"Down On Me" Mix Session Part 1 of 3 (Jeremih and 50 Cent) - Ken Lewis
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- Опубликовано: 24 апр 2012
- This is the full Part 1 of 3 How-to video tutorial of "Down on Me" mixed by Ken Lewis.
Grammy winner, Ken Lewis, shows you how he mixed "Down On Me" for Jeremih and 50 Cent, from start to finish. Ken breaks down all of his techniques and mixing tricks, offers insights into working with 50 Cent, and more.
Ken's client list includes BTS, Taylor Swift, Kanye, J. Cole, Bruno Mars, Alicia Keys, Ariana Grande, Drake, Fun., Eminem, 50 Cent, Jeremih, 2 Chainz, Mariah Carey, John Legend, Lenny Kravitz, Rick Ross, David Byrne, Lana Del Rey, and many more. Check out his website: kenlewis.com/
Please subscribe to Ken's current youtube channel, Mixing Night ( / mixingnight ) to see his latest content and join him LIVE the first Wednesday of every month at 8:00 PM (EST) where he shares his 30 years of experience in the music industry so that you can learn how to produce music and mix your songs. 
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Another professional here. Being a pro doesn't mean you can't make mistakes.
Thanks for sharing the video Ken- looking forward to part 2
Thanks Ken...this tutorial is amazing!
Just want to say, it is extremely generous of you to give a 90 minute video, like this to people for free, It is incredibly useful, the part that you didn't cut large portions of the video out, where you are just listening to the sounds is great, as it's important to understand not just what you did, but why you did it.
Thanks again
Watched it twice! Gonna study this extensively!
Great stuff, Ken. Thank you for taking the time and replying here. You have an outstanding repertoire behind you and you still care to take the time to do this sharing your tips and tricks for all of us. As an upcoming producer, a former audio student and currently an audio lecturer, I thank you and it's very humbling that you took the time to do this. My biggest respect and regards from Indonesia. Cheers!
This is the single most helpful engineering video ive ever seen anywhere ever. Learned so much here, thank you!
about time someone actually took the time, to show the ins and outs of mixing, i use presonus studio one pro with a faderport, but seeing the process of hands on really helps and its all about your ears too.
inspiring to hear about his work ethic and your also. Makes me re-evaluate. Love your videos. they have open my world up. thanks Ken and keep em coming, been watching your stuff for about a year now. dont stop! :)
this is what I need! I'm in!
Ken as a fellow producer I Now value the people you've worked with and as a Musician I appreciate the the inspiration you will give all the Up and coming young producers who will mold the future of the Music Industry.
Thanks Ken I enjoyed it...Im gonna check out the website.
This is awesome! Mate you are a Legend!
Its crazy because this is one of my favortie mixes ! i didnt even know this was on youtube thanks so much for doing this ken. im no engineer by any means but i study mixing intently to get better mixes. ! thanks again !
This is epic, remember listening to 50 all the time back in the early 2000's. Thanks for sharing this Ken, appreciate all your knowledge. Peace + Love =)
Ken, you are a GOD! Thanks for taking the time out to share with everyone. We all know you coul;d have been doing much much more!
Thanks for sharing your tips with us!
Hey Ken I love that mix when it comes on the radio and now to see behind the scene how it was mix its even more awsome!!!
this is so amazing, thanks a lot Ken !
Thanks for sharing. Good stuff!
Good lookin' out on posting this. There were a couple of things that he did that caused me to kinda sit back and marinate on. Thanks for posting. This was very timely since I'm trying to wrap up my next project by late Spring. I will peeping the parts 2 and 3 as well.
one of the best vids i've seen on this subject matter....thanks!!!!
Thanks Ken that was very helpful. I look forward to learning more from your website. Its great that a pro like yourself gives back. I really appreciate it.
Great video.Cheers for the knowledge!
Thank you sir! this is very much appreciated my dude!!!!
Awesome work...this is like sitting in the room with you....which most of us home studio guys can't do....Thank you.
This video is wonderful! This is one of the most in-depth instructional video on youtube. This is about as close as one can get to being in the assistants chair in a professional mixing session then actually being there.
Very professionally done. Good quality video all round.
Probably the best video on youtube.
this is awesome.
Cant wait to check out your website here in a bit! I am an aspiring singer who has been wrestling with learning pro tools. The mixing and editing are my weaknesses so I hope to gain more knowledge.Thank you for sharing!
Tank you Ken !!! this is a great tutorial video !!
Ken, thanks for the great tut! You really are a legend in the game and its great that you are sharing you knowledge and so humble about it, nice! Great site btw!:)
amazing work buddy, thanks for the video, lots of great tips thanks
just payed for your session thanks love it
Thanks a lot man Ive always wanted to hear some advices from the professionals on the mixing side. I'll check out your website, looking forward to it :)
"Dude, Teach Me" lol bought a few lessons off you and using them to the fullest! Really finding the Reverse Reverb useful and look forward to getting more lessons! THanks for audioschoolonline!
thanks for all the info
Hey Ken, you know there is going to be a ton of haters because they can't mix shit, and will never in their life time mix a record for a multiplatinum artist. The way that track was mixed is part of the reason why it went over 2x platinum. Keep it up, and continue teaching! Thanks!!
DOPE VID BRO!!!
Thank you. I found this very educational. Not a fan of 50's lyrical content but a non-complacent work ethic is good to hear.
Great stuff Ken thanks so much for sharing this!! My production background is mostly in genres of music with acoustic instruments so seeing how to mix with samples is very valuable!!
Ken, you have no clue how big an inspiration you are!
I'm a producer myself and this is golden material! :-D
Thanks for the vid!
Crazy how he talked about how focused 50 was. I want to be that focus but Im starting to realize that i want it for free. I want that level of focus but I am not making the sacrifice associated with reaching those levels of producitivity.
I only want to do what's comfortable.I HAVE to start focusing myself like THAT.
5 songs, just writing and recording straight up.
***** Wow Ken, thanks for the inspiration. You've got me really gassed up right now, I appreciate what you said here.
best tutorial ever!!
Nice!
wow he mixed it so easy and smooth i wish i could do it like him
I will never look at any hip hop song or this song the same way after watching this lol
Great video series !
love it :)
great advices and nice workflow :D
thanks for the time you took to put this videos 4 us :)
Thanks for taking the time to do this video I like to get a rough mix as I'm working on my tracks but was told this was a bad method just do the track then mix but watching you work has made me feel better about the way I work.... Cheers Ken...
If you are making and mixing the beat, I see no problem in rough mixing, it should allow you to make a better song.
I agree with you. I think what they're trying to do is make sure it bends and fits well with the whole mix and not just in a single 4 bar section. Then again, i could be wrong.
Thank you soo much for this videos, what I learn from watching you mixing whole track is priceless, I couldnt find it anywhere, ( i been looking for a job in some studio in london, as a caffe maker, cleaner, whatever, only to see how they mix) buying your lessons 100%
Thanks so much!, I am lovin this!!!!!!
Great video
Thanks KL. this what I love to do. Working at it. #Amazing
great video seriously
Hey mayne I've heard of you all the way back in st.thomas...you the best...I'm an inspired student of yours...
thanks for the info! i see i have alot more to learn about compressors.
thank you sir, you savin my life. i am a producer and mixer. and you just illuminate me..thank you. there is only a few guys like you in this world. i'm daniel.
This is awesome! Really appreciate the complete walk-through. Will check out your site!
DUDE THIS IS THE BEST TUTORIAL EVER YOU GOT IT IN HD, EXPLAINED AND SHOWED SO IM HITTING UP YOUR SITE POINT BLANK #SUBSCRIBED TO YOU ASAP
Oh my goodness. I didn't even know that this song had so many sounds. Wow. Hey Ken, I am Marvelous One from the NY iStandard showcase in February. I'd like to say, you keep dropping great knowledge. Keep up the good work.
your the best at explaining thing...
Thank you so much for this, i will definitely be getting some of those bundle on your site.
thanks again Ken, I am not sure how many say this but even though I have said it already on Gearslutz, once again thanks again for dropping this, this kind of input for free really shows the type of person of you really are.
Once again thanks very much. it is greatly appreciated.
The Aristocrat
this shit too good thanks bro
I am going to practice more, thanks Ken your the best
Thank you Ken, I'm going to check it you're a bless in my mix jaja and I'm practicing as well right now in my pro tools the jeremih techs, I will be in touch.
Exactly what i was looking for! THANK YOU SO MUCH for just giving this to us, I know it takes time and from the comments we all appreciate it!
Hey, thank you so much for bringing that up, i didnt even notice till i read this comment now it sticks out and cant get my mind off it eerrrr :(
Great stuff.
And thank you. Still referencing this video years later.
Ken does Voodoo on his mixes! lol Only way to explain it ..... nah just kidding
It makes sense 😅 Voodoo Emulation Plugins...You should really have your own Waves Signature Series
Engineers do not get enough credit period....Your body of work does though...but yeah I get what you mean...Scheps said he doesn't make anything off them anyway..so I guess what is the point if it does not benefit you....I know right....it does diminishes your brand with big fat discount next to it....but that's when I buy them 😅....I'm migrating to UAD soon though!
The plug in market is crazy! There's a lot of excellent "freeware" out there too.
The internet is a wonderful thing. Thanks for the quality information Ken, I swear I learn more off RUclips than I do at university.
You can. I think the people need to know, Ken :-)
Can't wait Ken. I purchased a video from your site - so well thought out and very very useful ideas. I look forward to more and wish u all the best. Best wishes!!
Probably the best info I found on mixing on youtube by far. I wanted to know if you could share your settings on the H3000 Factory plugin with us? I also bought one of your lessons from your site and I will be buying more. Thanks a million Ken, you opened my eyes up and I can see things that were a foggy to me before your video(s).
i dont want to blank out my question below but i just got to say god dam that mic is 10 thousand dollars :O
Very informative Ken. Thank you for sharing this session and for the website. When will part 2 & 3 come out?
Regards & hope to work with you soon, Grfx
opt/alt C! Clear the clip indicators man!
Nice video. Thanks!
wanna see part 2 and 3 !!
thanks alot man!
Awesome to find this. I always had found this mix to be particularly clean. Its got a really fantastic sound.
***** I remember hearing this on the radio, tapping my girlfriend to listen and saying "holy shit thats a clean mix" lol. Don't think I've ever done that with a song before. Keep up the great work!
Thank you so much for this video, Mr. Lewis!
***** I'm from Russia, I'm 23.
I started making music in '08, but about a year ago, I realized that my mixing skills are very low. And yesterday this led me to your channel on YT.
Sorry for bad English)
***** Can i ask you to listen and to evaluate composing and Mixing.
Very interesting your professional opinion.
If you have time :)
soundcloud.com/n-davidov
Really informative, and interesting! When is part 2 and 3 dropping?
i like this guy!
***** yeah man! you broke it down bro! awesome!
part 2 needed pls...
13:40 wow, that takes him a long time to load the plugin
thanks for this Ken, really appreciate just got on to GS and saw the thread and had to check it out, seriously thanks for this.
Additionally might I inquire as to when the full courses on your site are to arrive? Thanks again.
ahaha nice one Ken. Love it! Not the mix (of course I love the mix), but I love your comments too!!
Wow youtube is great, im an amateur audio engineer and cant afford to go to school, but watching your videos is like im in the class learning all the tools and tricks to make a proper mix. i just want to say Thanks alot Ken, you are the Best!!!!!
thank you so much for the advices I am a new audio engineer and I thank to you I have good things to use
109 tracks. I completely understand. making a track is like building a house. takes many elements to make one unit.
your the shiit dude!
Hey just wondering. What mixer are you using? I'm new to using Analogue/Digital Mixers and I was kind of looking for one that I could use at home. Also is it easy to install everything/setup everything from the mixer to Pro Tools?
i looked up that mic out of curiosity. i knew it would be pretty damn pricey as pro mics are, but holy fucking shit $10,000?!?!?!
anyway well done, thanks for posting!
Hello Ken, one question please, in this mix, you eq tracks in the ssl mixer? Or are these eq with other external equipment?thanks
one question ive been wanting 2 know and understand.....when leveling sounds in the mixer ....which of these should stand out more than the other....claps, snares, hi hats?
Ken quick question. Is there a certain volume level you like to have your instrument track before adding vocals? How much headroom should I leave after mix for mastering?....ok that was 2 questions..lol
He all about the tubes
i really like this kind of work, wich lessons and courses should i take to become a sound engeneer?
replying to these comments shows how much you care!
Hi! Thanks a lot for the video.
I was wondering about the panning of some instruments, like the hat and tambourine that are just a bit panned (11 and 18). Is this amount of panning enough to be useful and get out of the way of the middle panned things?