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He also mixed Meteora by Linkin Park! Andy Wallace the mix king

Good stuff. I started recording/mixing back in the "good old analog days". I almost feel kind of bad for the younger people that have only known digital daws and such. Mainly because they have always had basically "unlimited" options for everything i.e.: track count, Fx (plug-ins), the number of mixes and tracks you can keep/use later. Too much choice can be daunting, and choosing what to use and when to stop is the key and really difficult. We used to be forced to make decisions quickly about what and how to record something, and live with them. There's a type of freedom in that. Also, about automation being underused, I agree. Way back then I remember having 2 or 3 people all with their hands on different faders doing a mix. It was crazy. But when I first saw automation, and had access to it with a daw, it was like magic to me and I couldn't wIt to use it as much as possible. I still feel that way to this day and automate all of my mixes as much as I can. Still magic to me. Peace.

Some great reminders here. I like the concept of the quick mix. I often get so focused diving deep and soon lose that initial perspective that really counts. Thanks!

Great stuff! This channel has tremendously helped me in my mixing journey for the past 3 years! Graham even replied to my email twice as to how he helped me gain traction and have local artists get my services as well... keep it coming Graham! always love you sharing valuable information to us!

Thanks for the recap of the key takeaways! Good to know, and encouraging and inspiring. Your hard emphasis on them helped to drive their importance.

Excellent tips, Graham! Thanks a lot. I have often used the tip 1, the quick mix. But this video comes as a good reminder that I should continue that practice and do it more often. The three takeaways: 1. The quick mix. 2. Using only one EQ and one compressor for mixing. 3. Riding the faders, i.e. volume automation.

I really appreciate that Andy regards the art making more than the gear. We got into making music because of the joys, not the toys :)

You are really great! Thank you for this video, for all of them! You're helping our community in so many ways. I'm so grateful for your videos and expertise...

I rarely comment anything here, but your enlightening video made me really happy right now because I just realized what was really bothering me for ages: relying too much on the gear and blaming my simple setup in making amateur mixes. These 3 tips prove I was wrong and I kinda knew it all the way, just didn’t have someone so legendary as Andy Wallace encourage me. Thank you for this, Graham!

You've been catalyst in my growth as a musician. Seriously, thank you so much. I've have worked on mixes for years, sometimes just on one song. My goal this year is to chill and just approach it with minimalism.

Just wanted to say that your every video is awesome, thank you, hope you become as big as Andy one day 🙏🏿

Saw a FOH engineer in Las Vegas - Legions Theatre - ride the faders for an Elvis impersonator and Marilyn Monroe . Doing the show 3x a day, he knew right when to punch it to get more dynamics, MORE of a show. Well, well, Andy Wallace likely influenced this engineer some 30 years ago also. I am still using this technique today, making recorded music engaging for the singing audience. Your first 40 videos were on some private Facebook forum and I could not ever reply. This is the first I've seen on You Tube. Therefore, THANK YOU FOR THE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF AUDIO INFORMATION COMING OUR WAY. After years of trying, I finally mixed one song that is stunning, thanks to you.

Your videos are simply the best man. You allways try to seek for the big perspective and cut the gear bullshit. So encouraging!

It's so interesting to hear how the experts are doing it. We can learn so much from their years of experience! I am still learning how to mix, but I hope I can be as good as Andy one day :)

Excellent video, Graham! People forget what a HUGE DIFFERENCE a good production makes over the mix. Record like the world is going to end, the sound has to be there. Then have fun mixing those great sounds.

I love the fact that his approach is so simple and artistic. Complicated mixing with a million bits of gear and plugins really puts me off, it's refreshing to know that such a successful mixer approaches it in this way.

Great tips! Definitely strive to use these on my mixes. 100% agree on riding the fader to influence what the listener will focus on... Great psychological tip.

Graham, these videos are simply; priceless!

dude keep making videos. you're the best.

Great advice and using Andy as an example how to do it right is great. Back in 1981 I did an EP with the band I was in doing the producer/engineer role as well as playing (I was the only one with a clue about the studio stuff and we got the studio time for free). The recorder was a Tascam 80-8 half inch 8 track so it was record 6 tracks and bounce. Lot of DAW users would benefit from limits of that setup, once you bounce you're committed so you learn to do it right.

All of 'em, mate! You just saved me from having to go through a 'messy' interview by presenting three important themes from said interview. That's good teaching! And, yes, absolutely all three make sense to me. I do them all.

Been doing all this and only surprised they’re tips from a legend. My ears are on the right path.

liked the way you summed up the stuff buddy, its about the impact!

I can't thank you enough! Awesome content.

i love the idea of simplifying the process of mixing to faders, eq, and compression bcus i feel like theres always more to learn about mixing with different plugins or whatever to get me overwhelmed about how my mixes sound

Great Lesson, Finally understood what is needed the most .

Excellent! Thanks Graham.

Great job!! thanks

brilliant video

Very insightful tips, thanks.

I like how a lot of the advice on this channel isn't so much about what you should do, but instead what you should avoid doing. I find I learn a lot from mistakes and errors, success stories don't do much for me. Thanks for another great video :)

Andy proved technique is more important than anything in just one sentence. Everybody wants to know these extravagant and complex moves that will make a mix PERFECT but under-estimate the simplicity of perfection. I know I tend to WANT to make a thousand moves when starting off, but sometimes you dont really need to do much to get that mix where it needs to be.

Another affirmation that my constant search for the perfect gear is really just me procrastinating. A perfect reminder to get back to actually writing music again! Great video Graham!

Thank you for a great video!

Hugely liberating - thanks!

For some reason I hadn’t thought about automating the bass volume. Very useful for a song I’m working on now. Thanks!

I agree about keeping it simple... I'm fairly new to DAW's and have been using Abelton with great success for recording and mixing Jam Tracks.. following basically these very steps... I keep it simple and have been getting great results... thanks for posting this video :)

Amazing! Thank you so much my brother. I agree 100%. Been trying to commit to the whole static makes to start, and the whole quick mixing scenario, Basically doing a quick rough mix and then taking it to the car. Appreciate all your help from I appreciate all your info 🔥🔥🙌👍

Great video.

Great video. Using automation is what I need to start using. Thanks, Graham.

Your style in talk and learn is great, big respect

Amazing advice my friend!!! Thank you.

Yes a first quick mix is like a first draft of a novel. I’ve always done this before going deeper, thank for the great content!

Awesome video. Andy is the man.

Thank You!!!

this is a great video

Love your videos Graham. And Andy is a legend. I also think everything that comes his way was recorded in a multi million dollar studio. His mixing tasks are closer to mastering tasks. My situation is that what I mix is what I record so using more plugins and taking more time is the norm for most of us. I do try and mix faster. Sometimes it just takes time. We are always learning. And thanks to your videos some of us are getting better

You are a national treasure for aspiring mixers.

Great stuff Graham! This video confirms... less is more!

amazing tips for begginers like me.... really appreciate it!... thanks... greets from Mexico!

Great points, I like the last one, riding the faders. I watched a Chris Lord Alge video and at the very end of his mix, after he's done all the eq, compression, effects, ect.. he does several automation passes with each finger holding a fader and like a conductor he cuts or accents as the song is going along, and then he play's it back, and if he hears a spot where he went to far or not far enough, he overwrites that spot and does this over and over until he has what he wants. This is a great way to get a dynamic mix, without doing this, a mix sounds flat and lifeless, and the listener attention may drift away, which is the last thing you want people to do. Thanks for the video, God Bless!

great video man

thanks, Graham, great tips

True! Less is more... Specially the "fast mixing" approach brought us a lot of advantages. Always make sure you keep enough "dB air" free for the mastering process. Great video, well explained.

Perfect thoughts! Thank you! :)

the best lesson I have learned from him is to hype up the high mids as much as possible. that's where the energy is.

Andy Wallace has mixed almost all the music that I ever liked. How many times did I like an album and was surprised to see he mixed it again. Recently I've heard Jeff Buckey's Grace for the first time random on KZfaq and I though what a song and what a mix. OK, I went to check who's done the mix and there he is again...the guy is incredible.

Great video

Wow best video ever!!! So true!!

Thank you.

thank you so mutch.great video..great.

I'm definitely the world's worst when it comes to taking forever to mix songs. (I've averaged one song a YEAR due to burnout from perfectionism). Recently, I finished recording a new(ish) song and paid for someone to create a drum track-something you suggested on the last VIP Live Q&A, and it was totally worth it! Now it's time to mix, and I want to get it done quick so it won't become yet another abandoned project. I just need to trust my gut, get the mix, and get on with the next project. Great video. Hope to see you at the next VIP Live Q&A.

Love you man...

Thank You

Great video! The volume automation is the best tip I took away, honestly I've thought of doing it before but it seemed so tedious. Hearing that a legend like Andy does it though just points out I was just being lazy. Haha

Really great tips from The Master💯✅

Thank you !

Like the idea of bringing up something at the start of a chorus and dialling it back. Worth the price of entry alone. Ta, jedi Graham.

This is a great commentary.

Great video Graham, you’ve really helped me to stream line my work flow. I have your voice in my head (EQ-compression-faders & step away!! ) it stops me getting distracted. Mix quick I jump in for 20 minutes then step away .. Your channel has been consistently good, and I always dive into it before starting to mix...really helps me focus on the music..thank you so much for you passion and effort 🇬🇧👍🏻

It’s like when you’re drawing, you need to do a quick sketch to make sure the structure and proportions are right. And from there... fine tuning. If you start with the fine details... you will probably make a mess.

Simplicity is the key for everything

I attended record engineering college in 1980, did 5,000 live events, and this is how it used to be done. Our instructor rode the faders like a concert pianist. He knew every bit of the performance, where the backing vocals varied, and he mixed the arrangement "live" and it was his performance of the recording, achieved in 5 passes. Completely different method than the kids learn today. It was known as The Five Pass Mixdown and that's what this reminds me of.

All of this information, is intuitive

I've been mixing since tape. I can truly say that it's true. Once I started riding faders, my mixes really got that punch and attention on parts that progressed the sound story.

Andy Wallace changed the sound of rock forever.

Makes sense. Thanks Graham. I was a victim of the “plugin chase” for awhile but I’ve seen the light. :) I have all the tools I need. Simplicity also makes so much sense because I can easily tend to overthink and over complicate things.

Holy wow this helped me soooooooo much!!!!!

Andy also likes uses the Smart Research C2 compressor on the 2 buss. I love the sheen these boxes bring to the table. I think getting the mix up quick has less to do with losing perspective than it does with getting a fast baseline established so you can begin putting your plan together. Sooner you start on the big picture, the sooner the mix comes together. Moving fast is a good thing. It keeps you focused on the song without getting bogged down in the minutiae of the process.

Super important tips

I've noticed that most gear heads love polishing turds of songs. It's almost like my guitar-collecting friends that can't play one of their 50 guitars. It's funny how the world works like that. I'll try to keep it simple, Graham. Thanks for the great video.

Totally Agree !!! I would and a quality recording and a solid arrangement.

Agreed, nothing like orchestrating with tactile faders and initial perceptions!

Awesome

You missed mentioning one of the best albums of all time that he mixed: Jeff Buckley's "Grace".

Bit of a revelation, Graham. Thank you.

Andy is THE MAN!

Great piece. I have only recently started using Logic Pro X (about 2 years). Before that I worked in studios or at home with a Mackie 24x8 which doesn't have the best eq. However, I generally worked like Andy Wallace and I still do, even with the DAW. I find when I try to do too much I get lost in a mix. It's always about the performance first, whether played together or tracked separately. Then it's about getting the material across in the best way possible. I like using effects...but only to enhance a very good mix that doesn't have them.

Honestly this is 100% correct your 1st mix is usually the one the less you use to more you get in sound quality

This inspired me. 👍

In music composition and production, less is definitely more. I've learned that the hard way over the years... not just for mixing plugins but also with VSTs and parts/arrangements in general !

I never checked who mixed the artists l love, but most of them turned out to be done by Andy. I love that sound he gets!

Thanks for the tips💪💪💪💪💪quick mix

I dig a point he made in an interview where he spoke about how different mixing engineers will have different sounding mixes but that doesn't make them bad or good, just different. Listening his vs Butch Vig's mix of "Smell like teen spirit" is a great way of seeing that. His seems more polished while Vig has some edge to his.

Great tips! Trust your instincts, keep it simple and use the volume automation.

First advice resonates to me most. It seems to me, there is a critical time-point. It often happens to me, if I prolong with mixing and go behind that point, the more I mix, the worse it sounds. Losing perspective... Other tips just fit with the first one: we cannot be quick and intuitive by having to 50 times choose between 50 compressors or eq-s. Thanks for the video, Graham.

having never had the pleasure of working on an SSL i was surprised that he gets such slamming sounds with (mostly) only the onboard compressor and EQ also some great info mixed in for sure..thanx much

The classic old tip "less is more"

It's so true, it's not about having expensive gear. It's all about how you use what gear you already have and using them to there full potential. Also the part about riding the faders is so true if you want a whole track or part of a track to sit better in the mix.