Panning Basics - Warren Huart: Produce Like A Pro

[@ceferistul05]

man, people don t understand this guy shares knowledge worth PAYING for

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Sorin! Thanks ever so much for the great comment! I really appreciate your kind words! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@TheTwistedMystic]

Definitely. I have a degree in audio production and engineering that I got here in Minneapolis at IPR. I wouldn't trade in my classroom experience for anything, or getting to work with engineers that worked with Prince, but a lot of what Warren teaches here is exactly what was taught in the classroom there.

[@ryanwilson5936]

Realizing that is half the reason I subscribed to Warren. I heard about him through SMG (Glenn Fricker) and owe them both quite a bit for the knowledge they share. I’m just getting into home recording and Warrens’ information is highly appreciated!

[@philfyphil]

I can assure you all who subscribe appreciate exactly the value of Warren’s presentations :-)

[@McGuire40695]

Man, I can't agree more! I've been watching Warren's videos for about a year now, and I keep seeing new (to me) videos from him explaining SO much crucial information.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi, friends, I've had lots of emails and comments asking about panning so I wanted to do a video where I touched on some of the basics of panning when mixing. I open up a session and show how I pan each instrument, talk about my typical approach to panning and how using clever pan automation can really help bring your mix to life. Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@esongsore]

Since discovering this site, I unsubscribed to all other audio recording channels. I am not trying to compare your tutorials to any others, but personally, I find 'every single' tutorial here focused, detailed, relevant and very practical. Keep up the good work. You should consider putting the videos together in a downloadable file or DVD and selling them. Keep up the good work Warren

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi, +Emmanuel Songsore Wow! You are very kind indeed! I am so glad to be able to help!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@_patrikjay_]

Right all channels on this subject are great but Warren and Music Tech Help Guy are just Naturally Great Teachers, without coming off as Teachers:)

[@im215exempt]

This is easily one of the BEST tutorials in the entire online-universe for recording tips. Amazing video Mr Huart, thank you!

[@aesoundforge]

Every time I rewatch one of your vids I glean so more gold..

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks so watching.

[@rawkinj6609]

Woke up with the PLAP theme song in my head!! Enjoy the last bits of the decade. You and your channel are truly marvelous !! 2020 here we come!!

[@noisesoundtonevibe]

Yay! 15 minutes on the basics of panning! It is too often overlooked or left without any explanation. But it's essential. Thanks Warren!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +noisesoundtonevibe You're every welcome!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@KingBig1984]

Wow, Warren to the rescue. I am new to recording and didn't have a clue what to do when it comes to Drums and Panning. Many thanks mate! You Rock!

[@im215exempt]

This is a brilliant tutorial on panning. I currently use 20% 50% and 100% but I love your idea of sending the wet reverb signal of the guitar to the opposite side during the chorus! My next project will be full of these great ideas. Thank you for sharing your knowledge Warren.

[@giot2627]

Oh my gosh, I can not verbally (or physically) thank you enough for giving away this incredible information worth $$$$$ for free!!!!!! I LOVE YOU

[@jeffsmith3621]

Very helpful. I just asked you about panning last week and BOOM! There it is. Answers my questions completely. Thank you.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Jeff Smith Haha! Yes you were one of the people that pushed me to do this!! Thanks very much!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@PabloSaavedra84]

I think that kind of paning is just for populars song, or a defined style. But you can tell a full story paning with creativity and imagination. Finaly, equal to mix, paning is a creative process... there's no rules to lead, this is a basic guide but your ears are designed to hear where the sound come from and that's all, you need to place the instruments wherever you want to hear it... great tutorial and thank you very much to put it online!!!

[@PabloSaavedra84]

BTW, sorry for my horrendous English...

[@Producelikeapro]

Absolutely! There are definitely no rules whatsoever!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing! Many thanks Warren

[@アーノルドアンドリュー]

This is exactly what I needed to hear. This guy is a total guru.

[@jerichokom7044]

This is called the actual mixing of instruments that give extra colours to the result... Very useful and Thanks from Delhi

[@frederickthorne2496]

Where the hell you find your time,.. You are a very busy man. // That Little Empire song - we haven't heard that one yet. It is sounding really good! Very much looking forward to hearing that project in it's entirety. Thanks for all you do, Warren. Us minions love you. :)

[@Amish6Stringer]

It's nice to see more people panning audience perspective. I've held steady for over 10 years, but at first people (other engineers, not clients...they honestly have never mentioned it) were quite hostile in their opinions on this. Thanks for the video. Always cool to have a refresher on the basics to keep me on my toes. -Neil

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Neil Tuuri Wow! Really people get hostile on it? Yowsa! Sorry to hear that you've had to deal with that! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@Slothclawcolseslaw]

Like many here, recording is a passion separate from my day job, and you have totally inspired me to dedicate more time to it. Thank you for all you do!

[@kmt3809]

Very practical, unlike lots of things I read or watched, thanks

[@darlenesheffield9835]

Excellent simple well laid out & informed !

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Darlene Sheffield Thanks very much for your kind words I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@SarahAlice]

This was extremely helpful! I've been trying to learn how to pan properly so this has definitely given me some guidelines. Thank you so much!

[@13Skribbles]

Thank you Warren this video really helped improve not only my drums and my guitar but it really helped me understand the spacing in where I can fit all of my special effects after that it’s made a world of difference to the size and sound it was literally monumental change in my sound in one hour my song is completely improved thanks to you I truly appreciate your videos

[@martinthejerk]

Great to know I'm justified in mixing the kit from the audience's perspective (even though I am also a drummer!) --thanks for the validation, Warren!! Always appreciated

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Steve Martin Haha i love doing it that way! Have a marvelous time recording and mixing! Many thanks Warren

[@soulriderleo]

Do you have a video that shows how you are applying the effects to the tracks? Are you putting all the effects into "Busses" and creating the Panning there? And are you applying the effects at the end of the recording session or as you go? For band type sessions, are all the guitars and instruments recorded without effects? Dry? I'm more of a straight forward rock guy that likes to record my guitars with the effects i use live instead of adding it all in the session. Thanks for your time and help 🙏✌️❤️

[@sonyrana]

U are the godfather... Not because of u know that much things but because u are sharing ur valuable experience..... God bless u

[@fuuraa4765]

I love how you explained panning i knew how it should be done but you gave me more knowledge and tips with it! Thank you! I subscribed and smashed the bell to get more tips from you! Thank you!

[@mjhickson4339]

warren, thank you so much, believe it or not i've been struggling with various issues like this and others you address for like 10+ years, I am so excited to work through my back catalogue and clean everything up and see what i'm actually working with. all the best sir.

[@johnnyjclark]

As always, thanks for inviting us into your session.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +johnnyjclark Thank you! I am always glad to be able to help! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks, Warren.

[@Elevation34]

Hi Warren!! I've watched many of your tutorials before subscribing to your channel. I have to say that you're an incredible inspirer who has me wanting more for my own little setup. Your setup is extremely nice plus your videos are straight forward and understanding. Thanks for sharing the tips and tricks, Warren!!

[@kernjames]

A very informative video. I really liked the separate section about panning Drums. I liked the idea of seeing the drums on stage and matching the panning with that vision.

[@jordyjeppesen6996]

Your videos are amazing, I do miss the 60s hard pans that immerse me in the music, sometimes even making me feel like I'm in the room with the band!

[@irecki1]

Mr.Guru! Please share more marvelous techniques,tricks, etc

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi, +irecki1 Aw shucks! Thanks very much!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@Toss-T]

so this was eye opening. Many thanks :)

[@Rek-Ignition]

Glad to see your videos are getting to the audiences great job as always warren

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi, +santo karlos Thank you ever so much! I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@thebasementfilmgroup]

...... and for those of you who are newbies - this right here -is pretty much how its done - if you can follow this method (and yes there are other ways of doing things) - you should end up with a pretty good basis for a mixture any band would be happy with. And I agree (not everyone does) - drums I always pan from audience perspective - many many many people do it the other way around - but I agree with Warren - the listener isn't in the band - do you wantthe sound engineer on stage to flip your kit too??? (Don't argue this point folks - its a preference lol) And thats it - don't bother going to college folks - cos you just got two years of learning crammed into a 17 minute video - job done ;)

[@JamesMolyneux62]

Very helpful, clear and articulate.

[@elyseeguerrier2839]

Really nice and very helphful. you are a real mentor.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi, +Elysee Guerrier (EzBass) You're welcome! Thank you very much for your kind words! So glad to be able to help! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@joeyf808]

A great lesson! Kudos to Warren!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Joey Fernandez Thanks very much!! Keeping it simple makes the most sense to me! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@mikewoodbridgemusic8218]

Not sure why I have only just found your channel, but this is great stuff well explained. Thanks!

[@AMB666]

Wow...That's a killer video...I think you shared very valuable information....those like secrets and you share them....you are so kind person really.

[@LukeZalvino]

I can't find anything on KZbin about hard panning like they did a lot in 60s and 70s. Always interested me, guess I'll have to teach myself

[@bandninkasimusic6484]

Excellent video. Like the idea of different panning for different sections of the song. Thanks Warren.

[@Risenson]

Thanks for the tips and ideas!!

[@Producelikeapro]

HI, +Leonel Alvarado Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@kingsleyfreedom]

Thanks Warren for sharing your expert advise, we're so lucky in this internet age to have access to these techniques. Thanks for sharing buddy:)

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +kingsleyfreedom You're welcome!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren.

[@robertnicholas3608]

Wow! I've been looking for something like this, especially for the vocals. Nice! Thank again Warren.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Robert Nicholas You're welcome!! Thank YOU! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren!

[@ekimbeats2293]

Great channel with unique videos, super detailed and practical! I´m a fan of your job!

[@sirhcyaj]

Had to stop mid video and leave a comment. Thank you for sharing this great video. Back to watching..

[@sirhcyaj]

Which DAW has the best panning features?

[@symmie666]

These videos are Brilliant Warren! I will admit I would mix my drums, bass and vox the same way! But the guitar tricks are definitely going to give me more width and space to play around with.. normally i panned an acoustic 40 left and an electric 40 right and maybe in a pre chorus or bridge i would bring another in about 30 on the left then bring just one more guitar in hard left and a synth hard right on chorus but the depth you have shown me is fantastic! Definitely trying this tomorrow ona new track I'm recording. Love your videos man.

[@MarkDavies247am]

What a marvellous gentlemen you are. I'm an in the box wannabe producer with my laptop and a recently purchased copy of reason (for better or worse!) But I'm really learning alot from your sharing of trusted knowledge. Thanks ever so much!

[@RishyCupTV]

Thanks so much Warren! Learned A LOT! Loved hearing you break down the "vocal thickening" thank you!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi, +RishyCup TV Aw shucks!! Thanks very much for your kind words! It really means a lot!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@MayAllSentientBeings]

what a great video. you've answered so many questions I've wondered about all in one tutorial - thanks so much.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +MayAllSentientBeings Thanks very much for your kind words I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@AARONKAYE]

do you prefer WIDE mixes where the instruments are panned far across each other with the vocals centered or narrow mixes, bringing the instruments close together and spreading the vocals WIDE? as a musician i prefer the former but i usually end up doing latter as it makes it easier to mix/hear the vocals...

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi, +GODSON Official Music Great question! I like the main lead vocal to be centered, but of course, I will use the vocal thickening trick to create a larger than life vocal sound! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@AARONKAYE]

Produce Like A Pro nice. thanks to your newest video recommending free plugs, I've been using SlickEQ and Multiply on almost everything and i mentioned your channel on my newest video too :) thanks for your advice!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +GODSON Official Music Thanks very much!! I will check out your latest video! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +GODSON Official Music Great stuff! Just watched!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@nuurnwui]

Good lesson! Thanks. The song sounds really up to date like it could actually earn some money!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +nuurnwui Haha let's hope!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks, Warren.

[@nuurnwui]

+Produce Like A Pro If I understand you right, you produced the whole album. On Amazon I see it's by Spitfire Music. Would you be willing to talk about marketing in a future video? I mean we all have an idea how these things work when signed to a major, but what if not (yet)? Also, this song screams to be remixed.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +nuurnwui Great questions! Yes in the Academy I do a lot more behind the scenes stuff with the business side! I will definitely do more of that here in the future as well! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@josienorment667]

wow! thank you so much this helps loads!!

[@Producelikeapro]

joe norment you're very welcome! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing many thanks Warren

[@CarcPazu]

Like you, I play drums casually but I'm not a drummer. I've learned enough just to understand how it works and to get the best out of my drummer. It helped me plenty for writing music. My personal preference is a drum panned from the drummer perspective. I'm under the impression that people who care about it wants to hear the drummer's perspective. It makes it easier to fantasize about being the drummer and air drum over the music.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi, +CarcPazu Nice! Yes I can imagine if you're really into Drums you want to feel like you;re the drummer in the band! That's an excellent point!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@alexmiller3472]

Amazing! Couldn't get the topic till I saw your video! Thanks very much! 🙏🏻

[@Derjerber]

That was a really great video, I find your content incredibly useful. Thanks Warren!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Davey Jones-Bierton Aw shucks thanks very much indeed! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@JohnBassarcticsoundstudios]

Another reason to put Bass and Kick down center that way both speakers carry the lows. Great video Warren thanks. I have had my studio since 1983 but I learn so much from your videos.

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow thanks very much John! You Rock! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@benjaminaustnesnarum3900]

Also, if you're in a club, venue, or somewhere with a big space, you might not even hear elements panned left or right

[@GaryWeidner1970]

thanks warren. some really great ideas here with panning. the way you processed and panned that girls vocal was just sick man. i wanna be as good as you.

[@emulousrecordingstudio8521]

Very nice video as always Warren!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Emulous Studio Thanks very much!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@keithpowell5336]

Thanks for this! Exactly the sort of information I was looking for :)

[@Magodafloresta]

Nice! One question: how would you usually pan an acoustic guitar mono track?

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi, +Luã Linhares Great question! It depends, but either dead centre under the vocal but usually slightly to one side around 20%. Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks, Warren.

[@MrJacoBezuidenhout]

Brilliant piece of info. It's so basic, but so helpful! I never tried the guitar one side and FX other side trick, but will do soon! And this lead me to your vocal thickening tutorial.... which I want to try on acoustics! Thanks a lot.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi, +Jaco Bezuidenhout So glad to be able to help! The thickening trick works on any instrument! I used it on Ace Frehley's guitar solos! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@raggedrec]

Lily's vocals sound Amazing Warren. Great band to boot.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Ragged Company Recordings I agree! Lily has an amazing voice! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@floyd4826]

Thank you for your time and sharing this.. This has helped color my mixes

[@gnugnu00]

Very cool Warren. Love the help. Your fans in the UK!

[@blasborg]

what an absolutely amazing video!!! Thank you Warren!

[@lordha-ha4242]

Thanks man, youre amazing as always, and after a few beers here, my brain is panning in too!

[@KirkyDrums]

Great again Warren :) the snare sample is to loud to me but i love great organic sound but either way still rockin mate . Brilliant video. Thanks

[@taopagan]

Very helpful concepts for me at this time! Again, very inspiring!

[@nikoskgs]

You give us the better tip to sound better in recording Warren!!!! i thing mastering will sound better!!!!!!!very heplful .

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +nikoskgs Thanks very much! I'm extremely glad to be able to help!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@javierignacio181]

In this matter is funny how The Beatles have rules that cannot be applied to the rest of rock and roll history. Usually I think "how The beatles would do this?" but in the panning subject they're SO from another dimension that is really difficult to use their approach. Not even Pink Floyd had experimented that deep. Great info as always, we love you man!

[@dulmin_]

To pan a stereo track I use 'Time Adjuster' (AVID stock plugin) to trim L / R sides independently, thereby acquiring the "Pan" effect. I find that approach meaningful over those two pan knobs of pro tools, which changes the direction of sound, overlapping original sides thereby destroying any existing stereo image.

[@StigmatizedProductions]

A great tutorial explained at the most clear way!

[@trekkspill1234]

Thank you for a great video! Been working on two 60-track projects now, and got to use many of your tips. One thought: What if the mixes you had received for this contest were mixed with headphones and not speakers? I typically mix with speakers, then regularly go over to headphones, just to check that it sounds okay on both.

[@TheGRider56]

Awesome information and technique! Thank you!

[@torbjrngrnas9535]

Great video AS allways. Thank you😊

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@spiralsofdanu]

Great video - thanks for helping us newbs!

[@Producelikeapro]

You're very welcome my friend!

[@corinasucre]

Thank you!!! Awesome info as always!

[@TimAdamsMusic]

great video needed that!!! question when having so much panned hard left and right.... besides Eqing,, and having well recorded material,, is there any advice for when something isnt the best recorded that you recieve and things are fighting each other on the left and right sides... hope that makes sense.. again great videa...

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Tim Adams Great question! If there's clutter going on I will have to get creative, try a lot of correctional EQ, it's a case by case situation, I would have to hear the issues to be able to make the right judgement! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@JawaTheWicked]

Wow, very straight forward, extremely helpful. Thanks dude!

[@jettjaguar8150]

outstanding content , very inspirational .......... thanks so much Warren

[@mattstory2011]

Thanks so much again Warren

[@Producelikeapro]

Thank you very much!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@mycustominstrument]

when you pan drums and put the snare in the middle, you measure the distance fromsnare to overheads. kick is also in the middle. do you keep the same distance kick to each overheads as well? also, placing a room mike in a direct line of snare, kick, and microphone or in front of the kit?

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +mycustominstrument Great question!! In my standard set up I measure the overheads to the snare and kick is definitely further away but fortunately, I roll off some of the lows off of the OHDs so I don't get as much bleed issues into them from the kick! However there are 3 and 4 mic techniques that get the kick and snare perfectly in phase at the same time!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@jeremyholcombe3202]

Thanks again Warren. As inspired by you, I have become a big fan of using automated "micro" volume moves in my mixes. IMO, that one method has done more for my mixing than any other single thing. I'm wondering if you believe there is a place for automated "micro" pan moves in mixes?. I've done a little myself, but am in two minds about it. I'm old school and I love the sound of a well defined stereo stage...and things moving around is a little "unatural". But I note in recent pop mixes in particular, there are a lot of "unatural" elements used to great effect. Do you have any thoughts on using frequent micro pan moves in mixes? Thanks for all that you do here, mate! Cheers.

[@tokenofdevotion]

Ikr?? Multi- volume automation changed my music forever

[@savedalsman2081]

That was really, really, great. THANK YOU!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@CoredusK]

Jees these are so helpful. Thank you so much Warren!

[@timh6411]

I scrolled for ten minutes to get to the first videos he put out ____ it's a long way to go but great stuff

[@stylestep111]

That was really informative. Also loving the song, that vocalist has an awesome voice!

[@anthonygibney4003]

Hi Warren, thanks for the great videos. I have found that when I pan overheads in a rock track that have been recorded with a spaced pair, hard left and right, the drums feel too big for the soundscape, (if that makes sense). For example, if the guitars are hard left and right and the overheads are hard left and right, it doesn't seem as wide. However, if I bring the overheads in a bit e.g. 60 left and right, it feels better. Then I pan the rooms hard left and right. Perspective is a funny thing too. I prefer to mix from a right handed drummer's perspective for 2 reasons. 1. If I'm playing air drums along to my mix then I know I'm happy with it. 2. In the case of a song with a piano, the low keys of a piano are generally on the left so I don't want want the low end of a floor tom conflicting with it, hence floor tom on the right. However, for a live thing to picture, I will pan accordingly. Thanks once again for all the videos and great tips.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Anthony Gibney Great comment! It really depends on the placement of the overhead mics, also I point in at the snare so if you pan them L and R they feel pretty natural. If the mics are pointed directly down they can feel disconnected and give that fake width that you are talking about. Glad you enjoy the videos! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@anthonygibney4003]

+Produce Like A Pro Thanks Warren. Will try that the next time I'm recording drums.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Anthony Gibney You're welcome! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@yohs5756]

Great video Warren! You should make a video explaining how to get outboard gear in and out of PT! (:

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Juan Diaz Yes, I am going to do a studio set up video soon! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@Brockweston]

that snare sounds absolutely amazing. is that 100% live?

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Brockweston Great question! It's the Live snare mixed with samples! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks, Warren.

[@jasonsimmons7479]

Can't believe you listen to every track. Very impressive.

[@newsomething8682]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@Knobsandsound]

I have some difficulty understanding panning stereo panning in Cubase (9.5 Pro, or for any version really). There are two different panning options when it comes to stereo channels/tracks in Cubase. These are: Balance panning & Combined panning. So how do they differ for, for example, Overhead panning? Which one should I use? I guess I by default use Balance panning, but without knowing that there are two different ones I could use... The default panning for stereo in Cubase seem to be "Balance panning" and then you only get a single slider where you can slide the panning to left, center or right. For "Combined panning" you also get a single slider but they follow each other depending on how you move the slider, then you can sort of pan more towards left or right (you can pan them differently like left pan could be at 50 and right pan at 90, etc or have them perfectly matched at anywhere you want them I guess...). What are the differences and benefits or downsides of those 2 different stereo panning options? Anyone have a short, easy explaining answer to this "lengthy" question? :)

[@leopursuits]

Hey Warren, thanks so much for the video, great stuff as usual. I was wondering if you could do a video on the automation basics explaining how it's usually done...Cheers, Leo.

[@Tudge12]

Hi Warren, Thanks for the video!! I will be sure to revisit the vocal thickening video tomorrow! I thought I'd ask about the Echoplex and H3000 that I see in most of the Academy sessions. At the end of this month I'll be recording a full day at a festival. For live recordings, would you still use these tricks or is it more of an in-studio thing? If it's also okay to ask, would you advise using Dynamics or condensers for the audience and drum overheads? And where in the room would you place a pair of audience mics? Are there any extra mics you'd advise placing anywhere? Many thnks, Nick

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi, +Nick Tudgey Great question! I do use this trick in Live Mixes as well as studio mixes! I would use condensers for both audience and overhead mics. Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks, Warren.

[@andreineagu.online]

Very useful tips! Great video from a great engineer!

[@rodrigostaub4795]

Grate stuff Warren! How do you deal with mono compatibility When guitars are panning 100% left , 100% right. ??? . Thanks!!!!

[@AllanGildea]

You're a master teacher Warren. Thanks so much.

[@philsackett7341]

Hi Warren, I was wondering what you think about LCR panning. I know a lot of the greats seem to use that scheme. I like it a lot myself, although you have taught me to start more mono'ish, working my way up to LCR at the choruses. Awesome tip btw! Dynamically, that method just kind of kicks ass for pop and rock tunes.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi, +Phil Sackett Great points! Yes I essentially subscribe to LCR in large parts of the songs and then work subtle moments of panning in other areas to create huge dynamic lifts! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren