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Today, Platinum Mix and Mastering Engineer David Gnozzi breaks down how to choose the right EQ for your needs, explaining which types to use and when to use them.
BIG Z is explained the relationship between Kick&Bass, how important the phase alignment is and more...
The Jaycen Joshua Secret Trick for the best Kick & Bass!
Alexander White shows how a touch of room reverb can be the glue that enhances your mix bus.
What is EQ? When and why do we use it? How can it change the sound of a single instrument or a full mix? Watch audio engineer Stella Gotshtein explain the importance of EQ in mixing.
Equalizers come in many shapes and forms. We will learn about the different EQ-curves, like the Shelving and the Bell type curves, the controls that we will find on EQ’s and we will take a look at different Equalizers like a Graphic EQ and a Parametric EQ.
Mid-Side EQ allows you to isolate different frequency ranges at the center or sides of your mix.
How to use a Dynamic EQ. Simply put, dynamic EQ changes the gain of an EQ band dynamically, depending on the level of the input signal. This makes it possible to perform subtle and surgical.
Analog & digital EQs have distinct sonic characteristics, and understanding their differences can enhance mixes.
Audio level Compression is a huge part of any good mix in any musical genre. Find out the basics of compression with Stella Gotshtein.
Learn about VCA compressors, OPTICAL compressors, FET compressors, and TUBE compressors.
A video on how to use parallel compression in recording and mixing, in any DAW i.e Pro Tools, Fl Studio, Ableton etc... from your bedroom.
Dan Worrall explains the concept of upward compression, and shows various useful applications multiband compressor/expander.
Let’s look at the different common types of Compressors: FET, Tube, Optical and VCA and how to use them!
Reverb and Delay both create echo effects and are often used in recording and mixing!
Learn the reverb parameters that every producer MUST KNOW!
Fab Dupont explains the uses for pre-delay on reverb processors. Learn how to listen to pre-delay and how to use it to de-clutter your vocal sound.
Delay, Echo, whatever you call it, we all use it and we need to use it right. Having this setting correct can make or break a mix.
In The Mix is showing a few simple delay tricks that can help make your synths sound a little more exciting and make a mix bounce and move a little more!
You need a good Headroom for your mixes to sound the best they can. Learn how to gain stage correctly!
How to RECORD and MIX vocals yourself like a pro start to finish! Paul Hers is a producer, singer and songwriter who's sang and worked with top names like Martin Garrix, Alan Walker, ASAP Rocky.
Platinum Mix Mastering Engineer David Gnozzi shows how to compress vocals easily with two iconic compressors, the LA2A and the 1176!
Lu Diaz (Jay-Z, Beyoncé, DJ Khaled, Pitbull) shows his 4 steps for mixing PROFESSIONAL SOUNDING HIP-HOP Vocal leads, ad-libs and vocal sweeteners.
A sneak peek of Josh Gudwin which he reveals the lead vocal chain used on Dua Lipa’s Grammy-winning single, ‘Electricity’.
Grammy-winning engineer Tony Maserati (Black Eyed Peas, Jay-Z, Beyoncé) demonstrates his approach to using the C4 Multiband Compressor on vocals.
Devvon gives easy steps on how to parallel compress vocals with any compressor!
Producer/Mixer Sean Divine shows how to give a kick drum MORE POWER and DEFINITION!
TPH - THE PRODUCER HELPER’s founder, Antoine Delvig will show you some tips to enhance your kick!
In this video, we’re covering essential tips and techniques for mixing BASS you can FEEL!
Lu Diaz (Jay Z, Kodak Black, Pitbull) gives 3 tips for 808s and kicks to get a CLEAN & PUNCHY LOW END in your tracks.
David Gnozzi shows what they never told you about low end!
Jaycen Joshua demonstrates how he transformed drums and percussions on Rosalia’s track “Malamente”.
Watch how hip-hop producer Focus… (Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar) gives his drums the feel he wants!
A video on how using transient shaper plugins to INCREASE the DYNAMICS of drums as a whole. Helping them KNOCK HARDER and sound more.
Rob Rox (Banks, Lupe Fiasco, Munk) looks at mixing synth stems using his tricks!
In this video LifeStyleDidIt show you how to mix pads and how to add DEPTH and WIDTH using reverb, EQ, compression, and more!
Mixing a soulful beat, start to finish! We’ll cover BALANCING, plugins and FX processing for the SYNTHS, KEYS, VOCAL SAMPLES!
Mick Guzauski, Grammy-Winning mixer for Daft Punk, Michael Jackson, Pharell and more walks us a real working funk-pop mix from the multi-platinum selling artist, Jamiroquai.
Grammy-Nominee Luca Pretolesi shows off his EDM mixing for Kito, ZHU & Jeremih and how he combines analog and digital techniques.
Maria Elisa Ayerbe has earned 4 total Grammy-Nominations for her work with major artists, including Mary J Blige, Ricky Martin, JLo and many more.