5 Quick Automation Mixing Tricks - Warren Huart: Produce Like A Pro

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5 Quick Automation Mixing Tricks - Warren Huart: Produce Like A Pro

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Automation is the secret to a truly great mix!
Simple volume automation of instruments can save the heartache of trying to replicate dynamics with complex compression techniques.
This video covers:
1. Volume Automate for Consistent Level
2. Make Choruses More Exciting with Automation
3. Automate Reverb Sends
4. Create Volume Swell Effects with Automation
5. Automating A Send to a Delay on Vocals
Automating plugins can give them multiple purposes adding both subtle ear candy and huge drama to your mixes!
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@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

Hi friends! Automation is such a huge subject. It covers SO MUCH! Volume, panning, Plug In Settings, Aux/Bus Sends, muting, the list is MASSIVE! Here is just 5 I love using to make my mixes feel more exciting! Often simple volume automation takes the place of excessive compression, therefore keeping the mix more open sounding! Let me know any tips you may have! Thanks for being an amazing part of our community!

@darlenesheffield9835 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all of these great 5 tips videos Warren

@iwantappledumplings6187 6 жыл бұрын

really appreciate how much time you spend creating free content for us all warren

@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much Darlene that's extremely kind of you!!

@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much Apple!!

@AudioReplica2023 6 жыл бұрын

that increase on the kicks at 17:40 ...I thought the same thing. jaja I was like ...hmm kicks need a tiny bump on the firsts hits . Awesome!

@jimberry5714 6 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love watching Warren do these things. You can see the pure joy, almost like a kid. He really does love his job.

@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

Jim Berry thanks ever so much my friend!! You Rock!

@VicDemise 6 жыл бұрын

I just love the look on your face when you're happy with some little move you've done, despite the fact that you seem to almost know exactly what you're going to hear (being SO in your element), you still look like a child on Christmas morning when you play it back.

@marvinshenk 6 жыл бұрын

I started out mixing on Neve's and similar big consoles, and automating sends meant multing to a spare track or sending busses to a spare track, and that was if you were lucky enough to have more than one Reverb unit. Most of the studios I worked at had about 5 or 6 Reverbs. Sounds like a lot, but you run out quick when you're in a creative zone, and good luck recalling all that stuff later. Once I started mixing in Pro Tools around 1999, the first things I got into heavily was all the aux send automation. Great video for all the younger mix engineers to see, Warren. With all the tips you share, people can take their money and buy gear and get going now instead of doing what I and so many did which is spend money on recording school that really gets you nothing except maybe a network of fellow engineers which you can get other ways now. Thanks again for the videos.

@harmonystudios1182 6 жыл бұрын

so well timed, need these tricks and...more, please warren...more! So many channels talk for ages about nothing and you give us tons of great info!

@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

You are very kind indeed Harmony! So glad to be able to help!!

@cameronpatrickscott 4 ай бұрын

Alvin stardust in the house, love you Warren, classic throwback today mate.

@solo4227 3 жыл бұрын

Old but gold

@monkeyxx 6 жыл бұрын

That was some truly inspiring mixing, Warren. I agree with you these ear candy moments are super important, especially in steady RMS rock songs. That thing you did with the big snare and muting the kick before the big come back was so cool!

@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! I try to pack as much info into a video as possible my friend! I don't want to do those long rambling videos with only one technique in them! haha

@monkeyxx 6 жыл бұрын

Well your talent for packing it into a mix seems to translate well to video production also! Haha! I love your pace keep it up!

@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much! You Rock my friend!

@ProDoucher 6 жыл бұрын

This has been the most entertaining 5 tips video to watch so far, its great to see you have fun mixing. You truly are having a marvellous time!

@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

Aw shucks thanks ever so much!

@merenozukum4626 6 жыл бұрын

These are the best tips that I've found very useful so far, "Ear Candies" indeed. Thank You Warren! Cheers from India!

@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much Meren! I hope you're doing marvellously well in India!

@noisesoundtonevibe 6 жыл бұрын

You're obviously so right when you say it's a huge subject. My mixing game improved drastically when I started focusing most of my attention on automation. Thank you for doing this Warren it's priceless!

@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks noisesoundtonevibe! I really appreciate your amazing insight and support!

@tisbonus 6 жыл бұрын

You're really leveling the playing field with these tips Warren. I hope people know and realize the knowledge you're bestowing! This advice is truly priceless! Good stuff as usual my friend!!👍

@osistalens 6 ай бұрын

I can't believe I'm learning all of these for free 🤯🤯

@harleensingh2531 4 жыл бұрын

Damm that reverb swell technique is so simple yet so cool. Thanks for the grate video!

@AdamZiokowski666 6 жыл бұрын

This is the best video EVER! I am struggling with a new mix and I was wondering why of my first mixes in my career stand out. It was because of tons of automation to get more excitement! Thank you so much!

@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear Adam! So glad to be able to help! I wish you all the best in your mixes my friend!

@kos.studio9304 6 жыл бұрын

I applause after that reverb end...you Sir are way too awesome to share this kinda tips.

@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

You're too kind my friend! Thanks very much!

@sonnybrasco9735 6 жыл бұрын

That reverb move with the gutair was dope warren

@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much Sonny!!

@sonnybrasco9735 6 жыл бұрын

Produce Like A Pro Warren how do I get on to your mixing website where i can submit some of my mixes and mix the stems u provide. I never mixed any live sounds beside vocals. Been studying u for a while I wanna give that a shot and be a big boy mixer

@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Sonny, you can sign up at www.producelikeapro.com Many thanks!

@sonnybrasco9735 6 жыл бұрын

Produce Like A Pro my man

@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I'll be happy to see you in there my friend!

@marshallhawkins3754 6 жыл бұрын

I loved automating the decay time on the snare hit. Sweet sweetener!

@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marshall! Yes! Me too! Little tricks like this really help transform a dull mix!

@giovanniurso1 4 жыл бұрын

man, i love you!!!! your tips are the best and your enthusiasm is enlightening! THANKS A LOT WARREN!!!!

@sad_is_fiction 3 жыл бұрын

It's 3:15 am and I can't stop bingeing your vids haha who needs full sail when we got you xD

@TyRobertsmedia 4 жыл бұрын

I wanted to ask... Are you acting as the producer here? These are great "producer ideas" vs engineering tricks. Then I looked at your Channel name... haha. I guess in today's world most of us gents have to wear so many hats: songwriter, musician, performer, recording engineer, and producer, then publicist and social media consultant! The list is ever growing, so thanks for the tips! Please keep them coming

@PeterBatah 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks to you Warren, I'm not getting very much work done. Tisk! Tisk!

@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

Haha I hope in the long term yo will get a lot done Peter!

@es355lucille4 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice! Thanks Warren......automation allows the finest of details.

@darlenesheffield9835 6 жыл бұрын

more amazing information Warren !! thanks for all of these great 5 tips videos

@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Darlene! You are extremely kind! I love being able to help!!

@ryanbarryaudio 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Warren, just want to thank you for creating these videos and the tremendous amounts of other tutorial style videos that you've made over the years. I have learned an unbelievable amount from yourself with regards to recording and mixing so thank you ever so much for taking the time to make them. Much appreciated! Cheers. - Ryan / Tale

@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Tale, wow, that is so very kind of you! It really means a lot to read this comment! Thank you ever so much!

@timflatus 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely going to use all of those tricks. Most of my songs have 'proper' endings with hanging notes like that - I'm always looking for ways to give it a final flourish. Nice one!

@JosueCuervo97 6 жыл бұрын

"lovely big fat long.. lovely big fat long.. amount of decay ;)"

@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

Hahahahaha caught in a serious mess there!

@EricGPLAP 6 жыл бұрын

5 Quick tips is such an awesome series! So many tips, so many tricks, much to learn and master!

@LarryGreenMusic 6 жыл бұрын

Best one yet warren. Taking automation to the max.

@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

Larry Green Music thanks ever so much! It’s a lot of fun to do this!!

@douglasfreeman3229 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Warren. Helpful, well-presented video (as usual) and always a fab line in shirts. Cool hair too.

@jaimejonsaldanha5289 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Warren, thanks for all your brilliant contributions to the audio community. I was curious to which automation mode you prefer to use and why?

@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Jaime, I am so glad to be able to help! Which mode? I automate in every way I can, there are no rules, whatever makes the most sense at the time! Ha

@davidmeek9966 6 жыл бұрын

Love your work! Especially as I have been doing a lot of these things for a while. They just make sense. Ear candy is FREE! Pop this up here, tuck this down there. Love your enthusiasm and non- condescending way of explaining things.

@Racingheartrecords 5 жыл бұрын

Yes! When you're having fun, it comes through.

@JoshuaDalviken 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, Warren!

@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks every much Josh! You Rock!

@lizziebirdsworth3726 6 жыл бұрын

I love this channel so much. Buckets of inspiration and new ideas. Please never stop making these videos Warren!

@JedWunderli 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks again, Warren. I have rarely used automation but this video just gave me lots of ideas and inspiration to use some of these tricks on my next song. I really appreciate you sharing your expertise.

@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Jed, fantastic! I am so glad to hear that you're experimenting with automation!!

@denfranke4464 6 жыл бұрын

This is by far one of the most valuable posts you ever on the topic of icing on the cake mr. Huart. Very thankful!

@REALJIMMYJMUSIC 6 жыл бұрын

Loved the verb trick on the snare when you cut out the first kicks! Very tasty!

@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

Jimmy J thanks very much my friend! I’m glad to be able to help!!

@boytino2646 3 жыл бұрын

Too helpful,,,,tnx greetings from Philippines sir!,,,

@Hanssone 6 жыл бұрын

Automation is the most fun part of mixing but also the most important, this is where your mix become lively and not flat sounding like so many amatuer mixes i hear especially when doing EDM!! Take note.

@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

I agree 100% Michael! It is a lot of fun! All of these little details are incredible fun to do and can really make a mix and take it to the next level!

@MatthewDiamante 6 жыл бұрын

Marvellous tips Warren! haha!

@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much Matthew!!

@lucaminarelli3564 6 жыл бұрын

A LOT of very interesting ideas!

@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much Luca!

@MartinLuxen 6 жыл бұрын

This is awesome. I love the 5 quick tips that you're doing!

@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Martin!! I am very happy to be able to help!!

@miasampaoli7587 6 жыл бұрын

super tips warren!!

@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much Mia!!

@Scream4vengeance 6 жыл бұрын

Those tricks ROCK!

@zachj7078 6 жыл бұрын

i dont really make this sort of music but these tips are very helpful!!

@marcreynolds2429 6 жыл бұрын

Fantastic tips Warren, I love the automation on the reverb, very inspiring

@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much Marc! You Rock!

@MrKevh724 6 жыл бұрын

This is just a Fantastic video. I have been watching Your video's all day. Thank You for putting the info You do on here. I don't have protools but I do have a DAW. Roland vs 2480 that I am diving into more and more right now. I'm navigating through it and hope to take all Your knowledge and get the best I can out of the 2480 . I have learned so much today just by listening and studying everything You are teaching. I for one REALLY appreciate every last bit of Your video's. And I will be back in the morning to watch more about record/pre production/gain staging/automation mixing/mastering . At least as much as I can compared to the protools setup any way. ( I guess You could say I have Amatuer tools with all the vs plugins). But I am going to squeez every bit I can out of it. I am so excited to learn more from Your video's. Your video's ROCK!!! THANKS!!!

@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks every much! That's extremely kind of you! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! Whatever Plug Ins you use I know you can create similar effects! As you can see I use the stock Avid plug ins a lot!!

@13thJ 3 жыл бұрын

Love this video. 5 quick tips rulez!!!🤘

@AllanGildea 6 жыл бұрын

You're fab Warren, thanks!

@nvusaudio4553 6 жыл бұрын

“Big Fat Long” gotta love that!

@FateVoices 6 жыл бұрын

2 words: thank you!

@ottam 6 жыл бұрын

I liked when you cranked that schnizzle!

@acpllc3 6 жыл бұрын

btw.... awesome tips -- especially the verb tricks in those special places to make things interesting!

@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much!! I really appreciate it!! So glad to be able to help!

@currentlycrypto 3 жыл бұрын

They Showed us this video at an audio engineering program in Orlando FL, great VID

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! That’s wonderful to hear!!

@campaigner7272 6 жыл бұрын

Amazingly useful tips, these automation ones are among the best you have shown us due to the fantastic ratio of outcome/simplicity!

@heavymetalmixer91 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, this 5 tips series is really killing it!

@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much!! I am really glad you are enjoying these videos! They are A LOT of fun to make!!

@claudius3124 6 жыл бұрын

This is one is by far my favorite! I'd like to hear & see more automation tricks for I'm sure you know a lot more... ;-) Thank you Warren, it's really appreciated... ;-)

@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Claudius! I really appreciate it! I am so glad to be able to help with these videos!

@metalion667 6 жыл бұрын

Its amazing what a mute can do!

@TimOost 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice indeed! I love watching you trying out stuff, seems like you're having a marvellous time figuring new ideas out yourself!

@MRorPA 6 жыл бұрын

Great video on a very useful subject. I've learned to automate whatever I need, and it's brought many great things to my mixes and sound design. Recently, I've even used pitch automation as a subtle pitch correction since I'm not very good at using dedicated pitch correction VSTs.

@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

That's a great tip to automate pitch correction! Thanks very much!

@Elsteveador2 6 жыл бұрын

Haha! 8:25, we call that drum fill “Flats in Dagenham!” Was using some very handy plug-in automation today in the studio! Look out for Richard Murray, his album is gonna be amazing!

@Elsteveador2 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the constant inspiration, and subtle reassurances, because as has become standard over the last few years, your work seems to help me underpin all i already know, with solid assurance that i’m ‘Producing like a Pro’! A million thank yous Warren. Some day i’ll thank you in person!

@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

Haha yes! Flats in Dagenham!

@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks Steve! I am so glad you enjoy the videos! I try very hard to show as much as I can! So glad to be able to help!!

@gagsmedia 6 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Video again Warren. YOU REALLY INSPIRE CREATIVITY AMIGO! xxx

@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much! That's very kind of you!!

@jachinharder5958 6 жыл бұрын

As always, thanks for sharing Warren!

@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

Jachin Harder you’re very welcome!

@BadChizzle 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@AMB666 6 жыл бұрын

I love that quick tips series❤

@AMB666 5 ай бұрын

Six years already!! Still loving that series! Thank you Warren!

@DjClimamusic 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! thank you so much for sharing such good mixing tricks knowledge, very useful thumbs up! 😊👍

@mrelegoboy 6 жыл бұрын

You should do "5 Quick Multi-Band Compression Tricks"

@darrenross9168 6 жыл бұрын

excellent tips , thank you warren.

@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever s much Darren!!

@FavioMagnoGuitarrista 3 жыл бұрын

Amezing! Simple changes with incredible results. You Rock Warren !!! Gracias

@Erick_Valerin 6 жыл бұрын

This was so good ! God bless Warren ! 🙏🏻

@moz7130 6 жыл бұрын

Great great Warren!!

@wearemicrocosms 6 ай бұрын

Splendid stuff

@m2thef2thec 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Warren!

@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

m2thef2thec thanks very much! Glad to be able to help!

@dhanushiyer1241 4 жыл бұрын

Just commenting so that this vid gets more engagement Keep working Warren 💪👍

@wasabifox 6 жыл бұрын

Ingenious! Thanks, Warren

@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much Steve!

@morgandebeir8190 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant information.

@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Morgan!!

@karth1kts 6 жыл бұрын

Now You're the reason why my cpu is cranking up sir 😂

@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

Karthik TS haha thanks!! I think? Haha

@sean_shimmer 6 жыл бұрын

some interesting mix tricks, automating plugins bypass to act like virtual pedals, automated multiple parameters simultaneously leads you to fx that you couldn't do with two hands and knobs : like delay feedback, time, mix with a rate and depth of a flanger all in the same moment. then automate a ring mod for 5 seconds of the peak part of solo, a pan sweep all at same moment. you'll get very unique fx moments. automate a fuzz on/off on the beat of a song in solo. tremolo-like fuzz . automated wah can give you phase like sounds on time and then take out of time for a more wah effect, but different than using just a wah or just a phaser on its own. using automated virtual pedals on vocals and drums. throwing vocals and drums threw amp sims and automate those parameters. automated a slow rise of fuzz on a drum kit t is really cool nasty effect. this is for me is one of the funnest parts of mixing possibilities are endless

@sean_shimmer 6 жыл бұрын

not to mention insane signal chains of these automated parameters, reverb into distortion into octave into wah into delay into another reverb, you get the picture, it can get pretty redicolus but at the click of mouse for re arrangeing theres nothing to really lose, can save presets as you in case you get too off track with it

@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Sean, thanks for the great comment and the amazing tips! I really appreciate it!

3 жыл бұрын

That's also why drummers should do slow big fatty drum fills instead of multi note circus drumming. Love your channel! Sorry for bothering.

@drummerjeroensimons 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Warren, its normal technical-wise when you go very fast (16 th notes 180 bpm and higher) to play softer...Closer to the head is more time to react = faster stroke...;) When drummers play very loud at very high tempos they tend to get injuries over time and the drumtone will be chocked too...And a grip to tightly on the sticks will dampened the sound also...The more relaxation the better...:) Kenny A knows what hes doing, due to his classical background: timpanies...etc... Classical background/marching band is all we drummers can benefit from...:)

@drummerjeroensimons 6 жыл бұрын

We want more Stravinsky and Bartok....:)

@Hansipp 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Warren, and greetings from Norway! I have a question you maybe can answer in the next FAQ. How do you think the recording industry looks in 20 years? Because people mixes so much at home in DAW's, and buying mics, gear and record by themself? Since youtube and recording tutorials and all that, what will happen to studios with a great drum room, and a big console? Love your videos btw! :)

@timflatus 3 жыл бұрын

Nice, useful even, to hear you mixing some heavy rock stuff. Gotta love those black metal drummers though - I've heard some bass drum patterns that were so fast they turn into low notes. And it often isn't as punchy or powerful as a single bass drum for exactly the reasons you state. Good to know there is a way of dealing with that in the mix.

@bpproducer6025 3 жыл бұрын

Great Man

@HarmonicInventions 6 жыл бұрын

Love this! Thank you!

@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much!!

@GrantCarvalho 6 жыл бұрын

I lol'ed at the "lovely, big, fat, long.... amount of decay" 1:58. Yes, I am immature lol. Thanks for the tips Warren!

@robgracia509 6 жыл бұрын

very nice

@stixstudios3380 4 жыл бұрын

Great stuff as usual Warren. I love your methodology of using automation lanes. I've only used them for pre-fader gain, track volume and panning. This video has certainly driven home a couple of important things for me. (1). I need to invest in some reasonable monitors instead of using headphones - because I couldn't really hear what was going on with the double-kick examples at the beginning of the video. (2). Invest in some good plug-ins - because my main effects are external hardware units, and I don't believe I can achieve the same results going OTB and back in again. I thought about buying some plugins today (black friday sales) but instead decided to invest that in a PLAP membership. Cheers, Steve.

@malmspet 6 жыл бұрын

Great tricks Mr Warren ;) Thanks

@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much Claudio!! G;ad to be able to help!!

@petemusgrove7422 6 жыл бұрын

Very tasty Warren! Thank you! Although I do automate effects on and off, to save CPU load, I'll usually print my reverbs - after that I can automate the volume on those FX tracks. A good way to get the right volume swell (or the opposite) is to cut the track at a zero crossing just before the change, then use the various curves at the start and end of the new, split item. I hope that makes sense :-)

@cedricsimonakafrozenjazz 6 жыл бұрын

Wow, excellent ideas... applicable with any basic plugin... a real eye (ear) opener :)

@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you ever so much Cedric!

@salvam.4060 5 жыл бұрын

Great

@lahattec 6 жыл бұрын

Great insights!

@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! Glad to be able to help!

@thetacortex7959 6 жыл бұрын

Yer the man. Thanks again

@iwantappledumplings6187 6 жыл бұрын

A Mazing content!!

@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Apple!!

@pineapplepunchy 3 жыл бұрын

thaaaaaaaaanksss! good ideas :'D

@artist1303 6 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your tip videos and I've been trying to find something like this to cover automation for awhile. Do you have an automation tutorial tips/tricks in-depth one available?

@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

Great question! I have so many videos that cover different elements of automation! Both here on YT and also courses and of course Produce Like A Pro Academy!

@mattsmith8327 6 жыл бұрын

I'm amazed you've never tried Reasons SSL, it's bloody brilliant for us old gits who shunned Protools for decades.

@Producelikeapro 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Matt, I used Reason, a long time ago when it was s and alone sequencing based software. At that time Pro Tools was so far ahead of the game as an audio editor that most people gravitated to it, I know that now there are so many great DAWs available!

@L.Scott_Music 6 жыл бұрын

Pat Boone, Debbie Boone! Yeah, LoL! (Don't forget Daniel Boon.) Earlier, that was a really interesting thing about what happens when double kick kicks in.