Mixing Kick & Bass | FAQ FRIDAY - Warren Huart: Produce Like A Pro

[@recordman555]

As an record engineer/producer, if you possess the cognitive ability to even ask yourself "What just happened?", you are in the right field of work. Magic moments are gold!

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed! Thanks ever so much my friend!!

[@darlenesheffield9835]

Thank you warren for everything you do for our community!

[@Producelikeapro]

Aw shucks thanks ever so much Darlene! I really appreciate it!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Friend, it's been a lot of fun to talk Low End all week! We've talked Rock Live Drum and Bass EQ and Compression AND Hip Hop/EDM and R&B! Thanks for all of the amazing comments and being such a marvellous part of our community!

[@darlenesheffield9835]

Yes, fantastic week on Bass and Bass Drum mixing!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Darlene! That's very kind of you!

[@iwantappledumplings6187]

Marvellous Bottom end talk! LOL!

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha indeed Apple!

[@harmonystudios1182]

Thank you for the incredible information I always learn something from you Warren

[@AlbertoDati]

I love limiters on delay returns. They keep the effect in its place and control the feedback in a very nice way.

[@Producelikeapro]

Wonderful idea Alberto!

[@ryKirwan1]

Hey Warren. Great vid. Really appreciate your explanations on the L1 and L2. And everything else you discussed. As always thanks for taking your time to help us. Happy Friday!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Ryan! I am so glad to be able to help! Happy Friday to you too my friend!

[@hiprichhiprich]

What an honest man. Much love and respect to you sir.

[@Producelikeapro]

Richard Boateng wow! That is extremely kind of you my friend!

[@iwantappledumplings6187]

It has been an amazingly musically marvellous week of low end discussion! LOL!

[@Producelikeapro]

Love Low End discussion! Haha

[@LarryGreenMusic]

Your comment about being a little terrified and overwhelmed was spot on. Thanks Warren!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Larry Green Music thanks ever so much! Glad to be able to help!

[@L.A.W.Studios]

Best FAQ Friday yet! Yes yes, we want to hear 3 piece indie guys whose playing made mincemeat of a click! You crapping yourself recording all those great musicians was worth it's weight in gold...fantastic stuff, and a great lesson . The self-taught bit was great as well, and yes PLAP is like a great mentor...mission accomplished, week after week!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Steve! I am really humbled by your marvellous comment! So glad to be able to help in any way I can! Yes, self taught is one of those self congratulatory things people say to sound superior! I believe 100% that the people around me taught me so much!

[@splashesin8]

Making a note to self: compressor before dynamics, then limiter to dynamics. 😀

[@Producelikeapro]

Compressor to tame dynamics and Limiter to quash them! haha

[@wastinglight]

Thanks so much for this great advice Warren! Your awesome man!

[@Producelikeapro]

You're very kind my friend! I am so glad to be able to help!

[@darrenross9168]

Hi Warren, thank you for the helpful info on limiters, you explain things well and make them simple to understand, brilliant FAQ Friday, thank you.

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! That is so kind of you Darren! I really appreciate it! Thanks for being such an amazing part of our community!

[@ShervMidi]

Sweet! Thanks for sharing your knowledge, Warren.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much my friend!!

[@stephenzeagman9985]

What you say at 30:24ish on your last video (from yesterday) couldn't be more true! The last couple videos you've posted have been incredible....truly feel like I am in University taking a course in music...please keep doing what you're doing, it's amazing stuff, and you are helping a lot of people become more confident recording, editing, and making music. Thanks for all the work you put into these videos!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Steve, wow! Thank you ever so much my friend! That really means a lot! I am so glad to be able to help in any way I can! Thanks for the kind words, yes it takes time to do this and Im glad it is working for you Steve!

[@jerrymckenzie6205]

That was FAQ'n great!

[@Producelikeapro]

haha thanks Jerry!

[@RIFTHerc]

Back in 1999-2002, I used to enter every MIDI contest I could find using Cakewalk and a Roland XP-80 and many, if not most, songs were top 3 if not 1st. Long story short, I stopped making music. Now I want to start again armed with my XP-80 and a Roland MT-32. The problem I have is, I do not know what I need to buy these days. Not even sure how to hook up my MIDI outs to a USB port! I can afford mid-range gear, I am just not sure what I need. If you happen to see this, any direction regarding gear. I have headphones, speakers, an array of instruments but prefer to record in MIDI as that's how I did it back in the day, but 'the day' has changed... a lot! Please keep up the tutorials, I watched a Lot of your content today and learned things that I had no idea about - Thank You!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Flex Crush, welcome back! Using USB from your equipment to your computer is very easy! You can buy a MIDI to usb convertor for any equipment you have that doesn't have a USB out! Have a marvellous time recording!

[@grantwalkersound]

Your story of that Latino group made me think of a current project I am working on. We just tracked a song in 11/4. He made me put the click in 3/4 at 372 BPM. The real tempo of 124 BPM, but providing that click track allowed him to have straight accent notes on the 8th notes of the song while also providing a triplet feel click track underneath… It was insane, and he played every part of the song in perfect time. In 4 hours he alone laid down Piano, Bass, Drums, and 4 guitar parts perfectly in synch. Next he’s bringing in the vocalist and trumpet player. Definitely the oddest and most interesting thing I've done in a while.

[@ozgurcemg]

Great video as ever!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thank you Özgür!

[@milesmanglos1583]

This has been my favorite episode so far. Thank you.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Miles!

[@iwantappledumplings6187]

Such amazing content as always warren !!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Apple!!

[@trble57]

Happy Friday and have a Great Weekend. 😉

[@Producelikeapro]

Happy Friday Nancy! Have a marvellous weekend!

[@bpb3]

I’ll add my love to the hundreds of comments. Loving your vids. I’m over a hundred recorded albums and cd’s into being “self taught”. Still learning ..thanks.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Bryan Bassett amazing!! Yes Sir!! I’m happy to be mentored by people who didn’t even know they were mentoring me!!

[@greengo9]

Simply the best mixing channel! I like how thorough you are with your topics! Cheers.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Greengo! You Rock my friend!

[@acommon]

Wow, great insights today! Thanks to everyone there for spending time answering our questions. Looking forward to the next themed week ;)

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks Alex! Yes, it was fun doing a themed week! Thanks for being such a great supporter!

[@jimberry5714]

Hello! Just got my notification for some reason...

[@Producelikeapro]

Sometimes there's a bit of a delay Jim! - You're here now! haha

[@nothingnothings2264]

AE600 = best multiband compressor.

[@Producelikeapro]

I am going to have to get to use it more now!!

[@claudius3124]

Thanks for another great FAQ friday! Sorry I didn't have time to participate much recently - to ask questions, share tips, tricks and anecdotes. I'm arranging and recording a rather complicated hybrid studio-for-live project at the moment, which I'll also mix, a bit later.. But I'm a big fan for sure and proud of feeling that I'm part of this community and it means a big deal to me.... Thanks again and have an awesome week-end ! ;-) I'm sure I'll eventually find some time to share my experience working on that particular project 'cause I really enjoy it. (Been using Cubase Pro 9.5 for this project) Ciao!

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! Thanks ever so much Claudius for your extremely kind words my friend! Glad to see you busy building your career!

[@johnnyvegas2015]

Thanks to this channel, my mixing skills getting better...Thanks Warren and staff

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Janusz! I am so glad to be able to help!! You Rock my friend!

[@aarondoering4613]

Interesting. Not too unlike working Enterprise Infrastructure (IT) in that one should always be a little terrified, lest one make a change that disables thousands of users and costs millions of dollars. However, if one becomes too terrified then it kills progress and creativity which should also lead one to a career change. I am technically "self taught" too and am in charge of mission critical systems for a medium sized organisation but don't see any reason to let it go to my head. Of course, unlike you, Warren, I have grown quite displeased with my career which probably doesn't hurt in keeping one humble. Thanks for the great info and have a fantastic weekend.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Aaron, agreed! Always being a little terrified is a great thing! Honestly flying by the seat of my pants is the only feeling I know! I wish you all the best in your career my friend! Yes, staying humble is a huge deal!!

[@harmonystudios1182]

Thank you for the incredible information I always learn something from you Warren

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Harmony!

[@recordman555]

Warren, in regards to 21:00, my first "multi-track" recording was done using a cassette karaoke machine. I was auditioning for the vocalist in a band in Sacramento. The guys handed me a mix tape of their instrument-only tunes and a lyric sheet. I used that tape in a karaoke machine with a blank tape in "Tape 2", and just kept leap-frogging the cassettes to make lead and backing vocal tracks. I got the job.

[@Charlyfromthenuclearcity]

For good free limiters check out W1 Limiter (developped by the creator of the L1 actually), and LoudMax (a copy of the L1). Also Limiter n°6 is quite good for quick mastering, by the creator of the very good Molot compressor.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks for the great information FSBass!!

[@BobbyBooshayRadio]

Thanks for doing what you do. Have a great day

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Bobby!

[@AudioReplica2023]

Warren, I just wanted to say thanks for your videos. You just like 2 more guys over youtube(Graham Cochrane & Joe Gilder) have helped me (us) a lot to understand things about recording and mixing that im pretty sure couldn't figure out by myself . Books are something but listening and watching it from a pro like you is way different. And yes I know you said you are not a pro just blessed....well ...then you are Pro blessed 😂 Thank you and your cam guy for making all this possible. Not a lot of ppl with your knowledge in this industry would took the time to do what you do for others who have the same desire of making music. So in the name of all the subscribers Again..thanks. 👍🏽

[@Producelikeapro]

HI Isaac, thank you ever so much for your extremely kind words! I am humbled and flattered that you include me with Graham and Joe! They are both truly wonderful guys! I have a huge respect for both of them! Graham gets so many people started in this business, he is instrumental in creating an amazing community of up and coming Musicians and Joe is an amazing singer songwriter who shows us all what it's like to write and record your own music each and every day!

[@AudioReplica2023]

All of you guys are awesome.👍🏽

[@Producelikeapro]

Isaac Pizarro thanks ever so much!!

[@papa_da_engineer]

Love this one! So inspired after hearing your story of learning recording 🎶🎶🔊🔥

[@iwantappledumplings6187]

Yes! It's wonderful to know so much back story!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Native Gringo!! You are very kind!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Apple!

[@zachfell1060]

Have a masertful weekend :-)

[@Producelikeapro]

haha! Have a marvellous weekend Zach!

[@cryptonios]

hey Warren...more questions: a)automation how much affects the master buss proccesing and what to watch for b) i have trouble understanding the diference between clippers and limiters c) you mentioned having worked with Chad Smith, any insights on his drumsound would be nice (recording and mixing procedures), his snare allways kills..trully one of the greats...

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi yannis marvellous questions! I just did Pre Pro with the Chilli’s and all I can say is Chad is an amazing performer and your main job is not to screw it up! He has great tone!

[@federicobanos624]

Thanks for the video Warren! I have another question, my home studio doesn’t have the best acoustic treatment, how can I double check the level of kick and bass?

[@Producelikeapro]

HI Federico, marvellous question! If you know other areas, such as your car, headphones, ear buds etc really well you can go there and check it!

[@leftovernoise]

This FAQ went marvelously well.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Jordan, marvellous my friend!!

[@leftovernoise]

Produce Like A Pro, thank you for all of your amazing videos! I'm relatively new to recording and mixing and your videos have taught me a lot!

[@Producelikeapro]

That's amazing to hear Jordan! I'm so glad to be able to help!!

[@aleksanderdjuran8010]

Another very informative video sir! I have a question and it is this: How would you go about recording a crowd of people singing a part of a song, or atleast making part of a verse/chorus sound like it was being sang by a crowd? I heard you mention this in your breakdown of numb me up, but I can't really find that video...regardless, any feedback would be alot of help!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Aleksander, marvellous question! The 'Numb Me Up' breakdown is inside of the Academy.

[@monkeyxx]

Too many good ones... you are #1 on KZbin right now look at the charts!

[@Producelikeapro]

monkey dangus wow! Number one? Haha what chart? Haha

[@monkeyxx]

Just joshing you, haha

[@MarcBecker_Music]

The limiter I use the most is the Brainworx bx_XL.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks for sharing Marc!

[@MarcBecker_Music]

Warren, there's something I've always wanted to ask you since you made the Tegeler Audio Manufaktur Creme Video. What is your way of working with Mixbus compressors? In your videos, it does not look like you would often use one. Whenever you use one, do you integrate it at the beginning, at a very early time of the mix process or do you have another late point where you say, from now on, you going to mix into the compressor? Do you use only one compressor or do you chain several consecutively, e.g. first an SSL and then a Vari Mu? I know the question does not quite fit the topic of this contribution, but I do not know where else to place it.

[@Producelikeapro]

HI Marc, marvellous question! I use the Tegeler often on my mix bus! I only use one compressor when I mix in a Hybrid set up!

[@p.m-audio]

Thanks warren for all you work.

[@borndrumming1972]

Sounds like your "self education" was the same as mine. I'm 46 and had to do the same things growing up to get my education. so to speak...remember the Tascam424? That unit coupled with a 16 channel board, some 57's and 58's along with a Rode nt1a, made some amazing first mutitrack recordings for me. I really enjoy your channel. Thank you for the steady stream of content. Keep up the good work!

[@splashesin8]

Thanks Warren. Ears wide open! 😄

[@Producelikeapro]

Well put Audrey!

[@Musicdog1973]

professional as always. Thanks Warren i appreciate your time sir.

[@tisbonus]

Excellent information as usual Warren! Yeah, I'd say you got a first hand education and now you're the Chancellor of practical application! Which, in my opinion, carries much more weight in the "real" world. Appreciate these tidbits my friend!👍

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Tisbonus thanks ever so much my friend!!

[@MartinLuxen]

Great questions, even more awesome answers!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Martin!

[@jonasbambrough1790]

Great low-end week!! So helpful, cheers!! MORE THEME WEEKS?? (just a thought)

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks Jonas! Yes, that was a lot of fun to do!!

[@EntropiaMusic]

What a great channel! I came across it yesterday. Count me a fan! Greetings from Greece

[@miasampaoli7587]

Beautiful information!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Mia!!

[@redmonkeeproductions5978]

Hi Warren thanks ever so much for your highly informative video, you are a true mentor to someone like myself, why do I say this? well for example I have used limiters like the L1 and L2 to control buss info and often wondered if I am doing the correct thing, I have also used small amounts of compression several times on one source for example bass to control high end and low end info separately, again wondering to myself, "am I doing this correctly" The point I am making is although it felt correct to my ears, it's great to have access to your videos which show these technics happening from a professional like your good self, it provides someone like myself with confirmation and the confidence to trust my ears at all times confirming that there is no right or wrong way just the best way to get a great sound for that particular given situation. I hope I have made sense of what I am trying to convey. Thank you for giving us all the opportunity to see behind the scenes of a professional recording studio. Kindest Regards and keep up the excellent work.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Red Monkee Productions thanks ever so much!! This is exactly why I do this my friend!! I want to bridge the gap between what people think is going on in a professional environment and what actually is going on! You are an amazing part of our community and I love reading your comments!!

[@valeriorizzotti]

Hi Warren, thank you for all your precious videos! What do you think about Bass > Kick sidechain compression in a different genre other than EDM, but still in a "programmed" environment? Do you like it? What do you think about it? Thank you!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Valerio, marvellous question! I like it on anything where the kick and bass are seriously locked and the Kick is huge in the low end! I would listen for excessive pumping on your mix bus caused by low ned build up and then after brining it down to level that works, if after that you aren't getting the consistent low end you want you can use gentle side chain compression to keep the low end very even!

[@nathanbieber2840]

Yep, I WANNA KICK is great through MV2 and this crappy little bit phat saturation plugin I have, works pretty good for like a dubby/ psydub massive kick, so much bass

[@Producelikeapro]

That's fantastic to hear Nathan!! I'm sure it sounds amazing!!

[@danabbott242]

Great Video. Have you posted anything showing a practical hands on example?

[@kenseeker7141]

Lovely episode as always, I learned a new trick like with most episodes. I use TDR Limiter No6 GE. I want DMG Audio Limitless pretty badly, supposedly it's an amazing transparent limiter. I think my current limiter is good already though.

[@Producelikeapro]

Ken S great stuff! Thanks for the tip on limiters! I’ll have to try it out!!

[@HarteMusic]

Noticed the mix-tape on the monitor :p Great vid!

[@Producelikeapro]

SRH Sound haha good spot!!

[@GoreMelian]

Very Nice Warren!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Gore!

[@yvesvandendriessche6001]

Hey Warren, fantastic channel! Quick question: How do you set up the bass level to the kick level (volumewise)? Do you use the -3 to 0 DB trick?

[@MarkDantrol]

Amazing as always! What's happens with the backing track? Was cool

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha Mark, that's up to Eric who edited! Some people love it and some people troll it! Haha We will roll the dice on the next one! Haha

[@brandonm7356]

Hey Warren, did you ever use albums to reference when you were mixing ? If so what were some of your favorites to use ?

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Brandon, huge question! Every album I make has different references! For me I have certain albums that are bench marks! I want the same emotional response, not just always the same sonics! Marvellous question!

[@nathanbieber2840]

I have been digging the fab Pro-L lately, Once I saw Ian using one on one of his mastering videos I decided to try it, wow almost a year ago now I think its pretty smooth and cant really hear any artifacts unless I really squash it

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Nathan, that's great! I'm going to have to get into using it!

[@hiltonjordaan3858]

thank you

[@stevewilliamsonmusic]

Great video warren :) great topics 😎

[@JackAndTheOther]

Hey Warren, if you're able to remember the name of that trio you mentioned in discussing your most interesting project, I would love to look them up! Sounds really interesting.

[@khronscave]

17:44 That sounds like an "extended" (or larger-scale) version of what i've read someone say about Virgil Donati's drumming: "A short dissertation of Virgil's playing style: step one: play a simple-ish beat step two: suddenly decide that youre bored and choose a new time signature to play in without alerting the rest of the band step three: magically rejoin the rest of the band perfectly on the down beat as if nothing happened" Found here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3mthWeNeNN4oZI

[@khronscave]

Jimmy Johnson on bass, by the way...

[@Producelikeapro]

The whole band went with the drummer! It was completed rehearsed! They just had a tempo to start off with! Absolutely amazing!! The guitar player also had amazing overdubs AND sang over it! It was amazing!

[@jasonmare33]

thanks!

[@Producelikeapro]

kevin cunningham thanks ever so much! You Rock!!

[@riktascale4]

Hi Warren and thanks again for your very informative vids. Quick question. Are your brownish coloured walls in the background cloth over material or is it painted drywall? Just trying to figure out what to panel my cavities with after filling it with stuff.

[@Producelikeapro]

Marvellous question! They are cloth covering the walls!

[@riktascale4]

Oh great! Thanks.

[@Producelikeapro]

You're welcome!!

[@filipeortega4794]

Awesome video as aways Warren, thank you so much! But please, don't forget about the Waves MV2 video, i'm pretty shure that's gonna help a lot of subscribers like me. Cheers!

[@AudioReplica2023]

PR kick...the Puerto Rico kick..😂 still remember that.

[@Producelikeapro]

Isaac Pizarro hahah yes!!! The Puerto Rican Kick!!

[@panacea-studios]

Do you gate your toms?

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Panacea, I don't! I gain them down, I enjoy a little of the bleed!

[@stephenzeagman9985]

Hi Warren, with regards to an L1 or L2, can you use these on the mater bus to get a bit more volume out of a track, or is this not a good use for these tools? Thanks

[@phil42069205]

Hello sir. Big fan here and thanks for all the free information. That being said, I can't help but think you would be a great Doctor for Doctor Who! 👍👍😂😂. Again, great channel with great information.

[@Producelikeapro]

WOW!! That could be the most flattering thing anyone has ever said to me! I am a HUGE fan!!

[@phil42069205]

Well awesome. I am a huge fan as well in Alabama. Keep it up sir.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much my friend!!

[@phil42069205]

Produce Like A Pro my pleasure. Your videos have been my main source of information on recording music. I play every instrument I can get my hands on and have found a passion for recording and mixing. So thank you for the countless tips and tricks, as well as the stories you tell. Makes one aspire to do great things.

[@Producelikeapro]

SouthEast Home Recording that is an amazing complement my friend! I really appreciate it!

[@algarvemike]

Hi. I’m using Logic Pro x and Apple operating system El Capitan. I need to upgrade the operating system in order to update Logic to the latest version (10.4) not supported on El Capitan) Please does anyone have any experience of running the latest version Hi Sierra with low latency and stability. I use an RME interface and many waves plugins, and need reliable low latency operation. Should I upgrade or stay with El Capitan and an older version of Logic (10.3.3)? Many thanks in advance!

[@Producelikeapro]

MikeBristol I hope someone can help you! I do use Logic for virtual keys, however I only use the internal sound card. I would suggest Logic’s Forum night be a great place to ask a question!

[@Nappi1996]

Funny that you copy the question with the typos 😂😂 Huge Fan anyway!

[@karth1kts]

How to create space for each instruments .....lack of finding which one to cut or boost :( help me out with this sir :)

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Karthik! Great question! Watch this space my friend!

[@karth1kts]

Happy friday :) Expecting a great solution sir

[@Producelikeapro]

You're very welcome!!

[@cbluebeard]

Did you ever find out who that band was you referenced at 16:00? I'm interested in hearing that music.

[@nathanbieber2840]

I got into a very bad habit since about 2009,,, using the waveform to gauge where to put my change points for automation, rather than using my ears ... need to stop that!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Nathan, I understand! There's whole tutorials around how things look rather than how they sound! You're not alone! Haha

[@dpinskey]

So who was that band you were talking about??? (Latin/avante garde)

[@zerberk]

+ProduceLikeAPro watching the video! Also reminding, please try to analyze the sub of The Weeknd -What You Need (Unreleased Version) uploaded by a channel called club paradise on youtube. It’s a version of the song that got leaked and isn’t officially released. THE SUB CUTS ON EVERY SPEAKER LIKE HOW??

[@darlenesheffield9835]

When demanding that someone does you a favour you should probably give them a link to the music (that isn't released and is leaked} you are talking about rather than expect them to also take time to search for it Lol!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Phat, the best thing for you to do is to load the track's audio into your DAW and open a frequency analyser or Fab Filter EQ etc and read what the low end is doing!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi PHAT DADDY, I'm always down to help when I have time!

[@OlympusHeavyCavalry]

Hi Mr Huart, have there been bands or band members over the last 50 years, that you know of, who have been blacklisted by most engineers/studios, that have been know-alls, condescending, just plain pricks etc or all of the above?

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi OlympusHeavyCavalry marvellous question! The successful hard working musicians you meet are all humble and appreciative! The ones that aren’t barely work! That speaks for itself!

[@OlympusHeavyCavalry]

Thankyou for answering Mr Huart, it tickles me pink when you do, as I feel like one of the privileged few!!!!!!!! :)

[@cozmicrahop9415]

Fruity limiter lol