Top 10 Home Studio Recording Mistakes

[@villiamspencer1554]

1, input gain to loud 2, output gain to low 3, having the microphone facing backwards 4, H/W buffer size too high 5, mic too close to the a wall 6, mono vocals on sterio track 7, beeing to close to the microphone 8, too much room noise 9, too much compresion or EQ 10, not using your ears but only your gear great video man! thanks for the tips

[@ProdSulton]

villiam spencer saves me 25 mins you the goat

[@leonardharris8884]

Some people just like being intimate with the mic. So can the pop filter be placed futher away and let them get intimate with the pop filter

[@derrickgs777]

leonard harris yes , it forces them to stay in place. make sure to have them do a few takes , to set your gain level ✌🏿

[@swiszcz93]

*too

[@saleemnourein2274]

villiam spencer H Da Kid just dropped some fire 🔥 Galaxy song ... thank me later for putting u on

[@Project.09]

Friend: it don’t sound mixed good Me:it’s uh lofi

[@arturospeaks]

TRUUUUUUU

[@SamurottMaster]

I love lofi, but this is a good joke, lmao

[@2Tykoon]

LMAO!!!!

[@JaeBTundra1]

Lol smh

[@StevenTheGreat_]

Lmao only funny Cus I used the same excuse on my LoFi Song 🤣🤣

[@TheFuture2k12]

I just started using pro tools and I'm already giving my engineer good music because of your knowledge. I appreciate this right here.

[@waynewav]

💯💯

[@puyearprod.929]

"Your" engineer?

[@TEXASTR0NG]

@@puyearprod.929 Yes. Meaning the one he uses. It's basic english. Try to keep up.

[@carlossandez4195]

Wayne.wav were can I contact u

[@seginbrown8752]

@@TEXASTR0NG lmmfao

[@DreMeetsWorld]

FINALLY glad to see somebody who knowS what they are talking about but having fun as well and not boring!! I see way too many ppl giving out trash info and the ones who do give out decent are so mono tone and boring...Great work!!

[@shaq7569]

If you recording with the mic backwards then this ain’t for you.. LIG it

[@MrDonGruv]

Shak atl hahaaa, well said!

[@saleemnourein2274]

Shak atl H Da Kid just dropped some fire 🔥 Galaxy song ... thank me later for putting u on

[@ToddSauve]

I cringe to think of some of my newbie mistakes! One time I pulled back on the Master Volume on the studio's Neve 24 track console in the middle of session and my instructor about flipped his lid at me! I learned then and there that you NEVER touch the Master Input volume until the session is completely over. My embarrassment was intense and my face a really deep shade of red! 😯 My instructor had worked with Ozzy Osbourne, Ella Fitzgerald, Clint Eastwood and many others at his Hollywood studio, so I felt like a total fool! ;)

[@lawlessghostofficial1324]

😆

[@triopharaoh]

Buffer size was the one I needed, good looks.

[@kenkioqqo]

Man, you have taught me in two days something I thought would take me weeks to learn. I now have all the equipment you listed in the "Setting up a home recording studio" tutorial I watched yesterday. And now this is video is teaching me the comon mistakes to avoid as a beginner as I work on my first mixtape. This couldn't have come at a better time. So thanks man.

[@renatocamaramusic]

Very nice video! Im going to start recording my new song at home and this video helped me a lot! Thanks! 👍

[@MrSirrah84]

If you’re not using your ears, and you’re relying on your gear, you’re gonna play yourself somewhere. BARS! FACTS!

[@asleep909]

As a producer and engineer for 29 years now, I like the tips you've given-though they are very specific for recording vocals. One of the best tips I've ever been given is to have a 'guide track,' a tune that you think is a 'perfect recording' in some way (overall mix, engineering, the placement of the vocals, whatever) and use that to guide what you're working on. My mentor worked on Music Row in Nashville for years and also told me 'NEVER BE AFRAID TO FAIL!' When you're starting, there is a better chance of failing than getting it right. What you learn in failure is often more important. I learned how to mix when recording to DAT was the hottest thing out there...I had to re-learn when I started mixing in the box. I'm glad you're trying to make the world sound better Wayne.wav...thanks.

[@premisedrive2954]

Hi Kevin. I'm looking to book a recording session. Are you located in New York?

[@kylelawler1787]

Hi Kevin i need to ask you about some recording tips

[@ThugShells]

I just found your channel and i think you're my new favorite person haha, you dope friend. Thanks for the nugs of knowledge!

[@waynewav]

💯💯🙏🏽

[@robcostigan8757]

I thought the title was click bait but Wayne explains things better than so many other teachers and books. Thank you, you Wavy Wizard.

[@Mr.Gump5780]

Real legit VU meters are a must. Once you learn how to use them, they can get your mix very close to perfection even when your ears are too tired. They are your visual ears. Also a reference Mix is helpful. A reference mix is a proven professional mix that has similar qualities to the sound that you are trying to get.

[@slumz12]

I had one of dem mic shields too and it always gave my vocals a boomy/boxy sound I could never really get rid of

[@silence604]

This dude is so nice I had to subscribe

[@HallucinogenUsin]

i made mistake #3 after i moved my setup to a new house, and it took me days to actually realize how simple the issue was. That's mad hilarious. I'm glad i'm not the only one that's did that, lmao.

[@kutkobain3623]

Can we get a KZbin video of you mixing a song from start to finish

[@imhcgzking]

you just helped all my problems 😂 you got my subscription

[@waynewav]

😂 welcome to the family. Join our community too. Seals.wavywayne.com

[@AG_TheReal]

I like to record without any effects, and add later, because I want to hear real-time vocals and easier to send off for mixing, I'll record/do a rough mix later for ideas and direction for the engineer of where I am trying to go with the song (along with a few notes). I find it easier with raw vocals if you can record a GOOD home studio recording is the key. Depending on your experience with mixing try to do that and send it off to an experienced engineer. That can bring your sound vision to life!

[@ReviewPimpUSA]

Sometimes it’s good to record with effects on in the headphones, some artists like to hear how they sound with the autotune on the beat and if they fail notes or aren’t in key

[@AG_TheReal]

@@ReviewPimpUSA Ah, I can see where that would be good to record with autotune effect on to get in key. I haven't used autotune maybe I'll experiment with it and create something new within my recordings.

[@im2godly750]

You saved my soul and ambition!!! My mic was backward!!! OMG!!! THANK YOU!!! I have to watch the rest of the video now , lol

[@shaunoleary8740]

Super useful information regarding input compression and EQ....it's so tempting when I'm listening to myself in the headphones lol!

[@DramaSydETV]

This is the greatest channel ever!!!

[@MojicaRoundtable]

Thank you for explaining the buffer size. 10+ years and it felt like the simplest explanation man.

[@hollywoodheino27]

He is right 🤣 17 years ago i recorded my First vocals in a stereo channel. But Time Brings Practice.

[@waynewav]

😂😂😂💯💯

[@puyearprod.929]

"Time brings practice" is such a gay thing to say. Its just stupid. Time doesnt bring practice lol. Practice makes perfect but time does not "bring practice" 😂😂😂 You even capitalized each word as if its a title

[@PlayaflyJoe27]

Justin Puyear get yo hatin ass on. That statement made above makes perfect sense. You must've been born with patience

[@reekrodriqguez6552]

Justin Puyear It does if you’re serious enough & focus

[@travyynu]

Bro much appreciation for this video, My buffer size was too slow for mixing and my mic amp was too low, I was stuck trying to figure out what the damn problem was, keep grinding love the videos.

[@JBEdify]

You are great my brother. Your presentation and tips are awsome and applicable. Thanks information is power. Thanks for sharing.

[@smithtonerecords7377]

Mr. Wayne I have to say thank you. You are the best as far I am concern and I appreciate you for all the work you do in these training videos. I will make sure that I mention you, when I pick up my first grammy! You sir, are a blessing to many! Uncle Rob@ Smithtone Records, where Funk Meets Hip Hop!

[@platinumplusrecording704]

KEEP IT GOING WAVY

[@YungHustleTPM]

🎯💯💯💯 bro u helped me out alot no 🧢

[@andrewbigam1750]

Great tips man! I especially appreciate the last tip about using your ears because I've heard producers and engineers say that before, but you broke it down in a way that really made sense to me. Even if you follow someone's tutorial exactly, if it doesnt sound right, then something isn't right. Music is super contextual so what works in one instance, may not in another. Never assume something will work just because your levels are good, eq is good, compression is good, etc. Your ears will tell you instantly whether or not something is hitting the way you intended! Just gotta make sure you're paying attention!

[@edsterling5258]

"...unless you have a stereo mic, and I guarantee, you don't..." - funny as hell, I LOL'ed right there, nice vid! All good tip for n00bs.

[@ms.attitude3904]

Do you have a video on playback

[@aaronmcmurry9485]

Awesome video! I like your demeanor and sense of humor

[@KKCallofDuty]

my buffer size min sample rate is 256. how can i find a playback engine that lets me reach 128?

[@creativeempire4117]

I watch your videos because you're funny. Learning something new is a bonus bro.

[@The_danyoe]

You were my teacher at Extreme Institute!!! What up man! great teacher.

[@matthewroe496]

#1 home recording mistake. Not properly acoustically treating you room. Literally the best and first investment to make for any kind of recording.

[@SimplyNotReally]

I totally agree! I thought his section about gain staging was a little aggressive too.

[@ChallisKelvin]

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[@Insomnia_tic]

Nah, my room is okay. I’d say it’s a good investment, but it’s not the first thing you need to fix

[@nateskypublicaffairs2312]

I have the exact same fold up table in my studio right now, and ive felt kind of bad about it. But then i saw yours, and i felt better. awesome video.

[@limiteded.8906]

Free Game, To the Max! I was recording for nearly three years before I learned about polar position, and gain being too high/too low. If today is your first time recording, and you watch this video, consider this your head start. @wayne.wav , much respect for giving it up how you giving it up.

[@jonahmiller3551]

Love you wavy! Thanks for all the tips.

[@naveganteNVGNT]

my man wave! always coming through... thanks for all your videos. you the man!

[@largefatherbassmusic]

Highly knowledgeable, good information and none of it seems to be misled or incorrect.

[@MasterXehanort96]

So happy I found your channel man. About to check out every video lol

[@antoniorobles3498]

Great detailed advice/tips !!!!! Thank you and God bless you and yours 💯🔥💪🙏👍

[@bjaminbjamin]

A lot I knew, some stuff I didn't think about. Funny and candid tutorial. Word up, stay safe!

[@AndrewBrown-td2ws]

Truth be told I didn't think that I would get a lot o out of this video but I'm the first to admit when I'm wrong great video bro it helped tremendously

[@ellobobeats6324]

Lotta lotta helpful tios bro.. love it

[@pucchilovetheme8368]

Thank you soooo much for this video Bro Wavy Wayne

[@jackedkerouac4414]

I thought I heard another video say to set the input gain at 6 db. Thanks for setting this newbie straight

[@TyandNiko]

I’m so happy I found his page all these videos really are helpful 💯💯💯💯

[@propagandapandaman]

Some great advice in this video. Thanks for the tips.

[@pastorkspeaks]

I ask this in full humility and respect in regards to one of your statements that i hear alot of the audio youtubers say. You're in my top 5 favs and always will be to glean from but you mentioned getting your mixing done from a professional. Isn't the purpose of watching these endless youtube videos to aid us in becoming the professionals that the KZbinrs are telling us to go to? Granted, you can't learn all from videos but these are the motivations and tips needed to aid us in getting trained to become professionals.

[@lagostrafficcouture]

AWESOME BRO ...keep up the great work.

[@ludoesmusic9877]

👌thank you bro

[@TonyShenProductions]

Dude I wish this guy actually taught me like in a classroom setting. He's giving straight facts.

[@BXtds]

I just use wavy Wayne Hip Hop template work wonders make recording easy Thank you

[@haniii3]

i'm so happy i finally found an audio production channel that isn't dry af. keep up the good shit brb gonna binge ur catalogue

[@randydavenport961]

Excellent advice man. God Bless you.

[@DrummingHaitian]

i really like the way you teach and explain things.

[@nejonstudio553]

Great tips especially the buffer size tip

[@waynewav]

💯

[@bigKwam340]

Thank you bro I need this ... my mistake was not changing the buffer size

[@youngjmac7064]

Great video man! A couple new things to me but also some good reminders. Appreciate the tips!

[@airmike9720]

Bro youre so helpful! Youre information is gold👌

[@Middas]

I just dropped a mixtape that i recorded in my home. Please tell me if my mix is dodo or not.

[@deviousst1897]

Middas one thing u learn fam is don’t ask some niggas gonna think it’s hard u won’t some niggas will think it’s shit and u think it’s hard just work with wat u got my guy

[@Middas]

@@deviousst1897 i was just looking for constructive criticism my guy but i get your point.

[@Middas]

@Ticket TV Doesn't Know Basketball oohhh aighhtt noted thank you my g

[@neltronz]

Literally had no idea what I was doing, wasted time trying to figure it out myself. You saved me alot of time Wavy!!

[@NOJUSTNOALWAYSNO]

Great help, thanks... also sweet Einstürzende Neubauten tattoo.

[@kamharris2159]

This man stay with the knowledge good tips bro

[@Sukkot7]

Good looking out /info about steaming distribution

[@Docstar_sing]

Never seen sth so helpful, thank you Wavy Wayne!!

[@pyrothemagician]

appreciate the content on this channel, i'm a noob trying to learn as much as I can, thank you

[@waynewav]

No doubt fam!

[@jzurita6186]

Maaaan i made 8 outta 10 of these mistakes when i first started lol

[@waynewav]

Lol. Me too. That’s why I know.

[@chriscraft77022]

i subbed.. im just getting back into this after 10 years.. i appreciate it..

[@Wordlyfe334]

Man I’ve been recording music for over 10 years and I never knew it was this easy to record sure there are some things a rookie don’t know then a vet but it will still put out good quality

[@officiallostcause7300]

Well done! I already utilize all of these tips accept the -6db tip. I will be starting that ASAP

[@waynewav]

👌🏾

[@asleep909]

If you ever plan to make a vinyl record, final mix for the record engineer usually should be sent at -6db for the whole recording...:) the mastering engineer will make it loud!

[@alexandervera8165]

Damn bro !!! you teach me 2 mistakes i made !! THX BRO

[@s3d843]

Lol bro ur funny and chill.. i be learning shx, but its also entertaining.. ppreciate you

[@erickendoka2953]

Thank you for the video mate !

[@davidcousin7932]

I appreciate the tips, very useful even if you’re not recording music

[@lotr-ral-3332]

The buffer do work wonders, nice tip!

[@hersheybell8444]

Great video man .. Joe Gilder talks about "getting it right at the source - GIRATS" - you nailed 10 of the factors that go into that .. it's the old garbage in/garbage out .. mix engineers can only do so much to a "doo doo" recording. Taking the time to real nail that recording with as few toys as possible is the key to great mixes!

[@fremistudios]

GREAT VIDEO BROU! CHEERS FROM VENEZUELA

[@relicreapers571]

All good tips and all the problems I've faced.

[@JakeAdams27]

Man i appreciate this video so much! Exactly what I needed right now, thanks bro.

[@waynewav]

Right on fam. 💯

[@organeu]

ABOUT STUDIO, HOME STUDIO MONITORS: In my opinion you have to buy brands that make their own loudspeakers, not assembly (80% of the brands) It's a hassle when you have to change a loudspeaker, it's manufactured under specifications and you wait a month to have it. I gave and went to JBL which for the memory, few people know (lack of huge professional culture) is the inventor designer of the studio monitor. I also really like the French brand FOCAL JM LAB, which manufactures its loudspeakers like JBL.

[@rdcrepresentdacity7024]

You said it your ears so important preach it my brother

[@satellitestudio7670]

You are my buddy. Thank you so much for such a useful lessons. Like your expressions more than your subject.

[@jeffsportu9027]

Hello Wayne! Straight outta' W. Africa, will love to get some of my songs on Distro Kid. Just wondering if they will distribute properly for an African dude, i learnt distro is much bent on American records...Lemme know

[@signaltheplug]

WTF are you saying bro? "bent on American records"🤦‍♂

[@seginbrown8752]

Man the pop filter being fist distance is new to me, definitely good to know

[@nathanrussell5881]

much needed info bruh and a great job at breaking everything down constructive criticism funny asl

[@thomaisdefois]

Thank you ;)

[@MB-ry6ez]

i did all the mistakes 10 years ago. Funny to think about it xD. now i am waaay better and professionell.

[@josephlee9067]

M B not at spelling...

[@jamel0901]

Lol

[@PlayaflyJoe27]

Jxe lmao right

[@MB-ry6ez]

@@josephlee9067 sorry for my bad english :(

[@derekfromtauranga6012]

I’m in my 60’s and I never do a final mix down on the same day I’ve been recording and tweaking. Come back to it with fresh ears the next day and you will find often levels in your mix too high as your ears get tired. The bass may be too loud or guitar solo etc.

[@MrMusical3]

Yo, everything you're saying is accurate man, I know you make good mixes, but you should get outta that corner. You probably have plenty of other studios you work in too, but you should let these engineers know that they should avoid those at all costs, because of the frequency reflections. Thanks for all the good advice man, much respect!

[@dimascintronofficial911]

Jared Schneider facts

[@jayharp8080]

What do you mean by frequency reflections

[@oscarberggaard6861]

Jay Harp bass builds up in the corners of the room. You don’t want the microphone to pick up those frequencies

[@MrMusical3]

As Oscar said. Having your microphone in a corner could end in having to do a lot of EQ or having a really poor recording, regardless of how much work you out in it

[@aurrexjaayn2568]

If I May Ask... According to mistake #7... do you think there are condenser mics that are designed to record stereo input.. or they all pick up in mono

[@captainclason8107]

I like your style. I appreciate the "doo-doo," dude.

[@iceman5star]

How to avoid the leak from the headphone while recording ??

[@juancastellanoz3675]

Been wanting to get into producing just for a hobby and I appreciate the vid heavy man!

[@creativeroom365]

I kept making the mistakes all the time (6) even though I created MONO track but I kept using mono vocal in a stereo track 🤔🤔🤔🤔😳 thanks for the tips

[@juanmanuelflores9597]

I DON'T CARE YOU MAKE FUN OF US AS LONG YOU KEEP SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE ON ALL OF US WANNABE'S RECORDING ENGINEERS THAT ALREADY SPEND BUNCH OF MONEY ON A HOME RECORDING STUDIO LOL KEEP IT UP MAN YOU ARE THE BEST ON THIS KIND OF TUTORIALS 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🤟🏽

[@lctheillest2812]

U a real one bro! U helping me a lot! Thank u!🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿