This guy was ahead of his time, saying "extra" in 2016, streaming on twitch, mixing gems back in 2011. Great philosiphy on music and mixing. What a legend!
Alma Roxx it’s very humble and sincere. This guy just seams like everyone else and he cares about what he does. he makes me feel like i can be successful like him too
he comes across as someone that is so genuine and earnestly loves what he's doing. if seeing someone in love with his own life and thankful isn't uplifting i don't know what is!
This dude deserves hella credit for his work . I know Frank’s voice sounds great already but I when I heard Channel Orange come out , it felt like he was another level production wise from Odd Future . Jeff keep doing your thing man
Man, I so wish there was one place, one program that had tons of interviews with the wonderful people that work, with legends and witness the magic of creation with them. Great interview but I need more.
"It was a few days in that Frank kind of... it was like... Frank knew me... we just... you know... we had a good vibe" we get it jeff you guys fucked jeez
really informative video. I've heard a guy named joey sturgis does a similar thing when referencing other speakers. he's an incredible mixing engineer what fills up the progressive pop metal scene with his sound. and crazy breakdowns.
They're actually not that expensive to hire. And if you do a sessions in bigger commercial studios, it's not uncommon to have them in the mic lockers. Owning one isn't necessarily a reality for most, though!
I'm a singer who went to audio school to learn how to produce and mix my own stuff, I am still learning as I go but hearing that mixing as a whole can be a system of trial an error is really reassuring. I feel like I've come to a point where I finally like the way I mix my own vocals after years of hating it and felt "limited" with plug-ins. (Garage Band to Logic Pro X). I've learn so much from you sharing your process and am proud to say these audio terms are making more sense lol. Thank you Jeff. I don't have much traffic but I share my music on soundcloud. soundcloud.com/monica-tapia-14 -For anyone that wants to hear some of my songs.
One thing I absolutely hate about the MBpro speakers: they distort like crazy. You can't play any piano music on them without serious, very serious distortion.
So many comments about the microphone.. god damn when r u all gonna understand that mics won't do the trick 4 no one?! People runnin around worried bout a 15k mic like it will save their inexistent talent..it won't.
Unconscious social pressure to conform to other fryers, it's a vocal phenomena pretty much confined to those under thirty. Ironic touch: as an engineer he really likes chest voice and mikes / filters to emphasize that. I wonder if Barry White narrates his dreams.
Stefan Patterson There were about three different mix engineers (you can find them listed in Personnel on Blonde's Wikipedia) but none of them were Jeff.
Dude spent over 20 minutes sharing something that would take some 3-5 years to acquire. Y'all are turds to have disliked this video or this man. You are so underappreciated Jeff, you're a legend.
@@cookiedenis use fabfilter pro q or another dynamic eq and sidechain the low end of your voice against the bass elements of your track. That way it will only ”cut” or preferably lower the low frequencies of your voice when needed!
I engineered professionally for 10 years. I can vouch that everything this guy said is true. From being ready for everything and constantly scrambling, to mixing on shitty speakers at low levels. Good interview. Oh and I love that he said he doesn’t have sub on until way later in the mix. Smart guy.
I mean, This dude has mixed shit for people you’ve actually heard of, so I’d say what he says is pretty right on anyway, without the need for you to vouch for anything
@@user-ux1vj9vx7s just because you've heard of something doesn't mean it's good for example, I was just listening to an Ariana grande song where literally the first line of the song has a bad edit and cuts her voice off early. And no need to throw me down because you haven't heard anything I've done. My pedigree speaks for itself. No need to have a RUclips comment devalue what I've done, the musicians I've worked with (famous or not) or the projects I've done big or small. I could name some names if I wanted to but who cares.
@@smokoguap I stopped a few years ago, last big name project I worked on was a Kid Cudi release for Amazon prime. Acoustic version of pursuit of happiness.
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This guy was ahead of his time, saying "extra" in 2016, streaming on twitch, mixing gems back in 2011. Great philosiphy on music and mixing. What a legend!
What? Everyone said extra in 2016. That was its peak popularity
I can't really explain it. But this interview really lifts my spirits.
Alma Roxx it’s very humble and sincere. This guy just seams like everyone else and he cares about what he does. he makes me feel like i can be successful like him too
he comes across as someone that is so genuine and earnestly loves what he's doing. if seeing someone in love with his own life and thankful isn't uplifting i don't know what is!
This dude deserves hella credit for his work . I know Frank’s voice sounds great already but I when I heard Channel Orange come out , it felt like he was another level production wise from Odd Future . Jeff keep doing your thing man
Honestly haven't heard many engineers who have been able to explain what it means to get good translation in mixes as well and as clear as this guy
A good interview and encouraging story. I love his philosophy on doing work.
PART 2‼️
So this guys is behind
Seirra Leone
Pyramids
White Ferrari
Slide on me
Higgs
Rushes to
Self control
Godspeed
And so many unique Frank songs?
Engineer not producer
benja303 he didn’t say produce
yeah he records frank and moves things around
The mixing on Sierra Leone specially is pure art
shout out to this guy just getting on with it and teaching everyone straight up
This guy just dropped SO much knowledge. Thank god for this video
Joel Anderson agree. "Simplify Simplify Simplify" -Thoreau
Joel Anderson may the force be with u
Jeff is a fantastic guy. I like his attitude and value his skills :D
I like his speaker mix. Unapologetically using beats as part of his bass monitoring is ballsy.
Man, I so wish there was one place, one program that had tons of interviews with the wonderful people that work, with legends and witness the magic of creation with them. Great interview but I need more.
Adan Walsh *MIXWITHTHEMASTERS*
People need to stfu about his voice. hes an engineer and we enjoy his work.
This man is dropping gems and y'all re wondering about his sex life.... get out of music while you can and don't come back.
Chill out bigman
Clide Gearden nah, he’s right to snap
Wondering? it’s crystal clear.
John K lmao nigga this comment 2 years old let’s all move on 😂 I don’t even remember posting this
Well said lad
This young man is smart as hell. Glad I saw this. Can’t wait to go home and engineer!!
"It was a few days in that Frank kind of... it was like... Frank knew me... we just... you know... we had a good vibe"
we get it jeff you guys fucked
jeez
savage
LMFAO i was thinking the same thing like WE KNOW
Buddha B i was thinking the exact same thing lmfao
especially the way he bit his lips
Drama class is next door
really really interesting re his approach to mixing for the different speakers / user end devices. Thanks
Andy Liggins that’s a very common thing to do. In fact it’s a mixers job.
He did an amazing job with Channel Orange. Much respect for this guy
Really great interview. Props to Jeff for adjusting his style to work with the artist.
Sick man, thank you guys.
didnt expect to learn that damn much holy shit. such a great interview
I want to hear him talk about his process for engineering Pretty Sweet, because holy hell.
he’s so passionate, im in love
I love how this feels like I’m listening to one of my friends talk about what they love
this interview is legit thanks for it
really informative video. I've heard a guy named joey sturgis does a similar thing when referencing other speakers. he's an incredible mixing engineer what fills up the progressive pop metal scene with his sound. and crazy breakdowns.
Don't forget the awesome plugins he puts out too hah
I just found he was talking about a recording w/ a $15k microphone (u47). Like any engineer could get one.
They're actually not that expensive to hire. And if you do a sessions in bigger commercial studios, it's not uncommon to have them in the mic lockers. Owning one isn't necessarily a reality for most, though!
AnkhManRaw lol dawg thought I cashed out when I bought a $250 mic 15k????????????
its not even necessary either just spend 300 on a sm7b and you're good to go
Really great video. Thanks Jeff Ellis & SOS
What a great interview this was. So many gems!
watched this a few months back but after the astonishing mix of Tyrant by Kali Uchis had to watch again. so inspiring Jeff, thank you!!
Love the way he talks about his craft
Love his passion.
What a cool guy. Informative video as well. Would love to work with him one day.
It took me 30 seconds to fall in love with this guys voice timbre, pure love. I appreciate so much the good ideas and insights. But he is charming af.
Lol at Pro Tools being crashed during the entire interview
fucken LOL
my life lol
@Brandon Mericle this reminded me of the scene in Atlanta lmao
Henry Bird same
The trauma
So humble man. Amazing.
It's just how he talks. Why would you bring him down for that
Circus Tent ikr its not something u can control
Yes it is
He doesn’t sound weird
luke shen wym ?
@@MENVCEUK bitch
Jeff got mad bars
Very informative and you can see how passionate this guy is. Loved it. I learned a lot form this video!! Thank you!
woah the string idea sounds sweet! amazing video
Do a PART 2 with Jeff ‼️ new age new info
i just did
This interview was pure gold. I like his approach and his humbleness. Most engineers mixing famous artists have a super diva status which I don’t get.
Dope. Made me appreciate my mix way more
Top work, Informative & great energy from Jeff
This man knows so much I hope to be like this one day so much inspiration
All I can think abt is how much fun mixing Frank and Beyoncé’s vocals must have been 🥺
This was a dope interview!!!
Amazing interview.
Humble and very very able
I'd love to see any of you being interviewed by SOS Magazine. This guy freaking rocks.
really inspiring interview . he kinda looks like pau gasol lol but yea tthanks for the knowledge! -Travetti Music Prod.
Thank you Jeff Ellis !
This is insane advice and im so glad I found you thank u
ive learnt so much from this .. thank you bro
I'm a singer who went to audio school to learn how to produce and mix my own stuff, I am still learning as I go but hearing that mixing as a whole can be a system of trial an error is really reassuring. I feel like I've come to a point where I finally like the way I mix my own vocals after years of hating it and felt "limited" with plug-ins. (Garage Band to Logic Pro X). I've learn so much from you sharing your process and am proud to say these audio terms are making more sense lol. Thank you Jeff.
I don't have much traffic but I share my music on soundcloud. soundcloud.com/monica-tapia-14 -For anyone that wants to hear some of my songs.
I love your sound I'm also a producer can we Maybe exchange contact details
Masonlive99@gmail.com
pragmatic yet inspirational, and meticulous to boot, absolute fuckin beast
idc how good Frank is(phenomonal), this man's a legend
This guy dropped 💎 💎 thank you
Frank is lucky to work with him
So dope!
"I didn't mix franks newest album".....😳
Isaak Boi i was just noticing that hahaha. 3 years ago lmao this man is sitting on soooo much material
@nightridehome - he also could've meant endless. Even though endless released before Blonde it was made after.
@@LiamFarleyMA didnt vegyn do that
@@ishaisksksk5533 vegyn did the production, not the mixing
the knowledge
Anyone know a video to learn how to understand the basics of any production software
That 'Pernille Rosendahl - Dark Bird' is nowhere online, want to hear it!
good info here
This dude is a boss
the telefunken u47 is a 10 grand microphone....
Everyone says "it's not about the gear", but then you see their setup and they have hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of studio equipment lol
Conor Barry you can rent for your project..
Also he was saying the FET which is 4k
words of wisdom
That's real. Similar mixing approach.
ty great content appreciate it
One thing I absolutely hate about the MBpro speakers: they distort like crazy. You can't play any piano music on them without serious, very serious distortion.
awesome
nice video SOS
legend.
I kind of wished to hear some of Frank's sessions... So sad
What about the avantones Jeff?? (voice breaks) The avantones (single tear drop).
Ife Love man, I used to mix on my avantones but I’ve been getting away from them more and more
Ife Love like he said, they sound boxy but they sound unnaturally body to me to the point where my mixes seem to be weird to me
Hi, I was interested in the Pyle speakers Jeff Ellis was referencing on, anybody know if he is using the 3 or the 4 inch ones?
what is the keyboard he has with the blue light? many of my fav producers have it.
NI s88
Legend
So many comments about the microphone.. god damn when r u all gonna understand that mics won't do the trick 4 no one?! People runnin around worried bout a 15k mic like it will save their inexistent talent..it won't.
So he doesn't use the avantones?
l would love to see how he mixed Provider
yasssss
I really wanna know the intro song
It's an instrumental that Jeff wrote. Maybe we can lobby him to release it...
Sound On Sound magazine it would be awesome!!
Damn cuz this shit made my head hurt 😂
❤️❤️❤️❤️
Why does about half of the american population have severe vocal fry?
Must be those legendary music industry parties...
maybe sound on sound didn't mic me properly?
Ouch. Main thing in this instance is that the content is top notch, Mr Ellis :)
Sound On Sound magazine Agreed :P
Unconscious social pressure to conform to other fryers, it's a vocal phenomena pretty much confined to those under thirty. Ironic touch: as an engineer he really likes chest voice and mikes / filters to emphasize that. I wonder if Barry White narrates his dreams.
This interview gave me anxiety 😅
Bet the original engineer is punching air rn
lol
16:54
Is this the guy getting sued by frank ocean now? Someone inform me
what the fuck is the h tee lay plugin....
oh h delay
y e s
So who mixed Blonde?
Stefan Patterson he did
Stefan Patterson There were about three different mix engineers (you can find them listed in Personnel on Blonde's Wikipedia) but none of them were Jeff.
He recorded it Noah Goldstein mixed it
Dude spent over 20 minutes sharing something that would take some 3-5 years to acquire. Y'all are turds to have disliked this video or this man. You are so underappreciated Jeff, you're a legend.
Definitely gave insight and secrets that most wouldnt. Honest and real af .he is a legend
ilu
@@JeffEllisWorldwide Ready for the December drop!
Channel orange is a classic, you sir are a legend. Thank you for the great music.
Mickey and blonde is even better
Ayyyyy aryay what’d good fam
“I don’t like cutting a lot of low end out of voices” THANK YOU!!! So many great singers have the power and emotion EQed right out of their vocals.
But then it clashes with the bass
@@cookiedenisnot necessarily
@@ethandemille2585 my vocals have too much low end not to roll off but I’d love to keep it in a nice way
@@cookiedenis use fabfilter pro q or another dynamic eq and sidechain the low end of your voice against the bass elements of your track. That way it will only ”cut” or preferably lower the low frequencies of your voice when needed!
“Never let the engineering get in the way of the art”. What he said!
I engineered professionally for 10 years. I can vouch that everything this guy said is true. From being ready for everything and constantly scrambling, to mixing on shitty speakers at low levels. Good interview.
Oh and I love that he said he doesn’t have sub on until way later in the mix. Smart guy.
I mean, This dude has mixed shit for people you’ve actually heard of, so I’d say what he says is pretty right on anyway, without the need for you to vouch for anything
@@user-ux1vj9vx7s just because you've heard of something doesn't mean it's good for example, I was just listening to an Ariana grande song where literally the first line of the song has a bad edit and cuts her voice off early.
And no need to throw me down because you haven't heard anything I've done. My pedigree speaks for itself. No need to have a RUclips comment devalue what I've done, the musicians I've worked with (famous or not) or the projects I've done big or small.
I could name some names if I wanted to but who cares.
do you still engineer?
@@11219ttwhat Ariana song haha
@@smokoguap I stopped a few years ago, last big name project I worked on was a Kid Cudi release for Amazon prime. Acoustic version of pursuit of happiness.
Very cool video with totally blasphemous interlude music