The Only 16 Mixing Tips You'll Ever Need

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00:44 - Tip 1
01:27 - Tip 2
02:06 - Tip 3
02:35 - Tip 4
03:04 - Tip 5
03:51 - Tip 6
04:39 - Tip 7
05:31 - Tip 8
07:03 - Tip 9
07:41 - Tip 10
08:32 - Tip 11
09:46 - Tip 12
10:34 - Tip 13
11:14 - Tip 14
11:40 - Tip 15
12:41 - Tip 16
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Have you spent hours learning about mixing, but feel like you're not getting anywhere?
If you feel overwhelmed right now and aren't sure where you're going wrong, watch now, because you're about to learn the only 16 mixing tips you'll ever need.
After teaching almost a million musicians about mixing, I can tell you from experience that with just these 16 tips, you can start making music at home that sounds professional and radio-ready.

[@martentera]

TIP 17# Always go and test your mix in the car

[@dustinvq37]

Marten Tera this is key

[@el.blanco8961]

I'm always playing what I made in my car as I go throughout my day

[@jech1393]

amen!!! sound good in my room! then in the car it sounds like it going to blow up the speakers!!!

[@kimberlyjackson2318]

Yes... Car, Phone, Tablet, Computer, TV, ANY place you think it will be played

[@reinerzufall6715]

he said it...#TIP 12...

[@andrewhall6342]

These are FANTASTIC TIPS., the only thing I could possibly add would be this: If you write and record your own music, you're likely going to be a perfectionist when it comes to mixing. I've seen insanely talented solo singer songwriters and musicians, write and record a song, only to get permanently stuck in the mixing process. The best way to avoid this is to set a finished mixing deadline. After your song is recorded, but before you start mixing it, commit to an absolute mixing deadline (even if you don't have an album release or show planned) This will prevent analysis poralysis.

[@masteringcom]

Great insight!

[@burrellbrothersentertainme2281]

I do everything but I will not set a time limit... only because I will never forgive myself for not finishing strong with my vision of the song. I will cringe when I hear all the things I didn’t do, should’ve done and Can’t do now! That hurts worse than anything.... I’d rather be a month late and in love with my work, than on time and hate it. In short, I’m done when I’m done

[@rasmusrasmussenmusic]

Oh yeah man, I’ve been there! For me I try to use KZbin now, too. Get things done in a week and upload it. Just put music out and good stuff will happen.

[@dudemcgee256]

I have an entire album that I recorded in 2014....still mixing it. This comment hit the nail on the head!

[@doc.skillz7166]

For sure man. self doubt is also a big part of it. you need to have faith in yourself

[@mort4584]

"If you're not happy with your mixes and you're blaming your plugins, then you're not ready to progress yet." damn

[@masteringcom]

🤯

[@jorgepeterbarton]

I sometimes blame the quantity of plugins and me using them....when the stock para eq and comp would do.

[@xanderpills]

@@jorgepeterbarton Where's distortion? Equally as important as an EQ, actually. At least when you advance in mixing

[@aristocratmusic]

00:44 - Tip 1: Get it right at the source. Not a mixing trick, but simply refers to getting good recordings from the start. 01:27 - Tip 2: Get the balance right first. Spend a good amount of time focusing on the volume balance to get a good foundation, and use automation! 02:06 - Tip 3: Time is of the essence. Make the most of every second to maintain objectivity and perspective, and prevent ear fatigue. Spend time preparing your mix ahead of time before mixing. 02:35 - Tip 4: Focus on the key element. Don't waste time focusing on minor elements (such as a tambourine in the background). Instead, focus on mix bus and group processing, along with main elements such as the vocals, guitars, the kick and snare, etc. 03:04 - Tip 5: Loop the loudest section of the song. During initial volume balance, go to the climax of the song, loop that section, and mix that first. That way, you ensure this is the loudest part of the song and make it easier to build to this climax. 03:51 - Tip 6: Start with the bigger picture. Don't start by EQing or compressing kick or bass, as most people do. Instead, start with things like mix buss processing, group processing, and volume balance. 04:39 - Tip 7: Avoid the solo button. If you make decisions without the context of the mix, it's probably a bad one. If you struggle to make EQ and compression changes without soloing, boost the level about 5 db instead, make your changes, and bring the level back down. 05:31 - Tip 8: Have an intention before every move. Don't just EQ or compress because you feel you should. The need should come before the action. Notice issues in the mix, then make these changes. If a kick is already cutting through the mix, you don't need to apply EQ. Just leave it as is. Ask yourself; WHAT are you trying to achieve? You want to boost the midrange of a vocal. WHY are you trying to do that? To help it cut through the mix. HOW are you going to do that? You're going to EQ sweep to find the right frequency and boost to taste. 07:03 - Tip 9: Check your moves. Any time a plug-in is applied, volume match the output level to match the input level, and bypass the effect to A/B the effect. Close your eyes and listen. Does it sound better? 07:41 - Tip 10: Use good reference tracks. Compare your mix to multiple professional mixes and ask yourself what your mix is missing. 08:32 - Tip 11: Mix in mono for the majority of your mix. Limits you to creating separation in your mix with volume balance, EQ, automation, etc., rather than relying on panning. Means you really have to create space for vocals, get bass and kick relationship established, get snare to cut through without fighting guitars, etc., using balance, EQ, and automation before panning and opening up the mix. Use a plug-in that allows for mono playback on the mix stereo mix buss. 09:46 - Tip 12: Listen back on multiple speakers and headphones. Allows you to recalibrate your ears and hear exactly what your mix sounds like on various systems. 10:34 - Tip 13: Mix at a low volume. Mix at around conversation level (85 db SPL). Any louder than that is too loud, with the exception of temporarily checking the mix at higher levels to hear low-end (or lower levels to see what sticks out). 11:14 - Tip 14: Take regular breaks. Set a timer that goes off every half-hour or so and take a quick 5-10 minute break. This will give your ears a break allowing you to come back with fresh ears, as well as reducing physical fatigue, and maintaining that objectivity, which is a mental thing. 11:40 - Tip 15: Assume that volume automation is needed. You can never get a perfect balance without it. There's always going to be sections where the guitar or vocal drops in level, or where you want the bass to be louder in the chorus. You don't have to automate everything. Just pay attention the each section. 12:41 - Tip 16: You don't need expensive plug-ins. You don't have to buy ANY plug-ins. Use stock plug-ins and get great at them before buying premium plug-ins.

[@beatsbyilydrew]

Thank you ☺️

[@Basu117]

Thx

[@harmonyvegan]

Hero.

[@555tchoutchou]

thanks bro

[@wilfjones4198]

legend

[@Astrovic1]

Turn your screen off sometimes, so you dont stick to the visuals, but more to the sound

[@ColinProcter]

Ooh, good one!

[@masteringcom]

Great tip!

[@TenthElementGraphics]

When I am getting to that stage in a mix, where I feel like it's solid. like around the time you'll take it off mono. I turn my monitor off and play it back and just "meditate" on it.

[@crippleized]

Amen

[@knowbody1253]

or just close your eyes lol.......

[@amaymakesmusic]

I'd like to take this time to commend your effort on selflessly helping individual musicians. The pillar of support is greatly appreciated

[@masteringcom]

Happy to help!

[@btcbtc3336]

Amay Lakhmani yes !!!

[@ShaktiChanchal]

Haan bro!

[@alitajvidi5610]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@Jehudi]

A mixing tip: Try something completely unusual, like pack all reverb channels of your mix together and automate them to create a surreal room movement (for example). Make something interesting to hear. Not everything needs to be common. Common can be good, but creating something the ears are not used to kicks you out of that box.

[@alfieholloway]

Yes

[@brandonobrien7239]

Studios should absolutely be used like a mad scientist's laboratory.

[@thecasualfront7432]

“Every second you spend mixing you’re losing objectivity” ....this is absolutely true.

[@MikeBoyd]

This is really well produced. Nice job.

[@masteringcom]

Thanks!

[@TachyBunker]

What does Mike Boyd come do here? haha

[@danhlavacek8547]

@@TachyBunker Maybe in his next video he’s going to learn how to make a radio ready song XD

[@TachyBunker]

@@danhlavacek8547 i hope haha. He's a great guy, and I think he plays guitar? I'm not sure

[@clearcontentment3695]

: 0 amazing

[@pablodiegomusic]

"The need should come before the action" goose bumps

[@masteringcom]

So important!

[@chiahhuff2634]

When using reverb sends on vocals, throw a compressor side-chained to your vocal track, with the right ratio and threshold you can create a transparent ducking that sounds more natural and allows for that reverb without muddying up your vocal send.

[@TheBelse]

Super low listening technique...literally put your headphones on a table or something....now listen from afar...is the snare too loud...or are the cymbals too quiet ...can you hear the bass.

[@TenthElementGraphics]

This is actually how I started learning proper vocal levels. This crossed with referencing. Take a song from your favorite artist. Listen to it from a pair of open headphones across the room. Then listen to your track. Are you hearing your vocals the same? Or are they way louder or quieter.

[@TheBelse]

Will Engle Thanks for reminding me to use the technique for vocals ...i generally catch the hi hats out with it.

[@9kanima]

Can you stop talking like the guy in the video? Or is that to much to ask for? Lmao

[@morten1]

Yeah I use the phone speaker on low volume

[@jorgepeterbarton]

For vocals yes. But would you ever hear bass like that?

[@datgruvee]

Mixing in mono alone improved the quality of my work drastically!!!

[@masteringcom]

Awesome!

[@fijihorde4966]

how do i mix in mono in fl studio??

[@fijihorde4966]

ShockWave 11 thank you !!!!

[@plasticplane93]

So does this mean you pan out your tracks after mixing?

[@rizoros8734]

Azfar Jamili you can hear the frequencies clashing better if you put it on mono, after he is done with the mix he puts it back to stereo.

[@TommyVega]

Perfect! My tips: Automation everything - EQ, reverb, echo, volume, HP LP filter everything, also mix on low volume. Clear your sounds from not necessary frequencies, take a break - one or two days and then continue, listen another genres of music and learn how to properly use compressors and limiters

[@acemarley88]

Mixing on mono is one of the best tips

[@djvoid1]

Other tutorial providers take note... THIS is how you teach

[@masteringcom]

Thanks for watching!

[@Yet.Another.Rapper.KiG.V2]

Seriously, people waste people's time with 5-10 minutes of fluff at the start and end with unnecessarily long intros and outros, not to mention tangents, fumbling around the topic, complete lack of visual aid, mumbling/low volume for the speaking/nervousness, etc. etc. , it's rare to find a concise and genuinely helpful tutorial that doesn't feel like clickbait 8 minutes in the video nowadays.

[@btcbtc3336]

Kig V2 hallelujah!!! Yes yes yes . Exactly my thoughts

[@pkallday247]

@@Yet.Another.Rapper.KiG.V2 could not agree with you more, attending his webinar tommorow at 7!

[@bacontrees]

"Losing objectivity" and "Ear fatigue". Yep, been teaching that for years.Those are my biggest tips. I'm just glad to hear someone else say it. Nice video!!

[@skullytheshaman3947]

It's always beautiful to see a professional saying something you've been trying to argue for years.

[@dollarsaurus01]

2:41 “Don’t spend an hour mixing a percussive part like a tambourine” Excellent tips btw, thanks a ton!

[@masteringcom]

😂

[@RealSiViX]

My biggest mixing tips are: 1) Learn about sidechaining 2) Keep your channel peaks below -12db and the overall mix peak below -6db to leave yourself or your engineer room for mastering (master to -3db, don't feed the loudness war) 3) Feed your mix clean tracks (i.e. don't record with effects like reverb, delay, etc...) any effects can and should be added during the mixing process as it's a lot easier to prevent/clean any unwanted distortion the effect may cause when sitting in the final mix And last is really LEARN how to use your plugins, don't just slap on EQ, Compressor/limiter, Reverb and Delay plug-ins using presets and expect that you're going to get a professional sound out of it. Take some time to sit with each plugin, adjusting individual settings and seeing how they affect the sound of what you're using them on. Plugins like compressors/limiters can be REALLY confusing to learn particularly when it comes to attack and release and understanding how to set them depending on the effect you are trying to achieve but once you understand the tools you are using and how to apply them to achieve the exact sound you want, music production becomes a COMPLETELY different open world like you've been freed from a prison and it becomes immensely more enjoyable.

[@noompsieOG]

I use reaper so luckily I have Kenny from reaper mania to explain attack and release etc. btw your comment is one of the best I’ve seen on this subject so you take part in any forums or discords or Reddit’s ? I’d love to learn more from you

[@samuelhamilton5245]

I very much disagree. There is no set db amount for anything. -12db and -6db are just arbitrary numbers. How can you apply something like this to any track, given the tremendously vast variety of instruments, methods of recording, genres of music, pre-processing, varying width, etc. There is no set rule. Just do what sounds good and adjust as you go. This is quite misleading. There is no golden rule.

[@RealSiViX]

@@samuelhamilton5245 - OK man, do it how you want, but when you ship your stuff out to a professional studio some day for mixing and/or mastering, these are the guidelines they are going to give you...

[@annother3350]

use the solo button to find clicks, pops crackles and unwanted noise.

[@masteringcom]

Agreed, mostly talking about mix decision stuff, tonal EQ, compression, saturation, etc.

[@thejasonknightfiascoband5099]

Yeah. That is absolutely something I spend a lot of time on.

[@mrburns366]

Listen the Luke Skywalker. He knows ;)

[@evad520]

Learn how to frequency sweep without the solo button.

[@p0llenp0ny]

Or make sure you have a robust signal chain that negates the need for doing this. Invest in good cables and of course a decent preamp.

[@RickDrift]

practice is key, ive learned astronomically more by actually trying to mix my tracks in the last few months than my entire 10 years of playing in bands and 3 years of digital production.

[@groovegcs]

Here's a great mixing tip for you: Always assume that if you have digital plug-ins, the action of boosting frequencies with an EQ is going to deteriorate the original integrity and nuances of the tone of the sounds that were recorded analogically. In order to greatly minimize this effect that tends to ruin the "magic" of the sound, I recommend only cutting frequencies, and compensating with added volume if necessary. This way, you never tamper with the extremely sensitive high frequencies, and you avoid brittle sounds, which always poses the danger of making a track sound cheap despite having high quality recording equipment to capture analog signals.

[@nikhi1595]

that's such bs

[@imogg_]

This is great, actually good tips and useful. When it came to getting feedback on tracks i had made, people would always tell my i had a "messy mix" but thanks to this video, i understand why now!

[@theaviary238]

Okay I finally broke down and did the mixing in mono trick. I was always reluctant because it sounded weird listening in mono and just didn't believe that it could make a difference. Well I just did it and OMG it worked amazing! Fixed so many problems that I couldn't before. My mix just improved 200% at least by doing this. Thank you!

[@masteringcom]

Glad we could help! it's definitely a useful technique.

[@plasticplane93]

So does this mean you pan out your tracks after mixing?

[@chrisapollo6676]

No. You don’t need to touch any track’s pan control. If you look at your Master channel strip in your DAW there will be a means to select between auditioning in mono or stereo (or even surround, if you’re set up for that).

[@plasticplane93]

Chris Apollo So I can still pan out my tracks for the recording phase and after that I audition it in mono on the master channel?

[@servanttofriend8481]

@@chrisapollo6676 Thanks... I was hoping this answer would be here.

[@LuisM_Piozza]

I think it's the best summary of mixing tips I've ever seen. Thanks a lot, Rob!

[@masteringcom]

Glad to help!

[@davefhill]

Thanks for this video. EXCELLENT content, clarity, videography, graphics, audio! And thanks for bringing the focus and big picture home. I’m going to save this and rewatch it when I need to be inspired!

[@mahines2290]

Nice video! Thanks for the helpful advice. I’ve been live mixing for 14 years and just recently at a point in life where I realize that there is still so much more to learn after picking up pieces here and there and not having official training from an expert. Audio has become a huge passion and I’m interested in explosively learning more in months to come. Keep up the great work! Studio work is just another level of greatness and attention to fine details and I am interested in moving that way.

[@tezeta3725]

Imo the single most important thing to remember is: use a reference mix! Pick a song thats similar to the sound you're going for and check your mix against it. You dont have to make your mix exactly the same, but it really helps to make stuff stand out when its out of place. It also helps to refresh your ears and avoid fatigue. Trust me it really helps a lot.

[@masteringcom]

Agreed!

[@baris-icin-savas]

I'm working on a cover project and my reference track is 17 years old lol. As you can see, the reference mix is bad. I have to choose a second reference that mixed good

[@thefridge4192]

Great video! To the point and well spoken. You have reassured me that I'm doing mostly the right things (and not relying on plugins.) Love the closing eyes and clicking on and off the bypass until I forget which one it's on. lol. I do that every time! My biggest problem is mixing at low levels. So hard for me to do. Making myself do it from now on. I believe the logic stock is absolutely fantastic if you know how to use it. I only use a few mastering plug-ins. Cheers man.

[@hardrod6989]

The best video on mixing ever. I appreciate your generosity to share your knowledge and experience. Thanks mate!

[@pyarmusicstudios4624]

Genuinely excellent tips. Love it. Nice job dude.

[@Somnic]

Thanks for a really helpful video man :) Appriciate all the tips

[@kristinparkermusic]

Simply incredible video. THANK YOU!

[@arcticturd4969]

I love your videos man great work. I’m taking your class tomorrow morning I can’t wait!

[@themultimusicman]

Thanks for this great Tips! And your free gifts! Keep it up.

[@clickbaitcabaret8208]

Pretty sure I'm going to watch this about 80000 times before I have any clue as to what I'm doing. Thanks mate.

[@andromedasmoons3647]

the cooking metaphor at the beginning was great

[@masteringcom]

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[@nikhilchugh5702]

This is by far the best video I've ever seen about Mixing. This covers everything. EVERYTHING!! If one simply follows and checks all the tips while completing a mix, it is bound to sound exceptional! I've always struggled with the Mixing part of production. I just cannot ever get the kick and bass to sound good together or the reverb to sound at the optimum level. These tips have helped me so much I cannot even tell you all!

[@julienmancilla5576]

I have been stuck on mixing unfinished tracks for weeks, (which seemed like years). I think I had all the technique I needed, I was just missing the correct way to put them all together. Just wow, this video blew me away, I devoured every single word that came out of your mouth. Clear, straight forwards and intentional, what an amazing video. Thank you for making this. I am now a loyal subscriber!

[@masteringcom]

So glad we could help! Happy to have you here :)

[@jporlandini]

Thanks for the tips my friend! Looking forward to see you your webinar

[@jonathansendker7871]

This is amazing! Really really high quality music production advice/tutorials. I’m grateful ❤️

[@JussBRAVOofficial]

THX bro - been rappin for like 14 yrs and juss been self-producing for about a month... it can get tuff but with DEDICATION we gonn SHINE!!! 🎵💪

[@masteringcom]

What's your biggest mixing tip?

[@ozymandias2726]

To use a spectrum analyser showing you the different section of your mix with different colors (use something like voxengo span to do so) Of course you should still rely on your ears and make the effort to listen. But using that spectrum analyser in conjunction with critical listening is really useful, all the more when you can see how the different section of your songs interact with each other. Also very useful to analyse stems and reference mixes.

[@ozymandias2726]

Another tip as a bonus : you can produce at night but you should always mix during the day it's a biological thing

[@ralfnolte174]

Lowcut the hack out of each and every channel, except for those where you REALLY need Bass. Make 120Hz Lowcut the default. On real drums use the overheads as a timebase and get the snare (even the bleed on the other drummics) in phase (delay and/or phaseflip the other chanels) to match the overheads. Leave the roommics (if any) as they are.

[@beelrustle2621]

make sure its worth mixing before you spend the 25hrs on it haha

[@iamdeejaymelody]

i'd suggest you to make the default 30hz and then decide where you need to cut more

[@petarpavasovic6333]

These are really next level tips! No shit man, I am blown away!

[@masteringcom]

Glad we could help!

[@nicholasscott1206]

LOVE IT! well done mixing of tips..

[@kebzerfa]

My guy!!!!!!! You are dropping gems👍🏾

[@koraiki11]

I really really like the content of the video. Thank you so much.

[@intruth1]

I listened to this every once in a while to get a good huddle before every session before it became naturally to me

[@masteringcom]

Awesome! Glad we could help!

[@ucn3683]

As a producer of 41 years, awesome tips for beginners!🤫🧏🏽

[@CubReaf]

What a great video ! Very clear and more than useful, it's essential. Thank you very much

[@paveltsykunou5040]

Woow, awesome! So much work here. Great video! Thank you and get your success! So good and informative video!!

[@SubodhhSharma]

this was really really helpful. thank you.

[@OllyVert]

I don't think it's necessarily crucial to use volume automation on individual tracks to ensure the perfect balance throughout the song. What I like to do is duplicate the channel strip (let's say we're talking about a guitar track), for each section of the song. So you'd split the verse, chorus, solo sections across multiple channels - then you've got the freedom to add/remove/change settings on plugins/channel volumes for each section. For example, you might want less compression on the verse, and you might want a brighter EQ for the chorus. This makes it much easier to do so in my opinion. Automation can become annoying, if you just want to quickly change a plugin/volume setting and you forgot you've automated, it'll end up reverting to how it was before you changed it.

[@masteringcom]

True! This will have a similar affect just with a different workflow!

[@soniccatalogrecordings1718]

Hi... would this be same as creating parallel channels to allow more flexibility on what we are discussing here?

[@servanttofriend8481]

@@soniccatalogrecordings1718 Yes

[@tainedry2286]

yes i do the exact same thing, it also makes changing volume on tracks soooo much easier

[@isholaa]

Really helpful, well produced video. Thank you

[@erikz1220]

These tips are SO helpful! subscribed.

[@PureAmbientDrone]

#11 with 6 fingers on the right hand LOL 8:32

[@infinityhighway5092]

I'm gonna say, "no fuckin way? Really?", now, and then go check, and then I'll brb and comment like, "holy shit" or something after.. hehehe. Hang on, I'll brb...

[@infinityhighway5092]

Pure Ambient Drone Awwwwww holy fuck balls! What the fucking shit was that? Oh damn holy damn shit funny bean fingers in the city Batman!!! But wait, there's more.. Uh... Not really though... Wtf didn't they put the extra one on the port side, I wonder? Like, that would be more "handy" if he was a guitarist, but then again, maybe he is all about the quantity, than the quality huh?.. ehhh, Ma, who gnoes such things eNaways?

[@Jaywillalways]

i had to rewinf the whole video to make sure i wasn't tripping.... he had 11 finger on that screen.

[@djmaestro249]

goddamit lol I never noticed that, good 4 u brother lol

[@clemalford9768]

That was a stick on finger, maybe his dick!!!

[@diondredunigan2583]

as a super beginner in recording and mixing, i really REALLY appreciate this so that i can form good habits early. Thanks!

[@mertplaysguitar]

Thanks for the well thought tips and explanations!

[@Pcatt]

Good stuff I love the tips!

[@Deezystep]

Thanks for all these awesome mixing tips man!! Hella appreciate you #audiosquad

[@baranyiproduction]

Great video. I am happy I did most of your tips at mixing!

[@BradDollar]

Solid quick tips! Thanks.

[@grizelda4526]

Boom. Knowledge bomb. Thank you.

[@petermrd3208]

I initially use same headphones and then check that mix on a lot of different speakers including other headphones, then go back and forth making adjustments again using the same headphones based on what the other monitors revealed and still sounds good with those headphones.

[@yeserguitar]

Loved the tips! Great content, thank you!

[@singechamberlain2967]

That's the best guide I have heard so far, and given me something to think about. Thanks

[@Omrie69]

Great vid pal, wish i had this info 20 years ago the frustration of trying to get the sound that was in my head out was enough to push me away from the whole thing. Realising now just being a composer is not enough you gotta do the whole thing!.

[@Sanctorum1]

Nice tips, thank you for ponting them up :)

[@masteringcom]

Anytime! 😁

[@Mopsie]

I’m glad I bought one of your tutorials a few years back, you deserve it!

[@HeyImIsaac.H]

Dude you have some amazing editing skills, I could never get bored of watching you with those edition skills. Thanks !

[@44gg37]

Editing game on point 👌

[@Sleepingwiththefisheszzzz]

I needed this, i feel like Ive been going in circles with mixing

[@masteringcom]

Hope this helps Nate!

[@masshallucinations490]

Great stuff, thank you and much appreciated!

[@judithvoiceandpiano]

I just started,icing my music again after years of a break and not ever really knowing how to. BUT, you are just a MASTER in explaining things very clearly and understandable! Thank you A MILLION TIMES! Bless, Judith

[@gentlemans.guidance365]

Good luck to ALL inspiring artists.

[@88KeysMan]

I think mixing at low levels really helps your mix. It’s helped me a lot. I remember when I heard this first: in my college Pro Tools 101 course, by Mr. G. That really was a game changer for me.

[@spiralsystem4103]

Really great tips! Thanks!

[@hankim1083]

Thank you for your content! It improved my workflow!

[@MrCoComit]

best ever mixing tips at one place...thanks...

[@masteringcom]

Glad we could help!

[@dnny9486]

Thank you !

[@zoolmakesmusic4920]

Some great tips. Thank you!

[@ohkee]

Great list of tips! Thanks a lot!

[@tristantrey]

One of the most well-deserved likes I've given

[@PhotosynthesisBisector1]

This is the best video ever! More people need to see this!!!

[@masteringcom]

Thanks!

[@btcbtc3336]

The Raffoul Family no I want it all to myself though. It’s so good

[@leni_dreamer]

Thanks bro! Great video and tips x

[@martinelshaddaiproduction2856]

Really helpful.....Very short and sweet tips....Which is much worthy of seeing and spending time on lots of videos than this

[@EddyDucreoMusic]

Awesome stuff man! :D Superb! You got a new subbie here. :) Thanks for these tips!

[@masteringcom]

Glad we could help!

[@lone_odds]

Hey thank you so much for this video, you're a genius! And dude, am I the only one who know you have 11 fingers? No wonder you're a genius.

[@RaptorJesus00]

Well said. Thanks for the vid man 👍🏼

[@sethyates2853]

Great video, thanks for your help!

[@doc.skillz7166]

Something thats very important, know your genre and whats most dominant about your genre, get the most dominant part right first. For example, I do HipHop. With HipHop, the most important part of the mix is the beat(specifically the snare) and the vocals. So what I do is turn up the snare first, to quite a loud volume, like almost to the point where its too loud, then follow with the vocals, then the kicks and percussion, then fit everything else in. Always focus on dominant sounds first because if you focus on other things first, it will be hard to get the dominant parts to really pop if you dont create enough headroom, then you might have to redo most of the mix.

[@masteringcom]

Great tip!

[@OilRacki]

These are some great tips. There were a few tips that I feel like were completely obvious, yet somehow I didn't think about (mixing at low volumes.. taking lots of breaks... reference tracks... mono mixing). I've made a lot of music over the years (let's say about 25-30 years worth... going back to my teens), but I've always sucked at mixing/mastering. I am not sure I'll figure it out, but this video gave me some confidence that I can spend more time on it and actually get somewhere.

[@masteringcom]

Keep at it! It takes time, but is worth it.

[@tedb1015]

I feel your pain

[@DrumApe]

This video really helped me a lot, thanks!

[@alias-_unknown9999]

This is a video which is VERY VERY useful and effective. Thanks a lot for the break down and touching upon points which I always questioned but I could answer properly! Keep up the work buddy :) 🙏

[@randyh3761]

I think treating recording as part of mixing is also an important part of it - not just getting 'good quality' recordings, but understanding how things are recorded. Review the frequency response (and bass proximity effect) of your mics, understand what frequency peaks and nulls you're getting from the room (it can and does affect what is recorded, even close mic'd). Use a mic that fits the singer/situation before grabbing the mic that is the most expensive or cliche. Understand that due to room and mic response, there is also some significant eq happening. Also, don't be ashamed of your cheap gear - learn how to use it well, and you'll find that it's often already way higher quality (s/n ratio or freq response-wise) than you'd ever need.

[@masteringcom]

Love it! Totally agree!

[@zuider77]

Soooooo true! If you record with the end result in mind you've already done most of the hard work of mixing.

[@Jenalgo]

Here's the only tip a KZbinr needs in order to make a video about mixing tips. Don't assume we all mix rock music. You keep mentioning: drums, a bass guitar, a lead guitar, a vocalist. I wish my projects were as simple as that. That said, I was buoyed up to find that I have independently discovered for myself all of the items you mention. And I agree whole-heartedly that these are extremely important factors. So I can confirm that you have probably assembled the most important 16 tips possible. I know this because I found myself repeatedly nodding my head.

[@masteringcom]

Good point! Thanks for the feedback. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@dennisvanopstal7360]

I am into electronic music, hardcore techno. Its easy to translate these tips to other genres. Drums and bass guitar take the space that the kickdrum alone takes in Hardcore techno. In drum and bass and dubstep its the snare, kick and wobble basses or reese basses that take up that space. He talks from his experience and his background and you translate it to yours. If you dont hold on to much to the words you can apply these tips to all genres.

[@Jenalgo]

No. That is incorrect. You have made the same mistake as this youtuber, and most others too. You are into a genre of music that is similar in instrumentation to most others, though different of course in how it sounds. It's the instrumentation similarity that enables you to make that statement. More complex projects yield very different challenges.

[@Jenalgo]

Did you pick random words from a dictionary, fool? You felt a need to comment but sadly your brain is devoid of intelligent content.

[@Jenalgo]

You have copied some random phrases from wikipedia. You are using words and phrases you don't understand, but wish you did. You are a moron.

[@HamzaKhan000]

this is the most clearest explanation on mixing. Truly helpful. much love and blessings to you.

[@benchavarria]

Seriously, one of the best videos on how to do anything!! Please do more. Do them about anything, you’ll have everyone watching again and again. Amazing video. Good job team! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@masteringcom]

Thanks Ben!

[@briandunham3093]

First of all, these are all excellent tips. If I were to add a #17 I'd say: be organized. Sort and declutter your plugins folder, create project templates, and keep your outboard gear organized and easily accessible. It's amazing how much time it can save you.

[@masteringcom]

Great tip!

[@JiihaaS]

Yes! Also try to document what you're doing, while you're doing it, so later on you know exactly what's been done and why. Sometimes a project is so big I'm struggling to remember something I did to it yesterday.