You Suck at Mixing #8: Fixing Muddiness

Are you tired of your mixes sounding like they haven't bathed in days? In this week's episode, we'll learn how to clean up and remove mud from our mixes!
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[@JosiahHodson]

You look like the kind of person to have a lot of chest hair

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@@xoxo-pp7ru i know what you're thinking

[@BrokenG-String]

What's under that belly?

[@PRODBYS1LENT]

@@BrokenG-String this makes no sense

[@BrokenG-String]

@@PRODBYS1LENT r u serious, do I really have to spell it out?

[@davidbrown8600]

It's so weird. I know you're being sarcastic all the time, but yet your videos are the most educational I have ever seen. So weird. But also good so please keep it coming.

[@issarealbanger7734]

Because he's showing us shortcuts and and practical use rather than teaching us sound design for an hour first.

[@soundboy89]

What if he wasn't being sarcastic at all and that's just his personality in his everyday life? lol

[@issarealbanger7734]

@@soundboy89 then he should be in the hospital and not making videos on YT

[@mikeexits]

@@soundboy89 Thankfully you can see it's not through his livestreams and live performances. Presumably his coaching as well.

[@sopmach]

He's being sarcastic????

[@victorcoyenn]

2:29 The most satisfied wowzers ever.

[@maxwellb.4453]

dripping with the gentle wisdom of a slightly overweight dad

[@wmaiwald]

I love the wowzers at 3:38 as well

[@dare2win215]

I'm creeped out, insulted, intrigued, and enlightened.

[@kropledonos4]

The only digestible way of consuming ableton content. I can't express how grateful I am. I was never able to watch more than a minute of a mixing tutorial, due to the lacklustre presentation on the expert's part, until I found your channel. Thank you for explaining everything in a simple and comprehensive way.

[@oobleck8855]

Why do I feel like I'm being spoken to as if I'm mentally retarted and yet am learning so much more Honestly I hated at first how he spoke kinda slow and pronounced (I always loved the sarcastic stuff so that didnt bother me) but I realized that its probably one of the reasons I'm learning so much

[@anuel3780]

my theory is that if someone says your shit sucks ass you stupid ass bitch, it is so much hate that it isn't taken as personally but still enough to anger you and to want to prove him wrong

[@Coryiodine]

Idk I think you guys have a inferiority issue or something because ive never minded the way he talks I hear it as goofy rather than condescending

[@MichaelTurner856]

@@Coryiodine same and I'm learning alot

[@spajkeds]

Good teachers make learning easy. If you cant explain a concept using words a 10 year old understands, then you dont understand the concept fully.

[@MXMLN69]

200-600 Hz is also very likely to mud up due to transients hitting at the same time at a almost same freq range, especially in faster genres like metal, jungle, dnb etc.

[@Ahufi98]

this is true in some cases. i did it on one song and it made it better. but on another song it made it weak

[@rossmackenzie2367]

WOWZERS

[@WillayG]

Everytime you say I suck at producing, it hurts so bad because it's true. All my mixes need a power washer.

[@tc-bladeofgrass6719]

I've been producing electronic music for 20 years and never really had a problem with muddiness, I feel that because I always had more control over the individual elements, so I would treat removing muddiness as part of the sound design process, so it never really presented at mix down stage. However, I've recently started downloading freely available stems of acoustic and rock recordings just to practice my mixdown skills, and I have to say, your multiband compression approach to reigning in that 100hz range is an absolute god send. I tried it on this one mix where o had everything sounding great except for a bit of tubbiness bringing it down, I applied Some multiband compression to just that one band in 3 of the instruments and the whole thing opened up. Thank you man, proof that we never stop learning

[@darthvildar9311]

I’ve never laughed and learned so much at the same time before

[@3ggyt0ast]

i really enjoy the range you utilize to say "hi" in all of your different videos. and the other things you talk about are cool too. i finally feel liek i might be getting a firm grasp on what music is and how i can use it to control others.

[@PitzPromotionsuk]

I use FL Studio. But the way you explain things is simple and funny and it actually helps me to understand mixing alot better! Thanks mate.

[@anthonymullings8539]

Easily the most entertaining and informational producer out there, keep up the good work 🤙

[@tomorrowishere11215]

Your humor makes the info more retainable & thank you so much bro!

[@julesester2480]

sense of humor that you are using to explain things is just brilliant literally one of my favorite tutors on you tube🥰

[@tverdyznaqs]

Like, for real, thank you, this makes so much sense when you compare mixing to personal hygiene, this makes it so much easier to remember because there is a reference point to what you are doing in the DAW to the real world. Kinda brilliant, if you ask me!

[@djdiablo93]

Lmao I love this, youre like a parodic Bob Ross for music producing.

[@ottmarmiller7360]

I've learned more about Ableton on this channel than anywhere else tbh, keep it up man. Thank You

[@Mutt83GC]

Thank you for the explanations and vivid examples, they help to understand cleanliness.

[@anthom88]

This video has been of huge use to me. Thanks very much

[@jl9205]

Wowzers. This is a very informative and practical video. Thank you for sharing.

[@2das]

0:34 vs. 4:52

[@tolstoy8124]

"Jesus Fucking Christ" Lol. ...

[@ogplr5914]

@@tolstoy8124 it was on beat too lol

[@20yearsfromthepast]

These muddines is nothing when you compare 90's Old School beats bassline. God damn, my ears are still bleeding.

[@frutabeats5773]

I've learned so much with only this video already. Thank you so much.

[@oddsphere]

well this is perfect timing. tyty

[@vuilgatmusic7333]

Subscribed! It’s amazing how you can portray social awkwardness while alone. I’ll keep an eye out for mud while I’m mixing.

[@papa_da_engineer]

💯💯💯💥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥"Go ahead and give yourself a tap on the wrist, maybe even take a shower, you smell bad" 😂 😂 💀💀👍✌💪

[@davidfaulkner1012]

Native Gringo knew this was gonna be the first comment

[@VeganKebabDoRuky]

BUT I JUST TOOK A SHOWER 😢

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[@axleroast2674]

if you are going to quote something, at least do it correctly

[@therhinoceros1]

The way that you explain your mixing process is pure f#@king genius you dingus!!!

[@TenThumbsProductions]

New to the channel, like it. Dirty uncle Joe.

[@Asiosky211]

i feel cleaner just watching this.

[@Itsmeitscharles]

Wowzers. Yet another really educational tutorial. Thanks!

[@mrmanuelinla]

You are fricking hilarious Sir. Deadpan delivery, always informative and fun to watch. Great stuff :-D Mr. Rogers on Ableton.

[@zizwemusic7688]

Your personality earned you a subscriber man. Lol. Loved the tut and I treasure the information. Thanks a bunch

[@NoahThul]

This was a really helpful video. Thanks for posting it.

[@rockstar450]

Underbelly, your intro makes me laugh every time. You rock bro. 🤘

[@tslinofficial6586]

Lol I like this guy

[@WillyJunior]

Oooh I like that progression *_VERY MUCH_*

[@funmioh]

Love the tutorial. Obsessed with the instrumental

[@mellaytheghost5237]

This dude has told me I suck at mixing over 200 times now

[@christopherbusby7067]

My word that was entertaining. I'm conflicted because I want to say I learned something new, but I didn't, but I feel like I did, but really I just feel good. I feel clean. Thanks for the shower

[@Nucrise]

Learning and having fun in the same time listen to this sarcasm. Great content 👌

[@PoopingOnTileFloors]

Thank you for your service.

[@andrewdrummer]

If I ever come to meet Chris Lord-Alge, I’m gonna beg him to let me film him while he watches the intro of this video 😂

[@BookooZenny]

The most unnerving thumbnail yet

[@pwhite102]

so much knowledge so quick

[@MichaelSeethaler]

Great info and hilarious as always

[@thespacealienssmogandgrog4283]

You're really snotty about it but you're right, I suck at mixing. 😭

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That smile just makes the whole video

[@OlsenReid]

Just found your channel. You're hilarious man. Keep it up!

[@A-Z-U-R-E]

This is the perfect song if you have a hangover

[@wmextra]

Yooooo you are crazy I like this brand of learning on the ableton DAW

[@charlescaruso6022]

YOU are the DEXTER of mixing knowledge! >>> Funny as F#%! bro!

[@kidohchi]

You're the Bob Ross of music S☀️N-!

[@theinstrumentalmakingchann5209]

Amazing !

[@gabeaze]

the thumbnail alone deserves a thumbs up

[@xhall0910]

4:40 gay knob ?

Funny and educational! great content!

[@pvthfindxr]

wowzers! thanks for teaching me how to give my beats a much needed bath

[@jakoboberschlick1618]

Lowkey Bill Burr Vibes from this my Dude, love it

[@BadCymphony]

I have yet to find a muddy freq fix video that offered understanding of why it gets muddy until yours! Thank you.

[@kavernofficial]

Brilliant video. Had me cracking the fuck up.

[@cameronspears3032]

The bass line is pleasantly similar to "Them Changes"

[@dictabeat]

Yeah I'm subscribing. Thanks!

[@Kadejones01]

Cheers Dexter!

[@Beatsbasteln]

i'd just have slapped trackspacer sidechained with the bass on the rhodes. then it would still have the depth when the bass doesn't play

[@sethwaris3224]

You the best, thank you

[@jasonperez1973]

The most funny educational video Ive watched today.

[@Heafyshiu]

Good video Master. 😁😁

[@romang3623]

@underbelly Thanks so much for your great vids. I just have a quick technical question: You said (I think in this vid) that because dB is a logarithmic scale, the perceived difference in loudness increases the more you reduce an EQ fader. However I just learned that the logarithmic dB scale actually is used to more accurately describe the way we percieve changes in sound intensity (non linear). I believe that you might still be right about increases subjective difference in loudness. it just can't be for the reason you stated. On the other hand, maybe I am wrong here... can anybody clarify? would really like to know☺️

[@DJMightyFresh]

Right in the trousers, wowzers... 😂

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bro, you are a legend! I'm not a big merch fan but damn if you made some 'you suck at producing' shirts and some 'wowzers' shirts I would 100% buy you out of stock

[@pastorkspeaks]

It takes a savage to say one sucks at mixing and then proceeds to play elevator music 😂🤣😂🤣 well take us up then lol!!

[@katofett8648]

I'm still laughing much harder than I ought to be... I can't get over the way you said "Booty Bass" at 0:52

[@diemturner5755]

Any relation to the guy that did the "You Suck At Photoshop" vidyas back in the day or did his style serve as inspiration? The sarcastic humor mixed with, interestingly enough, genuinely helpful techniques when it comes to mixing (or editing pictures in Photoshop as it were) is hauntingly reminiscent of that series minus the emotional distress and desperation that was soooo palpable in the PS "tips & tricks". Good shit man, very enjoyable :-)

[@peterpitcard]

wowzers, that was good

[@MattMosca17]

how'd you get the sunburn?

[@deepfriedcarplips5497]

The technical efficiency of your demonstration is only equaled by the nastiness of my Uncle Jim's toejam.

[@egeozel80]

brrrilliant videos, thank you :D :) also 4:53 very engrossing and deep

[@chosenonebeats]

You sir are a servant & a savant

[@user-if9gh1ts4m]

thank you

[@serapheogen]

I fucking love this guy

[@solomenace9542]

Not gonna lie that bass sounds like something thundercat would do lol. Dope vid and song

[@nicolegoose567]

I love your videos :) 💕v funny v informative

[@himura..3421]

you're a saint

[@TheLolthazun]

This was an audio engineering video that was not only useful it was funny.

[@YourFriendDevin]

Wowzers.

[@LazzG1]

Thanks for reminding me to take a shower. Actually gonna have one now...

[@ragingoracle6239]

Think I am gonna join that Patreon.. Is it the most up to date list?

[@emanuel_soundtrack]

whats the difference between dynamic eq and multiband compression btw? sometimes i use Ott as “eq” , while my NOVA i still don’t understand

[@itsdakun]

ur the steve brule of music

[@chaiayling9831]

these are superb mORE

[@MonsterDubClub]

Thank you Underbelly. Uncle bill would be proud.

[@boogabuga7657]

Is there a general rule of thumb regarding when to use EQ vs. when to use Multiband compression?

[@lessnightlights8535]

I guess there isn't. EQ slices off boy's fingers or permanently elongates some of them, while Multiband Compression might just slightly bend them in places they sometimes unfavorably stick out, preserving an original form of the hand.

[@Soundsbadbro]

Lessnight Lights Albert camus, thanks

[@c0deoustech]

There isn't one included in ableton but a dynamic EQ is also a good option. Tokyo Dawn Recordings Nova EQ is free and awesome for this. www.tokyodawn.net/tdr-nova/

[@itsdakun]

here's how i was taught in school: if you want it gone, then you're gonna use EQ. if you want to just tame it, multiband

[@Hotdogbanana559]

Agree, You will keep some body and tame the muddiness when using multiband. I think EQ will make a cleaner solution but it is not always a option.

[@joshlb7373]

Okay so check it

[@tim3line]

I struggled doing EQ on my muddy sounds for so long. I didn't know compression was the answer

[@uunnity]

youre really amazing

[@01mikeG]

What are your most used plugins?

[@asweendure.8891]

the mix is kewl and all but oh how lovely is le booty bass.

[@ImproveYoSelf727]

are you doing this in the mix or in the master? Midi or audio

[@kevintruong9203]

you're hilarious and very helpful

[@worthlesscontentclub]

Thanks Underbelly! Cant wait to try that multiband trick and maybe wash my crotch too!