How To Use Saturation Like a Pro
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- Опубликовано: 9 июл 2024
- Ironically EQ is the most important factor determining the tone of saturation. Balancing a sound before and after distortion is the most important technique for getting a good tone. In this video I talk about some of the theory and methods for sculpting a sound so that it sounds good distorted.
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How To Use Saturation Like a Pro
► Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
0:49 - Nature is a Lowpass Filter
4:49 - Saturation Products
8:46 - Picking and Choosing Harmonics
14:19 - Perception of Different Frequencies
15:05 - Commutativity
15:32 - Frequency Interactions
Dude, please produce more content. Your videos are so well done. You're not just spouting out a bunch of super basic production tips, and you can actually manage to explain complex topics in a very clear way. Keep it up, man!
Will do, more videos on the way. Thanks for the comment!
Agreed, I found your saturation video first and it was super helpful, though I’d also suggest moving a little slower/explaining more on some of the deeper bits towards the end
I also subscribed about a minute or two in, great content :)
@@mr.w7803 yes, a little slower would be nice. These concepts are a bit complex, and I find myself still thinking about one thing, trying to piece it all together in my mind, and he's already off to the next bit. lol
Really good content though. This is just what I need to level up my comprehension of everything I'm trying to achieve when producing/mixing.
P.S. This method reminds me of boosting into compression. I've never thought about boosting into saturation. Definitely going to have to watch this one again.
@@cbrooks0905 I respect what you're saying but I'd prefer if he kept it fast! That's what the pause button is for, I feel like you can view this video like a textbook that guides your research if you truly want to learn the concepts
I really love the level of detail you put into your videos. You really are adding something to the music prod youtube game. Here's some contribution :) Please carry on!
We need more people daring to say things like "Saturation and EQ don't commute".
It seems rare to come across a channel suited for learning concepts above a basic beginner level. I hope you continue making these videos! You are an excellent teacher and illustrate concepts in a clear visual and verbal way. Good job!
It is incredibly refreshing to find a channel where the presenter has an deep intimate knowledge of the topic their discussing, rather than giving surface level hype without the goods to back it up. This week alone I've seen this topic covered by Eric Valentine, Recording Lounge podcast, and now you. Each with your own unique take on the matter. You absolutely nailed it here, please please keep it up!!
One of the few tutorial creators who actually teaches you something valuable. Great vid, sseb!
I can't believe I just watched this for free
I thought you're gone, great to hear you again
when you've liked the video before it even started but want to like it again after you've watched it
Yet another amazing video, you’re the only youtuber who explains stuff in a concise and interesting way. Keep it up man you’re the next Dan Worrall
Thank you, I appreciate it. I really like Dan Worrall's videos
Damn Straight!
For me, I forget information unless I know the why. I remember my driving instructor saying noone had ever asked so many questions. I forget all my notes and until I've watched this guy I start to "remember" very easily
It's so refreshing to see a channel that talks about the literal behavior of sound and how to manipulate it in an intelligent manner. I'm really tired of other tutorials that utilize the philosophy of "just use your ears". Like I get it, using your ears is important but I want to be informed on what exactly it is I am doing when I'm tweaking settings. That way I can make decisions based on actionable predictions and not have to be stuck in settings-tweaking-limbo banging my head, hoping, pleading that I miraculously land on some sort of useable tone that works well within my mix.
Thank you for making such informative videos!
You have a real knack for teaching complex things in an approachable way. Thanks for these 🙏🏼 if you happen to be still reading these comments haha
Nice to see a video by someone truly knowledgeable. Too many reviewers out there don't really understand things and they use made up words and practices based on a misunderstanding of how things work.
Dude I'm a guitarist for like 15+ years now and I just understood guitar tones.
Your vids are pure gold. Thanks a lot, I mean it
You explain everything so thoroughly and clearly! Showing how chaining together multiple saturations and eqs turn into a guitar amp really helped me understand what a difference shaping the signal can have.
This is some rare knowledge. Makes me feel smarter already! The kind of stuff most producers never find out, thanks so much! Insane production value from the start and you're still keeping it up, respect.
In utter disbelief at the quality of these videos. As a science-oriented musician, I appreciate the depth of your explanations. Knowing the why and the how is so important when making musical decisions. Thanks for posting (and for posting on r/edmproduction)!
This channel feels like the gateway between the basic "Top 10 Tips" tutorials and the Professional Masterclasses that go over my head. Thanks for the great content, man!
Been waiting for this one
Crushing it. You’re born to do this dude.
Amazing mate, keep up the great content!
Oh My FREAKIN' God, how does a Channel THIS AWESOME fly under the Radar?!?! 🤔 I've got nuthin' but LOVE for what you are Doing here! This is AMAZING. I've Literally watched THOUSANDS of Hours of RUclips Mixing Tutorials and I wish I had found YOUR CHANNEL on my FIRST day 🤯... PLEASE Post More. There are ppl out here who are Definitely LOOKING for YOUR Content! Do you have a Patreon Account? I'm totally down to FUND more of your Insights & Explanations. Again: Thank You, man! Hopefully you are doing well during this Pandemic. And if you have any music to listen to Please Share that Info as well 😎👍
Amazing video! Looking forward to the next one
Amazing videos! Really informative and well put together! Keep em coming! Got my sub! 🔥💯🙏🏽
Again a phenomenal tutorial!And perfect timed. Thank you 🌻
Your videos are simply amazing... It's sad that you didn't make more! I love the way you explain, and the depth that you go - it's just the right amount!
Back and slaying it yet again! The amount of effort you put into these videos is amazing dude, can’t wait for the next one! 🙌
These videos are truly incredible, thank you for making them :)
Amazing stuff, keep it coming! We need the next video!!!
Happy to discover your channel man, please continue like this!
Man i hate waiting for your videos! Seriously enjoying every sec while learning. 🙏🏼
good stuff! underrated channel, you 100% deserve waaaay more traffic
Hell yeah sseb!! Thanks for another great vid my dude!!
This information blew my mind....AND confirmed a hunch I had: That somewere there is a guitar distortion sound no one has ever heard of. Now back to listening to it again for the nth time....!
Yours??
@@tarekwayne9193 LOL! I'm working on it honey bun.
Dude man this is sick content! I will share it man! I hope ppl will notice you more in the future! :)
this is amazing. hardly seen insightful contents like this on yt and you really done them well!
Yes hes back! Been looking forward to your return
Love your content man, really good stuff!
thank you so much for this video, holy sh!t this is so useful, you are truly amazing. keep up the good work!
Back with a banger. No one does what you do man, thank you.
Dude i just found your channel last night and was blown away by the quality of your content. Then I saw that you stopped posting on like everything and got super discouraged, very next morning you drop a new video and im so fuckin happy now
Came back to this video after a couple days to leave this comment. Your "saturation in stages" technique really improved my sound design and has my mixes feeling much fuller. In addition, your explanations are very professional and easy to understand. I feel like I have such a better grasp of the types of saturation, and the harmonics they create. Can't believe this stuff is free, and can't wait for more videos. Well done!
Fascinating and immediately applicable-- thanks so much!
This was the most informative video on saturation I've ever watched! Definitely subscribing to your content.
Sick!! a new upload. RUclips needs more detailed content like this. Looking forward to more uploads.
Man, what a wealth of useful knowledge! Fantastic tutorial 👍🏻
dude!! you’re literally the most in detail teacher ive ever found on youtube or anywhere else you really do a great job at creating a really cohesive lesson with chapters broken up in a way to help people better understand ive been learning from tons of people for years just observing and putting things into practice but ive always been looking for someone who breaks down more of the science of waveforms and harmonics not many go this deep and its extremely needed. ill be keeping up with your channel. rock on and thank you
Thanks a lot for these vids man, such high quality and detailed. Very much appreciated! 🙏
Genuinely one of the most useful mixing tips I’ve ever received.
Very good and deep information about distortion/saturation, thanks Sseb !
Like once again! You are digging deep and deeper than many! I thank you for that since I have not had many of these theory-based-schience-based educational explanations ;) Respect!
This is awesome stuff, you’re a great explainer PLUS the graphs make all the difference for visual learners like myself.
I just stumbled upon your videos and this is EXTREMELY informative and explains a lot of things very clearly. I'm really hoping to see more videos from you cause this is excellent material especially if anyone needs to brush up on fundamentals and or expand on them. Great work
This is my new favorite channel.
Holy crap man! This a such a detailed and complete look at what saturation actually is and what it's actually doing. I've been watching a lot of videos on saturation recently and I've definitely been understanding the fundamentals of how to use it and in what contexts, but this video truly opened my eyes to the depth of what is really going on. Thanks for taking the time to make this and for pulling back the curtain for us newbies!
All the videos I've seen from you have been the most informative and scientific approach to production/mixing/mastering!
First video I've seen of you. Immediate sub
This is amazing. Thank you so much. I hope you keep going with your content, there is nothing like it.
earlymorning, U R Gay
I've been learning from many people over 10 years and you are my favourite, along with Dan Worral. I never expected to find anyone who is as good as him🙏🙏 hope you will be back to make more. I've finished watching all your videos
You are the BEST, really needs more recognization
Thanks for this all-killer no-filler video. The advice about multi-stage distortion is super helpful. And we now have amazing options for those stages. I deeply love the recent improvement in digital models of analog saturation. Besides fancy math (P42 Climax, Softube stuff) i also really love Acustica’s recent saturation plugins (their tech is based on convolution). It really sounds like we’re finally getting proper analog-style saturation in the box. And i’m stoked.
'Nature is a low pass filter' 2:01 that's gonna be something for life
Amazing! This is the best video on saturation I've ever seen! 😃
You have to keep making videos, man.
great stuff
This channel is PURE GOLD!
This has been one of the most helpful videos I’ve ever watched thank you so much!!!
I love and appreciate the balance of technical/nerdy and practical advice
Just in love with this math heavy and thorough videos!! Please release moore
you're the best thank you, can't believe this only has 6000 views its gold
this is one of the best videos ever made on electronic music on RUclips imo
Amazing content, thanks for the low-level deep dive!
I just stumbled across your channel and I honestly can't get enough. PLEASE make more of these videos! A video on compression would be dope!
Wow, these videos are eye opening! Very valuable. Thanks a lot!
I like how you went over EQ emphasis and de-emphasis towards the end. One of my favorite tricks in mixing.
As a Hard Rock/ Heavy Metal producer, I find this video tremendously helpful. My coming mixes are gonna be way better!
dude, your channel is pure gold! thanks much, look forward to more of your brilliant teaching!
Wow you are something else man. Thank you 🥺 i cant wait to check out more!! You are so great at explanation!
what you did with that DI guitar was absolute madness dude. That was very impressed. This video ties in nicely with the Jim Lill video on guitar amps too!
yo idk how you don't have like a million subs. insane amount of information with great quality for free.
Really, really great stuff here... Thanks!
Great vid, subscribed.
Your content is so outstandingly valuable.
Bro I've been producing for almost 2 years and this has been the best most clear way to understand saturation ive found so far. Good on you man
this is brilliant. great blend of technical & functional teaching
Great to see audio advice that is solidly grounded in acoustics. 😊
Hell yeah, he's back 😁
Thank you for this 🙏
You're a really good teacher. Thanks for all. your work
Dude this was an amazing video!!! I learnt the hard way about keeping sub/low frequencies clean. Had to score a live show and keeping the low end clean actually gave it more presence and impact. Kind of counter intuitive especially for modern producers who have to distort in order for a mix to cut through on mobile devices.
Bro, insane! First time hearing this and I'm 6+ years into producing. Changed everything.
Amazing content. Thank you!
Aye we missed you man! Great video! Tons of Knowledge!
Heya! Thank you so much brother
Its been a minute, glad you back man !
@@sseb_music Lets go !
What a dreamboat 😅 this is awesome and easy to understand. Thanks dude
Simply amazing. Thank you.
Just combined a new distortion trick for my vocals with this concept thanks 🎉❤
thanks dude i appreciate this and know others do too
Dude you deserve a Billion subscriptions or at least much much more. I am an overthinking person and I can't trust my ears without knowing what's going on and your videos cleared up everything...
This was excellent. Bravo
Your Saturation trilogy is incredible.
Thanks for sharing all this.
One topic I would love to see more is about Reverb.
Amazing! this is golden content!