Mixing for Loudness - Experiments with Saturation and Compression

Many people assume that mastering is what makes mixes loud, when in fact, loud masters come from loud mixes. There's so much more to loudness than simply limiting at the end of the chain - it starts with YOU the engineer / mixer making good decisions beforehand.
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[@CoryHawthorneCharmGames]

I love your podcast and this is one of the most informative videos I've seen about saturation. Thanks!

[@stealthisname]

I don't think you understand how important this video was for me at this exact moment

[@mehi8145]

You and the guy from 'mixbustv' are the best! He said the saim thing...

[@briancase6180]

Thanks for the good video. The loudness war is not over and it never will be. We need to get used to it. One thing: the issue here is crest factor. To get a loud final master, you need a mix that has the potential to be made loud. The final mix needs a low-ish crest factor. To get a final mix with a low crest factor, the individual elements need a lower crest factor. You're correct: you must pay attention from the beginning of your mix and even your recording if you're using live instruments/voices.

[@clintonmaher6930]

This is the single best video on RUclips about this topic 👍

[@MAJESTYSHOUSEOFMUSIC]

Best tutorial on saturation

[@The_CodyBell]

That feeling when you find the diamond among the cubic zirconia. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@mrjackieson]

Great video. I've often used the T-Racks Clipper on drums and seems to do this same thing with the transients. Thanks again!

[@jefferywalker2206]

Best explanation for saturation I've heard. Hats off to you. Great job and thank you.

[@suryamoorthy4924]

this is a great presentation and explains the many key components that make up a good tone!

[@nishantmathews149]

Ive watched soo many.. but this is the best way to explain a saturator.. thanks

[@Hammerhugon]

This is one of the best vids I've ssen on this topic! Thank you for sharing!

[@Goldfishclown]

Twenty-two minutes of immense value. Thanks!

[@SidneyAugustoDaSilva]

Best demonstration ever! Subscribed! Liked! Thanks much mate! Cheers from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@layandar9553]

This answers my huge question on a loud mix! Thank you!

[@Onefiftymediahouse]

Great video Kendal. Feel like it helped me more fully understand compression and saturation. Happy Thanksgiving!! - Josh

[@coreystopperan9555]

HOLY CRAP!! Just had an amazing learning experience from this! Thank you ....back to the studio!!

[@fernandoguerra6841]

AWESOME! This open my mind in loud mixes

[@koopstanick1710]

Amazing explanation, best I've seen. Thanks

[@s5emusic]

Thanks for posting this. Great stuff!!