In this video, I'll explain what an aux is on a mixing console and how to use it. Hope this helps!
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The difference between gain and trim can be confusing, but using both tools correctly is critical to avoiding problems in your signal chain. I'll walk you through it all in this video. Hope this helps!
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"Gain" is a word thrown around in mixing all the time... but what actually is it? In this video, I'll explain what gain is and why we need it. Hope this helps!
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In this video, I'll share with you the two reasons I struggled with compression when learning to mix and the solutions I found to those problems. Hope this helps!
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In this video, I revisit the topic of keeping input faders close to 0 when mixing, and I answer some common questions about the technique. Hope this helps!
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If you want the low end of your live mix to sound punchy and full, but also translate well on your broadcast or in other applications, you have to be intentional about how you use subs. In this video, I'll explain the two most common ways engineers use subs as well as the pros and cons of each...
Ever heard the phrase "rules are made to be broken"? Sometimes, we get so committed to a certain way of doing things in the name of following "the rules" that we miss the mark in our music. In this video, I'll teach you how to know when to follow mixing guidelines and when to just set them aside...
Audio engineers are musical storytellers. Sadly, many people who sit behind an audio console never learn the secret to telling stories that move the audience. I want to make sure you're not one of those people. :) In this video, I'll share three tips to help you make great music and connect with...
Live mixing and studio mixing have a lot in common, but there are a handful of differences that are important to know about. Panning is one of those differences. In this video, I'm going to explain my thinking behind how I pan a live mix and how it differs from my studio mix. Hope this helps!
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We've all heard of how helpful DCA's can be in mixing, but in some cases, organization systems can actually prevent good workflow. In this video, I'll give some perspective on when it's helpful to use groups and when it's better to stick to mixing with the input faders instead. Hope this helps!
...Feedback is a problem every live sound engineer deals with, but there are some useful techniques you can use to set yourself up for success. In this video, I'll give my my best advice for dealing with feedback before and during your live event. Hope this helps!
- Schuyler
There is a big debate in the mixing world about whether it’s better to mix in mono or mix in stereo. Today, we’re going to discuss the pros and cons of each approach, and at the end, I’ll give you my opinion on which is better. Hope this helps!
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Using a delay is an effective way to add texture, depth, and movement to your vocals. In this video, I'll show you how to make it all happen. Hope this helps!
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Raw vocals often sound thin and weak by themselves, but there are tools we can use to add some thickness and texture. In this video, I'll teach you how to use those tools to get your vocals sounding great in your mix. Hope this helps!
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Reverb is the most popular effect in music, but using it well isn't as simple as just slapping it on a track and calling it a day. There are endless tones and timings that can be created to best match and compliment your tracks. In this video, I'll walk you through reverb's parameters so you can...
In this video, I'll show you the most common EQ mistake I see people make as they're trying to learn how to mix. You'll also learn why we tend to make this mistake and how to avoid it. Hope this helps!
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If compression is still a mystery to you, this video might be just what you need to make sense of it. In this video, I'll teach you exactly what compression sounds like. Once you know what you're listening for, it'll be a lot easier to know how to use the tool. Hope this helps!
You know that thing where your mix sounds like it's coming through a speaker that's in a cardboard box? Yeah... nobody likes that. In this video, I'll teach you how to deal with that muffled sound that seems to be present in so many of our tracks. Hope this helps!
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In this video, I address the single most important part of mixing audio... can you guess what it is? I'll give you a hint: it ain't got nothin to do with gear. ;) Hope this is challenging and helpful for you!
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In this video, I'll teach you the basics of using an analog mixing console. Hope this helps!
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If you're anything like me when I first started mixing, you've seen a parameter on your compressor or EQ called "make-up gain" or "output", and you probably just skip over it, because you have no idea what it does. Well, in this video, I'm going to teach you exactly what it does and when to use...
In this video, I'll teach you how the attack and release parameters work on a compressor. These settings are often left untouched due to a lack of understanding of what they even do, but they are extremely important if you want your tracks to sound natural, have just the right amount of punch,...
When a track in our mixing session is too hot, we can use digital trim to bring it down to a more manageable level. In this video, I'll teach you how this works in a DAW. Hope this helps!
- Schuyler
Compressors are powerful tools when it comes to controlling the dynamics of our tracks, but it takes some time and practice to figure out how to use them well. In this video, I'll teach you how to use two of the five primary controls on a compressor: threshold and ratio. Hope this helps!
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