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.

[@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:)

[@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

[@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.

[@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 ;)

[@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!

[@jerichokom7044]

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

[@sonyrana]

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

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@kmt3809]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@spiralsofdanu]

Great video - thanks for helping us newbs!

[@Producelikeapro]

You're very welcome my friend!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@MrSiruiz]

Great video, i guess we got how panning, that looks a so simple left-right thing can (and should be) marvellous

[@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.

[@JamesMolyneux62]

Very helpful, clear and articulate.

[@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

[@bandninkasimusic6484]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@keithpowell5336]

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

[@StigmatizedProductions]

A great tutorial explained at the most clear way!

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@jasonsimmons7479]

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

[@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?

[@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

[@alexmiller3472]

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

[@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.

[@floyd4826]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@savedalsman2081]

That was really, really, great. THANK YOU!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@fantimanjouju8407]

wow your idea about panning sunk well.Thank you Sir

[@taopagan]

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

[@blasborg]

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

[@AllanGildea]

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

[@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!

[@mikewoodbridgemusic8218]

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

[@JawaTheWicked]

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

[@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

[@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

[@giggagaines]

Love this guy ty my friend for your service. Much love

[@TheGRider56]

Awesome information and technique! Thank you!

[@newsomething8682]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@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!

[@CoredusK]

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

[@mattstory2011]

Thanks so much again Warren

[@Producelikeapro]

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

[@Toss-T]

so this was eye opening. Many thanks :)

[@torbjrngrnas9535]

Great video AS allways. Thank you😊

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@lordha-ha4242]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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!!

[@elchupacabra33]

He looks like Armin Van Buren and Mike Dirnt from Green Day at the same time Amazing video!

[@jettjaguar8150]

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

[@gnugnu00]

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

[@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. :)

[@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

[@johncostopoulos7741]

very succinct and informative. Thanks so much for sharing your (vast) expertise!

[@deshchk2574]

Thank you so much for this one!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Daniel Leszczak You're welcome!! 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

[@StewartBrand85]

Every instrument is either mono straight down the middle, stereo synth or double tracked guitar - i.e. everything is stereo already. So really this video deals with stereo width rather than panning the way it is when you have mono tracks. Everything is very symmetrical in a highly produced modern track like this but in a more traditional rock track where there are instruments that aren't doubled, it's harder to pan without it sounding uneven. That's what I came hoping for really.

[@corinasucre]

Thank you!!! Awesome info as always!

[@stylestep111]

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

[@andreineagu.online]

Very useful tips! Great video from a great engineer!

[@RickDrift]

Actually learning panning and EQ has massively improve my mixes.

[@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

[@emulousrecordingstudio8521]

Very nice video as always Warren!

[@Producelikeapro]

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

[@rizalnurrokhim8159]

Thank you so much, teacher! :)

[@Producelikeapro]

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

[@rizalnurrokhim8159]

+Produce Like A Pro one question, how about set panning for XY mic combination like piano? :)

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Rizal Nur Rokhim Great question! For me I go 100/100 L/R! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@LearnGuitarBristol]

16:50 my god you're like the most humble youtuber ever. I feel like I wanna buy you a pint to say thank you for this video, LOL

[@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

[@ehav]

Another cool way to solidify toms in the overheads is to solo the overheads while soloing the toms one at a time. Listen to the overheads and tom in mono and pan around. When you hear the tom sound best/fattest that is where it should be panned if you want a natural panning sound.

[@robr471]

Great advice. Thanks for the video

[@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

[@simonayeh5004]

Great work keep it up sir

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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 🙏✌️❤️