How to Record - Lesson 7: Plug-in Basics - Warren Huart: Produce Like A Pro

[@ketonokeif4465]

Thank you so much for your tutorials and your content. I've just installed my DAW and Amp Sim. Now to get an audio interface and start making music. Again, thank so very much Mr.Huart. it's all been very insightful and I look forward to more amazing videos.

[@michaelparson-mcnamara782]

Your ease and comfort with addressing us watchers, is what makes your video series, so pleasant and enjoyable. Covering the basics in these approximately 3 minutes "chapters" feels, just right. Another "well done, you!". Though I don't use any of these vendors (nor PT), it is the concept that is the point -what to use where, how and why, and you are consistently clear about that. So, if I were to describe your series, I'd have to say it's concise and that earns it high marks! I just read that 'even Tony Bongiovi" starts with plug in presets and then tweaks them, simply for the ease and speed of getting it done. Congrats and thanks to you.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Michael Parson-McNamara thanks very much for the great comment, I really appreciate it! So glad I can be of service. Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks for your comment, I really appreciate it! Warren

[@OzzGuitar]

Hi Warren thanks for the lessons!!! I watched all seven "How to Record" lessons without any break :) Looking for the new ones. Cheers

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Ozgur Turkekul thanks very much! Glad to be able to help! Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks for your comment, I really appreciate it! Warren

[@reblskum830]

350Hz notched on my drumbus eq made my bass pop out, sound warm and fat and put so much energy into the tune it seemed truly alive for the first time since starting the mix. Thanks so much for your videos. Such simple and great useable stuff that other tutorials seem to completely gloss over but are so fundamental and make so much sense. Awesome :)

[@tommyhstrand]

So glad I found your channel. Very informative! Be careful for the autofocus which makes it blurry and hard to see when you move. Thank you!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Tommy Håkon Strand Pettersen I'm glad you enjoy the videos! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@Metalbass10000]

I played bass for 25 years before I learned what a compressor does. I never used one, except for the compressor built into my Ampeg SVT 4 Pro, and it never was above about 9 o'clock. I was taught when I first picked up a guitar that a musician controls their volume, and the same when I picked up the bass about three years later. When I learned about compression I read Geddy Lee say that your compressor is in your hands. I had to agree. I can't stand watching a mix, "engineer," take the bass track and compress the life out of the playing. The bass is the most important instrument to emphasize certain notes, and pull back on others.

[@rminternational4267]

Great insight as always. I have most of those Renaissance tools and never use them. I will certainly give them a try. Pensado better watch out as your videos are 10 times as informative and much more enjoyable to watch. I look forward to the compression and multi-band compressor videos!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi RM International thanks for the comment! I really like the McDSP EQs as well, I just like the Waves plug ins for detail stuff. Have a marvelous time recording! Many thanks Warren

[@jasonmcculloch5781]

That MV2 is very nice. Adds a great timbre in the mid lows. Great find.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Jason McCulloch yes it's a fantastic plug in! Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks for your comment, I really appreciate it! Warren

[@draegerelektronik]

Hi, greetings from Germany! I just watched like 30 of your videos + the Exclusives videos on Vimeo. Not 1 bad or boring one, Awesome! I really like the way you explain things and your Vocal thickening Trick was completely new to me :). I'd like to know the Songs name and the Artist / Band, Sounds interesting! (..I guess the Titel is "Love me i'm rich")

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi draegerelektronik thanks for the great compliment! I really apprecite it! Yes the title is 'Love Me I'm Rich'. Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@jettjaguar8150]

thanks Warren ... great lesson , learned a lot

[@jamesjroller]

Warren, thank you for these fantastic videos. As you know, on guitar you like to go through a generally accepted circuit path (as a rule) like wah, comp, od, chor, etc. Is there an order that you generally go through for plug-ins? I mean like do you EQ before you compress? Do you compress before you reverb, or delay before reverb? I guess I'm wondering if you kind of check list effects in a given order (maybe not you, but a beginner like me).

[@tribunation]

Man. I don't think I have ever watched a KZbin channel in which I can't wait to see the video. Thank again! Do you know if older versions of Logic are still available? My understanding is that Logic X Pro won't work on a early 2008 MacBook Pro 17" and it requires 64bit plugins and outboard gear/hardware. It's been a great computer and modified to the hilt. Duel SSD+HDD 750GB 7200rpm hard drives, 6GB Ram. I don't have the funds to upgrade computers right now. Suggestions?

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow thanks so much tribunation! That's extremely kind of you! Hmmm you might want to look for a 'Hackintosh' as they call them. I've heard of guys who build computers that run both Mac and PC Operating systems that are closer to PC prices. Let me know if you get any joy! Have a marvelous time recording! Many thanks Warren

[@ronnysrecords]

That Big Muff on the guitar was sounding thumbs up.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Ronny George thanks! Yes I love the Big Muff on this song! Have a marvelous time recording! Many thanks Warren

[@matthewtoomer2181]

i learned a tasty reverb trick by sidechaing the verb. you 100% wet it then sidechain it self so the verb kick in some time later. Then you could ping pong delay the delayed verb if you wish! more of an edm thing but i think everyone should know this technique

[@HowardH]

Ah, multiband compression, so easily you ruin a good mix. I'm looking forward to a video on that beast. I've been sweeping the EQ like that since I first started recording, it's a great way to find the good and the bad. I hear some folk talk about how they never boost EQ, only cut. I'd like to hear your take on that since I'm a fan of the boost to bring that perfect musical element out in an instrument. Great video!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Howard Hedger Thanks for the great comment! I do agree cutting EQ is a smart way to do things, especially in a live situation. However when mixing it's great to be able to bring that fundamental of the sound up. Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks for your comment, I really appreciate it! Warren

[@chimptor50]

Great video. My question is, since a rack mount Neve 1073 module costs around $5000 and a BAE 1073 rack module is around $3500 and the UAD Neve Bundle which gives you 9 Neve plugins for $699 is the best buy. Do you think, aside from price, the plugins stand up to the modules in performance for the price or should we have one high end rack module for the studio? Thanks.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Paul Schmdit thanks for the great question! Yes for EQ ing in-the-box the plugins would be quite useful. However I recommend at least one Class A mic pre, maybe the BAE 1073DMP to use for recording the signal into your DAW. Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks for your comment, I really appreciate it! Warren

[@nickzook8982]

I love my Universal Audio Plug-Ins and would highly recomend checking out those neve bundles man, they are sweet!

[@alexreverberi]

Quick question, any plug-in or combination of Plug-ins to simulate the H3000 on vocals ? I tried with some of the Waves plug-ins but I couldn't get it exactly where I wanted it. And by the way, thank you for making the time to do these very informative videos

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Alex Reverberi thanks for the kind words! There are actually H3000 plug ins available! As far as emulating them if you watch my Vocal Thickening trick, that is basically me emulating what I would do using an H3000 on vocals. Let me know what you think! kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6isi2ZreKZ0a7s Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks for your comment, I really appreciate it! Warren

[@skorotone]

great video! what is the song name? is it already released?

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi ***** the song is called 'Love Me I'm Rich' it's by a new artist called Amanda Hardy it's not out yet but will be shortly! Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks for your comment, I really appreciate it! Warren

[@flammableanimal]

"Love me, I'm rich." This is interesting...took me back for a second.

[@nrivero50]

Is really intresting the mixing part

[@christianzezza]

multiband compression on bass 250hz and below... great!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi christianzezza thanks very much! Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks for your comment, I really appreciate it! Warren

[@joshuaschuback9301]

Hey Warren. Would you ever use multiband compression to boost and brighten the high end in a similar way you boost the low end?

[@JingVey]

How did you make this absolutely awesome distorted (or what is it?) sound on vocal? *_*

[@Fezzler61]

For beginners, is it helpful to use EQs and Compressors that visually show the frequencies and db with dynamic graphs or a spectrum? Just wondering if SEEING where frequency build-up is happening is helpful.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Fezzler61 thanks for the great comment. That's a good question, honestly I think it would be helpful, but I do believe developing your ear is the most important thing. Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks for your comment, I really appreciate it! Warren

[@j-6998]

I know Pro Tools is the industry standard in pro studios, but I already have Cubase 10 (Elements), Ableton Live (Intro with midi controller) both I'm still learning, and Mixcraft (Pro Studio) which I use a lot because it is easy to use. Do I need to have Pro Tools in order to function, interchange files and communicate in the "Pro World"?

[@JohnFilesGooglePlus]

What analog console is shown behind you at the opening? Thanks!

[@keynoteFlyer]

Hi Warren, great video. What is the spec on your Mac? You are running a lot of plugins on this session. My iMac complains when I run more than a few. So much so that I spend a lot of time getting the sound right at the recording stage to minimise the need for EQ when mixing> Thanks

[@Jordan21Michael]

+Henry Dore Hey Henry, have you tried changing your sample rate to a larger number when mixing? Typically one trick you can do is increase it. If you keep it low when you're recording you will reduce latency. Then when you're mixing you can increase it, since latency shouldn't be an issue for mixing.

[@Samos12]

I'm a little confused about the bus thing Warren. When you talk about running an effect on a separate bus at 100% wet, does that essentially mean you have a constant dry signal in the mix (that always remains dry), along with a constantly effected wet signal? Is the bus basically a duplicate of the dry signal that one can play with while retaining, at volume, the original dry signal in the mix? Thanks! :-)

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Samos12 Yes exactly right! There is a dry vocal and then reverbs, delays etc. I hope that makes sense? Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@Samos12]

+Produce Like A Pro - Thanks! I think I'm actually learning stuff! :-)

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Samos12 Fantastic! I'm so glad to be able to help! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@julian65886]

That is a great shirt!

[@thedaviddobschannel]

Is there any plugin which can compensate the frequency boost or cut, compression, etc. I mean there is a plugin called perception, which allows you to accurately A/B your sound at the same level.

[@ruahproduction1739]

Are these all in the box eq's or are you using machines in your studio.

[@krissinistar6959]

Hello Warren I was wondering why there are stereo tracks for the vocals. Aren't they usually mono?

[@marvenwilsonsdonque1568]

hi what is the brand of ur monitor? its gorgeous

[@alexreverberi]

Marven Wilson S Donque I believe those are Genelec 1032

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Marven Wilson S Donque that's an Apple Monitor. Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks for your comment, I really appreciate it! Warren

[@paullayfield6312]

HI. You don't seem to match your input and output levels going through the plugins. What is your thinking on this.Thanks Paul

[@musahenderson]

When would you recommend using a linear eq instead of a normal eq plugin?

[@bloodlord1989]

Musa Henderson linear phase EQ's have latency and it comes with a potential "pre ringing" ,but cuts or boosts evenly. Minimum phase EQ's don't have latency and don't introduce "pre ringing" and do not cut or boost evenly. Linear phase Eq's are best used when splitting up frequencies. Boosting or cutting too much will give you unwanted effects like "pre ringing" and cuts or boosts are softer on attack then Minimum phase. Minimum phase/normal Eq's are what your going to be using and want to use most of the time and linear phase is best used for special purposes or on the master if it helps.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Musa Henderson I think blood lord really covered the answer nicely here! I do also find the good Linear Phase EQs use a huge amount of CPU! Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks for your comment, I really appreciate it! Warren

[@musahenderson]

Thanks blood lord​ Warren Huart​ I appreciate your answers

[@bloodlord1989]

Musa Henderson Your welcome.

[@RecordingStudio9]

Why is the reason of using 3 EQ plugins for the vocal where you could do all 3 within 1 EQ? Just curious.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi RecordingStudio9.com thanks for the great question. Firstly I like the sound of different types of EQs and secondly the order makes a big difference for me, I will EQ then put a compressor on then EQ again etc. The way plugins work with each other effects the sound dramatically! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@RecordingStudio9]

Produce Like A Pro Thanks. Now I understand. EQ > Comp > EQ. Makes sense. Just that I was not aware of the order from the video. Much appreciated.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi RecordingStudio9.com of course, glad to be able to help! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@Nikkie_jurnigan]

can you do video how to Recording Grand Piano with pro tools

[@neilbarbu]

Are you going to Gearfest at SWEETWATER this year? You should

[@catojrgensen8912]

How on EARTH did you get that guitar tone recorded at 5.10? Please tell me. Mic/mics? mixing technique? When I record, it usually sounds very flimsy from my single 57. Oh please tell me, Enlighten me, lord of mixing and divine British ruler of California. :D Be well, and best regards.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Cato Jørgensen haha divine British ruler of California! Haha thanks! I used a Fender Pro Junior mic'd with an SM57 and back, the back mic polarity was flipped so the phase was good. I went into two BAE 1073's blended to a DBX 160VU an'd then an 1176. The guitar was a Gibson 'The Paul'. I hope that helps! Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks for your comment, I really appreciate it! Warren

[@catojrgensen8912]

Produce Like A Pro Thank you very much for your kindness to share all of your knowledge and maintaining such a humble attitude. It's really quite inspiring. Now back to sillyness. Thou sit upon thy mixing throne, tweaking o' poetically in the box liketh a king, a victor and a savior! (Im in quite a silly mood, sorry.) My cat says hi Warren. - But seriously, thank you.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hahaha thanks Cato Jørgensen! Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks for your comment, I really appreciate it! Warren

[@jameshunter234]

what's the difference between stienberg pro tools and cheaper made software program's?

[@jacobtoohey3570]

I'm mixing some songs with a piano and/or organ. How would I go about Eqing them? I have no clue where to start.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Jacob Toohey thanks for the great question! Firstly I would clean up the super low end, no need for anything below a 100Hz on the piano unless it's taking the place of the bass and is the only instrument. Organ I very often treat like a guitar, maybe lightly overdriving it, adding some verb and/or delay. Some light low mid boost around 150-200hz, not much though and some 3-5k boost for presence. But it would entirely depend on the style of music the track was. What is the genre/instrumentation of the track? Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks for your comment, I really appreciate it! Warren

[@jacobtoohey3570]

It's a blues band: singer, bass, guitar, drums, and keys. Thanks for the advice.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Jacob Toohey I would dirty up the organ (is it a hammond?) just a little, add some verb and a little delay to it, even try a widener plugin on it and push it in the chorus a db or two to lift the choruses. Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks for your comment, I really appreciate it! Warren

[@bloodlord1989]

You should also cover dynamic sidechain Eq later on along with multiband and dynamic Eq's when you get to them. I found Dynamic sidechain Eqing very useful for certain situations with a kick and bass or leads. Made a brief tutorial on Dynamic sidechain Eqing. So far only one plug in i know of does it without forcing it is M-DynamicEq. I normally just use an envelope follower that converts volume into midi information and link it to an EQ on what ever i want sidechained.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi blood lord thanks for the great comment! I will definitely look at all the different EQ options in later videos! I like that idea of the envelope follower, that sounds very cool indeed! Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks for your comment, I really appreciate it! Warren

[@Jordan21Michael]

Is there any plugin that can make my voice NOT crack when I hit a high E in the 7nth position with passagio? :P

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Jordan21Michael Haha I wish! A great vocal tutor I think is the only way to help the transition or passagio! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@frodev728]

YES THERE IS! sing/record an octave lower and use a plugin to raise the pitch up an octave. It will probably sound shit though. Warren’s suggestion is better ;)

[@neilbarbu]

Also, Mac or PC?

[@peanutbuttercrackers1673]

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