A BETTER Way to use REFERENCE MIXES.

[@davepensado8402]

AMEN BROTHER!!!

[@Movocorp]

The crossover we need. The crossover we deserve. Pensado&Scott.

[@feliperojasc]

@@Movocorp UBK x Pensado > Avengers.

[@topa1798]

Aamiin Brother

[@disorphmusic9103]

Amen Break!

[@ezporcelain]

A lot of producers made their name by their songs SOUND very different! Dilla, Kaytranada and now there are more of them than ever!

[@andrewamicarelli]

Does anyone else feel like they're in a therapy session when Gregory Scott talks? Either way, good info and thanks for these vids!

[@j_magnus]

I thought I was crazy 😂

[@bonzzo777]

Oh yes.

[@RussArteaga]

If Owen Wilson and Matthew McConaughey had a son who became a therapist!

[@MidlifeSynthesist]

Always!

[@coyoteserranoband]

YES! Also a great teacher:) Love this guy. Dont have to go to school anymore.. Kinda.. lol

[@fxsurgeon1]

“Put it out there. Its’s art”. Loved that. We get obsessed with “technicals” but need to focus on the “art”. Cheers for that

[@edsohovocals]

Very wise words: "Use the reference more as a brain reset"; and "Could your mix sit in a playlist with the references?" Big picture thinking. And trusting in our art. Thanks Gregory.

[@sinaloawolf4686]

This man literally said "make quicker decisions when mixing, don't spend too much time on a sound" Tried it and my mixes never been the same 🔥🔥

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

Yeeahh!! 🙌

[@tayzonday]

If Kush controlled my lipstick, he’d have saved many pigs.

[@dglassb]

mad respect to the one and only chocolate rain!

[@indef93]

Leeeeegend. Please collab with Kush :)

[@eddyray666]

I never expected to see a comment from TayZonday. But if I had imagined what it'd be like, it'd be this mysterious yet apt.

[@kenny5277]

Wonder if Kush has any advice for when you need to move away from the mic to take a breath? (probably just fix it in the mix)

[@casperbjerkehagen9386]

Hey! Listened to your songs and your singing is really good actually, you should hire a good producer to get a good production behind those vocals. The musical content is good, but you could become a real artist with a proper production and sounds. Id master one of those production for free if you would do it (:

[@iguatemigarin]

"...put it out there, it's art" I'm gonna frame this on my wall, right in front of me.

[@BluffMunkey]

I thought I was the only Prince non-fan on the planet, however my respect for the skill is huge. He was, the man. Another great video.

[@ebenritchie746]

This channel has taught me about how mixing is so much more about perspective, mindset, and instinct rather than methods and specifics, and it's the most valuable and effective lesson I've ever taken away from video instructors like this.

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

Right on!!!

[@fuckcensorship69]

you have to know the methods before you can fly off of instinct. before kush taught me how to use a compressor i was just smashing the peaks bc in my mind that would help me get louder mixes, when what i actually needed to do was remove some bass freqs.

[@robinberg6844]

I’ve been trying to formulate a big enough ’thank you’ for answering my question with such grace for the past hour, but I have difficulties finding big enough words (english isn’t my native language), so I write it in capital letters instead - THANK YOU! I think you gave me more insights in 10 minutes and 22 seconds than I’ll ever get again. And again - thank you!

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

You are very, VERY welcome, thank you for the fantastic question, a lot of people struggle with the same thing!

[@tutubeos]

Don’t worry my friend, you’ll get many more insights like this 😊

[@audio_odyssey]

Your English is better and more well written than most of the comments on KZbin. Thank you for posing an excellent question, that brought us this video.

[@fedecasagrande]

@@TheHouseofKushTV 1:04 I 'm still waiting for your thoghts on this topic. Thanks.

[@promoted738]

My daughter is 22 now, but when she was 8 or so I was working on a record with some fairly emotional content. She came up to the studio to say goodnight while I was mixing. She sat a while and when I looked over she had tears in her eyes. It was a beautiful moment and I knew the mix was in the right place.

[@Sergio-nb4hj]

You sure she didn't tear up because you reached to adjust the vocal EQ by 0.2db for the 300th time? XP For god's sake, have mercy!

[@RocketFox]

THE bastion of true mixing knowledge

[@jellewierda3828]

Wow! Stop comparing! I like the 'feel' the song thing. I think we strive to much to become someone else and not our self's. Great content. Could you use your way of explanation to explain some techniques. Like you did with width and depth? How to listen to compression and why you use it? How to give room for elements? Make a mix loud without squashing it. Don't show us just the plugins but try to say it in a way we learn to listen if you know what I mean. Thanks!!!

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

​@Walter B And you never will, I only mix my own music and it's safe to say my music and my tastes bear no relation to anything 'mainstream'. And that's the way I want it!🕺

[@vrtk4870]

@@TheHouseofKushTV well said dude

[@monoscopes]

@Walter B well I assume he's mixed the intro theme for this video, and that sounds flawless.

[@aarongrubbs8699]

@@TheHouseofKushTV I only mixed my own music until COVID, except live, which is more taming chaos than anything, on the club level, with shit acoustics, and a lot of times, shit musicians, and I never needed a reference, because I know how I want my music to sound. But when mixing others, I do think it can be very useful--but more for balancing overall tonality than anything else. Tonal Balance Control from Izotope is useful for this.

[@ranapratimsarma9506]

I was having a lot of screentime today so I listened to this video on my phone, laying down staring at the ceiling, without watching it. Then I realised something. Your videos are splendidly done. But it would also be great if you had podcasts. I'd listen to them for hours, again and again. That'd be a whole another kind of chill.

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

Did one for 7 years, "ubk happy funtime hour" 😊

[@ranapratimsarma9506]

@@TheHouseofKushTV That's right where I'm heading then💕

[@yeahthatkornel]

@@TheHouseofKushTV Do you still make these? Where can I listen to them?

[@Winksmusic]

"chasing a reference is overriding your instinct"

[@MrmelodyUs]

assuming one actually has good instincts, LOL.

[@casimirdekkers-newtrackout691]

I must give you a MASSIVE thanks: Because of this video I decided to put my first song out there. Otherwise my perfectionism and hesitation would've driven me up a wall and it would've never been released... Is it perfect? Far from it. Am I happy and proud of it regardless? Yes! Although I've heard it a million times already, I still play it. It's part of my journey, and I wanted to give people some laughter(It's a funny song) in these trying times.

[@TheMichaelseymour]

can you supply a link -good thinking btw !

[@casimirdekkers-newtrackout691]

@@TheMichaelseymour Thanks! I don't know which streaming platform you prefer, but if you search on my name(Casimir Dekkers) you can find it on all platforms. The song I'm talking about here is "DUH(Most Annoying Song Ever)". I've also got a new track out. It's way better, but still far from perfect....

[@vinayvincent3462]

You are the only person I've come across that speaks about music emotionally and practically rather than just technically.I love your videos❤️. P.S : Your voice is angelic😍

[@josephriddlestone4684]

This is very true, it’s refreshing to hear. I’ve found over the years, when I listen to my work in retrospect, emotions have the most noticeable impact on my music. If I am struggling emotionally my music lacks direction. Yet no one talks about it. There is one other you tuber that also discusses emotion, ethics and philosophy in music. He is an electronic artist, but very authentic and musical. Benn Jordan; he even has a fascinating video on binaural music, sound healing. Peace

[@vinayvincent3462]

@@josephriddlestone4684 Hey Joseph,I'd like to hear some of your music.😊

[@JamieSandel]

These have to be the most exquisitely engineered spoken vocals on KZbin

[@MishazBts]

No ppl can dislike these words of wisdom .a legend

[@emmahearnemusic]

Thank you! You are the Oracle on mixing!

[@seamasmanly]

Awesome as usual, and yes, definitely the chill side of therapy, or a cool conversation with an older brother!

[@MichaelCareyMusic]

100% on-point. Reference mixes are not an exact science. Super useful for overall perspective, yes, but different songs are... different songs! ADPTR Metric AB on my master buss has been a game-changer for me: level matching, killer metering, and seamless, *instantaneous switching* between the reference and my session. Has saved me loads of time and enormously streamlined my reference process.

[@shorerocks]

One things that I like to add: It is equally important what you heard before comparing. For example, if I hear brighter mixed rock songs, and listen to mine, it is not as bright, and instinctively I think: Make it brighter. But try this - take not so bright, modern mixes (Europe or others), and then listen to your mix. And wow. Suddenly my mix sounds bright enough. So, what is 'right'? Well, obviously what feels right, has the right vibe (I just learned that from Marty Whites comment below), and is well balanced. That is why I check my mixes first thing in the morning, with fresh ears.

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

Nice! Totally agreed!!

[@minttrax]

crikey this bloke talks sooo much sense and his explanations are so detailed... man a champion

[@alexcontreras1972]

This just changed my whole perspective on my songs. I always felt like there was a standard, thank you for stating that there's not. Your advice is so reassuring for me who's just beginning. Gregory Scott u da man!

[@NervousBrideMusic]

That deflated feeling of comparing yourself to mixes you admire is insidious. This one changed my life Gregory keep doing what you're doing.

[@u9s0e9r]

Prince was a visionary: mixing for Bose speakers before then even existed lol

[@Jasonlimitless]

Anyone else worry Gregory might start a cult one day? Because at this point I'd do anything he says to be honest

[@Callmemrnichols]

it's disconcerting to say the least

[@eddyray666]

Same pal.

[@Jasonlimitless]

'Thou shalt not use an EQ unless thou can state WHY thou want to use the EQ, and what thou aims to achieve by doing so' - Gregory Scott's Commandments - Circa 2020 - Amen 🙏

[@seanemmettfullerton]

LOL... while mixing, sometimes the voice in my head sounds a bit like Gregory Scott :) Fortunately, i don't argue with that "voice."

[@mikakettunen7939]

this is the sense of humor i love

[@slumz12]

Who else about to play when doves cry to hear the bass?

[@Bthelick]

ya know the record label wouldn't put it out either. they said it sounded unfinished. Lesson no.2 Don't trust corporations with art!

[@eduardomartino7168]

Hahaha I paused the video to go and check!!! Hahaha

[@shorerocks]

Gregory, it seems you are wrong on youtube. All your vids make way too much sense. And you manage to deep dive in 10 min, which is remarkable. Thanks for all this content, hints, and kind reminders on how to do things right.

[@timjames308]

I needed to hear this so badly. The confidence to commit to just what the song needs

[@PeterJDeVault]

Get your stuff out there. "It's art." Exactly - great advice to keep in mind.

[@АнтонЧернышев-э3ц]

This is definitely one of the best mixing-related channels on KZbin!

[@thomassheets8897]

I don’t even really use reference tracks, just love listening to this man talk and learning about this kind of stuff regardless

[@thecameraguy6883]

I was very surprised recently to listen to some of my favorite music from my childhood and realize how much of the mix was hanging out in the low-mids. It was surprising because I have no interest in mixing my stuff that way, but it remains really emotionally important music for me. It was a revelatory moment of realizing just what you're saying, there's no "standard" sound, it's just what makes it feel right.

[@Temumusic]

My brotha you are officially the Bob Ross of audio tips...

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

Thanks, that's def the most common comparison :-) Owen Wilson and 'dude from Nickelback' are runners up!

[@footnotedrummer]

If you were professor teaching music engineering... I go back back to school in a second. Your delivery is excellent. Very clear and concise.

[@luckyknot]

I always forget to reference. I'll continue forgetting. If it's okey for me, it's okey. No need to follow references with devotion. I will only use them just to reset my mind. That's the whole point. I feel I am better mixer now xD. No really, top advice as usual, blessings for these unvaluable lessons Gregory!

[@BorisBarroso]

I like your mindset, I think this helps more than chasing a *sound*, thanks for your videos.

[@66fitton]

Excellent advice! I don't use reference tracks very often because I don't find chasing stuff works very well. To use a few different tracks for a reference "feel" is definitely a different approach. This I will be doing for sure. Thanks Gregory!✌

[@RossCooperMusic]

The buildup in each episode from intro to when the theme music fully drops gets me so hype now! I’m sitting like, “yes, yesss, yessssss!” waiting for that knowledge drop. Thanks for covering this, have had lots of questions on it myself!

[@silvenshadow]

Thanks for the love brother. We all need it. Create, be strong.

[@jacquelamontharenberg]

As a smooth jazz producer and saxophonist, I use reference recordings mostly for comparing individual instruments such as drums (kick & snare) and bass. I use a similar genre.. its got be to a song that really jumps out at me for a specific reason (drive, emotion, beat, spacial, etc), but similar to the song I am producing. My methods vary. It is hard to describe. When I use a ref track, I load it on a separate track. Make sure it is unaffected by any pluggins. Use your mixer slide to level match. I also use a reference to level match volume levels when mastering.

[@davidasher22]

Secret inside source: “When Doves Cry” was used as a reference track for Metallica’s “..and Justice for All” album. Hehehe..

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

Hilarious!

[@giulioboobzilla]

is there a remastered version where u can hear Jason?

[@666cordyceps666]

@@giulioboobzilla you can't put something in, when it's not there from the first place! They probably forgot to unmute Jason while they mastered it!! "Sad but true" (pun intended!) hahaha

[@davidasher22]

@@giulioboobzilla there is that project where some guy redid all the bass and called it “::and Jason for All”. Pretty sure it’s on KZbin. Edit: it’s called ..And Justice for Jason.

[@davidasher22]

@@giulioboobzilla kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJzUhZaCrLqMoJo

[@farsiuk]

I’m always fiddling with brightness because it excites the ears of an average listener. That’s what my instinct tells me.. I like this but I can excite the audience further by adding this brightness. A tricky game. This is a really important topic you’ve covered!!!

[@miketemplar]

I think one main point in referencing is to choose a reference song that is in the same genre, song speed and density. This is what makes sense in my humble opinion, even I seldom reference :)

[@atomicfrost9204]

Thanks Gregory! Please keep up putting the videos out there. I always look forward to hearing your views.

[@pure.panic.productions33]

Thank you thank you thank you! This was a genuine question. Your videos are just the best. Every time!

[@alienhalfbreed1301]

It's so spooky, whenever I am struggling with a mix and I get myself a few days break to reset my brain, you come out with a new video that's treating exactly the same issues, and you find always the right words to let me feel confident enough again, to take a decision and continue to go my own way. Thank you

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

Woohooo, glad to hear that! Keep at it!!!

[@skeletonmodel]

Thanks a lot Gregory. Out of hundreds of 'tutorials' that always address the same topics ('add a lowcut to your reverb send', 'Headphones vs Monitors, bad room acoustics', 'Gainstaging' etc) that have been recycled so much that a novice like me can pretend to be a 'guru' just by repeating all those things over and over again on camera, your videos make you actually think about stuff. I don't learn anything from the others, they are just set rules that I apply without thinking about it (and therefore give mixed results). You however, seem to be from a different planet (in a good way). Like, opening a 3rd eye when mixing. Would love to see you mix a track and hear that process through your ears if that makes sense.

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

Thanks!! I'm working on some eps like that, gonna be a while but should be fun and eye-opening!

[@leonfriedemann9151]

I love your videos. Can't really tell why, but I am allways happy watching them.

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

I have the same experience any time I watch a creative person sharing or discussing their process, I enjoy it even if I don't love or understand their work.

[@jamesconraadtucker]

What amazes me is there are so called mix engineers who are two notches higher than a rodie in the business who are practically household names on You Tube. Then there's Gregory Scott, who like a few choice mix, and engineering instructors get to the heart of intelligent mix instruction. This guy is completely on target! What a pleasure. Thank you Greg.

[@djtoolhead]

You're winning the warmth wars with the audio in your videos.

[@thevillainycontagion103]

When I first started mixing about a two years ago I never noticed how records had different production on them. I just knew there was a “pro” sound and an “amateur “ sound. Now I notice tons of things in every song. Sometimes there’s a cymbals that’s too harsh and it’ll drive me crazy but a casual listener like my wife won’t know what I’m talking about. I’m glad you made a video about referencing though because that is one area where I struggle. When I hear drum production that I want I don’t try to circle in on that and I usually end up chasing a guitar sound that I don’t even want because I was listening to it as a whole production and trying to replicate it.

[@JayMadeelrubio]

I'm a huge fan of your channel. You offer something that no other audio channel offers and that is deep mental counseling on top of tremendous audio knowledge. You should be a therapist too if you are not one already lol

[@redlgv7977]

I'm already a fan. This man knows things

[@leecoulter]

Thanks for speaking my language and making so much sense. Such great vids. Gratitude!

[@philpower_]

8:33 “They’re different songs. They don’t need the same treatment, they don’t need to sound the same.” 👏👏👏💯

[@glenson7587]

You should get a golden record for all this great information!

[@animatter2000]

Your videos help me to stop overthinking everything and actually get something done

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

Hell yeah! Mission accomplished!!

[@MadeOnTape]

instinct is king. I also have one or two colleagues who I trust IMMENSELY. For me, sometimes it's good to send a nearly finished mix to them: and they give me "take it or leave it" advice. Sometimes they'll tell me something in a certain way, then I realize that they need something else instead of EXACTLY what they asked me to do. For example: "snare is a little lost in section B" might mean something else actually needs to come down...

[@christopherecatalano]

Brilliant. That’s it. Mix lifesaving advice, yet again. Thank you!

[@richardwilliams4669]

Amazing advice as always. It took me a while to figure this out. I started looking at references through Tonal Balance Control and listening. I noticed that you really need to create your own mix down how you hear it in your head. And at the very end I’ll toss a random folder of reference track to kind of see if I’m in the ball park. If something appears higher or lower I’ll toss 4 or 5 sections of references and see how things match up. And make some adjustments. Like you said there are some tracks with heavier bass or lack of that still have their place and you have to really trust your own ears and feeling. This is seriously my favorite KZbin channel for music tips. Thank you!

[@jeremyholcombe3202]

Yes! Big fan of Tonal Balance Control here....I run it on the master bus as I mix now.....I find I'm mixing more confidently to my sonic taste.....however, am now less likely to be embarrassed with my mix translation to the real world. FWIW, I think it is a great mix tool...

[@tonyvincentproductions]

Mate- you're so so on point with EVERYTHING you're saying. Cheers GS !

[@LouieShowers]

You literally freed me of the reference mix curse! Stop trying to match it exactly and focus on the overall balancing, while trusting your own ears! That is Gospel! Thank you! 💪 🌟

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

Boom!

[@LaPlant_Mastering]

So much value on this channel, it's crazy

[@cripesalmighty4744]

Gregory's voice always soothes me

[@footnotedrummer]

Sage wisdom! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience.

[@DarkSideofSynth]

100% agree. I hardly ever use(d) references for mixing. 'cause my mixes are so good I don't need them? 'Course not. Simply because it hardly makes any sense considering: - they are mastered, finished products - you need to spend lots of time trying to find a reference that is so close to your track so that the comparison can work well - they are not YOUR track under so many aspects: different instrumentation, different arrangement, etc. etc. - no other creative does that, at least not so obsessively. You don't see writers, comparing page by page their novel to someone else's, nor painters, film makers... or even cooks. Hey Jason, just go round the corner and get a steak at Luigi's, I gotta check if mine tastes the same... ;) - the best 'reference' is listening to music as often as you can so that those 'references' are absorbed unconsciously on a daily basis just like reading a lot helps writing better

[@MPHORROCKS]

I've been making music for 30 over years and only recently discovered the use of reference tracks. I've made lots of music I (and luckily, other people) love. I suddenly thought I was wrong and had been doing everything wrong ... forever, lol. This video just put how to use a reference track in perspective. Great advice thanks!

[@juhanator7943]

Damn it ... I'm just producing cinematic synthwave album, and I am unrelaxed a lot of what would be warm enough sound, enough fat, clear, etc. (I've been practicing music for a few years). And now you said it well: Listen to your instinct, make your own version, that is, not too slavish copying, but feel the sound first. I needed this, thank you very much! I was already too overwhelmed by the technical side that I almost forget to make just that music.

[@tigredejadeec]

This kind of production tips are what makes a real difference❤

[@Bthelick]

You'd be surprised how many 'right' answers their are to a mix. Once you reference enough tracks you realise the 'ballpark' is quite wide, it stops becoming about frequencies, and more about vibes and flavours. I been to the stage with some dance clients of actually sampling the kick from the reference, and copying the key, and even sub level and harmonics exactly (they required the bottom end worked as good in the club). Then when the mix was done he was like "but how does it compare the THIS mix?" and brings me a different reference! I was like well of course its different, the 2 mixes are different! and guess what, both sound great lol. don't zoom in too far guys.

[@mbombaby]

I knew I'd liked you for some reason, and this really has very little to do with music, but when you said, "I'm not a huge Prince fan but I've always respected his work tremendously" that solidified it. :-) And yes, it's ultimately about the song and you just what to be in a universe. Put it out there. It's art.. Love it.

So much Love and Gentleness in your videos. This one lighted a sweet fire inside my heart ❤️ where I know that everything is ok. There is only love no matter what you do

[@Audiojunkk]

Mannn keep dropping these wisdom / philosophical pearls. Such an antidote to a lot of the misinformation and overly technical “rule” type videos. Big up KUSH!

[@aarongrubbs8699]

This was so needed. I just got Metric A/B and have been somewhat intimidated. Coming from live sound, I have always just used my ears, but did have amazing luck mixing a brass band with a similar reference. Thanks as always, UBK!

[@tristanishtar8906]

Thank you Gregory. I've only recently discovered your channel and I love and appreciate your contrarian approach. A lot of it is common sense, a lot of it is validation, and it's really helpful to get your non-traditional slant on things. It's a really nice angle to fold into the rest of the mixing tutorials out there. It broadens and enhances my perspective and for that I thank you.

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

Thanks!

[@Tiziano_Ferrari]

Very inspiring...you are a guru!!!

[@MaKeXiuShi]

Thank you so much, Gregory!

[@therealjosan]

I was feeling very insecure about my music today and it was really weighing me down. This video came at the perfect time and made me feel better. Thank you! ❤️

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

You're so welcome!

[@fmajor_music]

This gives me more confidence to appreciate my mixes.

[@moshezyoffe7622]

Love you Master-Kush thank for all that love of teaching 🙏🙏🙏

[@jarelpowell8102]

This video was right on time for me. I almost fell into the rabbit hole of trying to get songs to sound and feel like references a bunch of times.

[@ViniciusOliveira-ti4be]

I'm in a moment in my life as a mixer where I'm starting to like my work's results, but sometimes I stumble over some doubt anyway. I just wanna say that these series of videos are really important to me, they make me keep going because they speak about things that are so intimate of this job that hardly anyone would understand. Most of the time are just the kind of things I need to hear. Thank you so much mr Gregory Scott!

[@michaelkillebrew3114]

Great question, great response! Thankyou Kush

[@jahnbon]

I love how your theme quotes Barry White. Love it!

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

aka "hard bite" 🙂

[@benwinch5338]

Exactly! So refreshing to hear someone say this. And the bit about dark - why is every song so freaking bright these days?! Dark is where it’s at brother.

[@marcdanielnelson317]

Excellent topic, Gregory! You nailed it with this one. Stay safe in the new year.

[@666cordyceps666]

...and that's why I rarely reference my mixes... Love you man! (especially your last phrase proved my self that I am not crazy! Thank you for keeping my mentality in tact, also!!)

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

We're all insane, I got your back man!

[@thaddeusodonnell3986]

I've legit never subscribed to a channel after watching just 2 vids. Your my first haha, you seem to have a vast understanding of compression...probably more but the first vid I watched was about comps. You've got a very relaxing voice, fit for radio, podcast, and of course YT. Looking forward to checking out more of your stuff stuff seems to cover a lot of the subjects seldom mentioned in other YT audio engineering vids. My good friend and producers a multi Grammy award winning producer, won back to backs in the mid 80's for best engineered gospel album, this is the guy who literally taught the first official class on audio engineering offered at any university in the US this kind made him a fore father of getting these classes in colleges. Funny thing is he lost a job opportunity to one of his students who had earned a degree in audio engineering from him....those degrees weren't around when my friend, Mark, was learning it all, hence why he taught the first class on it, and didnt need to go to school for it haha. Kinda funny how universities would rather hire someone with a piece of paper saying I was taught how to do this, rather than the man who taught it to him and knew more about AE than the student could have possibly learned in even 15 years. Just thought I would share that funny story. Cheers and happy mixing!

[@samuelmartin8326]

Such wisdom, grateful for these tips

[@jerroldangeles]

I just found out about this channel, man this is a very knowledgeable channel!

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

Welcome aboard!

[@Etakit]

Really appreciate your approach to many of these topics. Not just doing it because other people are saying to-- doing it if it feels right in your art process.

[@thomasbalmforth3819]

If there’s one thing that can consistently throw things out of whack for me it’s referencing. Really appreciate this video, I’m not out of the woods yet but this has really helped me take a better approach and mindset.

[@elgatorolo]

i always smile watching your videos. Thanks for sharing your mindset and!!!!

[@noiszif]

Today I discovered that I was chasing a reference that is not as same as my instinct, and because of that I'm always not happy with what I do. I need to trust myself a bit more and stop chasing for reference. Like you said, maybe if I want a commercial release I can try to look that way but not going strait to it... Thank you!

[@official24or]

I appreciate your videos so much

[@mrbrightside5278]

"Use your mix as a brain reset." Yep!! This is exactly how I use my reference tracks! I've always thought of it as a bit of a palate cleanser for your ears

[@crunch6161]

I really respect your opinion and you have made me think differently about mixing in general. I recently watched a video from another mix tutorial and he suggested high passing, low passing and band passing the mix your working on and the reference mixes so as to compare them in each region. I thought it was a good tip. He also said to make sure the reference was in the same key, especially when analyzing the bass, for me this would be a problem since I have a folder of reference tracks that I admire and would hate to go looking for something in the same key. I like your advice to actually use the reference as a ballpark and not as a goal to strive to reach. I also like the fact that you are a rare KZbinr who doesn't ask for likes or to subscribe to your channel, not that there is anything wrong with that but I just like your style. Great video as always, looking forward to the next one!

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

Thanks! Yeah, I want to help folks with how to hear, but I figure everyone understands by now how the like and subscribe features work on youtube 😛

[@dglassb]

hell yeah, new kush!