I am indebted to you. Although in this video, you refrained from explaining the Mastering process as it is a completely different process - this one can be called the light edition. I would like videos about vocal production and plugin chain, Logic Drum/EZDrummer/Addictive Drums track creation, plugin chain, and mixing with Bass and Strings. I hope you will listen to my request. Thank you again for making me understand the arrangements and producing with Logic.

[@myriaddsystems]

Absolutely superb, world-class presentation presentation Jono! - I wish I'd had someone to guide me in these essential principles at least twenty years ago. THANK YOU!

[@Shayler78]

Excellent teacher.

[@StratsRUs]

It's great to know we can play with Mastering ourselves , then after knowing it's in a good ballpark ..to switch them off, mixdown and send to a professional.Thanks.

[@maxgamezmusic]

Thank you so much for such an excellent explanation. You have changed my life Jono, and I humbly thank you from the bottom of my heart for your hard work and more importantly, for sharing this priceless information Sir.

[@amiralivahabi2090]

Mr Jono Buchanan, you are Amazing .Thanks for everything 🙏👍👏👏🤟

[@MusicTechOfficial]

Our pleasure!

[@callenclarke371]

BEST MIXING VIDEO I'VE SEEN ON KZbin! WELL DONE!!!!!!!

[@clowncarqingdao]

Great. I love the straight forward explanation and use of these tools. Thank you.

[@crispin.]

Brilliant orator and fantastically well explained, thank-you

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[@c.harrison]

He be using valid tracks

[@lazymountain]

again brilliant video, these tutorials are literally the best thing on the internet! I really like how this one is all about 'mastering', i would really appreciate a mixing one, i know that's quite a big topic, but if someone if going to be able to tackle such a difficult topic it will be you guys!

[@MusicTechOfficial]

Thanks a ton!

[@Shareef2610]

You the best who explains Logic Pro

[@davidwhite1905]

Exactly what I've been looking for in a tutorial. Thank you.

[@bassManDavis1953]

Jono! What a fabulous piece of tuition! Again I had no idea all this was available within logic? So cool and man I have so much to learn and just this about the output channel was fantastic. Thank you yet again for your clear and precise explanation.

[@MusicTechOfficial]

Happy to help!

[@bryancolevox]

Fantastic video! I'm new to Logic Pro (from Pro Tools) and your videos have helped me to navigate so much. Sincere thanks!

[@whatcollegenevertaughtyou9486]

I haven't found anyone as good as MusicTechHelpGuy. Now I have. I still think Jono is more for intermediate producers though. Great teaching style. More like an AP class.

[@jonobuchananmusic]

Thank you. I've launched my own channel, so if you're looking for more Logic Pro X content, there are new videos every week: kzbin.info/door/-RFQtqWAG6kFPRkumqn7rA Cheers, Jono

[@troyhenry6379]

Excellent series of tutorials.

[@gilles31]

Merci Jono. Super tuto !

[@roanman7409]

This is a really helpful tutorial. The one idea that I would introduce here, in addition to the above discussion about compressors, is that either/or the Vintage VCA (or any other compressor for that matter) and the Multi Band compressor is not the only option. Both compressors in sequence can be a really useful choice as well. Simply dial back either or both and you can get a nicely glued mix with a bit different flavor.

[@SamLeChiq]

Very informative and well-explained. Thank you.

[@francissreckofabian01]

Thanks Jono, that was interesting.

[@jc5734]

great video! thanks so much!!

[@rickhorvath]

Hearing this track now on my Event monitors in my studio, it sounds very bright for starters, not the way I'd prefer a song to sound. Overall the demonstration is effective.

[@Keyboardnut99]

Fantastic Jono very concise and really informative

[@MusicTechOfficial]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@borisvillar]

You’re an excellent teacher thank you so much I was wondering do you gain stage ?

[@VIN-zs8ju]

非常感谢你的讲解！！很棒！

[@ThePedrojmorales]

Thanks, that was amazing.

[@hazelvision1105]

LOVE this!!!

[@bleeps_bloops]

This is gold (21:45)

[@pipposgarage7598]

Grazie mille! Thanks a lot! Really well done and usefull!

[@MusicTechOfficial]

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[@wiseaxe]

Man, I really love this channel!

[@7ofseven633]

It’s great. While i sort-of know what a lot of these things in logic do, i can’t say that i really understand their capabilities until jono does a video on them. Brilliant as always.

[@MusicTechOfficial]

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[@lewisinkpress]

I will be returning to this video often - thank Jono!! -- I'd love to see a video where Jono addresses compositions that are more orchestral/hybrid - his masterclass at Guildhall was amazing!

[@nickmack1976]

Totally agree! His masterclass re-ignited my interest in film music composition

[@evancaldwell7814]

Great video

[@vv-oj5ew]

That beat is a hit! Send that for Dua Lipa man!

[@jordansree4227]

Really valuable. Thank you

[@MusicTechOfficial]

You're very welcome!

[@Waldo_Ilowiecki]

More LUFS please😊

[@pleasantoxford5746]

Sweet track too

[@nickmack1976]

I've come back to this video many times now and love it - really helping my mixing. My only question is why -0.1db on the adaptive limiter? Isn't that a bit too high for the stereo out, or is that about normal?

[@palinoman]

This channel si a real university class. Thank you so much.

[@MusicTechOfficial]

Glad you think so! Please subscribe and share!

[@tomryan6461]

So useful, Joni. Thank you! I think I recognise your controller units as the same as Christian Henson uses with his setup. Can you tell me what they are plz?

[@Tom-Studios]

I'm going to choose logic as my daw as little confused I was

[@hairynervous]

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[@rickhorvath]

I wonder if it’s possible to monitor my mixes via Bluetooth over to my iPhone, where the iPhone earbuds seem to be much more honest than any studio monitors?

[@dcsapporo]

At about 8:56 you mention that the attack time is the speed at which the compressor reacts to the signal exceeding the threshold and later that the release is the amount of time it reacts. I might be missing something here but isn't that the same thing? Did you mean to say that the release is how long it maintains the compression after the threshold is exceeded? Or does a compressor's release section of its envelope behave differently from standard envelopes?

[@marcinkozlowski2880]

👍👍👍

[@hairynervous]

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