FireWalk | How To Layer Leads Properly (Mixing Tutorial) @FireWalkMusic | Uploaded July 2017 | Updated October 2024, 1 hour ago.
In this mixing tutorial, you will learn the basics of layering leads properly in your mix. It will give you an example of how you can go about layering your leads in order to get them to sound fat, wide and poping out of the mix. Layering sounds, and especially lead sounds in a song is very important in modern dance music. There are a few things to keep in mind when layering sounds, so make sure to watch the entire video so that you don't miss anything. If you want to learn how to mix music properly then this video will help you out. Also, make sure to check out my other how to mix videos. Mixing and mastering is one of the most difficult things to get to grips with for beginners, but it doesn't have to be difficult. Simply follow these simple mixing rules, and your mix will sound big, fat, crisp, and clear. That's the ultimate goal of any music producer.
When mixing a song, you have one main goal, and that is to ensure that there's space for all the elements in the mix. Every element in the mix needs to have it's own space int he frequency spectrum, so that it pops out of the mix, without interfering with any other elements in the mix. IF that happens, the song will sound muffled or muddy, and you don't want that.
When layering sounds, don't just pick sounds at random. Try to build your layers based on what frequencies are missing in your mix. That's the best way to get fat-sounding leads. This mixing tip also applies to most other sounds as well when mixing music.
You should always EQ sounds while others are playing as well, not just in solo. I talk more about this in my EQ tutorial.
00:00 Introduciton
00:20 what is sound layering?
00:49 Clashing frequencies
01:10 How to layer leads
01:34 How to make a sound appear fat and pop out of the mix
02:32 Layering sounds examples
04:55 EQ
07:50 Adjusting the sound levels
09:43 How to select multiple mixer tracks in FL Studio 20
09:46 How to make a submix in FL Studio 20
12:04 Bus processing - Reverb, Delay, compressors or soundgoodizer
13:49 How to make a layer in FL Studio
15:03 How to make a layer in Patcher
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☑️ Tonor TC20 Complete XLR Microphone Kit: geni.us/tonor-tc20kit
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☑️ Monoprice 6 ft Balanced XLR Cable for monitors: geni.us/monoprice104761
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Learn how to EQ: youtube.com/watch?v=-LFK2xgKMQU
How to use send tracks in FL Studio: youtube.com/watch?v=6CfR5gENrgc
Check out my mixing and mastering tutorials:
youtube.com/watch?v=UL73IwwBy5M&list=PLHXwArmcoXThzspl4cn9e2rqbxyFWrC7q
All my FL Studio tutorials: youtube.com/watch?v=r7SDWpSk1h4&list=PLHXwArmcoXTgTCt1bJ6od7CdADqTD35kw
FL Studio quick tips: youtube.com/watch?v=vZrWXVD-6XU&list=PLHXwArmcoXTgmxg_XWVnwG6Vtk1Wdivy2
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In this mixing tutorial, you will learn the basics of layering leads properly in your mix. It will give you an example of how you can go about layering your leads in order to get them to sound fat, wide and poping out of the mix. Layering sounds, and especially lead sounds in a song is very important in modern dance music. There are a few things to keep in mind when layering sounds, so make sure to watch the entire video so that you don't miss anything. If you want to learn how to mix music properly then this video will help you out. Also, make sure to check out my other how to mix videos. Mixing and mastering is one of the most difficult things to get to grips with for beginners, but it doesn't have to be difficult. Simply follow these simple mixing rules, and your mix will sound big, fat, crisp, and clear. That's the ultimate goal of any music producer.
When mixing a song, you have one main goal, and that is to ensure that there's space for all the elements in the mix. Every element in the mix needs to have it's own space int he frequency spectrum, so that it pops out of the mix, without interfering with any other elements in the mix. IF that happens, the song will sound muffled or muddy, and you don't want that.
When layering sounds, don't just pick sounds at random. Try to build your layers based on what frequencies are missing in your mix. That's the best way to get fat-sounding leads. This mixing tip also applies to most other sounds as well when mixing music.
You should always EQ sounds while others are playing as well, not just in solo. I talk more about this in my EQ tutorial.
00:00 Introduciton
00:20 what is sound layering?
00:49 Clashing frequencies
01:10 How to layer leads
01:34 How to make a sound appear fat and pop out of the mix
02:32 Layering sounds examples
04:55 EQ
07:50 Adjusting the sound levels
09:43 How to select multiple mixer tracks in FL Studio 20
09:46 How to make a submix in FL Studio 20
12:04 Bus processing - Reverb, Delay, compressors or soundgoodizer
13:49 How to make a layer in FL Studio
15:03 How to make a layer in Patcher
☑️ Get Reveal Sound Spire Here (The synth shown in the video):
pluginboutique.com/product/1-Instruments/4-Synth/3187-Reveal-Sound-Spire-Synth/?a_aid=5d496680b59cd
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RECOMMENDED STUDIO GEAR:
(Amazon links below)
AUDIO INTERFACE:
☑️ Focusrite Scarlett Solo: geni.us/scarlettsolo-3rd-gen
☑️ Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 (3rd Gen): geni.us/scarlett-4i4
REFERENCE HEADPHONES:
☑️ AKG 612 PRO: geni.us/akg-k612pro
☑️ Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO: geni.us/DT-990-pro
REFERENCE MONITORS:
☑️ 5": Yamaha HS5: geni.us/Yamaha-HS5
☑️ 7": Adam Audio: geni.us/Adam-Audio-T7V
☑️ 8": Yamaha HS8: geni.us/Yamaha-HS8
SUBWOOFER:
☑️ KRK 10S2 V2: geni.us/krk-10s2v2
MICROPHONE:
☑️ Audio-Technica Cardioid Condenser Studio XLR Microphone: geni.us/at2020microphone
☑️ Tonor TC20 Complete XLR Microphone Kit: geni.us/tonor-tc20kit
☑️ Vocal recording booth / stand for microphone: geni.us/microphonebooth
XLR CABLES:
☑️ TISINO 35 ft Balanced XLR cable for mic: geni.us/xlr3ftoxlr3m
☑️ Monoprice 6 ft Balanced XLR Cable for monitors: geni.us/monoprice104761
SHORTCUT KEYBOARD:
☑️ Backlit FL Studio Shortcut Keyboard: geni.us/flstudio-keyboard
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
✔️ VST & Effect Plugins:
pluginboutique.com/?a_aid=5d496680b59cd
✔️ Premium Loops And Sample Packs:
loopmasters.com/?a_aid=5d496680b59cd
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Learn how to EQ: youtube.com/watch?v=-LFK2xgKMQU
How to use send tracks in FL Studio: youtube.com/watch?v=6CfR5gENrgc
Check out my mixing and mastering tutorials:
youtube.com/watch?v=UL73IwwBy5M&list=PLHXwArmcoXThzspl4cn9e2rqbxyFWrC7q
All my FL Studio tutorials: youtube.com/watch?v=r7SDWpSk1h4&list=PLHXwArmcoXTgTCt1bJ6od7CdADqTD35kw
FL Studio quick tips: youtube.com/watch?v=vZrWXVD-6XU&list=PLHXwArmcoXTgmxg_XWVnwG6Vtk1Wdivy2
❤️ Support this channel on Patreon:
patreon.com/firewalkmusic
❤️ Support us with a one-time PayPal donation:
paypal.me/firewalkmusic
⚠️ Do you need professional feedback on your track? Mixing or mastering? Check out my gigs on Fiverr: fiverr.com/firewalk
Follow FireWalk on social media:
facebook.com/djfirewalk
soundcloud.com/djfirewalk
instagram.com/firewalk_music
twitter.com/firewalk_music
📧 Other inquiries?
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