After 5 years of production I think I've just found my favorite mix instructor. I've got a couple really dope song's i'm finishing and these last couple vids are dramatically helping my mixes. Thank you.
Ive noticed that my mixes have improved alot lately due to this tip. I already was kinda satisfied with my mixes, but this tip took my mixes to the new level.
As someone who likes to stay creative, and keep away from going down the mixing rabbit hole while in a good vibe, I know i will use this a ton for a quick fix
Wow, so in essence this just makes your sound louder without raising the volume! I've only watched 2 of your videos so far but I'm gonna keep watching because you know what you're doing! Thank you!
so this is basically using it as a compressor? but with less tone modification? never realized what the base/color did, thats highly useful. thanks dude
I just commented on your "the most effective way to get louder mixes" tutorial with how that's not what I'm thinking when I need my mix louder. THIS tutorial is the "most effective way to get louder mixes," and you blew my mind with explaining peaking and how to control it. The other one should be renamed something like, "how to create a fuller-sounding mix," since it's about changing the composition to "sound louder." Just some feedback. Your tutorials are my favorites when it comes to music production! You explain everything SO clearly!!! Thank you!
Um, I have a random question about panning--when you're moving the automation around, I'm having a difficult time moving the little dot to "C" for center and struggle for seconds, sometimes a full minute, trying to get the dot from "-1R" and "-1L" to land exactly on "C". Is there an easier way to get it to "snap to C"?
@@AishawithanEye I'm two years late but in case you haven't found an answer yet, you can right-click on the automation dot you want to edit and select 'Edit Value' from the top of the menu. Key in '0' for Center or another number between -50 and 50 for other placement. I believe numbers 1 through 50 are for the Right channel and numbers -1 through -50 are for the Left channel, but a quick test should sort that out for you. Hope this helps!
Very nice video. Only thing i would do different is to apply the clipping-taming before the sidechain compressor. Then the final signal will be ducked and not the clicky signal of the bassline cause this might sometimes "confuse-overwhelm" the SC comp.
hi, i had bad result when increasing volume of very low bass, my solution = Saturator (drive+, output -) + Utility (output +) + Limiter (output -) , so happy to solve it !
This is actually very informative. I have been warching this video and applying on my own bass line and it turns out I can approach my track in a different level now that I am aware of how a saturator works. Thanks alot for clarifying this in a simple way.
you was right , just read about dynamic range . conflicting frequencies... i .e bass line and kick drum meeting at 120hz or whatever and how to sidechain a limiter compressor triggered by the kick to suppress the freq thats doubling up or needs ducking. this saturator is just set to reduce 1khz by -5 or -6 whatever it was so its reducing the meter obviously as its compressing/limiting the freq u told it to by how much you told it too (just like u would a comp/limiter) . if you was playing different sound or complicated audio youd have to set it to reduce 1khz .....120hz....1.5khz or whoknows . (multiband style lol) just use it for what its best at take a bit off add drive play around n make that sound diiiirty or whatever lol. stick to a group bus and a few comp/limiters as you got more settings and features and control if u need it.. always keep plenty of headroom on all channels and the master and ya audio files too , its important! really important .if ya messy n distirting n not knowing why because ya levels are green just try bringing all channels down to -6 to - 12 approx and ya master -6 to -12 too and turn ya amp up and hear what difference it makes(well it did for me anyways i spent a month with all channels on about -3 and wondering why it all sounded rubbish, i felt dumb when i found out it was all suffocated where it was combining and being limited coz i had it all high and left it all no room to breath) i aint no expert , i may be wrong but if your gonna follow any instructions or take any advice make sure ya read in detail "Why" and make sure they give u details about whats happening i.e dynamic range , headroom , frequencies , what the example audio they are showing you contains and what differences will occur when your audio is different from theirs , also what the device comprises of and weather it just targets the specific frequencies u assign it to or weather it will work the entire audios range . someone saying "peak" and turn a knob and watch ya level go down , then go and use it on all ya sounds and keep all ya levels down is just so vague your gonna eng up with a million different ways things react depending or what ya working on and what ranges and frequencies actually needed anything doing to them and so on and so on . All i can say is dont be harsh on anything over compression sucks the life out ya sounds-so does over limiting-so does conflicting frequencies-so does low quality files the lists endless there is no one tool thats gonna fix everything . just get to grips with the core basics everyone teaches then play around and grow in knowledge gradually and start using more n more tools and features as you get better n better or you just look at a million plugins/tools/effects/click bait videos and dont even know what the hell to start with believe , buy or try out . deadmau5 calls it option parrallasys . also dont forget to get familiar with ya spectrum analyser too it works wonders pin pointing whats causing ya problems sometimes its magical and can display a lot more than your ears or speakers can show ya (subharmonics etc....)
yeah! I also use 2 compressors sometimes. One would deal with the pikes and one would compress a little the sound. Oon acoustic guitar for example. But I saturator + compressor might give a better control on what are you doing.
I'm trying to understand the benefit of this over a glue compressor. Wouldn't we, in essence, be doing the same thing here if we're using compression and/or gentle limiting?
hey man I watched this video long ago when I was starting out , and it really helped me. dealing with some problems with mixing and mastering, do you offer 1 on 1 courses by any chance
Great video! Quick question: as a rule of thumb, would you apply this method of saturation as early as possible in the chain (similarly to how one might use a peak-controlling compressor) or would you mostly apply it towards the end of the chain, after the fact of processing?Thanks for the great content!
Cool. Is it ok to use the Saturator early in the fx chain on a track to brighten the sound, then another at the end of the chain to simply bring the level down (no coloration)?
Not sure if you’ll respond but I started watching all your videos 3 months ago. I’m still a noob but im learning at a nice pace with your guidance. So I see you are showing us examples of peak levels as well AB’s. I understand I should use my ears to hear a difference but are there certain differences in numbers that should be considered red flags? For example you showed AB’s of 5 and around 10. Therefore are differences in peaks always going to be around the 5ish range or much broader or minimal
Hey Man, You should definitely keep making videos, Currently Binge-Watching your channel and I'm loving it. Definitely subbed, Hope you continue to grow!
Hey there! This is a great video. I hate to be the bearer of bad news - but unfortunately this method of peak control introduces low end information in the chain after the saturator. Would think to just add an EQ again and low cut, correct? Unfortunately, doing this brings the high-peaking element back into place. Have you experienced this/know a workaround? This would be a great method for peak control if this weren't the case, but as most people probably know - cutting the low end out of most instruments is a must when looking for clean mixes. The best option I've found (although not as unique/exciting as this method) is to simply add a limiter on the end of the channel. The peak control isn't as greatly reduced, but it will control some peaks and not add any "color" or unwanted low end information. Correct me if I'm wrong or if you know of anything that could be a workaround. Unfortunately, having low end introduced makes this method unusable for me. Love your channel, thank you kindly.
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Dude--I've been using Live since 2002 and you just blew my mind. Fantastic trick, thank you.
Nice :)
@@SeedtoStage Srsly man, you have a wealth of insight and experience, it shows. im learning so much
Finally a different & forward-thinking mixing technique after a long time.
Awesome glad to be of service :)
Lol great trick but this isn't anything new
There is no fucking way I’ve been making music since 2011 and didn’t know about this trick. Amazing.
After 5 years of production I think I've just found my favorite mix instructor. I've got a couple really dope song's i'm finishing and these last couple vids are dramatically helping my mixes. Thank you.
I feel you... exactly the same situation!
Ive noticed that my mixes have improved alot lately due to this tip. I already was kinda satisfied with my mixes, but this tip took my mixes to the new level.
This one tip may have just changed the course of my entire life. THANK YOOOOU!!!!!
As someone who likes to stay creative, and keep away from going down the mixing rabbit hole while in a good vibe, I know i will use this a ton for a quick fix
Wow, so in essence this just makes your sound louder without raising the volume! I've only watched 2 of your videos so far but I'm gonna keep watching because you know what you're doing! Thank you!
Yes, but be careful cause distortion changes the timbre.
Geez I always thought of a compressor as a way to get "peak volume under control". This blew my mind. Thanks.
I know I'm a little late to the comment party here but just wanted to say thanks, this video is fantastic!
so this is basically using it as a compressor? but with less tone modification? never realized what the base/color did, thats highly useful. thanks dude
This is a gem video that you stumbled across and keep coming back to.
I just commented on your "the most effective way to get louder mixes" tutorial with how that's not what I'm thinking when I need my mix louder. THIS tutorial is the "most effective way to get louder mixes," and you blew my mind with explaining peaking and how to control it. The other one should be renamed something like, "how to create a fuller-sounding mix," since it's about changing the composition to "sound louder." Just some feedback. Your tutorials are my favorites when it comes to music production! You explain everything SO clearly!!! Thank you!
Um, I have a random question about panning--when you're moving the automation around, I'm having a difficult time moving the little dot to "C" for center and struggle for seconds, sometimes a full minute, trying to get the dot from "-1R" and "-1L" to land exactly on "C". Is there an easier way to get it to "snap to C"?
@@AishawithanEye I'm two years late but in case you haven't found an answer yet, you can right-click on the automation dot you want to edit and select 'Edit Value' from the top of the menu. Key in '0' for Center or another number between -50 and 50 for other placement. I believe numbers 1 through 50 are for the Right channel and numbers -1 through -50 are for the Left channel, but a quick test should sort that out for you. Hope this helps!
Very nice video. Only thing i would do different is to apply the clipping-taming before the sidechain compressor. Then the final signal will be ducked and not the clicky signal of the bassline cause this might sometimes "confuse-overwhelm" the SC comp.
hi,
i had bad result when increasing volume of very low bass,
my solution = Saturator (drive+, output -) + Utility (output +) + Limiter (output -) ,
so happy to solve it !
This is actually very informative. I have been warching this video and applying on my own bass line and it turns out I can approach my track in a different level now that I am aware of how a saturator works. Thanks alot for clarifying this in a simple way.
This gets me the so much closer to not having to turn up my song. When it comes on
woah I just tried this for the first time - VOODOO MAGIC. Thank you so much!
Mate, this just made a HUGE difference to my mix. Thanks so much for this tip!
Legit tutorial. Straight to the point with valuable information!
Thank you..Your videos are the most informative I've seen since using Ableton for 2years.
I already knew this but I really needed to hear it again. Subbed
I've been using it without pulling the output gain back down afterwards... 😂 It makes a lot more sense now 🙃
I never would have guessed this would be a way to use a saturator, this was a great tutorial very thorough. Cheers!
Excellent tip. I love using Saturators, but this is a whole new way for me. Thanks.
I've always used it for width, never thought about distortion or volume control
Genuinely thank you for this video.
I had no clue dude. I'm humbled daily by what I don't know.
jesus!! god bless you my guy!!! u just got ur self a new subscriber!
This is gold, thank you sir!
Very instructive, this technique is totally new for me and adresses a very common problem. Super useful. Thank you !
Very good information about the Saturator. Thanks for sharing.
This is pure gold.
This trick is awesome! thank you!
this is a really good channel always covering good stuff and I've had a lot of questions answered just by watching these videos
Man you just saved me 5db! Thank you.
Great lesson!! Thanks!
Saturationn is like salttt , used with careful can bring you LOOOOOUDER TRACKS ❤
Invaluable tip!
Holy Sh** dude.. more loudness from where? This is great.
Wow that’s really smart, good idea. 💡
Great one as always Anthony. I had this problem, and for some reason (likely wrong one) I was heading towards the compressor as opposed to saturator.
you was right , just read about dynamic range . conflicting frequencies... i .e bass line and kick drum meeting at 120hz or whatever and how to sidechain a limiter compressor triggered by the kick to suppress the freq thats doubling up or needs ducking. this saturator is just set to reduce 1khz by -5 or -6 whatever it was so its reducing the meter obviously as its compressing/limiting the freq u told it to by how much you told it too (just like u would a comp/limiter) . if you was playing different sound or complicated audio youd have to set it to reduce 1khz .....120hz....1.5khz or whoknows . (multiband style lol) just use it for what its best at take a bit off add drive play around n make that sound diiiirty or whatever lol. stick to a group bus and a few comp/limiters as you got more settings and features and control if u need it.. always keep plenty of headroom on all channels and the master and ya audio files too , its important! really important .if ya messy n distirting n not knowing why because ya levels are green just try bringing all channels down to -6 to - 12 approx and ya master -6 to -12 too and turn ya amp up and hear what difference it makes(well it did for me anyways i spent a month with all channels on about -3 and wondering why it all sounded rubbish, i felt dumb when i found out it was all suffocated where it was combining and being limited coz i had it all high and left it all no room to breath) i aint no expert , i may be wrong but if your gonna follow any instructions or take any advice make sure ya read in detail "Why" and make sure they give u details about whats happening i.e dynamic range , headroom , frequencies , what the example audio they are showing you contains and what differences will occur when your audio is different from theirs , also what the device comprises of and weather it just targets the specific frequencies u assign it to or weather it will work the entire audios range . someone saying "peak" and turn a knob and watch ya level go down , then go and use it on all ya sounds and keep all ya levels down is just so vague your gonna eng up with a million different ways things react depending or what ya working on and what ranges and frequencies actually needed anything doing to them and so on and so on . All i can say is dont be harsh on anything over compression sucks the life out ya sounds-so does over limiting-so does conflicting frequencies-so does low quality files the lists endless there is no one tool thats gonna fix everything . just get to grips with the core basics everyone teaches then play around and grow in knowledge gradually and start using more n more tools and features as you get better n better or you just look at a million plugins/tools/effects/click bait videos and dont even know what the hell to start with believe , buy or try out . deadmau5 calls it option parrallasys . also dont forget to get familiar with ya spectrum analyser too it works wonders pin pointing whats causing ya problems sometimes its magical and can display a lot more than your ears or speakers can show ya (subharmonics etc....)
yeah! I also use 2 compressors sometimes. One would deal with the pikes and one would compress a little the sound. Oon acoustic guitar for example. But I saturator + compressor might give a better control on what are you doing.
Really, cool!
Maybe go straight tô a hard clipping could be a good option.
Would Ableton's Drum Buss effect replace the saturator for this particular technique?
Good question
Wow i just saved 7 DB on that Kick drum, legend!!
Thanx,i learn A lot from your videos..
Thank you. I did this and no effect... but I'll try more.
This is great, thank you for the advice
Super useful. Thank you for the video sir!
I'm trying to understand the benefit of this over a glue compressor. Wouldn't we, in essence, be doing the same thing here if we're using compression and/or gentle limiting?
hey man I watched this video long ago when I was starting out , and it really helped me. dealing with some problems with mixing and mastering, do you offer 1 on 1 courses by any chance
one of the greatest vids i've ever watched, Thanks Ant!
Thank you! Wonderful information!
Hey this is a great technique, can’t wait to try it out!
Damn this is very useful, thank you. The saturator plugin is awesome!
Very creative on saturator!!
thanks bro love your clear explanation.
So very helpful! Thanks Anthony!
Amazing tutorial, very useful
but how does it work though, and how it differs from compression with a fast attack?
Great info man...!
Great video! Quick question: as a rule of thumb, would you apply this method of saturation as early as possible in the chain (similarly to how one might use a peak-controlling compressor) or would you mostly apply it towards the end of the chain, after the fact of processing?Thanks for the great content!
(Given that you want to further process your sound)
Honestly wait till the end because posy processing can really reshape a sound and possibly kill what the saturators doing.
Mate, it was great! Must try it in my mixes. Thanks
Amazing tutorial thank you!!
great tutorial! subscribed
JUST BRILLIANT. A Must Subscribe thanks a million will be following more of your tips
Wow! This is awesome. Never knew this trick
Thanks for sharing this
Can you pls make more video’s about ableton stock plug-ins for getting a louder mix🙏🏻🙏🏻
You’re great bro! Thanks for so much for the useful knowledge
Amazing how it is efficient
this tip has actually helped me so much haha I have to keep commenting
Super Solid Video and Game Changing Game!!!!
Thanks a million!! Salute
Cool. Is it ok to use the Saturator early in the fx chain on a track to brighten the sound, then another at the end of the chain to simply bring the level down (no coloration)?
Holy shit that's a lotta headroom!
thanks for the next helpfull tutorial from you
Not sure if you’ll respond but I started watching all your videos 3 months ago. I’m still a noob but im learning at a nice pace with your guidance. So I see you are showing us examples of peak levels as well AB’s. I understand I should use my ears to hear a difference but are there certain differences in numbers that should be considered red flags? For example you showed AB’s of 5 and around 10. Therefore are differences in peaks always going to be around the 5ish range or much broader or minimal
thank you! Precious tip!
Wow DUDE ,, Save by the Bell🙏
.. thanks a lot man
Also thanks for this golden tip
Amazing video, thank you!
Hey Man, You should definitely keep making videos, Currently Binge-Watching your channel and I'm loving it.
Definitely subbed, Hope you continue to grow!
Thanks this is helpful.
This is a GEM
Game CHANGER! WOW!
thanks so much for this!
Bruh this May fix my peaking and loudness issue thanks 🙏
Fantastic.
I really enjoyed your bass especially the stereo width with your effect.
Can you tell me what you did?
Thank you!
Holy crap! Who knew? Apart from you that is
Good vid, thanks for the tip 👍🏽
ur channel is amazing thank u so much
wow this is some damn ass magic
thank you sir
You saved My life broo, thanks !!!!!
Saturator plugin is the best thing on ableton, i like it more than decapitator
Thank you!
Hey there! This is a great video. I hate to be the bearer of bad news - but unfortunately this method of peak control introduces low end information in the chain after the saturator. Would think to just add an EQ again and low cut, correct? Unfortunately, doing this brings the high-peaking element back into place. Have you experienced this/know a workaround? This would be a great method for peak control if this weren't the case, but as most people probably know - cutting the low end out of most instruments is a must when looking for clean mixes. The best option I've found (although not as unique/exciting as this method) is to simply add a limiter on the end of the channel. The peak control isn't as greatly reduced, but it will control some peaks and not add any "color" or unwanted low end information. Correct me if I'm wrong or if you know of anything that could be a workaround. Unfortunately, having low end introduced makes this method unusable for me. Love your channel, thank you kindly.
great video,thank you!
Thanks for that tip!
Great video! So how does this differentiates from compression in this case?