What You Dont Know About Reverb - Reverb Masterclass @inthemix

In The Mix Let's look at the different common types of Reverb: Chamber, Plate, Spring, Room, Hall, Reverse, Ambience and Convolution! They are each suited to a specific mixing or production goal but can, of course, be used in any creative or artistic way.

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0:00 - Intro
1:10 - Chamber
2:30 - Plate
5:15 - Spring
6:45 - Digital
8:30 - Hall
9:15 - Reverse
10:30 - Convolution

Chamber:

Widely used in the 1940s, 50s and 60s with famous examples being Capitol Studios, EMI and Sunset Sound Studios. These rooms (often with non parallel walls) were used to create artificial reflections. Chambers and echo rooms were built in all shapes and sizes, some designed to give short and snappy reflections and others to allow for lush, longer decays. The microphone and speaker placement and gain made a huge difference to the tone of the reverb. This meant that recalling previously used configurations was both time consuming and techincally complex.

Plate:

The EMT (Elektromesstecknik) 140 Plate reverberator was released in 1957 and coming in at 2.4 x 1.2 meters (8ft by 4ft) and weighing only 270kg, engineers no longer needed to build echo chambers to add some reverb to a dry recording! This was the first and arguably best plate reverb ever created, although there are no completely original sounding units left (they are over 60 years old and parts need to be changed) the modern refits sound absolutely stunning and are highly prized to this day. Plates are excellent on vocal recordings and instruments. Many engineers swear by using a subtle amount on a snare drum recording to provide presence and help it cut through a mix.

Spring:

Although these were invented before the plate reverb, they didn't come into full populatiry until the 60's. They have been a common place guitar effect for the last 60 years and you'll struggle to find a guitar fx processor with a spring option. The hardware spring units vary in dewsign but typically suspend an input and output trandsucer between 1,2 or 3 springs (more springs often gives a smoother, more controlled sound which is less prone to overloading).

Digital / Algorithmic:

From the 1970's until present day there have been thousands of reverb devices and plugins created which use complex delay feedback lines to trick our ears into hearing reverbereation. The repeated, filtered and cascading delays are so tighly spaces that we precieve them as only 1 long reverb tail. Each device varies in design and tone but they usually create everything from almost flawless room emulations to enourmous, engulfing hall reverbs. Some units can also create reverse and non linear reverbs which can be used as a creative effect.

Convolution:

These processors use Impulse Responses (IR's) to create reverb. An impulse is a short audio pulse, sometimes a full frequency sample, a click or a single cycle waveform. This Impulse is generated in the real space or inout into a reverb device and the output response is recorded. From the Impulse response, a convolution or IR processor can create a reverb profile for you to apply to any audio.

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What You Dont Know About Reverb - Reverb Masterclass

In The Mix 2021-09-04 | Let's look at the different common types of Reverb: Chamber, Plate, Spring, Room, Hall, Reverse, Ambience and Convolution! They are each suited to a specific mixing or production goal but can, of course, be used in any creative or artistic way.

I Just Made My Own Mixing Plugin, Check It Out Here: youtu.be/-Xv4Ds4jTp4

0:00 - Intro
1:10 - Chamber
2:30 - Plate
5:15 - Spring
6:45 - Digital
8:30 - Hall
9:15 - Reverse
10:30 - Convolution

Chamber:

Widely used in the 1940s, 50s and 60s with famous examples being Capitol Studios, EMI and Sunset Sound Studios. These rooms (often with non parallel walls) were used to create artificial reflections. Chambers and echo rooms were built in all shapes and sizes, some designed to give short and snappy reflections and others to allow for lush, longer decays. The microphone and speaker placement and gain made a huge difference to the tone of the reverb. This meant that recalling previously used configurations was both time consuming and techincally complex.

Plate:

The EMT (Elektromesstecknik) 140 Plate reverberator was released in 1957 and coming in at 2.4 x 1.2 meters (8ft by 4ft) and weighing only 270kg, engineers no longer needed to build echo chambers to add some reverb to a dry recording! This was the first and arguably best plate reverb ever created, although there are no completely original sounding units left (they are over 60 years old and parts need to be changed) the modern refits sound absolutely stunning and are highly prized to this day. Plates are excellent on vocal recordings and instruments. Many engineers swear by using a subtle amount on a snare drum recording to provide presence and help it cut through a mix.

Spring:

Although these were invented before the plate reverb, they didn't come into full populatiry until the 60's. They have been a common place guitar effect for the last 60 years and you'll struggle to find a guitar fx processor with a spring option. The hardware spring units vary in dewsign but typically suspend an input and output trandsucer between 1,2 or 3 springs (more springs often gives a smoother, more controlled sound which is less prone to overloading).

Digital / Algorithmic:

From the 1970's until present day there have been thousands of reverb devices and plugins created which use complex delay feedback lines to trick our ears into hearing reverbereation. The repeated, filtered and cascading delays are so tighly spaces that we precieve them as only 1 long reverb tail. Each device varies in design and tone but they usually create everything from almost flawless room emulations to enourmous, engulfing hall reverbs. Some units can also create reverse and non linear reverbs which can be used as a creative effect.

Convolution:

These processors use Impulse Responses (IR's) to create reverb. An impulse is a short audio pulse, sometimes a full frequency sample, a click or a single cycle waveform. This Impulse is generated in the real space or inout into a reverb device and the output response is recorded. From the Impulse response, a convolution or IR processor can create a reverb profile for you to apply to any audio.

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Feedback Livestream - Submit Your Track

In The Mix 2024-10-18 | Submit your music here: bit.ly/SongSubmit_InTheMix

Include the Track Title + Artist Name in the song file so that I can pull it up on stream. You'll have to be there in the live chat on YouTube to have your song played, so please make this easy for me! What I love most about this community is how easy and civil everyone is when we do events like this. It is truly unmatched on the internet.

I use Boombox to host these streams as it makes queuing up the tracks really easy and overall it’s just awesome and free! It's also the filesharing app I use to collaborate with artists and my mastering clients. You will need to create a free account to submit a song. This is the only way to verify submissions, ensure zero spam/viruses and make the event fair for everyone who joins in.

10 Years of Mixing Advice in 10 Minutes - Part 2

In The Mix 2024-09-28 | It's been 10 years since I bought my first keyboard and started making/mixing music. I almost can't believe how fast the time has gone. Thousands of people asked for a follow up to my last video, so here are some of the points I didn't get around to! This is part two.

In this video, I share 6 more realisations I've had in my time in this industry.

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0:00 - What is this all about?
0:58 - Compression actually sounds more natural
2:20 - Phase is not Polarity
3:25 - M/S and L/R EQ
4:28 - Windows are better
5:18 - Think for yourself when buying products
8:25 - We need to talk about preventable hearing loss
11:40 - Thanks for watching

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Eliminate Frequency Masking - Free and Simple Mixing Technique

In The Mix 2024-09-07 | Many people asked me about this trick that I briefly mentioned in my last video (10 years of mixing advice in 10 minutes) so I wanted to elaborate here!
The thousands of comments on that video have given me so many ideas for video to make over the coming weeks, I'm looking forward to sharing more very soon.

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0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Set-up for both plugins
1:35 - Frequency sidechaining with Pro Q3
2:45 - Frequency sidechaining with TDR Nova (FREE)
3:35 - Why and where would you use this?

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10 Years of Mixing Advice in 10 Minutes

In The Mix 2024-08-10 | It's been 10 years since I bought my first keyboard and started making/mixing music. I almost can't believe how fast the time has gone. Hopefully, this puts you a bit further ahead on your mixing/production journey!
In this video, I share 7 big mistakes I've made or lessons I've learned in 9 minutes.

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0:00 - What is this all about?
0:58 - How to mix clashing tracks
2:10 - Phase can ruin a mix
3:20 - The 5 Click Rule
4:33 - The Loudness War is Over
6:00 - Solo is ruining your mixes
6:50 - Gaslighting Nonsense
8:18 - More Nonsense
10:00 - Let me know what you think?

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Try this on your next mix or master #musicproduction #mixing #plugin

In The Mix 2024-07-12 | I've attached the full video to this short.

1 - Clipping allows you to get louder masters with less noticable pumping and ducking of your final limiter
2 - Saturation can increase the fullness/power and the detail in your mix if you dial it in a little

Kraftur has a 14 day free trial which I have linked in the full video and here:
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I wish I had this plugin years ago - Soundtheory Kraftur Demo and Review

In The Mix 2024-07-06 | Soundtheory has finally released their second plugin, Kraftur. It is a unique mixing and mastering plugin that increases the power and density of your music. It is by far the best clipper I have ever used for increasing the loudness of mixes and I think I've used them all at this point. Ask me anything in the comments, I'm here to help!

Get a Free Trial of Kraftur here: soundtheory.com/kraftur
There is also a 30% OFF introductory sale until the 1st of September.

0:00 Intro
1:15 What is Kraftur?
1:50 Kraftur Overview (Drum bus processing)
5:18 Mix/Master processing
7:08 The secret to louder mixes (Clipping)
9:00 What I would change
9:50 Final thoughts

The team at Soundtheory have already told me that they might add read outs for the meters/gain reduction. I don't mind if they add them or not, but it's awesome that they already listened to the community!

Music by Kennedy Wilde (she's on all streaming platforms!)

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I’ve Never Tried Headphones Like This Before - SUUNTO Bone Conduction

In The Mix 2024-06-22 | I've been interested in trying out bone-conduction headphones for a few years now and finally put them to the test. These might be the best headphones for running, cycling and working out.
Please ask me anything in the comments!

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0:00 - Intro
1:20 - How does bone conduction work?
3:25 - Sound quality
5:28 - Why is bone conduction best for sports?
9:00 - SUUNTO Wing vs Sonic
12:12 - Final thoughts

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Make Your Own Acoustic Panels

In The Mix 2024-05-16 | ...

Sound vs Sanity - An Unpopular Opinion in Pro Audio

In The Mix 2024-05-04 | I know this isn't a mixing tip or new piece of gear but honestly, I wish someone made a video like this for me when I was younger! Please feel free to share your experiences in the comments or on our free community Discord server.
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0:00 - Intro
0:35 - Unpopular opinion
1:55 - Sleep
3:20 - Eye Health
4:38 - Stress and Anxiety
6:05 - Tools and Advice
9:30 - How to improve the sound of windows
11:00 - FAQ and Disclaimers!

These are the videos I referenced from @hubermanlab
Eye sight video: youtu.be/ObtW353d5i0?si=5HQx4sOt1I5aD6li
Sleep Toolkit: youtu.be/h2aWYjSA1Jc?si=ycRC97tuY0ih7Si3

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Did you know FL could do this? #musicproduction #flstudio #musicproduction

In The Mix 2024-04-13 | This will unlock so much functionality in your 3rd party plugins.
I don't know why people assume you can't do this FL Studio. It is not very intuitive but it is available and I have a full tutorial detailing the set up and some cool ways to use this.
The video is called “How to side chain 3rd party plugins in FL Studio”

Use THIS instead of reverb #musicproduction #mixing #flstudio

In The Mix 2024-04-03 | The benefits of using this over Fruity Reeverb 2:

- Higher Realism
- More reverb depth and width
- limitless variety (you can download free impulse responses or record your own)
- more natural reverb sound

FL Studio 2024 finally added this...

In The Mix 2024-03-30 | The new FL Studio 2024 update brings a new AI-powered chord generator tool called the CPT - Chord Progression Tool. There are also some other really cool updates including a new stereo spreader tool that has fantastic mono compatibility and a new JUNO-6 and Jupiter-8 style hybrid synth. Let me know if you want to see a sound design tutorial for that new synth.

0:00 - FL Studio Updates!
1:00 - How to use it
2:15 - Improving your own chord progressions
3:15 - Generating chords from a bassline
4:25 - How to improve the Chord Progression Tool

If you own FL Studio, you can access Beta 3 in the FL Studio Users Forum (Looptalk) here:
forum.image-line.com/viewtopic.php?t=324230

Be sure to follow all the warnings and install it alongside your regular version. It's best to not use beta software for mission-critical work as they tend to be less stable while new features are being added.

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Why did everyone get this wrong?

In The Mix 2024-03-16 | Well, this was a video I didn't think I'd have to film! After 153,000 views, more than 1000 comments and dozens of email and DMs, I decided to share the result of the audio test in last weeks video.
The comments section was almost a perfect split between people choosing A or B, with a minority sharing that they couldn't tell which one was high-passed.

While I had everyone focussed on A or B, the reality is that the high pass filter was turned on and off 4 times in each example. There was no switch at the cross between A and B although many people claimed to hear a big difference right at the transition point. This has been incredibly valuable for me and has made me entirely rethink how I present audio examples, before and after tests and plugin reviews on the channel. It has also shown me how deeply ingrained some audio myths are, through repetition over many years, and that this content is worth continuing. I'm learning more with each video too.

Let me know what topics you want me to cover next time!

0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Audio test
1:05 - The comments section
1:45 - The answer
3:05 - Warning for FL Studio users
3:50 - Thanks for watching

FL Studio Users: The reason I would advise against using the "20/30Hz + 18kHz Cut" preset is because it has been brought to my attention that many users simply apply this when mastering and are not actually listening to the changes in the audio. Objectively, a 30Hz filter is far too high for mastering 99% of audio.

The mix was Cruise Control by Jason Jass.

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Do high pass filters ruin your mixes? Fixing Bad Music Production and Mixing Advice EP.2

In The Mix 2024-03-02 | I'm fixing more bad music production and mixing advice. Honestly, I enjoyed this one and can't wait to move on to more interesting topics soon!
I'm making this video as a response to the critiques I've received online for sharing some helpful and widely used EQ techniques. Remember that it is always easier to straw man an argument and debunk it than to make a compelling case in the first place. Monitor the phase on your EQ if you are concerned.

As always, I hope you found this video useful or interesting in some way!
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0:00 - Introduction
0:20 - Good advice
1:12 - Bad advice
1:35 - Where the bad advice comes from (Audio Example)
4:20 - Can you hear the difference? Full Mix Example
5:20 - Plugin Doctor and some social media advice
6:45 - Thanks for watching

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This FL Studio Tip Could Save Your Recordings #musicproduction #mixingtips #flstudio

In The Mix 2024-02-25 | The benefits of recording like this:
- You'll never miss a good take
- More natural performances
- It rewards spontaneous creativity
- Less Pressure
- Retains the Human feel and emotion in the performance

It is one of my favourite live performance features in FL Studio and it's saved me many times!

#musicproduction #flstudio #flstudiotips #shorts #beatmaking #recording #editing

The Best Way To Compress Vocals #musicproduction #mixingtips #mixing

In The Mix 2024-02-10 | I shared this compression tip in my latest mixing "start to finish" video.
You can watch more here: youtu.be/OoA51whvlUM?si=FrramrlRPGwTpIHq

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Fixing Bad Music Production and Mixing Advice EP.1

In The Mix 2024-01-20 | I want to address some of the bad music production and mixing advice that I've seen all over Social Media. Today, I talk about auto-gain and gain staging, music theory myths and creativity/productivity comments.

Many videos share questionable advice to try and gain clicks, others are simply sharing bad advice in comments and forums. Most of these people mean no harm but I wanted to offer some clarity to this space. I think everyone should be allowed to share advice, no matter the size of their following or ability.

In future videos I want to address vocal tuning, DAW sound differences, audiophile myths and so much more.

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0:00 - Bad Advice
0:48 - You can't force creativity
2:32 - Music theory makes you less creative
4:05 - My mixing plugin
4:38 - Gain Staging will make or break a mix (you need auto-gain)
8:00 - Puppy Update

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Mixing A Song Start To Finish: Can You Hear The Difference?

In The Mix 2023-12-30 | In this video, I show you my approach to mixing and mastering a song step by step. There are lots of tips and techniques you can apply no matter the music you are producing or mixing.

Focusrite has invited me to join forces with guitarist @ChrisBuckGuitar and singer-songwriter @iamkarramusic in a three-part series exploring the journey from a guitar loop to crafting a fully mixed song using their new Scarlett 4th Generation interfaces.

You can watch the full series here on YouTube.

Watch Chris Buck record the guitar, bass and drums: youtu.be/x487XQig-wA?si=89CtGhjhsbttDdI0

Watch Karra write the song and record the vocals: youtu.be/xl6oQIG9P60?si=Tspy2R67YHLZ86jo

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0:00 - Series Overview
1:15 - Rough Mix
3:25 - Drum Mixing
5:05 - Bass Mixing
7:07 - Guitar Mixing
8:20 - Vocal Mixing
14:20 - Mastering
15:32 - Before and After

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95% of people get THIS wrong about Studio Monitors

In The Mix 2023-11-25 | What is the real benefit of a 3-way studio monitor?
In this video, I discuss some of the myths and misconceptions about loudspeakers while comparing 2-way and 3-way systems. This is not a sponsored video.

If you are looking to upgrade your studio monitors, there are things you can do to improve your current set-up without having to invest in a larger system right away and these are discussed in the video.

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0:00 - Intro
0:40 - Audio Myths
1:11 - How a 2-way system works (Audio Example)
2:24 - How a 3-way system works (Audio Example)
3:20 - Why this can be better (or worse!)
4:23 - My Mixing Plugin
5:00 - Mix Translation
5:42 - Why not 4,5 or 6 drivers?
6:20 - How to make your speakers sound better
7:30 - Summary

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Music: La La Land by Kennedy Wilde

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I Tested The Worlds First Wireless Studio Monitors - AIAIAI UNIT-4 Wireless+

In The Mix 2023-10-14 | The UNIT-4 Wireless+ from AIAIAI are the most interesting studio monitors I've ever reviewed on the channel. They are wireless and portable with lossless, low-latency audio. The claims seemed too good to be true, so I've been testing them for the past few weeks and wanted to share them with you too. The monitors are designed for studio use and as the best travel speakers possible.

They are also made with Right To Repair in mind and feature 100% recycled plastic, making them a more sustainable choice. I wanted to test the repairability by opening them up and taking a look.

Find out more about the UNIT-4 Studio monitors here: https://aiaiai.audio/u4inthemix

0:00 - UNIT-4 Wireless+
1:03 - Setting Them Up
3:30 - Battery Life
4:20 - Right To Repair
9:20 - Sound Quality
13:32 - Who are these for?
14:50 - Summary

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FL Studio 2024 INSANE AI Stem Splitter

In The Mix 2023-10-07 | The new AI Stem Splitter in FL Studio revolutionises sampling and music production. It can extract or remove vocals from songs and extract Drums, Instruments and Bass tracks for powerful sampling and remixing. It's based on a machine learning AI model with the results being dependent on the source.

It's one of the best features to be added to FL Studio in many years and brings so many opportunities to music producers and DJs in particular. I think it sounds as good or better than most of the AI Stem Separators and vocal extractors I've tried.

I'm giving away 3 copies of FL Studio Producer Edition (or $99IL VCash).
I'm hosting the giveaway on my community Discord Server. Enter the FL Studio Giveaway here: discord.com/invite/inthemix

Link To Get/Join the beta: forum.image-line.com

The songs used in this video are "All My Fault" by Clo Sur and "Narcissist" by Kennedy Wilde.

0:00 - Intro
0:52 - How It Works
1:28 - Audio Demo (Sample)
2:30 - Audio Demo (Extracting Female Vocals)
3:25 - Optimising the effect
4:00 - Audio Demo (Female Vocals)
4:40 - Audio Demo (Male Voice/EDM)
6:28 - FL Studio Giveaway

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10 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started FL Studio

In The Mix 2023-09-16 | I wish someone had shown me these FL Studio tips when I started out. They would have made music production and mixing so much easier and faster. If you have any great FL Studio Tips or Tricks, let me know in the comments or in our Discord Community.

Thank you to @SoundGym10 for making this free video possible.

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0:00 - Intro
0:25 - Stereo Waveform editing
1:20 - Clean Editing
2:10- Isolating Side Channels
3:35 - SoundGym Ear Training
4:20 - Text To Chords
6:08 - Tempo Detection
6:50 - Key Detection
7:20 - Chord Detection
8:02 - Better Midi Recording
9:05 - Audio Backup
9:45 - Channel Rack Groups
10:20 - Join Our Discord

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This Overlooked Ableton Feature Will Level Up Your Mix

In The Mix 2023-08-26 | Using the Envelope Follower in Ableton Live (or the peak controller in FL Studio) can unlock some powerful and advanced processing options to make your music sound better. These free tools save you time and deliver better results when compared to alternative methods with multiple plugins, parameter adjustments and routing.
I also show you how to automate 3rd party plugins in Ableton and use the Peak Controller in FL Studio.

One of the songs used in my video is La La Land by Kennedy Wilde (available on all platforms)

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0:00 - Intro
0:15 - Setting up the Envelope Follower
1:52 - "Sidechaining" Envelope Follower
2:30 - Automating 3rd Party Plugins in Ableton
3:18 - Advanced mixing techniques
4:22 - FL Studio Peak Controller Alternative
6:08 - Why is this better?

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I Found The Best AI Noise Reduction Plugin - Update Dec 2023: It’s no longer free

In The Mix 2023-08-05 | Update: 29th August - It appears that from the 31st of October the Free version will no longer be available and will be replaced by a premium/paid version.

I recently discovered a free AI de-noising and re-reverb plugin called GOYO by Supertone AI. I have lots of noise reduction and audio restoration plugins but downloaded it out of curiosity. I ended up liking it far more than expected and wanted to share it with you too. On my system, it is a lightweight, real-time (low latency) noise reduction and reverb removal solution for video editing, music production, vocal recording etc.

It removes unwanted noise, hiss, hum, talking, traffic, (rivers!), wind, microphone bumps, construction work, room reverb, and echo from recordings with surprising quality. It's probably my favourite way to remove noise from recordings and make your voice sound more clear.

Many of you are musicians but I know some of you are also video editors, please send this video to anyone who might benefit from using this tool. Thanks!

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0:00 - AI Audio Tools
0:51 - How To Use It
1:20 - Audio Example 1
2:40 - Audio Example 2
4:00 - Some tips for using this
5:16 - Be careful with AI Plugins/Tools

#musicproduction #mixing #freeplugin

I Made a New Plugin - BSA Reviver Full Walkthrough

In The Mix 2023-07-15 | I released my first audio mixing plugin 2 months ago. Since then, there have been hundreds of reviews, testimonials and comments about BSA Reviver. There have also been many great questions so I thought it would be best to walk through the plugin in a more relaxed video and show you why and how I made it. Reviver is a high-quality Adaptive Transient Shaper and a Harmonic Processor at its core. For the next week only, you can get

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0:00 - Free Trial
1:35 - What is Reviver?
2:20 - LOW Module
4:05 - MID Module
5:20 - HIGH Module
6:45 - Adding Solo Buttons...
7:10 - Why I made this Plugin
8:20 - Plugin UI
9:49 - Harmonics and Oversampling and more features
14:05 - Final Thoughts

Electronic Demo from Jason Jass
Acoustic/Pop Demo from Kennedy Wilde
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New FL Studio Keyboards - Novation FLkey 49 and FLkey 61 First Look

In The Mix 2023-06-24 | After the launch of the FLkey Mini and FLkey 37 last year, Novation have released the FLkey 49 and 61.

These are the first FL Studio MIDI controllers with faders, allowing us to mix directly from the keyboard. I'm so happy that they listened to feedback from the FL Studio community and decided to add faders, pattern modes and extend the keyboards for those who needed more range for their performances.

I'm honestly really excited about these ones (especially the FLkey 49) as they really are the best MIDI controllers for FL Studio in my opinion! It controls FL Studio’s Step Sequencer, Channel Rack and Mixer, and  has Scale and Chord modes to improve your performances.

Were you also waiting out for a larger MIDI keyboard?

You can find out more about the FLkey MIDI keyboards and the included software here.
This is not an affiliate link: novationmusic.com/en/keys/flkey

This video is sponsored by Novation.

0:00 - Intro
0:35 - Overview of features
2:58 - New Features (The Faders)
4:56 - Design
5:12 - Build Quality
5:58 - FLkey Mini
6:21 - FLkey 37
6:37 - FLkey 49
7:16 - FLkey 61

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Can You Hear The Difference? Vocal EQ Zones #shorts

In The Mix 2023-06-16 | Make your voice sound better with EQ #shorts #mixing #editing

I've made hundreds of long-format videos here on YouTube. I wanted to challenge myself to try making some compact versions of my most popular videos. Hopefully, these are useful on their own or they might lead you to dive deeper into a specific topic!

I've been hesitant to create shorts/reels because I personally prefer long-format videos. However, I see the benefit in quickly introducing topics/techniques and tools without having to invest 10/20 minutes in a full video. So this is the start of me trying my best to create useful, high-quality shorts and reels!

For a more detailed tutorial, my full "Voice EQ" videos can be found on YouTube here: youtu.be/pjMCyLsRNig

The Problem With Online Mastering Tutorials

In The Mix 2023-06-03 | The "problem" with mastering tutorials online is that it is very difficult to hear the subtle changes to the audio. Expert mastering tips and techniques are often given without a context and most (great!) tutorials are highly genre dependent. The result - you might not be able to accurately apply the tools and techniques to your own music. My solution to this is a 5 step mastering system that will give you consistent, repeatable results in any genre and using the skills you already have.

My usual long-form content includes many "before and after" audio examples and demonstrations. Learning to listen for these subtle changes takes many examples, lots of time and plenty of practise on your own music. I decided to outline the whole process here instead of wasting time on overly specific audio examples.

Save this video and watch it step by step when you next master your own music.
View this as though you have a friend working with you as you master your own music. You don’t need to watch the whole video and try to remember everything, just take it step by step and you’ll have an amazing master by the end.

0:00 - What's this all about?
1:10 - Step 1 - Error and Phase Check
3:49 - Step 2 - Balance and Tone
8:28 - Step 3 - Loudness Target
10:14 - Step 4 - Dynamic Range Reduction
11:10 - Step 5 - Final Limiting and Dither
13:09 - How To Improve

Notes and Tools Used:

Throughout this video, I use some plugins for the examples. These are only a tiny selection of the possible tools you can use. However, some of the basic tools you need are listed below:

DAW or Audio Editor (They can all do this. Ableton, Pro Tools, FL Studio, Cubase etc)
A dedicated editor such as iZotope RX is useful but not essential.

EQ - Any high-quality EQ with Mid/Side and Left/Right filters. Good options include TDR Slick EQ M, ProQ3 and Ozone Equaliser.

Compressor - A good compressor with as many controls as possible. Ideally controls over knee, peak and RMS release such as the free TDR Kotelnikov. Pro C2is a good premium option etc

Analogue Style EQ - Used for tone shaping, there are hundreds of free and premium options. Ideally with stepped 0.5 or 0.25 dB increments. These make it easier to dial in subtle amounts of processing.

Clipper - A clipper with a “Soft” clipping mode. A free option is Venn clip although it is a little difficult to dial in. A trusted premium option is StandardClip by Sir audio, although I have not used it personally.

Limiter - Ozone Maximiser, Pro L2, Sonnox Oxford Limiter v2, TDR Limiter No6 GE (the new one) are all great options. There are so many to choose from, I prefer a limiter with as many controls as possible.

Transient shaper - A multi-band transient shaper such as BSA Reviver is a great way to bring back some dynamic range and punch to your master.

Loudness Meter - Your limiter might have a built in loudness meter, but I have always trusted the Youlean Loudness Meter 2 (Free or Pro). LUFS are simply a measurement of perceived loudness relative to the dB scale. LUFS are the primary loudness unit used during mastering to asses the average and short term loudness. However, dB True Peak is still used for the absolute loudness ceiling.

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Reviver Plugin Walkthrough: Harnessing Adaptive and Intelligent Processing

In The Mix 2023-05-05 | Free Trial Here: blacksaltaudio.com/reviver-trial
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Reviver uses a completely new and unique transient processing algorithm to add depth, dimension and clarity to your mix. This is combined with finely tuned harmonic circuits to improve the tone and clarity of any sound source - Full mixes to individual tracks.

I've spent the last year designing, tuning and perfecting this processing and the response from professionals has been amazing! Revivers' unique processing is already giving users an edge in their mixes and masters.

Reviver is adaptive and intelligent, constantly reacting to your music to achieve the best tone possible. Its intuitive interface keeps you creative and focused on getting the best sound possible.

0:00 - Intro/Special Deal
0:58 - Overview
1:45 - Rock/Pop Demo
3:10 - Electronic Demo
4:20 - Metal Demo
5:00 - Drum Demo
6:30 - Guitar Demo
8:12 - What I've been doing over the past year!

Sidechain Compression Masterclass - Advanced Mixing Tutorial

In The Mix 2023-04-16 | In this video, I show some advanced sidechain compression techniques to create space, clarity and separation in the mix. These can automatically fix frequency masking and give tracks more focus. It takes a few moments to set up these mixing techniques but having them react automatically will save you time and allow you to stay flexible when mixing instead of getting too caught up in all the little details.

0:00 - Overview
0:35 - Example 1 - Vocal and Instrument
3:43 - Example 2 - Free Plugins
4:24 - Example 3 - Kick and Bass Filter
8:02 - My New Plugin!

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Advanced Sidechain Tutorial
Advanced Sidechain Mixing
How To Eliminate Frequency Masking - Mixing Tutorial

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Did you miss this FL Studio hidden feature?

In The Mix 2023-04-01 | In this video, I share an FL Studio music production tip I learned from my YouTube subscribers. I previously mentioned a method of creating ambient and atmospheric pads but some of my viewers knew of a better technique using the Fruity Convolver! Here I create some ambient guitar pads as well as using a free synth to create a supporting atmospheric pad.

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0:00 - Intro
0:40 - What is the Fruity Convolver?
2:00 - Guitar Example 1
3:05 - Guitar Example 2
4:25 - Synth Example
6:20 - Mixing Tips

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Do You Know These 5 Hidden FL Studio Features?

In The Mix 2023-03-18 | In this video, I share some FL Studio tips which are often overlooked. FL Studio is full of underrated features and tools that can be a source of great inspiration and creativity. These tips will help improve your production, mixing, and workflow in FL Studio.

0:00 - Intro
0:13 - Audio envelope tools
2:40 - Instant ambient textures
3:54 - Don't reinvent the wheel
5:00 - External plugin inputs
5:58 - Frequency Splitter
7:18 - Thanks for watching

Frequency Splitter Tutorial (and creative ways to use it): youtu.be/GZtgKJgZOLU
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AUDIO ENGINEER Tests The Best Headphones Under $300

In The Mix 2023-02-25 | I tested the best headphones for music production and mixing. Please read below for information about how I compared them.

Good headphones should:
1) Provide an accurate, spacious sound stage to aid in mixing and mastering music.
2) Reveal low, mid and high frequencies without distortion so you can make quick production decisions.
3) Faithfully reproduce the dynamics and transient response of the material.
4) Reveal the true depth and image of audio material.
5) Feel comfortable on your head for many hours and be strong enough to withstand daily use.

I tested each headphone with a high-quality headphone amplifier and a standard MacBook 1/8 audio output. I referenced, mixed, and listened casually to each headphone over the course of many weeks and months to reach my conclusions.

0:00 - Intro
0:20 - The Headphones
1:35 - My favourite
2:46 - $150 vs $300
3:23 - AKG K702
4:30 - Focal Listen Pro
5:20 - Beyerdynamic DT Pro X
6:15 - ATH M70X
6:50 - VSX
7:25 - Why I chose VSX

Headphone specs and more info:

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ATH M70x: bit.ly/ATHM70
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Beyerdynamic DT PRO700 X: bit.ly/DTPROX
Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X bit.ly/DT_900PROX
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THE BEST Free VST Plugins of 2023 (Top 10)

In The Mix 2023-02-04 | In this video, I'm sharing 11 excellent free audio plugins that are great alternatives to paid plugins. These are useful for music producers and mixers who want to expand their toolkit. They are all up-to-date and work on many operating systems. Most are in both VST, VST3, AU and AAX format and all work well on PC and Mac (including apple silicon).
The links are below and in the comments section.

I just made my own plugin, check it out here: youtu.be/-Xv4Ds4jTp4

0:00 - Intro
0:35 - Synths
2:38 - Instruments
3:30 - EQ
4:44 - Compressors
6:26 - Limiters
6:52 - Reverb and Delay
8:26 - Analysers

Free reverb and delay video:
youtu.be/BzQvWmgfvJE

LINKS for plugins:

Surge - surge-synthesizer.github.io
Vital - https://vital.audio/
Spitfire - spitfireaudio.com/pages/free-instruments
Coral EQ - bit.ly/coraleq
TDR Nova - tokyodawn.net/tdr-nova
TDR Kotelnikov - tokyodawn.net/tdr-kotelnikov
Klanghelm - klanghelm.com/contents/freeware.html
Valhalla - valhalladsp.com/shop/reverb/valhalla-supermassive
SPAN - voxengo.com/product/span
YLM2 - youlean.co/youlean-loudness-meter

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5 Mastering Tips for Better Mixes: Quick Tips for Immediate Results

In The Mix 2022-11-18 | Use some of these mastering techniques in your process and hear the results! These quick and easy tips will improve your masters and many of them can be used during mixing too. We take a look at master limiting, automatic EQ and techniques to help you pick the best master. Give these a try on your next project and hear the results for yourself!

0:00 - Intro
0:15 - Double Limiting
1:28 - Choosing Your Final Master
2:30 - Intelligent EQ
3:45 - Focus Your EQ
5:02 - Macrodynamics
6:25 - Discord Server

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EQ Masterclass: youtu.be/mk-bbzNkeJc
Mid Side EQ: youtu.be/kEiILPm1VSc
Left Right EQ: youtu.be/RzRmw4rNY90

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Try This Every Time You Open Your DAW - Ear Training For Better Mixing

In The Mix 2022-10-22 | This ear training exercise will quickly improve your EQ and mixing skills. I do this almost every time I open a project and it helps me focus my processing and enjoy mixing. After suggesting this to hundreds of artists and clients, I thought it was time I just made a video about it!

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EQ Masterclass - All EQ Types Explained: youtu.be/mk-bbzNkeJc

The music in this video is from "What You Did to Me" by Kennedy Wilde:
open.spotify.com/artist/33OUFDN69AkgJ11z7yYFf9?si=yodSzAnYSS6aVClHX-p61g

0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Ear Training Exercise
2:32 - Why is this so effective?
4:42 - EQ Masterclass
4:58 - Discord Server

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Audio To Midi Chords - FL Studio Free and Simple Method

In The Mix 2022-10-08 | Quickly convert audio to midi chords in FL Studio using this free technique. You can find the chords of any sample or song. This is especially helpful when remixing where you might also want to find the melody or bassline and improvise from there.

Let me know if this was helpful and what you'd like to see more of in the future.

Michael

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0:00 - Intro
0:25 - Audio To Midi Chords
3:22 - Piano roll tip
3:45 - Some helpful settings
4:58 - Puppy Update
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Slate Digital Virtual Mix Rack Review and Sound Demo

In The Mix 2022-06-18 | The Slate Digital Virtual Mix Rack is a plugin I use when recording and mixing music. In this video, I show you how it works and let you hear its sound on vocals, guitars, drums and full mixes. The VMR contains over 30 excellent analog-modeled plugins including many classic compressors, EQs, pre-amps and original audio enhancement tools. These can be used for any audio processing to improve the sound of instruments, vocals, entire mixes, podcasts and voice-over work. A recent free update to the VMR is FG-DS, a model of the famous dbx 902 de esser. Regular free updates continue to expand the versatility and flexibility of the VMR.

The 30-day Free Trial also comes bundled with other plugins such as virtual tape machines, buss compressors, an automatic vocal tuner, multiband compressors, parametric EQs and so much more as you'll see in the video.

Get a 30-Day Free Trial using this link: bit.ly/30dayFreeVMR

FAQs:

Q: Do you need a physical iLok?
A: No, only for the perpetual (lifetime) licences. You only need an iLok account to use the plugins.

Q: Does this work in any DAW?
A: The VMR is available as both a VST and AU plugin and runs on both PC and Mac. It is also fully compatible with the new Apple Silicon (M1) processors.

0:00 - Intro
0:46 - How the VMR Works
1:30 - Mixing Drums
3:33 - Free Trial and Price
5:49 - Mixing Vocals and De-essing
8:22 - Mixing Guitar
9:44 - Processing a Mix with the VMR
11:08 - Benefits of analog-modelling
11:45 - Sound Quality
12:44 - Summary

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Why Your Mixes Don’t Sound Punchy - Transient Processing Technique

In The Mix 2022-06-11 | Getting punchy and dynamic tracks might be easier than you thought. Transient processing can be used to simplify your mixing process. Although I love compression it is often easier to create impact without using it!
I just made a plugin to make this effect much easier and better, check it out here: youtu.be/-Xv4Ds4jTp4

0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Plugins
1:10 - Punchy Drums
2:25 - Guitar
3:40 - Why is this underrated?
4:26 - Dynamic Percussion
5:20 - Drum Sound Design
5:50 - Is this right for you?

Full Transient Processing Tutorial: youtu.be/3QpZYSUljmw

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How To Make Your Own Acoustic Panels - DIY Professional Acoustic Treatment for Home Studio

In The Mix 2022-05-28 | How to build your own affordable high-performance acoustic panels for a home studio or home office. This DIY professional acoustic treatment will make your recordings sound better by reducing the reverb and echo in your room and controlling background noise.

The total cost per panel is about £20/$25 and weighs 5-6 kg.

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0:00 - Introduction
1:00 - Overview
2:00 - Building the wooden frame
4:05 - Attaching the sides
5:30 - Sealing the back
6:25 - Acoustic materials
8:56 - How to wrap the fabric
10:40 - Hanging panels on the wall
11:28 - Optional external frame
12:30 - Before and After
13:00 - Thanks for watching

🪚 Materials and Dimensions 📏

Frame:
Material: 2 x 1800mm x 18mm x 34mm timber. 4 x wood screws 60mm.
Final size: 120cm x 60cm planed timber frame.
Cuts: 2 x 1200mm + 2 x 530mm cuts

Sides:
Material: 2-3mm fibre/plyboard.
Cuts: 2 x 1200mm x 110mm 2x 600mm x 110mm
Change the 110mm to whichever thickness you want.

Filling:
Recycled denim insulation
Hemp/wood fibre insulation
Cellulose batt Insulation
Recycled foam/fabric slabs
Check the spec sheets and feel free to send a comment on this video and I'll check it out too.

Fabric:

Update 2023 - Camira and other fabric sellers are raising the price of Cara (possibly due to this video or possibly just price gouging).
I no longer recommend Camira if the price stays high (£16 per meter right now).

Original - I use Camira fabrics. There sell lots of suitable options and my favourite is Cara in Black (code EJ138). You can find it much cheaper from local suppliers (hence why my price is lower in the video and I made an edit!)

Additional tools:
Mask and gloves for woodwork
Stapler
Hand saw (or get the timber cut at the shop)
Hammer and nails are optional
Electric drill
Countersink and drill bits

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What You NEED to Start Making MUSIC (Computer, Software & Hardware)

In The Mix 2022-05-07 | I think every music producer needs a home studio. In this video, I share my recommendations and advice for building or improving your own music studio.
I'll show you the essential equipment and software you'll need to produce music and record songs.
I've made plenty of mistakes with equipment over the years so I hope this will help you when setting up your own space.

0:00 - Intro
0:50 - Computer
2:15 - Software
3:20 - Audio Interface
4:30 - Headphones
5:30 - Microphones
9:05 - Cables and Stands
9:57 - Studio Monitors
11:10 - Midi Keyboard
11:45 - Power Conditioning
12:35 - Health and Ergonomics

Links to some equipment and videos mentioned (none of these are affiliate links, I'm just sharing more information)

Free DAW video: youtube.com/watch?v=8aRx4HMLY5Q
How To Choose Headphones: youtube.com/watch?v=aa384XjPIX8
Microphones:
KSM8: https://shu.re/3LBzpVF
KSM313: https://shu.re/3vCJbBs
KSM44A https://shu.re/3ye4r29
KSM137: https://shu.re/3FkjXeh
Midi Keyboards I recommend: youtu.be/poV3-GNX42o

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The First FL Studio Keyboards - Novation FLkey Mini and FLkey 37 First Look

In The Mix 2022-04-05 | In this video, I take an exclusive first look at the FLkey Mini and FLkey 37 from Novation.
These Midi keyboards are made specifically for FL Studio and integrate perfectly with the software. It's now possible to control the channel rack, mixer, transport controls and more using these keyboards. FL Studio users have wanted a keyboard like this for years and now it's finally here!

🎹 Find out more about the FLkey range: bit.ly/FLKEYMIDI

Both keyboards come with a 6-month trial of FL Studio Producer Edition and a whole suite of virtual instruments and effects from XLN Audio, Klevgrand, Applied Audio Systems and Spitfire Audio.

0:00 - FLkey Intro
0:55 - FLkey Range Overview
2:00 - 25 vs 37 Keys
2:30 - Drum Pads & Note Repeat
4:00 - Drum Sequencer
5:15 - Keyboard
7:15 - Included Software
8:18 - My Recommendation / Opinion

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Mid Side EQ Simplified - A Powerful Tool for Stereo Mixing

In The Mix 2022-03-12 | In this video, I share a few ways to use Mid-Side EQ to improve your production and mixing. It is important to have a good understanding of Stereo EQ to get the most out of Mid-Side EQ but it can be used by anyone of any ability.

I find that it is a good tool to help me do less damage and be more precise when mixing but it is certainly not essential in most situations. It can be used to create width, depth and space in a mix. Many mixers use this to create a 3D, spatial sound stage.

0:00 - Introduction
0:30 - What is Mid Side
2:10 - Production Example
5:05 - Mixing Example
9:26 - Something to Try

More EQ Videos:
Left Right EQ: youtu.be/RzRmw4rNY90

Thank you to The Workday Release for allowing me to use their music for some of the demos. If you want to hear more of their music, check out some of my mastering and mixing tutorials or search for them on your favourite streaming service :)

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Use THIS Compression Trick For BETTER Low End

In The Mix 2022-02-19 | Are you using this compression feature?
Filtering a compressors side chain or detection circuit can dramatically improve the low-end impact of your music. I use this technique when compressing drums, mixes and any signal with a lot of low or sub frequencies.

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0:00 - Introduction
0:15 - Sidechain Process
2:55 - Before and After
3:35 - Useful Tips
4:20 - This vs Multiband Compression
5:12 - Other Compressors
6:40 - Important Information

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Mastering Start To Finish - Step By Step Mastering Guide

In The Mix 2022-02-12 | In this video, I turned the camera on while mastering a mix to show you the steps I took to make it loud, clear and ready for release.

My main objectives were to enhance the mix and increase the cohesion of the layers.

💻 Check Out My Mastering Plugin: youtu.be/-Xv4Ds4jTp4

►The song is "All My Fault ft.NEZZY" Listen to the final master here on YouTube: youtu.be/44lQbLQjMbY

0:00 - Intro and Remix Contest
0:45 - Equipment
1:10 - First listen
2:10 - Creating Headroom
5:00 - Compression
8:00 - EQ
10:00 - Controlling Sibilance
11:35 - The Chain
12:30 - Limiting
14:00 - Before and After (Loudness Matched)
15:30 - Before and After (No Loudness Matching)
16:10 - Conclusion

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►Gear I am using and more notes:
Interface: Lynx Hilo
Headphones: Beyerdynamic DT 900 PROX
Speakers: PSI A23-M
DAW: FL Studio 20 (all daws can do this, free or paid)
Plugins: You can use any EQ and limiter. I chose the Youlean Loudness meter (free), Acustica Ivory 5, Fabfilter Pro Q3 and Pro L2.

Level Up Your Production with these New Automation Tips

In The Mix 2022-01-15 | Let's look at some of the new automation features in FL Studio designed to improve your workflow and creativity.

0:00 - Intro
0:30 - New Automation Editor
5:00 - Merging Automation Clips
6:00 - Min and Max Limits
8:16 - Removing stuck parameters
9:15 - Video suggestions

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Full Automation Tutorial: youtu.be/cK8uiEngm5g

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How To RECORD In FL Studio 21

In The Mix 2022-01-08 | In this video, you'll learn how to record in FL Studio and find out about the recently added improvements to the recording process. You'll also meet my puppy, Solo :)

0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Audio Settings
1:30 - Preparing to record
4:25 - Recording
5:25 - Loop Recording
6:30 - Helpful Tips
10:00 - Where Have I Been?

Try or Buy FL Studio Here: bit.ly/FLStudio21

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Advanced Recording Edison Method: youtu.be/2VXR8CajTbo

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The OTT Upgrade Youve Been Waiting For - MO-TT Sound Demo

In The Mix 2021-11-26 | Slate Digital MO-TT takes the classic OTT sound to a whole new level.
Finally I can use the OTT sound with greater flexibility and richer features.
Use the time stamps/chapters below to hear sound demos of MO-TT on Drums, Bass, Leads and Full mixes.

Link to download and 30 day free trial: bit.ly/InTheMixMOTT

0:00 - Intro
0:25 - How to get/trial the plugin
0:40 - What is OTT?
1:05 - GUI
1:20 - Sound Demo Pluck Lead
2:20 - Sound Demo Reese Bass
3:52 - Sound Demo Drums
5:30 - Advanced Mode
6:50 - Sound Demo Full Mix
9:05 - Compression Settings
10:20 - Sound Design Example
11:33 - Final Thoughts

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How To Install and Export Vital Banks and Presets

In The Mix 2021-11-20 | A quick guide showing you how to Install and Export Vitalbank files and individual presets so that you can get the most out of the Free Vital Synthesiser.
This guide works for both Windows PC and Mac and is linked on my website for those who use my preset pack for Vital.

0:00 - Introduction
0:30 - Installing .vitalbank on Windows
2:18 - Installing .Vitalbank on Mac
3:05 - Installing a .zip of presets (Windows and Mac)
4:30 - Custom installation
5:50 - Exporting Vital Banks and presets
7:25 - Thanks for watching

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The Best Free Plugins and VSTs 2021 - Reverb and Delay

In The Mix 2021-11-06 | In this video, I share my favourite free reverb and delay plugins for mixing and music production.
These are all compatible with Windows, macOS and some work on Linux too!

0:00 - Intro
0:15 - Compatibility
0:57 - Valhalla SuperMassive
2:46 - TAL Reverb 4
4:18 - OldSkoolVerb
6:02 - Silver
8:30 - More Free Plugins

Here are some links to the plugin websites if you want to download them for free:

Valhalla SuperMassive - valhalladsp.com/shop/reverb/valhalla-supermassive
TAL Reverb 4 - tal-software.com/products/tal-reverb-4
Voxengo OldSkoolVerb - voxengo.com/product/oldskoolverb
Acustica Audio Silver - acustica-audio.com/store/t/acqua/fx/reverb/silver

Here are some links to my other free plugins videos:
More Free Plugins (Mixing and FX) youtu.be/EkVc1t_04j0
More Free Plugins (Synths and Instruments) youtu.be/EMNv1KTTk7E

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