Uploaded September 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this video, I explain some considerations about managing width and depth. Spreading sounds out in the stereo field and in the depth field can help make more sounds happening all at the same time be more distinctly audible AND with less volume required per sound, which means less potential clipping in really loud genres.
This is episode 24 in a series about how to mix for loudness, in large part by using a specific approach to gainstaging and dynamic range control that I call the "Clip-to-Zero (CTZ) strategy".
0:00 - In this video
3:29 - How width and depth affects loudness
7:48 - Why mono-compatibility is SUPER important
10:07 - Walkthru of the demo song we're using
13:40 - The demo song versus some reference tracks
15:03 - How the mix falls apart in a mono-check
18:30 - Checking the too-wide mix in a translation checker
24:30 - Checking a controlled-width mix in a translation checker
28:12 - Comparing the too-wide mix vs the controlled-width mix
30:20 - Short demo of depth placement for the lead pluck
36:04 - Explaining the width control technique
1:06:55 - Explaining the depth control technique
TIP: If you want a less expensive alternative to Space Control, there's several versions of a tool called "SideMinder" by Raising Jake Studios. These all sit in the $30-40 range. If you look close at SideMinder, you'll see the same basic features as everything I show you happening on the right side of the Space Control UI. raisingjakestudios.com/sideminder%20series.html
TIP2: Also see Metall1ac's reply to the pinned comment. If you have Ozone 8 or later you might also be able to do most of what I show you with the Ozone Imager module.
Find all of the "Mixing LOUD with CTZ" episodes in one convenient playlist:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxik-POfUXY6i_fP0f4qXNwdMxh3PXxJx
Wondering what the CTZ Strategy is? Start with this short 17-page written guide. Find it here at docs.google.com/document/d/1Ogxa5-X_QdbtfLLQ_2mDEgPgHxNRLebQ7pps3rXewPM/edit?usp=sharing)
This is NOT paid promotion. All the tools you'll see me using or hear me mention were paid for by myself. These are just great tools that I use every day, and that I personally endorse.
If you enjoyed this video, please do me a solid and not only like the video (and subscribe to my channel), but also give me a follow on my TWO different artist accounts on Spotify! Thanks!
Baphometrix: open.spotify.com/artist/6OvuAOnVItgHAD1yuCRU8a
DubSkald: open.spotify.com/artist/5CuK2JuI8RmXjJ8ZQBOHQC
soundcloud.com/baphometrix
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Big shoutout to niico for the amazing credit reel graphics!
Did you know that niico is also a great producer? Check out their work at:
beatstars.com/niicolondon
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Credit reel graphics: beatstars.com/niicolondon
Credit reel music: Baphometrix
In this video, I explain some considerations about managing width and depth. Spreading sounds out in the stereo field and in the depth field can help make more sounds happening all at the same time be more distinctly audible AND with less volume required per sound, which means less potential clipping in really loud genres.
This is episode 24 in a series about how to mix for loudness, in large part by using a specific approach to gainstaging and dynamic range control that I call the "Clip-to-Zero (CTZ) strategy".
0:00 - In this video
3:29 - How width and depth affects loudness
7:48 - Why mono-compatibility is SUPER important
10:07 - Walkthru of the demo song we're using
13:40 - The demo song versus some reference tracks
15:03 - How the mix falls apart in a mono-check
18:30 - Checking the too-wide mix in a translation checker
24:30 - Checking a controlled-width mix in a translation checker
28:12 - Comparing the too-wide mix vs the controlled-width mix
30:20 - Short demo of depth placement for the lead pluck
36:04 - Explaining the width control technique
1:06:55 - Explaining the depth control technique
TIP: If you want a less expensive alternative to Space Control, there's several versions of a tool called "SideMinder" by Raising Jake Studios. These all sit in the $30-40 range. If you look close at SideMinder, you'll see the same basic features as everything I show you happening on the right side of the Space Control UI. raisingjakestudios.com/sideminder%20series.html
TIP2: Also see Metall1ac's reply to the pinned comment. If you have Ozone 8 or later you might also be able to do most of what I show you with the Ozone Imager module.
Find all of the "Mixing LOUD with CTZ" episodes in one convenient playlist:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxik-POfUXY6i_fP0f4qXNwdMxh3PXxJx
Wondering what the CTZ Strategy is? Start with this short 17-page written guide. Find it here at docs.google.com/document/d/1Ogxa5-X_QdbtfLLQ_2mDEgPgHxNRLebQ7pps3rXewPM/edit?usp=sharing)
This is NOT paid promotion. All the tools you'll see me using or hear me mention were paid for by myself. These are just great tools that I use every day, and that I personally endorse.
If you enjoyed this video, please do me a solid and not only like the video (and subscribe to my channel), but also give me a follow on my TWO different artist accounts on Spotify! Thanks!
Baphometrix: open.spotify.com/artist/6OvuAOnVItgHAD1yuCRU8a
DubSkald: open.spotify.com/artist/5CuK2JuI8RmXjJ8ZQBOHQC
soundcloud.com/baphometrix
================
Big shoutout to niico for the amazing credit reel graphics!
Did you know that niico is also a great producer? Check out their work at:
beatstars.com/niicolondon
================
Credit reel graphics: beatstars.com/niicolondon
Credit reel music: Baphometrix
