Top 7 Recording Mistakes We All Make - Warren Huart: Produce Like A Pro

[@RezaMatix]

This is the best production series on the Internet. Thank you so much for making these. If you ever need a camera/sound person in Los Angeles, please contact me!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +RezaMatix Aw shucks! Thanks very much for your kind words I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@frederickthorne2496]

Not finishing has been an epic struggle. We love our songs so much, we want them to be perfect. I finally had to put a date on my most recent project. I used an indie music site's deadline for an annual award to finish my tracks this year. One great thing about that was it forced me to commit. After submitting, I listen to the mixes and there are things I would like better for sure, but what a great relief to be able to let it be at that point. It seems like toward the end of a project like that we tend to split hairs and not really accomplish any significant progress for the amount of time we put in. - Anyhow, this has been another great video, you bring a wealth of wisdom, Warren, thank you so much for making these!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Frederick Thorne Finishing is a struggle for many of us! Perfectionism can really hold us back at times! Thanks very much for your kind words I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@samsmusichub]

The Fray is one of my favorite bands I had no idea you worked with them! Great video! 2022 is going to be the year of FINISHING.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Sam!

[@zephyrkhambatta]

This has got to be the best production advice I've received in years after graduating music school in 2013. You're the man!!!

[@SoundFilmDesign]

I'm going to watch it again in hopes these invaluable lessons take root! Thank you, Warren!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +SoundFilmDesign Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Glad to be able to help! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@Pravyd]

Everything you've mentioned is exactly the problems I've been having lately. Recording wise and mixing wise also.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Trey v Beats You and me both!! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@intheblink]

Warren, I've been going through your videos and, while they're all fantastic, this one is probably the one that I have found most valuable. These 7 things are immensely important for people who have been at it for a while. You forget to look out for these. I really appreciate all the effort you put into making these videos. There is a lot of random advice from people who don't know what they're talking about on KZbin, but it is refreshing to see such amazing, honest advice from a professional.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +intheb.link Thanks very much! So glad to be able to help! I agree, I'm trying to help people get to where they won't to be the fastest way possible! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@dwaynewyatt3836]

I love your videos. I watch them religiously and have learned so much from you. Can't wait to subscribe to all the other endeavors that you are cooking up at the moment. Thanks so much for teaching us who are still learning. I can't tell you how many times I've referenced these videos. And the fact that your so accessible to ask questions to is just icing on the cake. Again if you could ever interview Peter Katis and do a studio rundown of his place I would die happy but with or without it (hopefully with it ;) haha) I love your channel and will be watching every episode. Thanks ever so much warren. Love this video.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Dwayne Wyatt I did a panel with Peter at SXSW a few years ago! Nice guy! I had a great time! Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@AlessandroMantoan]

Thank you very much Warren, you gave such important hints by listing the mistakes, that I actually improved producing my music at home on Logic. Thank a lot for what you are doing, Warren!

[@joelonsdale]

Possibly my favourite one so far! Great advice and advice that I need to remember everyday...

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Joe Lonsdale Fantastic!! Thanks very much!! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@helloriker]

Another great video! Looking forward to hearing more about this Academy in the future. It is rare that someone takes the time to respond to all the comments on their videos and I appreciate the fact that you respond to any questions.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Steven Butler Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! I'm not a Professional Teacher, I work every day on music that you can hear easily, so I might do what the Professional Teachers do, it just seems to me that to build a true community I have to participate and share my experience! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@Jrclego1998]

I love watching "what not to do" videos. It's so much easier to learn that way and it gives you more room to create your own style instead of saying "I have to do this this way and that has to be done that way". Thanks for the videos. Keep it up.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Jack Carroll Thanks very much!! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@FreddysFrets]

Thank you Warren for another great video. I've been recording for a long time (34 years) and every one of your points hit home as absolute truth. There are thousands of videos out there about the nuts and bolts of recording....the how to and the mechanics, but there are very few videos that discuss the psychology and mindset for success. It's so great to know that a guy like you is susceptible to the same mistakes we all make ....so to me this list is a very valuable affirmation on what the really important things in this craft are. Again, thank you!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +FreddysFrets Aw shucks! Thanks very much for your kind words I really appreciate it! We are ALL guilty of this stuff! It's good for me to do these videos and remind myself of the pitfalls I also fall into! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@FreddysFrets]

+Produce Like A Pro Warren, what are your thoughts on gut instincts and initial impressions? I have often found that after working on a mix for some time and then going back and listening to a quick and dirty rough mix I did, the rough mix is just better. It's typically got more punch and balls, more attitude and more excitement. The "good" mix I had been working on often sounds too polite....too milquetoast. Maybe it is similar to your "being a perfectionist" point....but do you have any advice or tips to keep from falling into that trap? Thanks, Freddy.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +FreddysFrets I always trust my instincts!! They are the best thing for me!! Move quickly, keep the mix exciting!! Thanks very much I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@michaelyolch79]

I'm on DAY ONE of recording what I hope to be a monster Blues album; and I REALLY needed these reminders today. I especially need reminded about what I suffer from most...perfectionism, committing, and finishing. I just placed a big note on my rack which reads: "Imperfection is perfect. Commit to it. Finish it!" THANK YOU, Warren!

[@PereRevert]

Your videos are all humble and real life recommendations, pure gold man ! Keep up the good work. You're a hero.

[@jackleyton5504]

Brilliant Warren. The Phychology of music production. The letting go. I have so much stuff that I have not let go because I don't think its good enough. Everything else you said rings a bell also. I might record with two mins on my acoustic instrumental CD but I'm going to go back to one mic now for mixes that have a larger band. Many thanks

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Jak Leyton Thanks very much for your kind words I really appreciate it! So glad to be able to help! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@oscarkoronka456]

One experience to share: on the pint of Double micing/ over-micing, many bedroom guitarists who record (myself included) will use amp sims, many of which (Amplitude being a good example) with automatically set each amp up with an sm57 model and another condenser, in stereo, with room mics also automatically added. After watching this I went back through my old mixes and looked at my plug ins, got rid of most of the room mics and stuck to a "1 mic per amp" policy, using reverb in my guitar bus to give the illusion of a single room. It's instantly cleared up my mixes, especially with gainy, driven parts and made the whole thing much easier to keep at a consistent volume throughout a track! So cheers Warren! One thing I'd love to see you talk about is using Drum samples, I know you'd have no problem finding a room to record drums in, but for most bedroom producers we're limited to a sample plugin like EZDrummer, Addictive Drums, or Stephen Slate Drums etc. Which often sound false (especially with a beginner), yet I've heard many examples of midi drums that sound wonderfully 'live'. I'm not expecting a reply in comment form (unless there's one particular thing you can think of) but perhaps a topic for a later video? Many Thanks for the comprehensive wisdom, Oscar

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Oscar Koronka Great comment!! I'm glad that I was able to help!! Yes agreed sometimes the huge amount of options just gets to be far too much!! Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! And yes I do use Addictive and I've recently got into Steven Slate's drums! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@oscarkoronka456]

+Produce Like A Pro hi warren, I've just noticed my previous question was cut off, many of use use drum samples like bfd and ex drummer, which can often sound "false" if you had one tip for making them sound more "live" what would it be? Many thanks!

[@nuurnwui]

I just binge watched most of your videos. You're marvelous! Seriously. Really good in front of the camera, passionate & knowledgeable about what you're doing! 3 things I like to see in the future: (1) You talking to producers/engineers etc. of music you're less familiar with, say EDM. (2) Why you're doing Produce Like A Pro; (3) Who is doing the camera work for you? Keep up the good work!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +nuurnwui Great questions! I do it because I love it! I really want to give back! I'm not a professional teacher, I didn't start the channel to make money, I just want to give back all of the knowledge I have learned from so many great people! Thanks very much for your kind words I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@petedrummonddrums]

Warren.... you're a boss! you speak the truth - a great blend of old school and new school! the message is loud and clear... music first! love your channel

[@stevey1000able]

I'm a complete and total noob to recording on a DAW having used digital 8 tracks for years, there videos are extremely helpful, thanks very much!

[@mdshack6371]

I came from the analog world, now in digital realm, started with a TASCAM 246 - 4 track cassette. Some of my best recordings. EVERYTHING you say is spot on. Love your channel.

[@OliverAmberg]

Great thoughts and advice Warren. I really appreciate your "grounded" look at things not only focusing on the pros but also on the amateurs like I am.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Oliver Amberg Of course Amateurs are the true innovators!! Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@cerimccoy]

I've got to say that the videos contained on Produce Like A Pro are really good. I was able to apply some of the tips immediately with success!!! Those comments about creativity and perfectionism are spot on. I'd take it a step further and forget the rules and have fun instead perfection.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +ceri mccoy Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@devrimyoldas]

Hi Warren, obstacle of mind is soo true and soo commonly seen amongst many young musicians.Great video.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Devrim Yoldas Agreed, I still come up against this stuff myself every day!! Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@TakeBackSpace]

Man thank you for the excellent video/s! Some of these are key life lessons as well ;) I've been playing for many years and it was just in the past 2 that I've learned to finally temper the "perfectionism" bug. It has been profound to my writing and producing.. so I have to say it's one of the biggest points. Cheers!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi, +Cee Dee Fantastic stuff! Agreed 100%! Creativity is king and we need to fuel our creative spirit and I for one can definitely get caught up in overly perfecting things! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@miroslaw7]

Thanks Warren for posting this. Every point you said here is very important and we all can learn from it. Great video.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +miroslaw7 Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@anemostudio5074]

hello Warren, I think being on this path and your vidéo comforts me in my choises . thank you Warren for you these exchanges with us .

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +l'Archet d'Anémos Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Glad to be able to help! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@SharplyDetached]

Your most informative video so far; packed with excellent information and reminders of what to do and what not to do. Thanks!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Sharply Detached Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@DjSadhu]

Great video, thanks!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +DjSadhu Thanks! Happy New Year! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@PastorJonathan1980]

Tremendous Teacher and Mentor Love what your doing Warrren!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +PastorJonathan1980 Aw shucks! Thanks very much for your kind words I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@Fortiskip]

So glad I found your channel its has completly rekindled my love of recording. It's nice to be reminded the goal is to have fun making music. I've spent so much time making excuses " if i only had a better mic or guitar / that new plugin will make everything better". Have fun and if it sounds good, it's good, the end! thank you

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Fortiskip Thanks very much for your kind words I really appreciate it! So glad to be able to help!! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@wallacenock7423]

Wow thank you for sharing your skills, i was once told by a top producer that i would never be able to record as i don't have the education and the ability. Its reserved for the few elite with the correct ear. This set me back years. Thanks to you Warren i am now starting again and getting super excited. I will definitely be doing your courses. Thank you once again. Please keep these videos coming i live for them.

[@stevewills735]

Great reminders Warren! Even some of my epic failures in committing to a sound I still learned a great deal on not what to do next time. I find this a very useful exercise in finding my own "sound" and what I like. Glad someone also shattered the myth that every guitarist uses 15 mics on a cabinet! cheers! steve

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Steve Wills Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Yes watch the Bob Marlette video, he's an amazing rock producer and he favours a 57. Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@rayross997]

Thanks Warren, we learn much from our mistakes. The same is true when learning the guitar. Your lessons are a huge help for anyone learning how to record and mix a song. Very much appreciated.

[@denisnetto_2024]

It's really great to hear from you advices like that. I've been producing my own record for some months and it is very, very difficult to focus on creativity when you are the artist, the producer, the engineer and the mixer. I try to commit more and more on each step and sometimes I have to go back and rethink something, but I also think that's the way. Thak you very much for this and hope I can send you one copy of the album as soon as it's finished.

[@mickeyhunkin5625]

Great video. Nice to know that even the pros can get caught up in some of the traps that us novices seem to fall into a lot. Super tips to keep in mind.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Mickey Hunkin Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@miguelcesaroliveira3448]

All of them, to a point of building barriers and interrupting for years and now really getting back for good with your precious help!

[@iamishsantos]

Great video, Warren. This was more of a life lesson for me. Thank you so much for this!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Ish Santos Thanks very much for your kind words I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@emmajabo1234]

Hey Warren! Thanks for yet another very instructive video.It's just many of the mistakes that I have made through many of my mix. I have made too many recordings of guitar with amplifier and microphone...but without pedals and effects that go directly into the mix.There are probably many who have good experience to get a perfect sound of their guitar recordings by simply using a microphone in front of their guitar amplifier.But as you say, there is nothing that is right or wrong!My new guitar recordings sound much more professional..now after I started to use my pedal board...where I then add a little compression and possibly a little delay.I record it all through my M-57 located in front of guitar cabinet. My guitar tracks sound so good now that I therefore do not have to use as many plugins.Have a marvelous time recording!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Jacob W-Petersen Thanks very much for your kind words I really appreciate it! Sounds like you;re maimg great music and having a fantastic time doing it! Congrats!! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@__Leon__]

hey warren, you inspire me so much! thank you every so much for these amazing good quality video's that motivate me to record!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +MrGamegast You Rock! Thanks very much for your kind words I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@deeplistening01]

Just revisited this. Rings more true than ever. Thanks for all the great content Warren!

[@MyIAMB]

Never finishing is the biggest one. I have songs years old unfinished then I get new stuff, use those and wait for newer stuff. thanks Warren have to keep that in mind.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +MyIAMB Yes I've been many times! Particularly my solo stuff!! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@tmussOfficial]

Hi Warren some great tips there, can relate to the no finishing part, because im learning these techniques for mixing im always afraid that my mix will get shreaded by someone saying ,well you should of used this or that or its this or that. So Im always questioning my self is it finished?

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Troy Musson Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Don;t worry about what others think, make music to satisfy yourself! There will always be negative people, but there are also plenty who will appreciate what you do! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@NickAndrewsGuitar]

Great stuff as always! I just started going back to having one mic on my guitars and acoustics. You hit it right on the money when saying "when it comes time to mix....and you have all these tracks" it's soooo true. I'm also starting to do more committing on the way in. Btw, I was hoping that I may put a request for a future video series on the BAE 1073. Mainly the eq section on other sources such vocals and keys. Thanks Warren!! Keep up the awesomeness!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +NickAndrewsGuitar Thanks very much for your kind words I really appreciate it! Great yes the EQ on a 1073 is pretty fantastic!! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@dvanmartin9842]

Warren, this is one of your best videos.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +D Van Martin Thanks very much!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@peterengdahl4087]

Thanks for another great video, Warren. Been guilty of doing a couple of those mistakes too.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Peter Engdahl Me too!! I still do, this reminds me as well!! Haha Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@philippherrberg]

While listening to your advice, I was browsing for a 2nd mic. You just literally saved me from clicking on "purchase"!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Philipp Turri Haha nice! Thanks very much I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@DavidTritschler]

I definitely relate to not finishing. I listen back to old pro tools sessions where I gave up because my guitar was too pop , or my string session was to sad. Great video Warren. I have really learned about the whole "commit" idea. The idea of spending time to make a clear decision on say a guitar tone and sticking with it. Rather that a load of DI' s and using an amp simulator (there is nothing wrong with amp sims, they rock). Loved this video Warren.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +T Bone Tritschler Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! I hear you! I still make these same mistakes! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@dropsphere]

Hi Warren. Your videos, like many NEEDED messages in life, seem to come at just the right moments. First. I have been struggling with commitment lately. I record mostly in the box (midi strings and midi drums). Those little midi devils are contently tapping me on the brain and wanting to be micro edited etc... I finally decided to print them to audio. I was terrified. Now I'm pissed that I waited so long. Second... When I first discovered Garageband 10 years ago I jumped in feet first and just made music, technically bad but the feel was outrageous. The more I fixated on learning the perfect ratio for this or eq setting for that. My mixes sucked. I have finally gotten back to my original spirit while applying the knowledge I have culled from wonderful teachers such as yourself. Thank you for bringing to light the importance of "Commitment" and the pitfalls of perfectionism. world can save you from yourself :) "The pursuit of perfection leads to madness" Peace Chris Sahlin

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Christopher Sahlin Agreed 100%!! Our first ventures into recording can also be our best!! Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@Pacuta_]

This is a great channel for tutorials, coming from someone just starting to get into the deeper end of recording (I've just casually used a digital 8-track recorder for the last couple of years). Subscribed :)

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Jazz, thanks ever so much! I really appreciate it! So glad to be able to help! Digital 8 track recorders can be great! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@noisesoundtonevibe]

So true. About perfectionism, I would add this: there's a big difference between "bah, close enough" and beautifully imperfect. All my favorite records told me that, although it's not easy to implement. As always, thanks Warren!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +noisesoundtonevibe Great tip!! Thanks very much I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@AntonioSpaziano]

Thanks a ton Warren, love your videos, really helps me out; just subscribed!

[@Songwriter376]

Hi Warren and thank you for having one of the best recording educational channels out here. I must admit I have made all 7 (and more) mistakes. I have a question about recording upright piano. I am thinking of the piano in Monkberry moon delight which is one of my all time favorites...piano sound and otherwise. I use a Zoom recorder in stereo at 24 bit and have tried placing on the top, bottom, sides, back of the piano with top opened, closed, bottom panel open, closed, and at different distances and cannot get a good piano sound. I know there is a great dynamic range of the piano so should it be compressed somewhat before recording or after? Is there a tried and true micing technique I should use? Thanks in advance for your reply. Best, Steve.

[@michaelarthurmusic307]

Another fantastic video. I have done quite a few albums and still make these mistakes. Love your channel, thank you.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks Mike, I do all of the time as well! There's no experts here on this channel! We are all learning together! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@SLoMo4]

In the process of recording a friend for his solo album. Some of these bullet points you mentioned I realized during my own solo albums, but some are relevant to things I'm doing wrong currently. I realized literally about 2 days ago that I was going too crazy with the double mic stuff. It worked OK with a guitar using two SM 57's (one in front, one in back of the amp). I took that as a green light to go overboard, and then I was recording bass with a mic in front and a DI from the bass head at the same time. I found that the DI wasn't adding much to help the sound, but it was giving me way more things to micromanage (phase issues, EQ, blending, etc) with little benefit. So I think I'm going to commit more to one sound I really like, as opposed to just going multi-mic on everything, like I'm casting some magic net that will get me what I need. Thanks as always, Warren. In doing this current project, your videos have been a massive help.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +SLoMo4 Great comment! Yes I love the front and back SM57 on guitars blended to one input! I will print a di, it helps editing and revamping if necessary, but agreed sometimes all of this can be too much! Thanks very much I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@paulbarton5584]

The cricket ball's one! I hope that means you've been having a knock in the back garden... Another great video Warren - as an enthusiastic amateur I'm finding these so useful - there's something relevant I can use in virtually every one. Cheers again!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +paul barton Glad to be able to help! CRICKET!! haha Thanks very much I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@HaNguyen-kn2tg]

Thank you for great video as always! Warren, how about a video about your own studio tour with explaination about your setup?

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Ha Nguyen Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Yes definitely! That's coming!! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@HaNguyen-kn2tg]

+Produce Like A Pro Greatttt! Thanks you for your efforts!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Ha Nguyen Thank YOU! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@luge89]

Amazing video Warren! Thanx for your insights and also for making the pro-league society more reachable for us the Ams and beginners. Have a great day!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Luis G. San Jose Caballero So glad to be able to help! Thanks for your very kind words! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@juyumea42]

You give the best advice mr. Huart

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Julian Ashley Thanks very much for your kind words I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@timball8429]

Thanks Warren. Regarding clipping: when recording vocals particularly, I'll record the singer when they're warming up to get a level but then pull back the gain by 3-6db knowing that when they get into the track they will be belting it harder. I also have them practice over a chorus (or what I consider to be the loudest part of the song).

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Tim Ball Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Thanks for the great tip!! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@TDAshton]

Fantastic information. Really glad you mentioned the Chris Stapleton record. It is an amazing album with great vibe which I feel modern music is lacking. VIBE.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +TD Ashton Yes agreed! That's a perfect record! So well Engineered! Just mics put up and well recorded and captured performances by a great artist!! Thanks very much I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@CarcPazu]

Really great list. Especially about mental blocks. I went through that and still need to force myself overcoming it all the time. This is probably the hardest thing to do. I want to film my guitar tracking on my current project and now I'm thinking of renovating the visible area because I think it doesn't look nice on video... insanity.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +CarcPazu That's me!! I do that too! This is a reminder to me as well!! Thanks very much I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@eXCess9]

Wow, there's so much humility in this video, I loved it, it's great to hear! Because I do think staying always humble is one absolute key to keep progressing, there is so much stuff out there from people that "know"... and end up just being stuck on that one place from where they can't move anymore, being so sure about themselves^^ If humility is the trademark of the great, you're definitely great! Thanx so much, as always :-)

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +eX Cess Aw shucks!! Thanks very much for your kind words I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@pepachet]

Warren, I have just subscribed and find your video's very interesting and informative. Many thanks and greetings from Australia!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thank you! We have lot's of great people, extremely talented people in Australia!! You guys know your shnizzle out there! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@GeoZero]

Warren, this is great stuff. Really love all your videos. Regarding to the Committing to Sound, I can totally relate. Some of my recordings done on 4 and 8 tracks waaaay back 20+ years ago had a certain sound and vibe due to the inherent lack of equipment. On one home demo ballad I played an electric guitar through a Rockman on clean with chorus. For vocals I ran it through a Boss DD2 digital pedal because I lacked outboard gear. This song is still pretty darn good, and would actually be difficult to reproduce in a DAW because of the sonic qualities. Anyway, I hope new musicians take your lessons to heart. Your videos - had they been around 25-30 years ago - would have saved me a lot of grief.

[@SadPuppyMusic]

Cheers Warren !

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Sad Puppy Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@GermanGallardoMusic]

Love the channel, thanks for your hard work Warren!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +German Gallardo Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@debonbon]

Great video. I believe 4 and 5 are the most important lessons for todays digital recording.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +debonbon Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@ΝίκοςΠιτλόγλου]

Great video Warren, one of the best I've seen! So true, so right, for niewbies & oldies(as me). :)

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Νίκος Πιτλόγλου Thanks very much for your kind words I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@keelochannel4905]

Great as always, Warren!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Keelo Channel Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@AstrobullBullTerriers]

Warren you rocks! These videos are making history.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Astrobull Bull Terriers Aw shucks thanks very much! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@uselessminionz8860]

great video! lot of good things to always keep in mind. learned some new things to try out as well! thank you so much!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Useless MinionZ Thanks very much I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@RETCHED-METAL]

Yes too many mikes isn't a good Idea but the fredman technique with two SM 57's are great and I tracked my bass tonight with 1 57 off axis it worked great too because my Audix D6 didn't capture the sound I wanted.

[@suedelacy]

I thought I was the only one who experienced ALL OF THIS! This is priceless information.

[@drfiberglass]

Good stuff Warren.. One problem I keep having is clipping the drums. I think I have a way to eliminate it by going ahead and record it low and then multi track it. Still working on that one. Thanks for all your advice and I always say, keep it simple and get your ears trained as much a possible.

[@mmalthe1]

Hi warren... I have a confession... I have played guitar for 20+ years, and every time I been on stage or in a studio, I tried to discover what the engineers where doing - and I thought I knew about it. But.... Now I started to record and mix a little myself, my band, and sometimes just myself here in home with an acoustic - AND SHIT I WAS LOST!!!!!!!!!!! I have seen almost any of your videos now, many of them over and over again - and you are the master! Without these tuts filled up with advices, tips and tricks - I would have given up long time ago... Thanks a lot man.. BTW - I dont care if you got a new haircut, you are still my sound.god :-P Take care and have a good sunday Cheers Michael from Denmark

[@jeremylynch5182]

You're awesome man. Anyone would be lucky to make a record with you! Thank you for sharing such gold for free!

[@tomkorolukmusic]

Excellent Video Warren, Thanks!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Tom Koroluk Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@dlapp14]

Very motivational video. I thought your points on the quality of the recordings of the classic zeppelin, beatles albums were spot on. Committing to the sound is essential. They avoided the massive overproduction you hear from a large majority of crappy modern recordings by making it real and in the moment. To this day, there isnt much that can compare to those classic 70's recordings..

[@spaghettiwestend]

Lovely person and a pleasure to listen to.

[@stevehenderson679]

Hi Warren , hope your doing Marvoulously well? Great video, pouting things back into perspective, things we all do wrong because we for get the what we doing and trying to do is capture the essence of a song and performance, Your bob on with those 7 things, , best wishes Steve,

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Steve Henderson Thanks very much for your kind words I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@TavaresProject]

finishing a song..... that is my biggest problem. I will spend hours and days trying to tweak the smallest little things and end up putting in as much time as it took me to track and mix 90% .... you are so right

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Tavares Project Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! It's the same for all of us!! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@nicco360]

you're amazing everything you say In your videos thus far makes sense to me thank you for taking the time to educate and inspire . take care :)

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Nick Cavalli ™ Aw shucks! Thanks very much for your kind words I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@MarlonGibbons]

I love & live #2 & #7. b/c #2 - my musicianship is mediocre so over-perfecting is not a problem. #7 I have A modest mic collection.. but that works for me. Great Video Warren! Keep em coming.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +MarlonGibbons Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@jasonrickman9367]

Just started my bands recording and tried to use all the advise you have given including mic placement. Seemed like it helped a lot. We used a set of Cad mics on the drums with a 57 on the snare. Also used an AT2035 for a room mic. The CAD's are okay and I usually use a D6 on the kick but for some reason it wasn't working. I'm not sure if its broke or not?? My drummer has a 1994 custom made TAMA Art Star with birds eye maple. Sounds huge !! Would love to get it in a real studio drum room one of these days ! Started guitar last night using a Mesa Dual Rectifier and a 57 running straight into my Audient id14. Did 4 separate rhythm tracks with two different guitars with all different settings. Sounds huge so far. I also used a Line 6 guitar plugin for an additional 4 tracks. I like using the plugin with the real guitar tone and blending them. I don't think it can get any bigger than that. For the bass I went from my Sub bass direct into the Audient. Sounds okay but not super happy with it. Thanks for all you do for us rookies...it helps a lot.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hu +Jason Rickman Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Sounds like you're doing a great job!!! Glad to be able to help! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@jasonrickman9367]

Thanks! We'll see when I win a Grammy next year hahaha

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Jason Rickman Well congrats on the Grammy!! Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@jasonrickman9367]

Haha thanks !

[@RETCHED-METAL]

Yes I get that about getting your mojo quenched when especially when I kept having trouble with my old gear. I just finnished my bass line and punched in my mistakes it wasn't too bad. But yes it sucks when you get stuck on stuff.

[@PJSGBC]

Seems like there are a lot of rookie/students watching. Warren, how about a 10 most used mixing tricks... like the vocal thickening trick... for example, the Pul-Tec bass trick, the boost cut thing for kicks and basses, etc. I've realized it has taken me a long time to learn some things that most folks know. It might be helpful to have a sort of one-stop shop for the most common tips/tricks that are used as a sort of counter to the common mistakes.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +PJSGBC That's a great idea! 10 most used tricks! It takes us all time for these things to seep in! Thanks very much I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@FlyingFooBalls]

Hey Warren, amazing channel. A learning experience. Love to see Dave Friddman on here. Maybe a little Tame Impala talk. Lonerism is a painters pallet of distortion and phasing, and cryptic delays.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Joe “JazEGeoff” Sepe Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@MarvTube87]

Thanks for talking about perfectionism. I am way too guilty on this issue and what's worse, I can't get myself to stop. My problem is not so much with the recordings, but more so with the mixing and editing. The reason might be that I am still very inexperienced in what I do.I am still learning by doing regarding mixing. And as time passes, my expectations keep rising. In the beginning I just wanted to very sloppily record my ideas. Then I wanted it to sound decent. Then I wanted to record a small demo EP that I could publish somewhere. And now I want to sound like the pros and spend way to much time tweaking my sound. I hate that, but I can't switch it off.

[@sbawani]

Wonderful watching your video Warren. Completely agree with you that perfectionism stifles creativity. I have been bitten by this. Thanks for this reminder. I am cubase user, but want to switch to pro tools. Can you suggest pros and cons of going to pro tools?

[@DynastyUK]

I Just found your channel! Absolutely LOVE your videos man! Thanks so much! :D

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Dynasty UK Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@ricardovilhena8454]

As usual, another great vídeo. thank you.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Ricardo Vilhena Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@AndrewByrneMixing]

Hi Warren, another great video. excited about the blog and 'academy', Looking forward to hearing the details on that, will the academy be internet based? Thanks, Andrew

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Andrew Byrne Mixing Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! All coming very soon!! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@RETCHED-METAL]

I've been running min at -12db to give me headroom because I play Thrash Metal but it seems to be fine it hits pretty good but I'm running my new hybrid gear I love it.

[@shanelarue4629]

Great episode. Very true things are said here

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Shane LaRue Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@hawk39747]

Hi your videos are great I learn so much from them. I know this might be a crazy questions,but do you know anything about mixing trap music?

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +A Hawk Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Hmmm well I've pretty much mixed everything even Trap!! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@davidmood5161]

Thank you for the great advices, Warren! I think number 7 is the easiest to fix... with a thing called the "mute button" :) That's maybe a good additional tip... you don't need to use everything you recorded for the final mix. One (I am sure very common) mistake I would like to add to the list: 8 - Don't wait for inspiration to start recording. Just start doing it, and the inspiration will come (not always, but more often than not). I think this can be applied to many more things in life... don't wait for the right moment to do something, because you might end up waiting forever and not get it done at all. This is also related to your fifth point, "never finishing". Talking about finishing, what happened to the "How to Record" series? I thought there would be 20 episodes, but it finished at episode 16. Just applying some soft pressure here.... hahahaha. Many thanks, David

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +David Mood Great comment! Haha yes more coming in the How To series, we got off on more popular topics! Got to give the audience what they want! haha I think if you keep your focus and commit you won't have to spend hours auditioning and listening to extra parts that you might have to mute! That's a huge part of the commit! Without committing parts you end up with an enormous amount of things that might not work together, that's the 'fix it in the mix' mentality that I try to avoid! Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@davidmood5161]

+Produce Like A Pro Thanks, great to know! Yes, I also try to commit more and more at an earlier stage. I bought a high-quality channel strip (SPL Frontliner), so I can record with compression and EQ already on the way in. It has independent outputs after all processors, which let's you record the signal with all the processing, and also the pure signal after the preamp at the same time. Kinda like recording an amp and a DI together. This is a nice safety net until one is really familiar with the unit... you know that you always have the pure signal should you mess something up. I'm sure after a while one doesn't need that anymore, but it's nice to have. Many thanks, David

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +David Mood Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Great tip there! The SPL sounds like a great piece of equipment!! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@Richard_P_James]

A great example of commitment to a sound in the recording process is Tony Visconti's H910 Harmonizer snare sounds on Low. It was printed to tape and informed the direction for all the subsequent overdubs on each track.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Richard James Agreed! That's commitment! Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@eridmusictv3456]

Great Advices Master!! thank you!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +EridmusicTV Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@italiannameportugueseguy5400]

Number 2 hits me hard, I'm working on a 2 minutes song for months now and every time I have time I want to redo the guitar. It's been on going for some time and it's killing my productivity.. and the worst part is that I've listened to previous versions that I've already deleted on Reason and I actually like it...

[@Producelikeapro]

Fantastic comment and insight Mauro!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren