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

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  • čas přidán 22. 05. 2024
  • 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 CZcams.
    Watch Chris Buck record the guitar, bass and drums: • From Loop to Track Wit...
    Watch Karra write the song and record the vocals: • Focusrite Scarlett Rec...
    Discover Scarlett 4th Gen:
    bit.ly/In-The-Mix-YT
    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
    📱 Instagram: @michael.inthemix
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Komentáře • 361

  • @iamkarramusic
    @iamkarramusic Před 4 měsíci +401

    Thank you for making my recordings sound amazing 🤩

    • @inthemix
      @inthemix  Před 4 měsíci +62

      It would be a challenge to make them sound bad. Thanks for recording them so well!

    • @cesargonzalezbueno3359
      @cesargonzalezbueno3359 Před 4 měsíci +12

      At what sample rate did you guys worked that song?

    • @iamkarramusic
      @iamkarramusic Před 4 měsíci

      @@cesargonzalezbueno3359 48k Sample Rate with 32 bit float

    • @inthemix
      @inthemix  Před 4 měsíci +25

      ⁠@@cesargonzalezbueno3359
      I also worked at 48kHz, 32Bit. This way you just don’t ever need to worry about headroom or noise floor. However, it’s common to export masters at different sample rates, bit depths and dithers depending on your needs.

    • @cesargonzalezbueno3359
      @cesargonzalezbueno3359 Před 4 měsíci +4

      @@inthemix thanks.

  • @thetrashpanda9085
    @thetrashpanda9085 Před 4 měsíci +96

    This is a perfect example of how a solid performance can make so much difference for the mixing and mastering process. Micheal, Karra, and Chris are all so masterful!

    • @inthemix
      @inthemix  Před 4 měsíci +5

      Chris and Karra certainly made my job smooth. They are both immensely talented!

  • @DrumNBassed
    @DrumNBassed Před 4 měsíci +12

    It’s amazing how much confidence a little bit of compression brings to the mix.

  • @legionofboombap4705
    @legionofboombap4705 Před 4 měsíci +77

    Sidechaining the delays so the tail ducks down on the transient hits is brilliant! This one tip alone was worth the watch. Your vids and advice are always excellent!

    • @santi3574
      @santi3574 Před 4 měsíci +12

      It can also be done with reverbs!

    • @inthemix
      @inthemix  Před 4 měsíci +15

      @@santi3574I actually don’t know why I didn’t do it with the reverbs too. It’s such a good trick!

    • @NikkieJurnigan
      @NikkieJurnigan Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@inthemix can you do video with my track

    • @Liatris
      @Liatris Před měsícem

      @inthemix I actually questioned that too, since you did reverbs right after you sidechained the delays, and I was like "What, why didn't you do it with reverbs too?" Then you said "This'll be more like a stereo-widening than a reverb" and I went "Oh. Yeah. Gonna do that."

  • @DJPastaYaY
    @DJPastaYaY Před 4 měsíci +89

    These more in depth and walkthrough style videos I always find super helpful. Just so much detail and insightful tips that you can't really get in a 2 minute video. Keep up the great work Michael!!

    • @inthemix
      @inthemix  Před 4 měsíci +18

      Long live long form content!

  • @brandybraxtone1087
    @brandybraxtone1087 Před 4 měsíci +7

    Self-taught producers such as I appreciate your work🤝. My journey with Fl Studio started right here 5 years later...a certified sound engineer😄. Much love from Kenya.

  • @ChrisBuckGuitar
    @ChrisBuckGuitar Před 4 měsíci +36

    This was awesome! Thank you Michael; smashed it mate!

    • @inthemix
      @inthemix  Před 4 měsíci +12

      After editing this I've had your guitar loops stuck in my head all week! Such detail yet so easy and laid back. Hope to work with you again one day soon!

  • @nafawi7965
    @nafawi7965 Před 4 měsíci

    My favorite part of the series. Thanks!

  • @alex.florin.prod_shorts
    @alex.florin.prod_shorts Před 4 měsíci +1

    Some of the greatest people united to make this video! Congrats!

  • @gengargum
    @gengargum Před 4 měsíci +1

    so excited you did another one of these just got more into mixing and your vids help so much, welcome back! :)

  • @HongFeiHo
    @HongFeiHo Před 4 měsíci

    I love it when my favourite producers work together! Awesome!!!!

  • @jmosouthernsoul1967
    @jmosouthernsoul1967 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Thanks for all the lessons

  • @Makzin_Makza
    @Makzin_Makza Před 4 měsíci +1

    The tutorial I've been waiting for ❤❤ thank you

  • @kemal_ozturk
    @kemal_ozturk Před 4 měsíci +1

    This is very helpful and super fun to watch!

  • @SouthPhilly28th
    @SouthPhilly28th Před 4 měsíci +1

    Thank you for creating this video! 👑

  • @Barnsey87
    @Barnsey87 Před měsícem

    It's a blessing having Mike Mixing for you. 👍

  • @sykemypie5216
    @sykemypie5216 Před 4 měsíci +1

    This sounds marvelous!

  • @DaniCorbalanSpain
    @DaniCorbalanSpain Před 4 měsíci +13

    Here we can see a professional doing a brilliant mixing & mastering session for free. Personally I would make the long vocal reverb a bit larger, the vocal sounds a bit dry in the full mix in my opinion. I don't know if you used it because it isn't in the video, but I always sidechain a little all the instruments and sounds except for the kick and sometimes the bass with the vocals, this glues the vocals and the instruments together. Anyway, wow, the difference between the raw and the final master is incredible. Will save this video to watch it every time I start a mixing session, thanks for your work :)

    • @inthemix
      @inthemix  Před 4 měsíci +6

      Thank you for those insights! I want to go back and try that sidechaining technique now…
      The vocals also sound great with more reverb, I tend to overdo reverb and delay so pulled it back a little after the mastering section. Maybe I could increase the long reverb time and also side chain it? This could give a larger spatial effect without overloading it.

    • @DaniCorbalanSpain
      @DaniCorbalanSpain Před 4 měsíci +5

      @@inthemix I watch all your videos, but also a ton of music production videos, so I can't remember if I learned this from you, but I think you already made a video about sidechaining reverb using Fruity Peak Controller, that's the technique I always use for reverb and delay, so I guess that's what you are thinking, also adding an EQ to the reverb cutting lows and highs.

  • @Hagoromo6
    @Hagoromo6 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Thank you for sharing this ❤

  • @BrandonShere
    @BrandonShere Před 4 měsíci

    I love that you used Karra's vocals!! You both are great to watch!

  • @jondilliom
    @jondilliom Před 4 měsíci +4

    This is the best mixing video I've seen in a while. So many ideas

  • @iainmackenzieUK
    @iainmackenzieUK Před 4 měsíci +1

    Incredibly useful and inspiring - many thanks

  • @MusicProducerrr
    @MusicProducerrr Před 4 měsíci +1

    Top-notch as always 🔥🔥. Waiting for release

  • @CraftedByDirt
    @CraftedByDirt Před 4 měsíci +1

    Always love what you put out❤

  • @poptny
    @poptny Před 4 měsíci +28

    Love this kind of videos!! So much to learn and you also make it look sooo easy, very helpful!!!

  • @XXROCKANDROLLPOWERXX
    @XXROCKANDROLLPOWERXX Před 4 měsíci +2

    You're incredible! Thank you for all your help to the producers community!

  • @edhooo2602
    @edhooo2602 Před 4 měsíci +1

    this video was helpfull, keep it simple like this and keep creating

  • @originunknown3209
    @originunknown3209 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Superb Michael! Enjoyed that!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏. Cheers!

  • @shadow325lone
    @shadow325lone Před 4 měsíci +2

    Omg this is the most beautiful new year's gift I've taken! A start to finish mixing tutorial and even with my studio gears and the plugins I have... Truly amazing, I can't tell how much I'm grateful. Thank you 🥺💙

  • @dylanthekoreanteacher
    @dylanthekoreanteacher Před 4 měsíci +1

    Thanks for the great video!

  • @DarkPhive
    @DarkPhive Před 4 měsíci +1

    Great job man, watching your videos took my production to a new level! Also the song is incredible

  • @ajaykhandka4207
    @ajaykhandka4207 Před 4 měsíci

    Very Nice. What a Mixing !

  • @sciscoug3492
    @sciscoug3492 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Wow, this is the video i was looking for all these decades, finally. It's super helpful and i would like to thank you guys for the efforts and love you put in to make us great producers. Thank you.

  • @matthewmargetts8516
    @matthewmargetts8516 Před 3 měsíci

    It's invaluable to see you going through the thought process and applying processing. I have saved this video and can see myself coming back to it time and time again. Thank you.

  • @spacembf
    @spacembf Před 26 dny

    Dope video. Great editing, everything looks so seamless and allows us to just focus on the music

  • @deltamack
    @deltamack Před 4 měsíci

    😊❤Thank you, Michael.

  • @sonicart1808
    @sonicart1808 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Bravo Michael, you did a stellar job on this track...

  • @Kudobeat
    @Kudobeat Před 4 měsíci

    Always enjoyed your teaching

  • @slsemitone2487
    @slsemitone2487 Před 4 měsíci +1

    wow that's amazing work yah...! love It😍😍

  • @AzulTierraMusic
    @AzulTierraMusic Před 4 měsíci +3

    I loved how you side chained the delays with the vocal very clever. Makes the vocals more clear! The vocal performance was amazing! Really good song I would listen to it a million times.

  • @KevinMerinoCreations
    @KevinMerinoCreations Před 4 měsíci +9

    Great video! I am completely new to mixing in so this is perfect for helping me understand what I need to focus on while I learn. Thank you, Chris Buck @ChrisBuckGuitar, and Kara for sharing your talents! 👏👏👏

  • @BVK.
    @BVK. Před 4 měsíci

    Fricking useful! Thank you sire!

  • @riidzmahn0481
    @riidzmahn0481 Před 4 měsíci

    thanks i managed to get some really good pointers, well done.

  • @xten93
    @xten93 Před 4 měsíci +2

    WOW!! really love this!! As i am a beginner in the Mixing and Mastering section, this really helped me a lot and lets me know what I needed to improve. Thank You!! Hoping to see more videos like this.

  • @shivamgaikwad5002
    @shivamgaikwad5002 Před 4 měsíci +22

    I miss you bro upload more or upload vlogs I wanna see you

    • @ElijahEzell
      @ElijahEzell Před 4 měsíci +1

      Agreed. Would love to see more

    • @zachsteiner
      @zachsteiner Před 4 měsíci +1

      Gay. Just kidding, I agree lol.

    • @prodbyjexus1
      @prodbyjexus1 Před 4 měsíci

      this the realest shit i’ve ever seen

  • @cajuncrackerranch7990
    @cajuncrackerranch7990 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Great job man!

  • @PrashantVermaMusic
    @PrashantVermaMusic Před 4 měsíci

    Really helpful content to organize workflow, thanks brother 😍

  • @wyshwood
    @wyshwood Před 4 měsíci +3

    Nice work. Sounds like you helped with the groove as well as bonding it all together. I like your style, nothing too extreme.

  • @afsaudio
    @afsaudio Před 4 měsíci

    Amazing as usual 👏

  • @janitzioIII
    @janitzioIII Před měsícem

    incredible thank you so much

  • @eynakashna6980
    @eynakashna6980 Před 2 měsíci

    fantastic tips

  • @itisnaja
    @itisnaja Před 4 měsíci +2

    11:15 blew my mind, that's very helpful, I had no idea about it

  • @sanketnepal6078
    @sanketnepal6078 Před 4 měsíci

    Awesome video. Thank you sir.

  • @venkatsailor
    @venkatsailor Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you so much!

  • @HaniHashiya
    @HaniHashiya Před 10 dny

    The mix and mastering really add depth to the guitarist and singer's awesome performance!!

  • @craiggavin250
    @craiggavin250 Před 4 měsíci

    Super helpful Thankyou!

  • @OUTSHADES
    @OUTSHADES Před 4 měsíci

    Literally the balancing and leveling part in a smooth playthrough really helped me understand it a little bit more, I've always struggled with leveling and it takes me quite a while to get it right. What I find hard is keeping the volume difference between the verse and the chorus fairly minimalistic yet choruses have to sound energetic and secondly keeping the drums at a level where they are not too prominent but at the same time loud enough to be exciting and not sounding dull!

  • @rowlandhyde3477
    @rowlandhyde3477 Před 3 měsíci +1

    This guy doesn’t know how much he has helped me, I’d love to meet him and thank him in person 🙏❤️

  • @madzoo4399
    @madzoo4399 Před 3 měsíci

    Great Music! Amazing!

  • @GoutamSingh
    @GoutamSingh Před 4 měsíci +2

    one of my favourite teacher ....yes Boss ❤❤❤❤

  • @prodbyjexus1
    @prodbyjexus1 Před 4 měsíci +1

    this was beautiful ♾️

  • @charles.9391
    @charles.9391 Před 4 měsíci

    Amazing video! Really awesome mix, and great information

  • @aneudylopez1723
    @aneudylopez1723 Před 4 měsíci +1

    SHE SINGS AMAZING AND YOUR A GENIOUS , LOVE UR CHANNEL

  • @veelik8987
    @veelik8987 Před 4 měsíci +1

    This is so much fun and helpful! Thank you, Michael, Happy New Year

  • @glennfordsolinap8606
    @glennfordsolinap8606 Před 4 měsíci

    man, the master just sounds so full!!!

  • @furiobisotti8150
    @furiobisotti8150 Před 4 měsíci +4

    Wow... Extremely useful path for a beginner amateur like me. I appreciated a lot compression and eq, which saved the original groove from musicians. It makes everything professional in a hifi mode (not easy to be found nowadays). Bravo!

  • @mogimuziki
    @mogimuziki Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you, sir.

  • @bremflux6464
    @bremflux6464 Před 4 měsíci +1

    That wave is looking beautiful bruh bruh. Thanks for the info as always!

  • @TheLloyd91
    @TheLloyd91 Před 4 měsíci +1

    very insightful.

  • @davidorlov
    @davidorlov Před 4 měsíci +1

    Respect! Loved ur mix. I wish I was even half as good

  • @vewilli
    @vewilli Před 4 měsíci +1

    Cool! 👍🏻

  • @tomschlaiss5735
    @tomschlaiss5735 Před 4 měsíci

    Great work as always, cheers from Germany

  • @uncleiroh01
    @uncleiroh01 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Greeeeat video 🙏

  • @c1966m
    @c1966m Před 4 měsíci +1

    nice video format, the right length, very informative, thanks!

    • @inthemix
      @inthemix  Před 4 měsíci

      I'm glad I balanced it right this time!

  • @lionrecords57
    @lionrecords57 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I really love the Way you balance ♎ the mix , using reverb & Delay for really you'r my favorite mix engenner!!! More videos Dad✓ 😢😢😢

  • @LittleBigDebbie
    @LittleBigDebbie Před 4 měsíci +14

    Omg what an amazing new years gift, you always teach us so much 🥺🥺🥺 theres so much to learn at once when youre just starting but its so comforting to know we are being well guided 😊! Happy new year!!!

    • @inthemix
      @inthemix  Před 4 měsíci +3

      You're welcome! I'm trying to make my videos as easy to follow as possible these days. The best way to learn is to load it up alongside your own mixing project and take it one chapter at a time. You'll get there in no time.

  • @victoriousakadiceproductions
    @victoriousakadiceproductions Před 4 měsíci +1

    That's awesome and Happy New Year.🎉

  • @darlawkopx
    @darlawkopx Před 3 měsíci

    Enjoy watching this . Great vedio bro

  • @Aerons560
    @Aerons560 Před 4 měsíci +1

    High quality, splash. Happy New Year!

  • @ezradavid5877
    @ezradavid5877 Před 4 měsíci

    One of the best content I've seen on CZcams about mixing, and I've seen plenty. This is in my top 3.

  • @dj_Kzas
    @dj_Kzas Před 3 měsíci

    Sound amazing and her voice OMG I just melt loved it. Great video but we need a whole session with all the details please make a pay course.

  • @mrpudikin
    @mrpudikin Před 4 měsíci +1

    "It actually sounds pretty cool" during the vocal tuning got me..
    Helpful video. thanks

    • @inthemix
      @inthemix  Před 4 měsíci

      I sometimes talk before listening!

  • @Fuck_kalamkaar
    @Fuck_kalamkaar Před 4 měsíci +1

    YOUR VIDEO ARE REALLY VERY HELPFULL....THX FOR THE CONTENT MATE

  • @RaphayoStudios
    @RaphayoStudios Před 4 měsíci +1

    What I find more facinating is the channel set up before mixing.

    • @inthemix
      @inthemix  Před 4 měsíci +1

      It’s all in my template that I released on my Discord server (And YT some time ago). Maybe I could break it down in another video?

  • @HaddexGames
    @HaddexGames Před 4 měsíci +3

    Thanks for the video!

    • @inthemix
      @inthemix  Před 4 měsíci +1

      You're more than welcome!

  • @prodby._Major_P.
    @prodby._Major_P. Před 4 měsíci +1

    Ty your GOATED 🙏🏾💯

  • @ericdias4199
    @ericdias4199 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I wanna hug you, Michael. Thank you ✌

  • @Code-zq5yo
    @Code-zq5yo Před 4 měsíci +1

    thank you so much

  • @seanbeco5133
    @seanbeco5133 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Sending love 💕 from Cameroon 🇨🇲

  • @D-C1
    @D-C1 Před 4 měsíci +4

    Happy new year Michael. Have been using FL studio since version 4, you would have been just a baby. Thaught myself the basics but you're helping my mixes shine. You're irreplaceable as a tutor. ❤

    • @inthemix
      @inthemix  Před 4 měsíci +5

      That’s 20 years of free updates! Thank you, Happy New Year!

  • @slurpeexyza17
    @slurpeexyza17 Před 4 měsíci +2

    That master is ear candy! Amazing!

  • @djcitieofficial
    @djcitieofficial Před 4 měsíci +1

    youre my inspiration whenever when am down Sir you just give me this power to make something nice .....youre the beat Michael keep up Sir

    • @inthemix
      @inthemix  Před 4 měsíci

      Thank you. I’m so glad to have that effect!

  • @karlboman
    @karlboman Před 4 měsíci +1

    So good! And as noted already, a good end product *always* starts with a good performance. Personally I would have tried to keep the vocals more immediate/intimate, so no delay and maybe a different approach to the reverbs.

  • @MrAdrianloera
    @MrAdrianloera Před 4 měsíci

    Much respect I really like your methods 👍🏼

  • @iambigfou
    @iambigfou Před 4 měsíci +1

    Thank you boy.

  • @ibrahimalmahdiii
    @ibrahimalmahdiii Před 4 měsíci +2

    🙋‍♂️From the Arab world... specifically Libya🇱🇾... I salute you💯💯 for this most wonderful work ⚡️with the talented Kara in recording vocals.

    • @inthemix
      @inthemix  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Thank you from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @larswillsen
    @larswillsen Před 4 měsíci +3

    Thanks, mate! I typically keep the vocals quite simple, usually just one direct voice, perhaps with a few choir voices. I've come to realize that experimenting with doubling and panning might yield better results. I'll give it a try tomorrow. Thanks again for the inspiration! 🙂

    • @inthemix
      @inthemix  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Something that I learned when mixing this one is how the vocal production formed the mix. When more volume or excitement was needed, Karra recorded more layers instinctively and it made the vocal mix very straightforward.

  • @MrMikomi
    @MrMikomi Před 4 měsíci +2

    Very nice song. Got 90s vibes, for me at least.

  • @FaithInZionCity_Ualesi
    @FaithInZionCity_Ualesi Před 4 měsíci +7

    Still learning from you 🥺 thank you for this 😍

    • @inthemix
      @inthemix  Před 4 měsíci

      You're welcome, glad to be of help.

  • @burning_KFC
    @burning_KFC Před 2 měsíci

    As always writing a comment to support the channel