Into The Lair #38 - Instrument Levels in a Mix

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@Miltersen
@Miltersen Жыл бұрын
Rewatching this after 10 years. Still great content. Dave is the man.
@brianconnolly8246
@brianconnolly8246 10 жыл бұрын
"this girl is 16 years old, shes australian, she comes from the land of AC\DC, let's give her some credibility".. how could you not like this dude
@garnetbey7400
@garnetbey7400 8 жыл бұрын
1 of the best engineers/Producers in the bizz its an honor to receive these lessons,we must all under an overstand the blessings we have for the internet today, to reecive this type of valuable lesson, is priceless, thanks pensado,s place.
@allenau8379
@allenau8379 8 жыл бұрын
Shut up
@ganelwalker719
@ganelwalker719 8 жыл бұрын
Good stuff!!!!...Learning a lot about mixing watching your videos!!!!!..Thanks!
@keepitabucktv
@keepitabucktv 7 жыл бұрын
Garnet Bey Peace Moor! So true.
@TheRealestIdealist
@TheRealestIdealist 8 жыл бұрын
I love the dialogue and how he walks us through his thought process. I'm actually learning A LOT more just by simply taking note of what questions he asks himself.
@TheSlightlys
@TheSlightlys 11 жыл бұрын
WOW! I'm Sixteen and pursuing a career in music. I'm a songwriter and a frontman in a band and I'm learning all I can about mixing and producing myself. these videos, are so awesome. thank you thank you thank you so much for making them!!!
@anasamin8227
@anasamin8227 4 жыл бұрын
The Slightlys this is finneas!!!!!
@poopitypoop6559
@poopitypoop6559 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Finneas lol it's so cool to see how much you learned from these videos. I am in the process of doing the same !
@voice-of-oblivion
@voice-of-oblivion Ай бұрын
Sir, I have so much respect for you. I feel there is so much generosity in your approach. thank you for this. Most people just start their own "sell out" once they become successful. You are a teacher. That is very welcome.
@OleVinny
@OleVinny 9 жыл бұрын
I love this step in the mixing process. After all the plugins and tweaking and what not you just put it down to four/five faders, sit back and FEEL. Amazingly inspirational video. Thanks for everything!
@djahyeahh
@djahyeahh 11 жыл бұрын
I think i speak for everyone who watches your videos. Your generosity is admirable. Hats off to you sir, we need more people like yourself on this earth.
@liranziv
@liranziv 10 жыл бұрын
this is what i call a teacher someone who is actually teaching you thank you very much
@Richard_P_James
@Richard_P_James 12 жыл бұрын
Excellent, and a privilege to watch a real mix pro explain his thought/feel process. Inspired? Always after watching these!
@brettcopeland_music
@brettcopeland_music 10 жыл бұрын
"low-end is just the most wonderful thing on earth" ...couldn't agree more!
@Pi2Music
@Pi2Music 10 жыл бұрын
Dave Pensado, Thank you!!!!! In this video you made that comment about "we'll let you know." Lead me to comment. Im a hip-hop artist/ Producer. I have no label or anything enjoy making music. Your videos has transformed my mixing and mastering to heights I would never be able to reach. As I mix songs I often run to your videos and reference techniques. haha. But I wonder if you get enough good feed back. If not. Thank you so much your videos are world changing in the music realm. ps The awards was really good.
@1LesHolmes
@1LesHolmes 10 жыл бұрын
Dave, This is my 1ST comment on ITL, although I've been watching now for merely a month. Your very informative and it's great what your doing! You are really setting up amazing guidelines for "ALL" engineers, rookies and veterans!! What I really appreciate about you is your "HUMBLE" attitude man. You give, and your always open for feedback and opinions as well. That to me is truly INSPIRING! Sincerely. It reminds me of when I'm in a recording session with an artist or group who is eager to learn. I try to give them so, so, so much , and I believe you do the same for your viewers! Shouts out to you and Herb!! God Bless :-)
@gisellechacon7081
@gisellechacon7081 Жыл бұрын
I could watch this again and again and still walk away with something new every time! I can't believe Dave had the mix rockin' with zero hi end- but it sure makes you appreciate what the cymbals and FX do for the mix when he blends it back in! Thanks, Dave!
@charlesbonkley
@charlesbonkley 5 ай бұрын
Listen again.
@Hexspa
@Hexspa 8 жыл бұрын
The Mr. Rodgers of mix engineering.
@JakeSharpProfoundStudio
@JakeSharpProfoundStudio 8 жыл бұрын
Man, he's just the most lovable mixer!! Great as always, Dave thanks!
@terrybartak7811
@terrybartak7811 9 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dave.I'm trying to learn. I like the way you follow your feelings and impressions. From that, I learned the most.
@joellouisfire
@joellouisfire 9 жыл бұрын
As always, my hat's off to you. Great mix, even in mono! :D
@axeclanable
@axeclanable 11 жыл бұрын
As he said. This is his first go at it. He'll massage everything into place. Appreciate this lesson for it is. A first listen with the ears of a master.
@samuelmccartt9166
@samuelmccartt9166 9 жыл бұрын
Dave Pensado you are not only the man you are my Fucking Hero. Thank You. I've learnt more about mixing in the past 2 weeks since I discovered 'Into The Lair' than I did in 4 whole years of studying Music Production at University!!!
@mutsaertsmusic
@mutsaertsmusic 9 жыл бұрын
"low end is the most wonderful thing on earth" :)
@TheRealHucasys
@TheRealHucasys 8 жыл бұрын
+Henk-Jan Mutsaerts That he has right.
@dudebrodude4388
@dudebrodude4388 7 жыл бұрын
I agree, I'm an ass man myself
@Ben59910
@Ben59910 4 жыл бұрын
@@dudebrodude4388 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXjclmSmgJesqbM
@LesterBrunt
@LesterBrunt 11 жыл бұрын
You are really my favorite youtube engineer. You make it seem possible, sometimes I watch clips of the big guys and I just think "man I could never do this, I can never afford all that gear and will never have the experience he has" but you make it seem so easy and not too complicated. Really inspirational!
@AndrewRaines614
@AndrewRaines614 12 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave not only are you a treasure trove of mixing tips but your personality keeps me laughing and keeps everything flowing! Thanks again Dave!
@thechannelitrollwith1645
@thechannelitrollwith1645 8 жыл бұрын
This is the most helpful video I've seen in months. Watched this a while ago but watching it again really reminded me of things to keep in mind when mixing. Thanks !
@doogerbeeunit
@doogerbeeunit 11 жыл бұрын
Dave, you have a good sense of humour. I like the small jokes you throw in from time to time. They give me double fun: I am leaning about mixing AND I smile and laugh!
@donhoyt8644
@donhoyt8644 11 жыл бұрын
Thanks SO much for all the sharing you do Dave! It's awesome that you share your passion and insights with aspiring kindred spirits. It allows the art to live on long after we are gone. ;)
@ArthurStone
@ArthurStone 12 жыл бұрын
Yay Dave! Thank you. Hearing you discuss & adjust the levels in the context of the whole mix is of great value...the track is quality too, really nice energy and clarity...something to aspire to. Thanks to you and your team for your hard work in making this available.
@pccg
@pccg 12 жыл бұрын
God bless u Dave for sharing ur knowledge and experience with us!!
@techsquirrel
@techsquirrel 9 жыл бұрын
Great session even in mono. My ears were getting the same things as you were describing.
@0rican
@0rican 9 жыл бұрын
What to say : ) Dave i just love the way you teach - feels like you are sharing . love the way you spread the love for sound and music .Much Love and respect Thank you
@Unhacker
@Unhacker 9 жыл бұрын
Thanks again Dave, great insight to be gained from this and the whole ITL series.
@wowerman
@wowerman 6 жыл бұрын
It really depends on your emotions when you produce from scratch and what element'/instrument you want people to pay attention to.In general bottom end glues all together.This is where energy is located and good bass line gives warmth too.Chosing good bass line is a skill.Thanks for video.
@michaelandersson1904
@michaelandersson1904 Жыл бұрын
After more than ten years! Thank you for a great lesson!!!!
@fleshtonegolem
@fleshtonegolem 10 жыл бұрын
Fantastic illustration of how much 2db can either ruin or bloom a mix! The last album I mixed came down to 4 fader moves of less than a db and suddenly everything was fitting in your ears like it should be. It's great to see this from an outsiders perspective. When you have investment in a mix it's a bit harder to be objective because the mind knows it so well already.
@dablizzoduve4576
@dablizzoduve4576 6 жыл бұрын
Jesse Gunn plz can u send me more tips on this...I see u know wat u are doing..I wana get better at balancing... tnx in advance.. dablizz75@gmail.com
@simonjonesmusicuk
@simonjonesmusicuk 11 жыл бұрын
This is one of the most useful PP videos and one I always come back to.
@1siriuswolf
@1siriuswolf Жыл бұрын
I go back to this throughout the years.. thanks bruddah Dave
@independentsaint
@independentsaint 11 жыл бұрын
Dave, I am so glad I found you! I watched a couple of your videos this evening and found them all inspiring, but this one is so sincere and true. It resonated with me so much that I am subscribing to your channel right away. One needs to recognise the pearls from shite in rare occasions when they are thrown out at all of us...:) Respect!
@margaretstewart3255
@margaretstewart3255 11 жыл бұрын
Great tut. Feel I'm listening along with you to hear what you are hearing....great teaching pace.
@KonradSkowronski
@KonradSkowronski 3 жыл бұрын
15:05 priceless David's face expression and comment. Gold! What a wonderful mixer and teacher!
@frankhoward4485
@frankhoward4485 7 жыл бұрын
You know, I'm very new to your channel, Mr. Pensado. I've watched several of your Vs so far and enjoyed (got something out of) each of them. Actually, this might be the most informative. It isn't about plugins, routing, or anything particularly technical ... it's more about how you approach turning good music into great music using your God-given creative taste. This was a superb V. Liked it and learned a lot. Thanks, man.
@DatAnydex
@DatAnydex 7 жыл бұрын
It's priceless having a genius share the way he's thinking 💭 ... not just what he's thinking. Thanks!
@aninstrumentalvision
@aninstrumentalvision 10 жыл бұрын
I definitely hear what Dave is teaching. The problem is that this is a lesson on what should be an engineer's intuition. If you don't understand this stuff on an intuitive level, you will never get it. I think that what Dave is trying to convey, for the most part, is unteachable. But as alway, thanks Dave for another great lesson!
@adamdrumgiles
@adamdrumgiles 9 жыл бұрын
Love it, this clip was great, so nice to see it done in relative real time.
@djrbfmbfm-woa
@djrbfmbfm-woa 12 жыл бұрын
david, u r a wonderful man. the detail, the detail! your thought process. thank you, my dear. j.
@jayschell3841
@jayschell3841 11 жыл бұрын
I appreciate you sharing your expertise, I'm an AXE man learning how to track and mix my material, you have helped me immensely, THANKS for doing what you do Dave !!!
@JesseBroman
@JesseBroman 10 жыл бұрын
Dave, you are an unbelievable audio engineer. You're also hilarious... fading the effects up and down, saying "I scared myself". I burst out laughing. Thanks for all the lessons.
@jaxman1235
@jaxman1235 4 жыл бұрын
I love these session. I learn a lot from Dave. Thank You!
@BlackNapkin61
@BlackNapkin61 10 жыл бұрын
I like your thinking Dave... *this is the first video I've seen of yours* ...you seem to continually taste the flavor of the mix.. nice. Thanks for all your efforts Kindest regards Richard uk
@EPTROUBADOUR1
@EPTROUBADOUR1 11 жыл бұрын
What an honest open sharing of your wonderful talents. Thank you so much for opening my mind about mastering! Thank you, thank you, thank you. You caused me to actually understand some of the things I hear when attempting to mix and master.
@CloneyMaloney
@CloneyMaloney 9 жыл бұрын
Great video as always, Dave! I definitely noticed that taking a break from mixing and letting my ears refresh helps tons. I also do the thing where I leave the room while my mix is playing :) hearing it from a different perspective aids me. Love your videos.
@helloitsjury
@helloitsjury 7 жыл бұрын
This will always be my favourite ITL. Thank you Dave!!
@ronjeremy65
@ronjeremy65 9 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fabulous channel. Thank you. I love your opinions
@mrflynn01
@mrflynn01 9 жыл бұрын
Dave I love the song! Your doing an amazing job, keep the videos coming!
@cinemediaservices
@cinemediaservices 10 жыл бұрын
Wow. Very helpful in showing the thought processes and minute changes that really shape a tune. I'm not a big pop music guy but very eye opening.
@voltaspeeder17
@voltaspeeder17 11 жыл бұрын
Great mixer, amazing dude. Thank you for every video you put on, helps us younger mixers and producers a lot!
@1000soundguy
@1000soundguy 11 жыл бұрын
Dude, I love your videos so much! Thanks for making them!!
@jimmyrich1
@jimmyrich1 12 жыл бұрын
Wow, what a lesson this is! Best ITL yet... I would love more like this, can't get enough of this stuff
@bluebluebluebird
@bluebluebluebird 10 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your series. I have watched them over and over, and I have seen my mixes evolve for the better. I am not copying your settings, etc, but I am hearing the music differently. I don't care for this song, but it all makes sense, and this stuff sales.
@philsackett7341
@philsackett7341 10 жыл бұрын
"Oh, hey guys, it's Michael Brauer. I have awesome people texting me all day and you don't." Haha! Cool video Dave. I have been wrestling with this kind of thing in my mixes lately and your advice helps.
@johnpowerssongs
@johnpowerssongs 9 жыл бұрын
i have to be honest and say when i heard the first few mixes you did that you thought sounded good i was ready to leave 'cause i thought they were lame but i hung in and watched and listened to your whole video. i learned alot by watching your process and how it evolves. and in the end i really liked your mix. so, there! thanks, man. i'm a fan.
@mkreple
@mkreple 10 жыл бұрын
The only saving grace of this video besides DP and his child-like enthusiasm is that lava lamp. As soon as I heard those horribly programmed drums(alesis sr-16ish) and that Amplitube v.1 guitar tone I couldn't take my eyes off it. Up and down it went. Important video though and each one I watch I pick up another little nugget that keeps me coming back for more... kinda like golf! Thanks Obi-Wan!!!!!!!!
@kolorbrown
@kolorbrown 10 жыл бұрын
I though I was the only one mesmerized by the Lava Lamp;)
@CarlosPerdomo
@CarlosPerdomo 8 жыл бұрын
Dave, one question: I see the fade levels as you mix going very high. I though that mix levels should not go above a certain level because the mastering face would take care of that? Am I missing something? Thank you very much for your tutorials.
@marq_8976
@marq_8976 8 жыл бұрын
I don't think he lacks common sense or is unaware that red means bad. I believe he was being sarcastic and literally hates this song so much he wants to introduce audible clipping to punish anyone listening to it :D
@tecnolover2642
@tecnolover2642 6 жыл бұрын
Carlos Perdomo As long as his master bus isnt clipping he is fine. With 32bit you can't clip the channels anyway.
@vanrozay8871
@vanrozay8871 8 жыл бұрын
well done, dave. that last vocal level tweak nailed it.
@markwillride
@markwillride 7 жыл бұрын
Ah ha! Here I am trying to diagnose the inconsistencies of our church video feed that's mixed live. We are using aux send knobs for the mix. You showed me how 1/2 to 1 db can make a big difference in how something fits in. And I've probably been making tweaks 2-3 times that big. On those little knobs, 3 widths of the line on the knob is probably a lot after you get close. Thanks for all of your videos and sharing you hard won knowledge.
@OfficiaJAN
@OfficiaJAN 11 жыл бұрын
Dave Pensado did a great mix job..; great song too!
@nikobobich9726
@nikobobich9726 8 жыл бұрын
thanks dave your the best.. ill be meeting you at the expo next month looking forward to it
@shawnjames7369
@shawnjames7369 9 жыл бұрын
Really great work Dave. Enjoyed that
@mikegibbons3520
@mikegibbons3520 11 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave , this is a process that I struggle with and sometimes I over do it and have to walk away.Great insight.
@XKLUSIVRECORDSLIVE
@XKLUSIVRECORDSLIVE 11 жыл бұрын
GREAT WORK DAVE I LOVE THE TUTORIAL IM WATCHING ALL OF THE REST OF THEM
@nathanbryers
@nathanbryers 9 жыл бұрын
great video thanks Dave.- first time I've seen you today - so you've got a new subscriber... congratulations! incidentally - you came recommended from youtube. I really liked the way you showed too low too high etc and commented on each - great style. thank-you
@kjhartable
@kjhartable 8 жыл бұрын
Dave you're an inspiration man. Love your videos! - KJ Hart
@RELOADER82
@RELOADER82 10 жыл бұрын
cant believe im just finding this channel; amazing vid right there!
@Jim-iw1yd
@Jim-iw1yd 10 жыл бұрын
That was an education! Mixed with heart as well as brain... great stuff, thanks!
@Beethovan
@Beethovan 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave. Excellent video on mixing. I am watching this from India.
@anyb4672
@anyb4672 8 жыл бұрын
hey bro 1 more frm india bhopal
@joeyxl3456
@joeyxl3456 11 жыл бұрын
Great stuff Dave. Thank you so much for these.
@lumpyfishgravy
@lumpyfishgravy 11 жыл бұрын
Would have liked to hear something about the Keys. They're doing something interesting, would have liked to hear 1-2dB more just to see how it worked (or didn't).
@darkskinwhite
@darkskinwhite 5 жыл бұрын
you fixed the guitars but what was bothering me was really that synth. honestly probably more as a producer, I would either tuck that thing way in there or just completely scrap it if necessary. good work, thanks Dave, love ya, you're the best thing to happen to youtube since 2005
@hogg1izmtv140
@hogg1izmtv140 10 жыл бұрын
Who Gives a shit what he looks like... what matters is he knows what he's doing and talking about! I've learned so much from him. My music quality has shot through the roof man, I study these videos because I make music as a hobby so there's ne need to attend school at my age, 36. I just make beats using Reason and I enjoy the creative process and these kind of videos help me tremendously! Keep sharing, subscribing, and watching! It's a WIN WIN!!!
@AudioMasterRTrib
@AudioMasterRTrib 6 жыл бұрын
Your amazing Dave. I enjoy your wisdom. Thanks for share!
@555crix
@555crix 8 жыл бұрын
"For real, Hip Hop made everything better when it came along"..you nailed it Dave :)
@MasterKnutA
@MasterKnutA 10 жыл бұрын
Impressive work! Learned a lot and gave me a new perspective on volume! Keep it up Dave :)
@mcprice40
@mcprice40 12 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave..this is great! I'd love to see more about the ratio between the kick, snare and high hats.
@MerveDemirci
@MerveDemirci 5 жыл бұрын
Wanted to ask him Which speaker is he listening from 🧐 ns10s🥰 or the KRK 🥰 love this man and his big hearth ❤️
@ChaseJeffry
@ChaseJeffry 10 жыл бұрын
I learnt a lot from some time I spent with a cool engineer Raz Klinghoffer... Was really worth the time...
@bhargavdobhal5327
@bhargavdobhal5327 Жыл бұрын
Thank You Mr Dave Pensado 🙌🙌🙌🙌Very Helpful Video🔥🔥🔥🔥.
@TheGurner1
@TheGurner1 11 жыл бұрын
These are great tuts, thanks Dave
@SkyAvila777
@SkyAvila777 12 жыл бұрын
Inspiration as always in your videos Dave! Great input and nice ideas...mixing with auxes (group tracks in Cubase) is great way to have control of the mixes...Thanx big time!
@MatkatMusic
@MatkatMusic 11 жыл бұрын
ah, i'm glad i'm not the only one who wondered about if it was an accident that it was uploaded in mono.
@readymade4722
@readymade4722 6 жыл бұрын
@pensado'splace - Would the same idea/approach for setting levels be considered for a Rap/Hip Hop/RnB song? Thanks in advance. :-)
@rileyreid1030
@rileyreid1030 9 жыл бұрын
Am I missing something? Why so many dislikes? Great job Dave
@Kamikaze3557
@Kamikaze3557 10 жыл бұрын
Big Thanks Dave.......I try to implement what I have learned on your videos to my own music .... I have a hard time catching with my untrained ears what you are hearing , and of course not being in the same room as you and the quality of audio that Utube renders? (listening on earbuds) still try to catch what I can.....Thumbs Up.....P.S. Love that song!
@baddawg123451
@baddawg123451 10 жыл бұрын
Put youtube in HD to hear higher quality audio. If you are doing personal music stuff it is super important to have quality speakers/headphones.
@Bobbo63
@Bobbo63 8 жыл бұрын
is there a full version of this song?
@ttoz
@ttoz 8 жыл бұрын
I appreciate having Dave P. go through these examples... I think on this particular song... not sure what it is... The guitars seem mired in some short slap back funk that makes them seem like a pad as opposed to a rhythm guitar part. But I have found that a bass really does become the 'rest of the guitar sound' on most songs. Depends on what is played and the relationship between the guitar/ bass. The arrangement is key. But always fun to watch Dave go through his analysis
@One_Call_System
@One_Call_System 11 жыл бұрын
Nice videos. You are a great service.
@AllanEvansOfficial
@AllanEvansOfficial 8 жыл бұрын
Dave, I know you can't get to every comment but if anyone else knows the answer could you please explain to me what you are doing here in the mixing process? I see you have a stereo track for each of your grouped stems and that you are balancing those via faders, but what about compression and eq of individual elements and everything else? Is that something you did prior to bouncing the stereo stems for the sake of showing us this general idea? Or do you actually do this as part of your mixing process as the final step before sending off to mastering? Please explain it would be of much help if this is something people actually do on a regular basis!
@АхмедСуфражилов
@АхмедСуфражилов 8 жыл бұрын
Allan Evans I think he did that prior to that and then he sent certain tracks to certain aux tracks to do some more tweaking, group feel and to have better control over the session.
@kridkelso245
@kridkelso245 10 жыл бұрын
Great tips Dave. Love your videos. I've learned so much in a short time. Please ignore the haters!
@noreaction1
@noreaction1 12 жыл бұрын
Hey man, that's cool I heard that song on the radio! (I guess it's no surprise with your skills, but just saying you never cease to impress me)
@djtsmith007
@djtsmith007 12 жыл бұрын
Love your videos Dave, Got a question though, i might have missed it in a previous video, but in music like this (more pop-ish) i dont hear any sidechainning between the kick and bass. I do alot of work in EDM so SC-ing is obviously used alot. But i never seam to hear SC-ing for tracks like these. Why not? Thanks again Dave!
@TheRobGuard
@TheRobGuard 8 жыл бұрын
Very nice video on levels!
@DannyPolDiaz
@DannyPolDiaz 12 жыл бұрын
Were you using auxiliary tracks or VCAs? Probably a stupid question since I have a feeling it was all aux, but I want to be sure. I have everything going to it's own bus as needed now, and doing this seems very helpful, so I might just do volume changes on the buses after the main automation. so many options! and my gf just keeps saying "when are you going to be done?! You need to finish this week!" omg!! lol
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