Thanks. Mostly what gets posted and explain is for the folks trying for big productions. Those of us doing simple aicoustic work get forgotten. Thanks again.
Hey everyone! Sorry for long break, but I'm back! Here's a long-format video on editing and mixing an acoustic songwriter. I'll have regular short-format videos coming this weekend! Below are some bookmarks to navigate the video: 0:00 Introduction 2:30 Group Comping the Guitar 21:59 Comping the Vocals 40:56 Heads and Tails Editing 44:33 Mixing the Guitar 55:12 Mixing the Vocals 1:02:29 Mastering, forgetting about Reverb, then adding Reverb 1:05:19 Mastering
Hey Frank. Just wanted to say thank you for allowing Joshua to use your song. I'm a musician myself so I know how difficult it can be to allow people like me to listen to every single unedited take! It's a great song and you really do have an awesome Bowie-like voice. I'd definitely come and see you play if I wasn't 4,000 miles away.
Joshua, you are always on the ball man! Awesome to see this and I would LOVE to see more content on natural recorded musician projects (ie. Singer/Songwriter, Band in a room, live tracking) in LPX and how you merge the DAW into the process; editing, workflow, best practices, etc. Sorry to ask for anything, you just create such good work and are probably the best tutorial content creator I've ever watched, period. You could do singer-songwriter stuff, Reggae, Funk, Jazz, Gospel, live R&B, anything really.
Fantastic video! I recently took a Monthly music production class, which was great, but was Ableton and electronic instrument-focused. I'm a Logic-using singer-songwriter, and quite new to the production side of things...this video really brought it all full-circle for me! I really enjoyed your explanations of why you're using a certain type of plug-in (e.g. FET versus optical compressors). Thank you so much!!!
Holy cow, this couldn't have come at a better time. I'm getting ready to produce my first EP this summer, focusing on my acoustic songs and this is exactly the kind of info I needed. I mean, you're always uploading great videos for Logic, but the process here is really helpful right now. Thanks!
thanks this is exactly what I needed to know.. im mixing an acoustic cover and when I went to master it I slammed a limiter like it was a full song and it sounded so bad lol
Thank you for producing your videos. I have learned so much from you. In this video you explain what you are listening for in auditioning the recorded tracks. This is an important step that most of us "newbies" don't understand. It would be great if you do more on this and for other instruments and maybe the mix too?
Hey, do you record the vocals first or guitar? I'm referring to the recording stage. For example, if the project was completely new, would you first set the metronome, then record the guitar/piano and then the vocals? What's the most convenient way to do it?
Thank you! But there are some very expensive Plugins; me, as a hobby-musician where this tools a bit too expensive. Is it possible to get a similar result with the stock plugins or is there any plugin, witch you would highly recommend as a must have? (Voc./Acoustic Guitar)
Really fantastic video. This helped so much. Do you ever put effects on acoustic guitar while recording it or wait to put in effects in mix? Thank you for this video. BTW I think the artist is really good. I definitely hear the Bowie influence.
I must be a beginner-beginner, I'm not sure what "mid/side" an "dynamic" vs "static" eq are. Could you point me to one of your videos on these subjects? I just recorded a buddy's demo for doing some gigging as a solo vocal/guitar performer and I'm doing mastering for the first time EVER :) Thank you for all you put our here, I've gotten alot out of your videos!
Mid/Side processing is absolutely NOT necessary for mastering. Basically what it does is it splits a stereo signal into its center (mid) and side components, and you can process the center, differently than the sides. So if you want more bass and body in your center, but more treble in your sides, that might be a reason to use M/S processing. But to be honest, I rarely use M/S processing anymore for mastering, because it can cause of mono compatibility issues. This might be a special exception because there's not much in the mix to begin with. As for dynamic vs static. A dynamic EQ also has a compressor or expander built into each band. So if you boost a band, it can dynamically move up and down to the dynamic of the music, applying different amounts of EQ at different points in time. Whereas a standard EQ (most EQs) do not dynamically change the bands. If you add +3dB at 2kHz, there will be a constant +3dB at 2kHz. Hope that helps.
Do you do mixing and mastering? If so, can someone who is using Logic Pro X send you their tracks so you can mix and master them? Cost?? Please let me know. Thank you.
Josh, first time tuning into your channel. Awesome vid, I liked and subscribed. I have logic but also a UAD Apollo, would youu recommend using the La-a2 and the 1176 compressors on the input instead of logics compressors? I bought the Apollo as it was recommended to me as a good first step to recording good music at home, but thus far haven't found a good way to actually integrate it with logic and recording acoustic music. If youu could make a video about this in the future or even reply to this comment id be eternally grateful. Thanks!
Please, oh please don't tell me on other projects that you quantize the feel out a song. Comping is really no different from how we recorded on 2" tape, so thats not a big deal at all...i can say i've recorded bands that never rise above take one on this...its common for young bands to come in with cowboy chords, and 3-4 chord songs, so nothing to make things more interesting. The vocals leave much to be mixed and a good amount of compression, some reverb, some EQ, maybe some other patches to make it lively, but tons of repetition...i've always been a hands on Producer/ Engineer. its not uncommon for me to pick up a guitar, bass, keys, etc. i will always suggest lyrics i think best presents what they're after, but rarely understanding studio...some do fight that approach, but 90% are happy with the master.
What about for those of us that don't have this comping ability or access to it? I have to record full takes and try my best to nail them, this comping is cheating to me... the mixing was great though! Good vid!
Thanks. Mostly what gets posted and explain is for the folks trying for big productions. Those of us doing simple aicoustic work get forgotten. Thanks again.
Thank you for this. It’s helping me grow beyond the library settings.
Hey everyone! Sorry for long break, but I'm back! Here's a long-format video on editing and mixing an acoustic songwriter. I'll have regular short-format videos coming this weekend! Below are some bookmarks to navigate the video:
0:00 Introduction
2:30 Group Comping the Guitar
21:59 Comping the Vocals
40:56 Heads and Tails Editing
44:33 Mixing the Guitar
55:12 Mixing the Vocals
1:02:29 Mastering, forgetting about Reverb, then adding Reverb
1:05:19 Mastering
This is such an effective way to teach! Watching over your shoulder while you work. Love it!
Joshua, Thank you for taking the time to record and mix my song. I really appreciate it!! Can't wait to get the whole band in.
Hey Frank. Just wanted to say thank you for allowing Joshua to use your song. I'm a musician myself so I know how difficult it can be to allow people like me to listen to every single unedited take! It's a great song and you really do have an awesome Bowie-like voice. I'd definitely come and see you play if I wasn't 4,000 miles away.
Welcome back, Joshua! We all miss your voice and tutorials... 🤩
Great song and a great voice.thanks for the lesson.he sounds like Roy harper!👍
Thanks a ton! I love this format, immensely helpful
Thanks for sharing this with us beginners! Wow. Absolutely brilliant!
Joshua, you are always on the ball man! Awesome to see this and I would LOVE to see more content on natural recorded musician projects (ie. Singer/Songwriter, Band in a room, live tracking) in LPX and how you merge the DAW into the process; editing, workflow, best practices, etc. Sorry to ask for anything, you just create such good work and are probably the best tutorial content creator I've ever watched, period. You could do singer-songwriter stuff, Reggae, Funk, Jazz, Gospel, live R&B, anything really.
Super helpful video. I learned a lot. Thanks!
Fantastic video! I recently took a Monthly music production class, which was great, but was Ableton and electronic instrument-focused. I'm a Logic-using singer-songwriter, and quite new to the production side of things...this video really brought it all full-circle for me! I really enjoyed your explanations of why you're using a certain type of plug-in (e.g. FET versus optical compressors). Thank you so much!!!
This technique is great for anyone recording in mid-side where comping would otherwise be a complete nightmare
Holy cow, this couldn't have come at a better time. I'm getting ready to produce my first EP this summer, focusing on my acoustic songs and this is exactly the kind of info I needed. I mean, you're always uploading great videos for Logic, but the process here is really helpful right now. Thanks!
Best of luck...budget more time than you expect is my best tip.
Amazing tutorial 💓
F***! you hear things I would like to hear too !!!!!! 😂😂😂👌🏻 I am glad that you are back, that makes youtube more exciting!
Fark.. The first time you Solo'd the Vocal.... My Mind went straight to a bowie realm.,.
you are a great teacher :)))))))))
thanks this is exactly what I needed to know.. im mixing an acoustic cover and when I went to master it I slammed a limiter like it was a full song and it sounded so bad lol
Thank you for producing your videos. I have learned so much from you. In this video you explain what you are listening for in auditioning the recorded tracks. This is an important step that most of us "newbies" don't understand. It would be great if you do more on this and for other instruments and maybe the mix too?
This is great. Thanks a lot Josh love your tutorials.
Excellent always learn a lot from your tutorials . By the way I’m ready to sing along to this song lol !!
Hey, do you record the vocals first or guitar? I'm referring to the recording stage. For example, if the project was completely new, would you first set the metronome, then record the guitar/piano and then the vocals? What's the most convenient way to do it?
That's what we do!
Thanks for sharing! 🎸
Great Tutorial, thank you!
Thank you! But there are some very expensive Plugins; me, as a hobby-musician where this tools a bit too expensive. Is it possible to get a similar result with the stock plugins or is there any plugin, witch you would highly recommend as a must have? (Voc./Acoustic Guitar)
Really fantastic video. This helped so much. Do you ever put effects on acoustic guitar while recording it or wait to put in effects in mix? Thank you for this video. BTW I think the artist is really good. I definitely hear the Bowie influence.
I must be a beginner-beginner, I'm not sure what "mid/side" an "dynamic" vs "static" eq are. Could you point me to one of your videos on these subjects? I just recorded a buddy's demo for doing some gigging as a solo vocal/guitar performer and I'm doing mastering for the first time EVER :) Thank you for all you put our here, I've gotten alot out of your videos!
Mid/Side processing is absolutely NOT necessary for mastering. Basically what it does is it splits a stereo signal into its center (mid) and side components, and you can process the center, differently than the sides. So if you want more bass and body in your center, but more treble in your sides, that might be a reason to use M/S processing. But to be honest, I rarely use M/S processing anymore for mastering, because it can cause of mono compatibility issues. This might be a special exception because there's not much in the mix to begin with.
As for dynamic vs static. A dynamic EQ also has a compressor or expander built into each band. So if you boost a band, it can dynamically move up and down to the dynamic of the music, applying different amounts of EQ at different points in time. Whereas a standard EQ (most EQs) do not dynamically change the bands. If you add +3dB at 2kHz, there will be a constant +3dB at 2kHz. Hope that helps.
Thank you, now it makes sense!
For compressor the AUTO switch is on apparently. Does it mean what you did on Attack and Release don’t work or do they?
Welcome back bro....good editing
Thanks for this one!! :)
Awesome 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Very good video and a very nice performance by the artist. Did he record the guitar to a click track?
Do you do mixing and mastering? If so, can someone who is using Logic Pro X send you their tracks so you can mix and master them? Cost?? Please let me know. Thank you.
Josh, first time tuning into your channel. Awesome vid, I liked and subscribed. I have logic but also a UAD Apollo, would youu recommend using the La-a2 and the 1176 compressors on the input instead of logics compressors? I bought the Apollo as it was recommended to me as a good first step to recording good music at home, but thus far haven't found a good way to actually integrate it with logic and recording acoustic music. If youu could make a video about this in the future or even reply to this comment id be eternally grateful. Thanks!
Wonderfully explained. Very informative. Thank you \m/
You should do these more often and in various genres
Amazing!! Thank you very much!!!😘😘😘
Thank you.
Wow, amazing. Thanks again!
very very good, thank you!
Thank you very much
Fantastic! Wish I could afford that Gullfoss EQ plug.
Awesome thanks 👍😀👍
Thanks it’s very helpful. 😊
very good thank you sir
That is Bowie yes!
love you HelpGuy :)
Can you lip synv a video and tie it all together? You may have addressed in the video i have not watched all of it. Ty!
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great😉
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Are you Falcon from gameranx?
Please, oh please don't tell me on other projects that you quantize the feel out a song. Comping is really no different from how we recorded on 2" tape, so thats not a big deal at all...i can say i've recorded bands that never rise above take one on this...its common for young bands to come in with cowboy chords, and 3-4 chord songs, so nothing to make things more interesting.
The vocals leave much to be mixed and a good amount of compression, some reverb, some EQ, maybe some other patches to make it lively, but tons of repetition...i've always been a hands on Producer/ Engineer. its not uncommon for me to pick up a guitar, bass, keys, etc. i will always suggest lyrics i think best presents what they're after, but rarely understanding studio...some do fight that approach, but 90% are happy with the master.
What about for those of us that don't have this comping ability or access to it? I have to record full takes and try my best to nail them, this comping is cheating to me... the mixing was great though! Good vid!
That guy does sound a little like bowie.
This was a fantastic tutorial! I'm sorry you got shit for it from RUclips.
When people include Logic Pro X in the title, I reeeeally wish they would use the stock plug-ins only. So annoying.
Vocals have those off-putting characteristics, almost as same as listening to LaBie from Dream Theater... yayks...
Why is this video an hour long... it really doesn't have to be
maybe you could mix a real classic rock song?!? Guitar, bass, drums and vox. simply old school!
best still badly recorded! like a real rehearsal room🙏 🙏 🙏
Sorry, but that is a horrible song example