Technique with Grammy Winning Producer / Mix / Mastering Engineer Mike Dean - Pensado's Place

[@lilbpack1]

This dude is a legend - Lil B

[@COBEE313]

TYBG

[@legendtaco1]

Based God? Sign me?

[@DonnieKatana]

Aye

[@tylervaillant]

TYBG

[@Jacoby_T08]

So are you lil boss :+)

[@aherbs86]

"i mastered Watch The Throne with one ear" -Mike Dean

[@TyCarr]

Miguel Hernandez cap

[@bahamallama4951]

Miguel Hernandez sorry but that’s one of his greatest albums 🚫🧢

[@DB99SIL]

Miguel Hernandez yeah this ain’t it bro no disrespect

[@suiramflow3245]

Miguel Hernandez 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@spacecash9721]

@Miguel Hernandez disagree but even if true its not bad because the mastering.

[@c0deoustech]

I want to hear him say "I'm batman"

[@sebby868]

LOL facts

[@HitMenProductionGroup]

Hahaha

[@Theboydevoye]

LMAO This is why i should stop reading comments before watching the video. At some point during i was like geez this dude sounds like batmanXD

[@shadowmixx]

Wait! Whay??? So U guys are saying he's not 'really' Batman??? LOL! ;-) (just kidding) BTW, love your drumming dude. Peace

[@roycesankarsingh6088]

brooooo i was thinking the same thing....

[@DJOxiz]

Mike sounds like he has an grossbeat on his throat

[@LOGYBEATS]

holy shit lmao

[@boogiekimx]

lol

[@emerymintoft]

he high as hell

[@pamellambethwa1580]

@Taylan Boztas 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@shuvbhowmickbestin]

1/8 gate lol

[@jaquaghnlord2883]

Snares - loud 808 - Reverb - long Delay - on tempo Flanger - regeneration Phaser - fender Rhodes Panning - extreme Dirty south - pioneer Sidechain - ? Rescue hard drive from burning computer And the Juno 106

[@facksvillain2296]

808 - Bassy

[@fiercekoolaid7711]

sidechain- no

[@jul1an77]

i thought he said 808 - basic and sidechain - cool?

[@beatsbypizzathug9794]

Hotel- trivago

[@astick2077]

@@facksvillain2296 i thought that was "basic" because Moog was "bass"

[@iam_geyed]

You guys should have Scott Storch on here! That guy has had so many hit records... And he’s got an incredible story of rags to riches; back to rags, and back to riches. It’ll be a good episode!

[@meshechosbourne5504]

Cosign!

[@GhettoToaster85]

I love scott storch and his music. Man he blew all that money. He’ll never get that rich again but hes still one of the best

[@dayoungchief]

Dave was tryna get all the sauce in this interview lol

[@Cdgj1]

Smiffon Wesson 😂

[@BADTRIPPRODUCTIONS]

he did it for us

[@blazein210]

@@BADTRIPPRODUCTIONS very underrated comment 🙏

[@lildeathbeam]

lmaoo and mike wasn't giving it up easily

[@FRIDAYRECORDSsamrat]

😂😂😂😂

[@Backinthedase]

Man a Mike Dean instrumental album would be lit af!

[@switterbeet]

another travis scott collab album would be lit

[@VoyageOne1]

Go and check out his Rap-A-Lot work!! 😉

[@djsjdh-hoahdi]

coming so soon!

[@500finsfan]

Well you’re getting one tonight

[@murakaminick1704]

4/20/2020 dropped it today :))))

[@universalmeditation8631]

Yes, Mike is on fire! Loved that story!❤

[@alexmathewmendoza]

Mike is all yall trap producers' father.

[@north7295]

Nope the real fathers of trap are the ones who actually grew in the trap and made that shit mainstream, you give credit to those guys who started making those beats first

[@rj10ramirez]

NORTH as I’m mike dean lol, look into his past and the shit he’s worked on, beyond a legend, a pioneer

[@MFBOOM100]

Nope Zaytoven Lex Luger

[@liukang6937]

Boi stop. He just hopped on that wav. Pun intended. Shawty Redd 1st and Zaytoven close 2nd. Lex went another level with it...made it mainstream.

[@WinTeamG]

no Shawty Redd is

[@GamesWithTheUmbart]

The most influential mixer/ mastering guy in the industry. Keep asking questions

[@GamesWithTheUmbart]

u like trap music - mike dean. u like loudness - mike. u like distortion craziness - mike

[@snm8071]

Bitch You Guessed it you like travis Scott- Mike

[@myousickoflife]

This is one of the best podcasts I have ever seen.

[@sienk4394]

Guy sounds like he smokes 200 blunts a day

[@coltonbell5589]

Cause he does

[@fHuS]

and a lotta dabs

[@DubzCo]

Legend has it, it’s 300 a day

[@binaryouls1780]

“Nobody buys plug-ins”- Mike Dean

[@chriscaro546]

Binary $ouls I bought several. 😢

[@Matthew1981]

"german rap, it's very good" -Mike Dean

[@SanVB]

@@chriscaro546 we all do

[@dencho.c4335]

😂😂😂I've never even bought a daw

[@wavyy]

@@Matthew1981 its true tho :) (some of it) check out Luciano, OG Keemo and Kalim

[@thnkvoid16]

"EQ, Compressor, Limiter."

[@Menyceprod]

Can someone tell me What he said for 808s in the batter box? I couldn't make it out

[@anythingbutgameplay9724]

@@Menyceprod same i couldnt hear what he said about phasers and delays either :(

[@carabu1193]

808: Basic (idk) Phasers: Fender Rhodes Delays: On Tempo

[@tomrao4]

@@Menyceprod he said bass again. Same answer as moog which was the first question

[@whodatbeatsproduction9777]

He said ugh, Because side chaining is not necessary it’s all about leveling

[@micman8363]

This is the best episode yet! Mike Dean is a beast lol

[@NickWarnerMedia]

lol so glad you guys had the confidence to put some 4.20 friendly content up. thanks for all you do!

[@induhgo_]

yeah that was super dope. I love seeing people be people

[@catfunt5744]

mike starts at around 10:00

[@XxsaintsblackxX]

savior. bless you

[@leaflo6960]

Many thanks

[@bodysurfer8545]

mike starts at 29:10

[@mrmovieguy1000]

Thank fuck

[@Menyceprod]

Can someone tell me What he said for 808s in the batter box? I couldn't make it out

[@saintfrancismh8003]

What's crazy is how special this man is! His influence goes far and beyond!

[@BENNGIIE]

i never put a widener on a reverb before.. think for that tip

[@eth1stclass]

right def a great tip

[@hansaa6164]

try throwing an lfo tool as well on it too after the imager

[@lowkeystakz3262]

Mike inspire me to go harderr 🔥🔥 soundcloud.com/yomi-j-meech/party-in-la

[@h.j.w2783]

chuck a Mondomod on it as well, you can pan that shit.

[@Esscarrgo376]

That’s what Ryan Hewitt uses the air stereo width for, works wonders

[@FUTrading]

Wow, i haven’t watched in a while but dave is looking very healthy!!

[@RS-pp7ng]

was he sick ?

[@lowkeystakz3262]

Mike inspire me to go harderr 🔥🔥 soundcloud.com/yomi-j-meech/party-in-la

[@CatLover-g7j]

GO VEGAN

[@djsjdh-hoahdi]

Ricardo Riquier nah just fat

[@djsjdh-hoahdi]

Very great to see :) both him and herb looking much better

[@h.j.w2783]

Mike Dean is awesome, but I'd love to see some more leftfield producers on here...like Karriem Riggins, Kaytranada, Flying Lotus, Knxwledge etc.

[@ar3nit616]

Nahhhhhhh just Mike

[@jbatt4642]

@@ar3nit616 facts

[@hiqhlifedee2562]

Nahh just mike

[@certainlyjoel]

Wordddd

[@bw2937]

just mike

[@lighterwaves5659]

Mike Dean the GOAT. I was hoping Dave would've hit the blunt lol

[@RolandSater]

Thank you for this video, i din't see it at the time. A blast from the intro to the end. Thank you guys

[@luckystrke]

not the easiest guy to interview. Short answers..

[@diymusicbiz]

Why make it more than it needs to be?

[@mancub5564]

Hahaha

[@ian.seynave]

I wish he would explain a little more. Being secretive about your techniques, I get it, but nobody's actually gonna take your place, I mean you're Mike Dean man

[@diymusicbiz]

That's just it people like that aren't technical they just go by ear...apply until it sounds right move on. This is what meant when he said "it aint rocket science" If you ever get the chance to shadow engineers in industry sessions with top or really good artists, the first thing you'll notice is how good the performance and vocal are before the engineer touches it and it makes the engineer sound phenominal. Less experienced artists... gotta use a lot of processing

[@NOLINK74]

as someone who does what he does and i just discovered that I do. It's almost liek it's trial and error and you just get it to do whatever sounds good.

[@krystilla]

"I mastered watch the throne with one ear" - GOD

[@maysonstorm4956]

Mike Dean been putting in that work since the early Rap-A-Lot days. Salute. This guy is a living legend.

[@jteds711]

Mike out here in the chancletas, lol.

[@hustlaave]

Josh Tedla [Cam'ron voice]

[@409gmoney]

💀

[@CarterVZ]

Always a treat to get a notification that Mike Dean is on! GOAT

[@VolatilityDoctor]

Mike wore flip flops to an interview? Legend 😂

[@bluespartaninc]

Lmao

[@StellarWorks2023]

Great to finally see an interview with Mike Dean, known of him for quite some time. Own and love his Gainstation plugin from Acustica Audio. Also big respect to Papa Trawick!

[@TheGameHub]

love it hes wearing that [RODEO] Shirt

[@zachlenovich9876]

I love how he ashed on the chair.

[@Alexholbert]

Wow, what a great start to the show. Herb is right about doing activity's outside of music. I noticed the more articles and books I consume, the stronger my lyrics are in my songs. Also, Every aspiring producer should read Michael Beinhorn's "Unlocking Creativity"! It's fantastic and the only book that covers this aspect of the production process!

[@KD9-37]

"let the high create one for you" 🤣 and he goes off!! this interview is OG

[@BlackenedNL]

Hahaha "I'm out of questions..." "let the high create one for you" lmao

[@1eidji652]

Mk ta lair d’être un bon je te vois partout

[@jeremykadilis865]

Mike Dean episodes are among my favorites, I hope we continue to get him on the show regularly.

[@PedestrianMonkey]

not episode related directly, but kudos to chongor and his executive in charge of production title. well earned and well deserved.

[@martinirecords9471]

Now u understand why Travis Kanye Cudi are crazy composers as well

[@stevenweaver379]

I like how Mike just has a blunt sitting on the table chillin. Lol

[@TheRealSandman]

I love Mike Dean's projects with The Weeknd! Sounds like he needs a good glass of water 😂

[@TheWyvernGaming]

thank you for this knowledge mike dean if u read these comments

[@alex-er3de]

I love this show! Mike's a savage.

[@HAFTV]

I always wondered who bought those camo print Polo shirts.

[@sb848]

Polo herb

[@kyky7199]

Lol nice

[@vikramthalluri4654]

22:15 that peep at the joint😂😂

[@ravibot7837]

LOL!!!

[@KryptonIstheFuture]

I mastered Watch The Throne with one ear . What a bar

[@rapidfiremuzik_official]

Mike Dean is a fckn Legend! OG rap-a-lot Mafiosi

[@jeremythornton433]

I am so very glad you guys put the CFL story here first! It's important!

[@dalereid4199]

Wow I never knew herbs history mans cut from the greatness cloth

[@branwuzhere]

so happy y’all did this 🙃 thank you

[@kazididit6245]

interview start at 10:14

[@JakeLewisReal]

“Acoustic and electric guitars don’t benefit from a lot of top end” CLA: “I added a +15db shelf at 8khz” 😭😂😂

[@MrRaphaelRobinson]

literally been researching tMike then boom! I heard how loud sicko mode was and they asked him but he wouldn't tell them the secrets haha

[@jtPrime]

He told them. As loud as possible before distortion, but that applies for all frequencies. He also said he masters twice, once while mixing and then remove effect before final export, then master all tracks together to even them out.

[@MrRaphaelRobinson]

I just meant he didn't break down the exact plugins he used to get sicko mode as loud as possible. I don't blame him I just thought it was funny because Pensado wanted that info haha.

[@bumcrackhole1]

he said get the vocals to the right level then add 3-4db

[@blankcheckguy69]

he clipped the converters on his console after summing out the master which gave the track an analog soft-clip saturation effect which warmed up the low-end and glued the mix

[@J77199]

Multiple limiters, soft clipping, eq, compression, saturation. Has a lot to do with EQ curve after multiple layers of limiting, and feeding that into a final brick wall. I overshoot commercial mixes regularly.

[@trevorellis-guice5794]

These interviews need to be an hour long

[@biglink93]

Mike Deam gives a look everytime he gives away a secret...

[@turbotatas6671]

I was looking for this comment

[@turbotatas6671]

He seems pissed when they ask. When he said he just turns up the vox 3 db when they sound right he regretted it haha

[@iangarner4624]

the high end the blackbox brings is divine

[@ZINTROVERT1]

I love how mike dean gives absolutely 0 FUCKS!!!!!! So refreshing 🤣

[@GChizo]

They way Herb looked at him when he tapped his blunt on the desk..HA!!!!!!!!

[@caleblatreille8224]

growing up as a CFL fan and now a growing engineer and enthusiastic Pensado's Place devotee, really happy to finally see this addressed on the show. appreciate what your dad did for Black visibility in Canada so much, and love what you're doing for the audio professional community now.

[@smokeybeats]

Lets just hope he didn't mix Nav's Vocal on YOSEMITE loool

[@nit_hoti]

he mixed astroworld entirely

[@tylerallen6435]

I wonder if it was intentional 😂

[@littletownlongboarding5741]

NAV’s vocal was recorded poorly, not much he could’ve done.

[@tas8810]

It wasn't Mike's fault. It was most likely a recording error so the person to blame is the recording engineer I guess

[@lequidbit9385]

Nav cant rap... nothing a recording or mixing engineer can do about it

[@DMerkel]

Dang ... great conversations!! Thanks Dave, Herb, et al!! And, I love Jackson Hole. Been there many times.

[@natetheplug7994]

when Dave said he was going for the UAD endorsement lolololol

[@SolarHeavy]

Lighting one up for this episode!

[@superfriends8336]

when dave said high as 'fuuuuck' or straight? that was so cringe lmaooo

[@cbro444]

“I mastered ‘Watch The Throne’ with one ear” gotta be the craziest thing I’ve heard😂😂😂

[@myousickoflife]

Respects to your dad. Makes me proud to be a Canadian 🧡

[@JAMESHGC123]

This one coulda been twice as long and still terrific, guys. Loved it

[@iambigasmutombo]

They didn’t catch that joke, “it all goes through the NEVE at the end, it’s like a casket”

[@hotworkmusic]

He is so checked out 🥱

[@crazedpostdoc]

Pensado's is the place to be!!!

[@williamdavis1038]

Mike Dean Jazz project I need that!

[@EatinBubsy]

Best youtube channel

[@jehrrnrhdbehehdnd5674]

mike rocking the sock with slippers dope

[@4evrshx]

Manz walked in with sandale for an interview. Mike don’t give a shit 😂

[@Bestavashvili]

So this guy is basically all in 1 . Musician , producer , multi instrumentalist , a mixing engineer , a mastering engineer.. god damnit . Just amazing

[@quest4747]

Mike Dean is a legend. homie pulled up in some flip flops thats some OG shit

[@Hyphyofficial]

They’re so weird about weed lol

[@Infraredx]

most old people are

[@ChaceBonanno]

They weird bout everything. Love these guys

[@berryseinfeld6772]

Yeah it's like, I dunno, why do you guys drink IPAs?

[@BADTRIPPRODUCTIONS]

bruh he jus gave so much sauce it should not even be legal

[@revenmusical78]

Mike seems like a cool dude to chill with

[@cloud_bursting]

Damn. So glad I found this. Also I'm happy that I understood all the lingo they were using. After 5 years, my education is finally paying off

[@MiranoSounds]

12:09 i see where Kanye got his flip flop reference from now🥲🩴

[@rohanmobarrat2351]

a legend

[@JoshuaLoveofficial]

You guys are always amazing. Thanks

[@KIDJAAP]

mike tried to pass them the blunt lmfaoooooo 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@aro_uk]

mike muddy low end dean....absolute legends

[@papa_da_engineer]

Love this whole episode! 🔥 Salute to all you guys! Mike is a beast! 🔥

[@zonasound]

Mike Dean is AMAZING.

[@Wonderbrains]

Mike asking for some more technical questions at the end is like the greatest sh* I've seen

[@louko.4801]

Alex Tumay!!! get that mans on here for the culture.

[@atlantaredd]

Mike Dean is definitely on my favorite producer list ... I wish he would do a video explaining how he made Scarface's "Fuck Faces".

[@SpanjaPrime]

I was a runner while mike was at the studio i worked at. mike is cool AF and talented AF but he also out smokes any person I know. Man bought the entire swisher sweet supply from the nearest CVS

[@kend7597]

epitome of the age of information. how lucky we are to be able to listen in on this wisdom. Damn grateful for this video! Thank you Dave, and thank you Mike.

[@DHinez]

the host reminds me of the tactical guy teaching self defense on tik tok

[@No-Pressure-Only-Results]

Yea he look like h

[@trevorellis-guice5794]

What specifically was he talking about with the mastering with the neeve and summing?

[@d-c7174]

summing is when you send all your tracks in a mix to a summing mixer (like the neeve 8816) then send that back to your daw to get a digital to analog conversion sound. had to look it up too haha shit seems way too expensive though. ill wait till i can afford it to at least try it out.

[@NativeDSP]

He's summing through an SPL MixDream and the Neve. The MixDream stereo out is also going to the Neve.

[@d-c7174]

@@NativeDSP MixDream! Thanks I couldn't make out what they were saying there

[@dukeneukem4747]

I thought I was by myself 😅

[@Matthew1981]

Toronto, baby

[@kingvenusog]

this episode tho but mike dean is kinda hard to understand lol n im french (btw love him he mixe hits n smoke blunts...)

[@yreham3]

great interview..

[@dr.beaulab]

Blunt just sitting pretty on that desk

[@saymyname336]

Legend of legend. Living legend. He is more famouse between producers than normal people.

[@mickeymiguel2726]

Mike is a genius