#ASKJV 20: Consistent Mixes, EQing In Mono & Steven Slate’s VMR
In This Episode: 1 – Consistency 2 – Eqing in mono 3 – Slate’s VMR
In This Episode: 1 – Consistency 2 – Eqing in mono 3 – Slate’s VMR
The SSL Channel is one of my favorite plugins, but not just because of the way it sounds. The other big benefit of a plugin like this is that it forces you to use your EARS more than your eyes. This video gives you an example of what a typical EQ on the SSL Channel… Read More »How to Stop Mixing With Your Eyes
I use this short stereo delay to add a touch of excitement and width to a lead vocal, and to help it sit in the mix. I typically prefer this approach over a short reverb. Note that since my FX are set up as sends and returns, the mix is at 100%. Having the left… Read More »Plugin Preset: Stereo Delay for Vocals
It’s an an age-old struggle… trying to cut out bleed from tom tracks but having the gate misfire or not open up when it’s supposed to. In the past I would just skip the gate all together and manually cut out bleed from tom tracks. Ugh… what a waste of time. I hate wasting time… Read More »Plugin Preset: Digirack Gate for Toms
I never buy excuses like “I don’t have the right gear” or “I can’t afford good enough plugins.” I’m a firm believer that it’s about your skills and your taste, not the gear itself. So I decided to do a little challenge for myself. In this video, I take a vocal track loaded with expensive plugins… Read More »Proof That You Can Mix with Stock Plugins
The Waves SSL Channel is my #1 go-to plugin. I didn’t come up with this preset, but I almost always use it as a starting point for tom tracks. This preset is included with the plugin and can be found under ‘CLA’ in the ‘load’ menu. This preset instantly gets you close to that modern… Read More »Plugin Preset: Waves SSL Channel – CLA Toms
This is a classic metal mixing trick for guitars! Learn how to control the low-end of heavy guitars during palm mutes and chugging… WITHOUT making the rest of your tone thin. This is accomplished using a multiband compressor that only effects the low mids… leaving the rest of your guitar tone intact. One common issue… Read More »Waves C4 for Metal Guitars – The Andy Sneap Preset
Here’s a short video tip on how to automate plugins quickly and easily in Pro Tools, using some little known keyboard shortcuts. Automating plugins can open up a new world of possibilities in your mix. As a bonus, you’ll also learn how to create a simple filter sweep effect using the bundled AIR Kill… Read More »Pro Tools tip: Automating Plugins The Easy Way
This is my preset for scream vocals, using my #1 go-to plugin: Waves SSL Channel. I use this as a quick and dirty preset during tracking and adjust it to suit the mix. Since it’s common for a screamer to be recording right up on the mic, it’s necessary to cut out some low end… Read More »Plugin Preset: Waves SSL Channel for Scream Vocals
Waves H-Comp – Lead Vocal Preset I’m a huge fan of the Waves H-series plugins. These plugs deliver old-school vibe & warmth with innovative features only possible in the digital realm. The H-Comp is one of my favourites, and this is one of my go-to settings for an instant in-your-face vocal sound. Don’t be shy… Read More »Plugin Preset: H-Comp Lead Vocal