Not Automating your Effects? BORING.

Without automation, effects get boring, fast. Pro tip: DON'T be boring
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[@zalim2productions]

this looks like really good cgi

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

Well, I _am_ a bit on the spectrum, so it makes sense that I come across as a computer...

[@CharlieGotem]

Red dead redemption character lol salute tho bro big respect

[@Cargo_Bay]

yeah! its a combo of the lighting, the frame rate, camera used, etc.

[@jamesgullickson6502]

@@TheHouseofKushTV nah it wasn't you personality or facial idiosyncrasies, that was obviously sexy, not that being on spectrum could make that not possible. Its just the composition of the filming which made it look cgi, also cgi is really fuck good right now

[@VaxxScene]

Saw this comment in the middle of the video, and after that I couldn't not see how Gregory's hair barely moves! I think it makes a lot of that effect here.

[@DaCashRap]

It's like having a mentor in sound engineering who doesn't know about you.

[@fromchomleystreet]

I enjoy these tutorials far more than a heterosexual man has any right to. That voice is like honey. That hair is like polished silver.

[@beaukaramoy]

Lmao 😂

[@jjrockjaw]

It's the choker. It gets me every time..

[@GuerraProd]

😂

[@larrygrandelf6205]

He’s like the bob Ross of audio!

[@itshugi549]

Can we talk about getting a tutorial on hair routine?

[@mr.soundguy5621]

Can we talk about how good this dialogue is mixed? FAT clear and smooth

[@carlosoberlin4436]

Is that a compressor working in his voice to the left?

[@monkeyrobotsinc.9875]

i like fat girls.

[@spidey9504]

I like fat compressed music

[@atsings1]

"Hear the effect of the effect..." Love that, man. Excellent.

[@ehoc42]

I wanna get stoned and make music in a studio with this dude lol

[@davidpouret8449]

same here :)

[@harrisfrankou2368]

Is it called Kush for a reason?

[@user-be9ey4jb3c]

Me too

[@chinmeysway]

I’d like to join as well let’s make it happen?!

[@theopinson3851]

It really seems like it would be an awesome experience. Though I feel like I’d have trouble maintaining intensity for say a death metal project. 😂

[@Callmemrnichols]

Please keep these coming, Gregory! Your wisdom and approach are so refreshing. No gimmick to your grits, just proven, powerful advice on mixing and arranging that serve the song, bereft of the bullshit. You have been instrumental in my growth as a writer and mixer these past couple years. Thank you!

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

Right on, thanks for sticking with me! I'm getting all kinds of ideas for this show, now to find the time...

[@DancingBearshy]

Same here Gregory….. your teachings have gifted us light years of insights as listener’s, musicians, arrangers and writers!!!!🤙🏼🤙🏼✌🏼✨☀️ Much respect🙏🏻 Jeremiah

[@zzzyzzzyzzzyxxx]

Every watch of your vids makes one of my productions just that little bit better. Thank you.

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

Right on!

[@frankhoward4485]

This is a great channel. That's it. That's the comment.

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

Thanks for the support! That's it, that's the reply.

[@danceofjimbeam]

really appreciative for the reddit community for sending me here last week, been here everyday since. much love.

[@TheMattSwifts]

Hey Gregory. just stopping by the comments to say thank you for making these Kush after hours videos. I've learned more from them than I've learned anywhere else in the past decade. I really appreciate you sharing such valuable info, this is the stuff they don't teach in 99.999% of music schools and programs. It's incredibly valuable to have someone who's been a high level industry professional for a while actually speak about what he, and others are doing which others are not. Thanks a million!

[@jrapp654]

No lie these videos have changed the energy in my mixes ASTRONOMICALLY. Explained so well and so straight forward. Keep em comin!

[@IDDQDSound]

For some reason this is my favourite channel to fall asleep to! 10/10

[@mitchrossi9010]

No other channel on youtube is offering up this information... all your videos offer a unique perspective that is a real utility. Thankyou, this is why I will continue to support the channel and the plugins/hardware!

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

Thanks for the kind words and support!

[@DannyJamesGuitar]

Love your plugins and love this new video series! Looking forward to more of both them!

[@djgstefan]

Your videos are just amazing. Your holistic approach to mixing is so great.

[@danielkostov9489]

Just found your channel. Amazing content, right to the point. A new king is here, guys!

[@concreteeire7872]

Absolutely loving these videos, really really good content and very well explained.

[@theemiracletw]

Another piece greatly articulated. Man this is knowledge I can take home.

[@Maniclout]

Great tips as always Greg!

[@ShreksSpliff]

Your descriptions make mixing fun and fun to learn

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

Well then I got 'em all fooled, because few things will utterly ruin my mood and my day like a mix that refuses to come together! :-P

[@elviejoluna6184]

I truly love your videos man. Thanks a lot!

[@MuslimShortanov]

Please keep it going ! Awesome wisdom ! 🙏🏼

[@elianmusic7452]

this is wonderful Greg. I've already been doing this for about a year now, giving effects their share of attention and using them creatively, your video helped affirm that this isnt overkill and you gave some excellent tips. Much love (please do more!)

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

Right on, keep at it! There's *always* ways to get even more aggressive while keeping the production supportive rather than overpowering!

[@Tarnith]

This series is great, love the songs and enjoy your take on musical process

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

Woohoo! Stay tuned, many more to come!

[@ericgamliel8500]

Thanks for keeping me motivated and inspired with your humor and insights.

[@AltusNoumena]

"You'll be tuned into your body and know there was something there" I know exactly what you mean. I have literally wanted to use throws in mixes before realizing it was something that people do. I talked myself out of it because i didn't know if it was the "right" way. Your videos are so valuable because you show how to listen to your ears AND your intuition. Thank you for the invaluable lessons here my friend. I am forever grateful how these videos have inspired me to trust my ears and my inklings.

[@josephbiron9103]

This was a great insight, and I’m immediately putting it into practice. Thanks!

[@bellissi]

How have I missed your videos. So awesome buddy. Thank you so much!! 👍👍

[@matthammond1737]

I really like this channel. Such good advice that reminds us that we are trying to create an emotion...a vibe.

[@complexity5545]

Why I am just finding this guy this year? I like your topics and the peeps hanging out in your circle and comments. Good stuff.

[@sacardevos]

Tks! My new favourite channel!

[@bloomingbeats1318]

dude these videos are very well put together, you explain everything perfectly.

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

I appreciate that!

[@johngallaghermusic9777]

Thank you so much, Gregory . This is by far the most informative channel for mixing I've watched and the second comment I've left today . The bell is chiming

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nolasspirituowl8369]

This videos are really changing my production like when I start using all the omegas for saturation !!! Thanks a lot Kush, keep doing this pleaseee :D

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

Right on! More to come, stay tuned!

[@mvh2275]

Effects automation is a must. Excellent! Thanks

[@dirtyharry6297]

So easy to follow and understand the logic behind those audio engineering decisions 👏🏻👏🏻

[@G_handle]

So what you’re saying is, Missionary Mixes are fine, but they’re kinda boring. If you wanna keep my attention, you better get freaky. If you’re gonna bring the Sexy Back, you can’t just lay there, you gotta work those Vocals, pump those Fills, tease me, hold something back with your Mutes, wait for it, wait for it, then drop it on me, and those Effects, those Effects are how you let me know whose mix this is!

[@joelonsdale]

Gross.

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

@@joelonsdale But, accurate!

[@The_Vile_Vortices]

Missionary Mixes ! 🤣🤣👍

[@G_handle]

@@joelonsdale Disgusting really. Especially if you spend all night playing it over and over again. Best not to think about it too much and just let it happen. Don't fight the feeling Joe.

[@dounia4207]

I hate that I like this comment

[@nyikomhlarhimusic]

Genius!!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us😃🙏🏿.

[@heathstone]

love your vids man, great info and vibes 🔥🔥

[@roohawkins7412]

Not sure what to attribute it to but your videos are the most helpful on KZbin idk you get it man

[@GuitarNerdDude]

wow, great job man, even a recording novice like me can understand your videos, the clearest description of a lot of my questions, thank you!

[@deafconmediaZA]

Im loving this channel, this is the best type of tutorial for me.

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@charlieje3199]

thank you for these videos mate, they are great!

[@simongendrot]

Hey greg, Thanks for the plug-ins, Museletters, Happy Funtime Hour and now the afterhours videos. As a young mixer, it's easy to feel lonely in front of the mixing desk (I mean my computer). It's a real strenght to have these tools and advices around me. I love your plugins, they make me think differently in a much more musical way. I can say it now : you are the first audio brand I subscribed to x) ... Please keep making those, it's inspiring me everyday.

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

Right on, thanks for the support and welcome to the family!!

[@ramspencer5492]

Another really great video. Thank you.

[@lancehopkinsmusic]

Thank you for confirming my own thoughts! Just getting my studio back up and running and I love your input (No pun intended)!

[@CharlieGotem]

Thanks for such a dope channel and vibe I’m tuned innn💯🚀🙌🏽

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

Welcome to the fam!

[@golddee2040]

I got to say man. Every video of yours that I have watched, I have taken something away. Good tips every time. Thank you.

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

Mission accomplished!

[@eriknpettersen]

I rarely comment on YT vids. I'm subbed to a ton of different producer channels, etc... stumbled upon kush after dark and loving it. Super compelling breakdowns of different approaches including the why's behind the techniques/thinking. Thank you!

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

Thanks for listening!

[@trevorhaeberle3982]

This is the first video I’ve caught from you. I definitely automate FX, but you said some stuff that opened up a next level 🙌🙌. I’m definitely going to check out some more

[@Divuar]

This series is a blast. Thank you so much!

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

Glad you're enjoying them, more to come!

[@Divuar]

@@TheHouseofKushTV Cool, can't wait!

[@tzetzo_tzetzov]

I need more of what you do in my life. Please keep making these videos!

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

Deal!

[@tzetzo_tzetzov]

I was blessed!

[@nusrathussain02]

I closed the mixing books and those video courses after I discovered AFTER HOURS . Finally I am getting somewhere with my mixes now. Thank you

[@andreashedlund3897]

Great tips from you! Like your videos.

[@robheskin]

We love you brother, hope all is good!!

[@alexstankovic2947]

This advices are gold, and this chanel is El Dorado

[@jSpirituS7]

The way you can tell if a song is good, like this intro, is no matter what volume or what source of listening you can hear just about every instrument with clarity and as a whole Well done Gregory 👏 You are an excellent composer and teacher

[@tulithemusician]

you're obviously a pro, and as a bonus have a cool approach. Love your videos!

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

I appreciate that!

[@LosFloChannel]

When he said Reverb is extremely fashionable I felt that!!!

[@BenJonesVideographer]

I don't mix music in anyway yet I am fully invested in this channel now. You bastard.

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

Damn! You're not the first person to say this, and I gotta ask: what *do* you do? Are you involved in music making at all? What's hooking you into all this tech talk? Maybe you ARE a mixer and just don't know it yet??

[@BenJonesVideographer]

@@TheHouseofKushTV Well I've made music, played drums in a few bands but nothing too serious. I make KZbin videos and used to make documentaries professionally. However I always did a poor job on the mixing for projects. I've been trying to find good tutorials which just give me the gist on why I should do it e.t.c and came up short, till your videos were recommended to me. Although these are obviously tips for music production, the same ideas, and same techniques could be easily incorporated into audio mixing for video!

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

Fascinating! Thanks for sharing and for the support!

[@snnymusic2052]

You are without a doubt the number one music engineer consultant

[@parp]

Why are all the comments love letters? Like I get it but Christ You should do a reading comments after hours, w/ scotch whiskey

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

Ha! I have been thinking that a 'best of' Q&A could be fun and interesting, reading my favorite questions/comments and answering/responding in that inimitably 'altered at 4am' way :-)

[@girlinagale]

Top baby name of 2020 - Gregory.

[@m.i.stapes]

Ok you've convinced me! I'll start spending more time experimenting with effect automation. I'm excited too even!!!

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

It'll change your life!

[@evanmatthiesen7478]

your videos are the best thing about 2020

[@onlygknows7793]

Just discovered your channel this morning and bro your tips literally could save a person years of unnecessary struggling. Automating effects, is something I never paid attention to at all but that is about to change immediately. I wish you would have demonstrated a few examples to really illustrate for beginners like me . But still great vid . Thanks

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

You got this man! My (unpopular) opinion is that, most of the time, concrete examples only serve to limit people's imaginations, or they judge the validity of the technique based on the music or sound or taste of the demonstrator. I like communicating 'concept' and leaving 'execution' to the creative people in the audience :-)

[@gregberne631]

What an incredibly eye-opening video!

[@joelonsdale]

Ear-opening?

[@Scotlanz]

Been thinking about this topic for a while now and up pops the video. I just did a mix tonight and I'm going back tomorrow to add some automated effects. Cheers pal. 😀

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

The tube is IN YOUR HEAD.

[@raph.berzingue]

love your approach thanks for all the vids :)

[@brianmclendon1647]

Great video, gold-plate is my snare verb on every mix these days. This really opened up my mind because I was doing the linear effect thing.....No More!!!!!!

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

Right on! Same here, I've been loving Goldplate at around 1.5s, LPF down to 1k, and a little eq after cutting at 600Hz. Everything going into it just a little, some things a lot, and ride the Goldplate return fader up during those choruses!

[@mikejonesonthetrack7811]

Your videos are amazing 😍😍😍

[@zeepster]

Great tutorial series.

[@tutubeos]

Great Scott! 😊

[@brood1658]

Good vids, great pluggins🤘

[@donc4238]

Fantastic video!!!

[@BrooklynRagtag]

Such good advice.

[@FlorinBarbu5]

Awesome channel, mate!

[@STRAIGHTP]

man, i listened to one of your songs today. "In & Out of Time" . wow. super impressed. feels like therapy. good stuff

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

Thanks! That's still one of my favorites of all that we've done so far, glad you enjoyed it!

[@STRAIGHTP]

@@TheHouseofKushTV i dig it. has a slight bit of Morcheeba or a little trip-hop infusion. Which i love

[@DDas1995]

i love your videos so much

[@harrisfrankou2368]

More gold thanks!

[@azuraldotv]

As i said to a friend of mine, the singer of The Verve also give very good musical tips.

[@DigiMixAudio]

Thanks again and again!

[@markcharrette3921]

Thanks Thom Yorke!

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

My pleasure!

[@RoloArboneMusic]

Oh man, this is so awesome.

[@nobosnobo]

Great content dude!

[@nerojimenezoficial]

Interesting Greg. I'll try out.

[@jacqueskorb879]

Like the way you think about thinking!

[@MidlifeSynthesist]

I don’t comment much on YT and never have I commented twice on the same channel before, but damn man, your videos are cocaine mixed with honey! I don’t know what planet you are from (same one as Elvis probably) but thank you again for taking the time to make some of the highest quality/value/fun/educational videos I’ve seen in a long time. PS: intro reminded of “The Ladies Man”, pure sexy funkiness bro, keep going🤟🏻🤟🏻!

[@dillonjohnlane]

straight forward and refreshing! subscribed

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

Like a Junior Mint!

[@psysword]

Very interesting method Greg. It’s growing on me

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

Like audio fungus!

[@LaraSchilling]

Just the whole "Kush After Hours" and 70s bow chicka wow wow makes me laugh hard xD I love splicing/glitching throws. The first thing I did with the LPX 10.5 Quick Sampler was one of those, with an automated delay increasing in feedback (Valhalla FreqEcho, get on that, it's free) on the lead vocal that blurs it into this saturated harmonic build about 1 bar before the main lead comes through. There's actually this really cool effect that happens when you automate the delay time too. It's just good ol' sound design fun. I uh, had a long break between producing/mixing regularly. Between 2005 and 2014, I was doing lots of production/sound design stuff, but it kinda died on me (as did my last Mac in 2018), so I didn't pick it back up until late last year. I'm relearning everything, but having KZbin as a resource now is almost negating all of my past music/audio tech studies, ha! Thank you for your videos!

[@welshsynthesizerlabs6552]

I just finished automating the reverb send on an otherwise generic synth lead and it allowed it to be doused during each note without it adding mud to the mix because the reverb was basically getting ducked between each note. The end result made the hair on the back of my neck stand up. “How can this lead sound so wide and open without blowing the mix apart?” Good stuff!

[@2shotDerringer]

I love these after hours

[@pianolover5417]

I want all of your products, specially the clariphonic! 😍

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

That's the one to get, if you're only getting one!

[@TheMattSwifts]

If you ever have the time, and it sounds interesting to make, I'd love to see you do an effect specific series on how you would recommend using basic audio effects. Sort of a tips and tricks video series, but more focused on how a pro-engineer/composer should be thinking about effects. E.g. the first video could be something like; what are the types of reverbs, how are they intended to be used, what tips you have for effective use, any cool abnormal uses of reverb you're aware of, and what are common mistakes you see people making when using reverbs, and how do we avoid them? I'd like to see this for like.... all the stock effects which come with most DAWs (Specifically Live 11 for me), Delay, Panning ETC. I'd also reeeeally love to see a video on your default effects racks. The stuff you use ALL the time. Your advice has seriously helped my production and mastering game over the last year. Like more than anything else from one person has, ever. You've explained concepts in seconds I've struggled to grasp for well over a decade. So thank you very, very much.

[@BillyHayes79Music]

New subscriber. Love this

[@riffjiff]

My new mixing Guru!!

[@SocietateaAscendenta]

Angry that I “met” (came across) your videos! Now, I have to watch them all eventually :))

[@monkeyrobotsinc.9875]

gee, another one of your videos with good advice in it. what a shock.

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

Sorry about that!

[@mjack]

it feels like , He Made Me sit down for a reason and Listen to him✍🏻✍🏻, You are Best