ISOL-8 is an excellent (free) tool to help with isolating the bands LF, MLF, MF, HMF, and HF so you can quickly check. per Mike's comments - work in each band and take a break before switching back to full so you can properly assess. later in the process, feel free to switch more quickly during the final checks.
Back in the day I used to run a pair of old car speakers out of the desk and did a lot of a mix through them. If they sounded good on them, they'd sound good on anything. Great tip, Mike. And Happy Xmas!
I can see the value of this technique and it's probably easier than my old method of mixing and listening on various playback scenarios, including the car) making mental notes, do another mix, rinse and repeat.
Studio One has a very nice multiband compressor. Why do you not use that one? Anyway, thank you. I was just thinking of getting some Auratones for X-mas, but now I shelve that urge.
You are very right, the MB Dynamics in S1 are excellent, but when I'm making a video for any DAW user, I try to go for something more neutral in my examples.
So do people listen to the reference track using just the mids as well? I can see that might be helpful but also very unnerving at first. This is definitely a technique I want to try, thanks, Mike!
Hmmm, well, i was - but more recently I start the mix listen to the mix. But honestly, it's not a cut and dry thing - as while I'm tracking (which includes a rough mix), I'm listening in full range.
Was thinking about getting the CLA ns10's or these maybe, I have VSX headphones , they have Auratones and NS10 models in some of the studios, but I still prefer in room monitors, just got some Kali's but my room is pretty crappy treatment wise and I don't feel like I am hearing the low end at all well making its pretty hard to get a mix that isn't out of balance, but not sure how much room I have for second pair of monitors desk though.
Could it be these are sort of the modern day Yamaha NS10 (exception single driver). NS10 the studio monitor one has to learn not to hate. Thank You Mike.
Hi Doug. In fairness, these were around at the same time as NS10s. It's a few years since I owned mine, I really did hate using them! These are a similar concept, but despite having even less range, are actually a more pleasant experience IMHO.
The last time I tried it was about 3 years ago, and it's wasn't for me. In some ways it has many nice things. But I use a fair amount of MIDI, and it was quite weak in that area for me.
@@CreativeSauce how was it weak midi? What couldn't it do?Mixbus 10 is on sale for $15.mixbus 10 pro is on sale for $129. Should I buy it? Why or why not?
Your content and explanations have always been extremely sensible, easy to understand, and so helpful!
Thank you, much appreciated:)
ISOL-8 is an excellent (free) tool to help with isolating the bands LF, MLF, MF, HMF, and HF so you can quickly check. per Mike's comments - work in each band and take a break before switching back to full so you can properly assess. later in the process, feel free to switch more quickly during the final checks.
Mono monitoring is very important as well.
I use the AURATONE cubes with an Auratone A2-30 amp. (Purchased via SWEATWATER) I agree with you 100%. They are a great monitoring method.
Back in the day I used to run a pair of old car speakers out of the desk and did a lot of a mix through them. If they sounded good on them, they'd sound good on anything. Great tip, Mike. And Happy Xmas!
Right back at ya Pat!
Cool idea. Thanks.
🔥 Another great video
Thank you! 🔥
I can see the value of this technique and it's probably easier than my old method of mixing and listening on various playback scenarios, including the car) making mental notes, do another mix, rinse and repeat.
Yes, it's still good to check on various systems, but i think you'll find you get there in less iterations.
I have a behritone speaker which it is like an auratone and it works great with me.
Studio One has a very nice multiband compressor. Why do you not use that one?
Anyway, thank you. I was just thinking of getting some Auratones for X-mas, but now I shelve that urge.
You are very right, the MB Dynamics in S1 are excellent, but when I'm making a video for any DAW user, I try to go for something more neutral in my examples.
I use just one mix cube in mono to start
It does give that
“ radio vibe “
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It sure does!
I made my own. Auraclones
Love the Horrortones.
Me too :)
So do people listen to the reference track using just the mids as well? I can see that might be helpful but also very unnerving at first.
This is definitely a technique I want to try, thanks, Mike!
Yes, it's definitely unnerving. But I find using references using this filter, helps me to in terms of a target balance.
Wow!!
where would you place this if you have a room correction software? would it be last or before?
I would place AFTER room correction plugin (the same place the equivalent speakers would be). Of course, make sure they are both off before exporting!
Of course!
Now you told us... what a great tip!
Thank you...
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My pleasure!
Hi Mike. This might be an obvious deduction, but, you are starting with a fully mixed song, before you start tweaking the midrange, right?
Hmmm, well, i was - but more recently I start the mix listen to the mix. But honestly, it's not a cut and dry thing - as while I'm tracking (which includes a rough mix), I'm listening in full range.
Was thinking about getting the CLA ns10's or these maybe, I have VSX headphones , they have Auratones and NS10 models in some of the studios, but I still prefer in room monitors, just got some Kali's but my room is pretty crappy treatment wise and I don't feel like I am hearing the low end at all well making its pretty hard to get a mix that isn't out of balance, but not sure how much room I have for second pair of monitors desk though.
One thing you can try, if you havnt already, is mixing at a lower volume. It helps in taking the room out of the equation a bit.
Could it be these are sort of the modern day Yamaha NS10 (exception single driver). NS10 the studio monitor one has to learn not to hate. Thank You Mike.
Hi Doug. In fairness, these were around at the same time as NS10s. It's a few years since I owned mine, I really did hate using them! These are a similar concept, but despite having even less range, are actually a more pleasant experience IMHO.
I have hearing loss and tinnitus so focusing on the mids (and lows) is practically all I can physically do. Is this secretly a superpower??
Could be!
likewise, I hear nothing above 6kHz so if it sounds "bright" to me I back off on the highs
It just means you have to turn up wayyyy louder for everything for extra long periods of time. Not a set back at all
How do you feel about Harrison Mixbus 10 Pro ? How does it compare to cakewalk by bandlab or studio one? Thank you
The last time I tried it was about 3 years ago, and it's wasn't for me. In some ways it has many nice things. But I use a fair amount of MIDI, and it was quite weak in that area for me.
Why do people always call it ‘Cakewalk by Bandlab’ instead of just Cakewalk?
@@uncleted3961 because that's what it's called. They have 3 different products. Google it.
@@CreativeSauce how was it weak midi? What couldn't it do?Mixbus 10 is on sale for $15.mixbus 10 pro is on sale for $129. Should I buy it? Why or why not?
The first one was definitely tom toms and I think the second one was acoustic guitar. What did I win?
You won a comment like :)
What? I don't get it nothing. What will I do with the mids? Should I mix the mids to sound better or what?
The main thing you are looking for is balance. Using a reference will give you a sense of what balance sounds like when listening in this context.
I have been basically mixing on my AirPod Pros due to my situation... would you recommend trying this still?
If it's all you have, yes it think it still has value, if for no other reason than I helps you to focus on the most important aspects.
get really familiar with reference tracks so you can mix based on those