How I MIX in Studio One

[@Bo_Ekelund]

Fix list, I use the “notepad” in Song Information

[@studioonerevealed]

Nice tip:)

[@Emmiekay]

Few days ago,I was stock somehow with my mix. I went straight to your channel to see if you recently make any mixing tutorial. A day after.. you drop this mixing tutorial.😅 As if I called to ask that you should make it. Thank you so much.. am really improving since I have been watching your tutorial. You guy are doing amazing job.

[@stephencarter8625]

Hi Mike, thanks for another useful video. I’m pleased to say that I approach my mixing in S1 with much the same method as you show here. Where I differ is that I don’t fully colourise the console faders as I find it a distraction, just the colour block at the bottom of the fader is sufficient for me and then I can colour the group faders to match the track groups for easier and quicker visual identification (not using track icons). I know you allude to VCA’s at the end of the video but I sub-group the group faders into 3 or 4 VCA faders i.e. drum & bass, vocals, other instruments etc to deal with the level build up without affecting the balance between the mix-groups and then send these VCA groups through a master VCA as an overall level control to the Main output (usually via a master sub-mix fader), might sound complex but I find it saves a lot of time not having to rebalance the group faders. Keep the videos coming, I always learn something of value from them. 👍

[@klaatuklaatu1]

I like the approach to build the mix around the vocal.. I have heard it before but it made more sense when you showed it... Another note.. I am huge fan of the arranger in Studio One and color code all the song parts...

[@SadBstard]

If that's the bridge, Mike, it must be an absolutely killer chorus!!!

[@dealsbetweenfriends]

going on 1 year learning studio 1-6. wish i had all of these when i started! it's easy to follow !

[@jboyslim7751]

Mike, this vid is extremely helpful getting a ground base to work from in the mixing process. I've been frustrated for years by my poor mixes and you have pinpointed several places where problems lie. I really appreciate your approach. Well done...

[@ATolerableQuietude]

Good video! I think your strategy of mixing things up to the lead vocal makes sense for this song. I've also heard the advice to set the drum and bass first and then mix up to those, but maybe that only makes sense for EDM type genres. Probably a good rule of thumb is, for your genre, what element is the focus of the listener's attention? Mix up to that element!

[@GodAtum]

When I was lucky enough to tour Abbey Road, one of the producers said the same thing. he mixes the lead vocal 1st.

[@locutusmdv]

I like it... Makes a LOT of sense... I frequently overdo a mix, with disappointing results... I like your protocols! Thank you for this video 🎉

[@studioonerevealed]

My pleasure - glad its helpful :)

[@O.P.-uo2xu]

Your videos are great you explain everything so clear. Your channel really helped me for my mixing on my 2nd album for me especially your compressor video so thanks alot!

[@dennismitchell5524]

Hi Mike, and I hope you're well. This was a VERY helpful video. I can't thank you enough for this channel. A couple of bad habits this exposed to me, like my efforts to do a bunch of technical and housekeeping work you called setup and then 'crashing' straight into the mix session. So many good ideas in this video. Thank you

[@musole7104]

I have learnt a lot from your channel i have no idea how to thank you. Your content is priceless. It made me understand Studio one. Presonous should hire you to be part of their team, you make the software easy to understand, without your channel and Andrew Barr's 'Producing in the Box' i would have given up ion studio one. I am subscribed to Sphere now studio one+ but i couldnt understand their lessons. Thank you so much. your channel is priceless.

[@studioonerevealed]

Thank you, I appreciate that!

[@lauris.marcenoks]

Thank you for making this video 🏆

[@studioonerevealed]

My pleasure :)

[@earledaniels4539]

Hi Mike, great tip about starting your static bus mix with lead vocals. I always started with drums, bass and guitars in that order but often ran out of headroom. I will try your approach for my next mix.

[@anishranjansarkar1969]

thanks for sharing your mixing process

[@TherapeuticMusik]

Thanks for helping the community 💯📻

[@studioonerevealed]

My pleasure, thanks for watching :)

[@BrianHoffpauer]

The way you have the tracks laid out is interesting. I've been using folders with the folders having the bus in them causing me to have to go back and forth a lot. I think your way makes more sense as a workflow. I'm going to continue with the folders for now, but have the buses separate. Great video.

[@eshortsax]

I do almost the exact same thing, only difference is I use the input controls (I think that's what its called--it has volume and polarity switches)...it's easier for me since I noticed the faders are after plugins for me. Great video!

[@kenstrever6531]

You are putting out great videos! I'm working my way through all of them. Thank you!

[@stupidusername38]

I use the Find Channel function to type the name of the channel i want to navigate to. Very handy tool that saves lots of left right hunting for a particular channel

[@TROY-ue4vx]

Hi Mike love you tutorials they are always well explained, I think your method seems to make sense of starting with the vocals, can you tell me the make of your mixing desk?

[@jeremiahlyleseditor437]

Great Video Mike. Very helpful your instruction. Ear fatigue is one of my problems along with using less than professional sounding libraries. But I have to work with what I have.

[@logandudek]

Great video, thanks

[@Bo_Ekelund]

I like to have the recieve bus-color the same color as the tracks that sends. Great to have you on S1 😊

[@studioonerevealed]

Yes, I used to do that also! TBH, I'm not sure why I changed - but, whatever works!

[@ricardorodriguezvargas6322]

Excelentes consejos !!!!!!!!!!! Gracias!!!

[@jeromeweaver809]

Great work, Mike.

[@studioonerevealed]

Thank you Jarome :)

[@IC3RTIF1EDI]

As always a great video. Thank you!!

[@bonairejimbo]

Thank you for another great video!

[@cordcla]

Mike, thank you for another great and educational video. Your approach about building the mix around the vocal, was new for me and I will certainly try. In another subject, what kind of hardware mixer do you use? Looks impressive! Tks.

[@experimetalfan8851]

I usually do start with the drums when mixing. Will try to work your order next time, just to see (hear) what happens

[@MirkoAmorini]

Well done👍👏👏👏thanks so much

[@TheSignOfficial]

Which Daw controller you think is best for studio one? Which one is in front of you?

[@BIGDAVEMUZIK]

🔥

[@djsnoopdamaja]

Boss you are one of the Pple that made me luv cakewalk is as if you don’t like cakewalk again

[@inrayda]

Amazing workflow. Is this song on KZbin?

[@1loveMusic2003]

Check out Sarah Carter' video on how she gain stages with a VU Meter at the beginning of a mix it is so simple and genius and it made the process so quick for me.

[@G7sus4chord]

Great video. I'm still getting my chops on mixing, so it is great to have a resource like Mike who understands the importance of also looking at mixing from 10,000 feet so when you hone in on the details the big picture is still there. Thanks!

[@juanluissanchez8178]

love you

[@Santos-lw6xo]

I love s1

[@raymondspagnuolo8222]

Hi Mike! Not sure if anyone has asked, but what physical mixing board are you using?

[@dealsbetweenfriends]

asked this on presonus Sphere today ...........! why is my track arming when i hoover near it with mouse and its just the record button not listen in blue!

[@garrettmalone1420]

Why are you mixing busses into bussess?

[@ms.rebelle]

He sound like Stewie on Family Guy 🤣

[@tgstk2]

damnit not even firsT :)

[@studioonerevealed]

:)

[@michaelhawkins6149]

I'm so glad you make videos about Studio One since that's what I use and I like you.😂 But seriously...you do good work. Rock On Brother!

[@studioonerevealed]

Thanks Michael!