Brian explains what the following notes mean: "give it more attack", "let it breath", "hear less of the breaths", "I'd like more of the pick on the bass" or "guitar"," needs more sustain", "the snare needs more ring", "it needs to be smoother", and the most common, "I'd like it all to be louder".
- [Instructor] Along with EQ,…compression and limiting in mixing…are the backbone of the processing you'll do…to the tracks that you receive to mix.…So I want to spend some time talking about…the glossary of terms used…when describing compression.…Again this is as much for the people making comments…as it is for the engineers executing those comments.…So what does it mean when you want to have something…have more attack?…What does it mean if a comment comes back to you that says…it's breathing too much.…
What can you do besides EQ…to give a little bit more pick to the bass guitar?…How do you get more sustain out of an instrument?…What does it mean when you want the snare to ring more?…And how do you accomplish making something smoother…or louder?…Well except for the louder part,…which can be easily achieved with a fader move,…most of those other descriptors…apply to compression techniques…that you can use for your instruments…and your vocals in a mix.…
And I have up on the screen here…a few of the examples…of different kinds of compressors…
Author
Brian Malouf
Released
3/30/2017Join multiplatinum producer, engineer, and mixer Brian Malouf as he covers the many terms that musicians and non-musicians use to describe music. Brian explains the meaning behind the comments and also demonstrates techniques that can be applied to a mix in response to the notes. He covers lo-fi mix techniques, EQ techniques, changes to levels, adapting the ambience, making vibe and energy adjustments, working with compression options, and revising the placement location of elements in the sonic sphere.
- Lo-fi glossary
- Volume glossary
- Ambience glossary
- Location glossary
- Attitude adjustment glossary
- Compression glossary
Skill Level Beginner
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 8s
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1. Lo-Fi Mix Techniques
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Lo-fi glossary1m 7s
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Make it lo-fi6m 42s
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Make it distorted4m 29s
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Add some grit5m 15s
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Add more saturation2m 55s
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Overdrive it7m 20s
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Drum destruction2m 19s
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2. EQ Mix Techniques
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EQ glossary6m 6s
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Brightening something6m 18s
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Add more presence5m 40s
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Darken the bass guitar5m 40s
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Make it warmer4m 23s
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Make it more edgy3m 54s
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The vocal is too harsh4m 10s
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Add body to the snare drum3m 46s
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3. Volume/Level Mix Techniques
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Volume glossary1m 58s
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Faders and pan pots3m 55s
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Specific frequency EQ boost2m 55s
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4. Ambience Mix Techniques
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Make it wider11m 36s
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Give it more space4m 26s
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5. Location Mix Techniques
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Location glossary1m 49s
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6. Vibe/Attitude/Energy Adjustment Mix Techniques
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Make the vocal crunchier3m 33s
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Augmenting the production3m 50s
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7. Compression Mix Techniques
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Compression glossary5m 55s
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8. Other General Mix Requests
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Relating to transients5m 38s
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Other terms you should know9m 37s
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Conclusion
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Next steps37s
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