6 music production mistakes to AVOID
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The Top 6 worst mistakes I made when I started music production.
The WORST Music Production MISTAKES I made as Beginner.
0:00 Intro
0:40 NO EQ & NO COMPRESSION
1:29 PRE-DELAY ON REVERB
2:40 PRODUCING IN A GENRE
3:14 RELEASING MUSIC ONLINE
3:59 WORKING WITH CLIENTS/ COLLABS
5:07 GUITAR PEDALS BROKEN
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@blueindreams 11 ай бұрын
BRO THE PRE DELAY THING CHANGED MY LIFE TYSM
@drewgrit_ 11 ай бұрын
haha love that dude, it had the exact same effect on me whenever I realised what i was doing wrong! Glad we are both in better position now my friend😂
@zachbuckley6111 2 жыл бұрын
My biggest mistake was pushing a delay to 100% feedback with headphones on.. explains my tinnitus
@drewgrit_ 2 жыл бұрын
Loooooool atleast you’re handsome bruh
@YourMaIsFit 2 жыл бұрын
Worst mistake in the entire world; recording my own vocals and thinking “this absolutely needs the wettest reverb possible because my vocals are pure yit”. When in reality it’s just muddying a mix and taking away from the focal point of a track
@drewgrit_ 2 жыл бұрын
Loooool I feel you man, I’ve moved to not using reverb on vocals and only using delay instead. Seen a lot of pro mix engineers that exclusively do that so been giving it a go, definitely helps the mud
@CallMeAnashe 2 жыл бұрын
More compression less depression 🥲😂
@drewgrit_ 2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha I’ll get that printed on a T-shirt for merch asap😂
@doyoubinoame8483 Жыл бұрын
predelay on reverb. Off to fixing my stuff
@drewgrit_ Жыл бұрын
This was my exact reaction when I realised what I was doing😂 have fun dude! And thanks for the comment💪
@TheRealXira Жыл бұрын
Just subbed dude. Made all the same mistakes myself. I think one of the hardest things to overcome with music production, is pushing that pesky ego aside. Accepting that you may have been doing something wrong, or that your knowledge was somewhat lacking in a particular area. Once we can accept the differences between ignorance & arrogance, it becomes a whole lot easier. Lastly, you're a handsome lil devil yourself buddy 😊 Keep at it you legend! 🤝 🤜🤛
@drewgrit_ Жыл бұрын
I couldn’t agree more dude, that ignorance and arrogance bit is actually pretty profound. I love that thought haha I’m going to keep that and use it myself so if you see me say it you know where it came from my friend😂 also so sick to connect with a fellow producer and just be honest about the ups and downs of being a producer. Accepting ego and being open about it is tough but it’s so important. Thanks for the comment and I x100 agree with the handsome bit hahaha pleasure talking to you man, hit me up on Instagram Dms anytime✌️
@ccdream2158 11 ай бұрын
You’re the man, learning a lot and I like how comedic you are while dropping knowledge… very watchable and enjoyable
@drewgrit_ 11 ай бұрын
Damn thank you so much! One of the reasons I started KZfaq was because I felt like most music production content was too serious, I felt it needed some humour and to be a bit more light hearted so this is amazing feedback💪so thanks for the comment my friend✌️
@ccdream2158 11 ай бұрын
@@drewgrit_ of course man.
@drewgrit_ 11 ай бұрын
@@ccdream2158 love dude✌
@PeterSpiers 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for making your subscribe plugs 5 seconds and not 1m30s. You are a true pokemon master.
@drewgrit_ 11 ай бұрын
Hahaha no prob at all dude, I try to make everything in the videos as time efficient as possible, that’s the Pokémon master state of mind😂 thanks for the comment my friend!
@PROTSHNEKI 11 ай бұрын
thanks man, this made me realise that mistakes are part of a process and not everything has to be good instantly. Lack of this realisation keeps me from finishing tracks
@drewgrit_ 11 ай бұрын
You’ve got it completely dude! Making mistakes is actually more important than the successes. It’s the part of the journey where the most progress is made. Have fun finishing those tracks and definitely link me them when youre done, would be sick to hear dude✌️
@Mouse99swag 11 ай бұрын
unironically one of the funniest videos I've watched in a while and its a music tutorial of all things- love your content man
@drewgrit_ 11 ай бұрын
Oooooo damn that’s such a compliment haha thank you so much! I started KZfaq because I thought that music production channels were too serious so getting feedback like this is so reassuring💪 I owe you one for this, has made my day!
@ris1899 11 ай бұрын
life saver w that pre delay thing fr
@drewgrit_ 11 ай бұрын
Haha no prob dude, I’m so glad that people are seeing the pre delay thing, it will save people years of bad mixing😂 wish I had realised sooner! Thanks for the comment my friend✌️
@CC-fi3pp 2 жыл бұрын
I'd love a "worth the hype?" on the S950 seems like it's being hailed as the King even more so recently then ever, that and the ASR-10 is picking up serious hype to this year.
@drewgrit_ 2 жыл бұрын
Yea dude I would love to do it, money is only issue but if I get the opportunity I definitely will. Thanks for the suggestions, and it’s funny you say that because I have been reading and watching a decent amount of stuff on the S950 recently. I have been tempted by getting plugin emulation of it to be honest, I sort of love the sound myself.
@khonsuthecore4788 Жыл бұрын
SHOUT OUT SCEPTILE
@drewgrit_ Жыл бұрын
MY GUY SCEPTILE, such a g hahaha thanks for the comment my friend✌️
@addictedtocraic 11 ай бұрын
The guitar pedal hing gets 10/10 on the "here's me, wha?" scale. Lol Loving the channel mucker, keep er lit.
@drewgrit_ 11 ай бұрын
Hahahaha thank you big man, love having home people that get the craic watching the videos, going to get back to doing more funny parts in videos. I’ve been taking it very info heavy recently which is still good but in a different way. Keep er lit lad✌️
@addictedtocraic 11 ай бұрын
@@drewgrit_ just get the craic going mate. You know it makes sense. 😀
@gaborm5673 11 ай бұрын
needed to hear number 4, thanks bro
@drewgrit_ 11 ай бұрын
Yo yooo no problem at all. Thats definitely my favourite point in the video. I think its so important because nearly everybody falls into the same trap! Im glad you benefitted from it and thanks for the comment my friend💪
@iby_ibyyy Жыл бұрын
Discovered your channel yesterday these videos are top tier bro! Commenting before you eventually blow up
@drewgrit_ Жыл бұрын
Damn bro that’s an incredibly kind comment, I appreciate that a lot. I will remember this if I do blow up haha I owe you one man✌️
@kallum96 2 жыл бұрын
Our channel indeed Comrade Drew 🧠
@drewgrit_ 2 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha should have known you’d enjoy that
@Hush_m0ny 10 ай бұрын
Solid advice .
@drewgrit_ 10 ай бұрын
Glad you think so! I’m thinking of doing a part 2 of this, I think I might have 5 more points. Thanks for the comment my friend✌️
@kensley94 11 ай бұрын
Bro say what you want but that beat you made was fire👏👏 cheers m8 and btw..... nice to hear that badass accent again.
@drewgrit_ 11 ай бұрын
Hahaha thank you and thank you😂 too kind my friend! Glad you enjoyed tho💪 and you can count on this accent being in every video, I promise you that much mate lol
@jackyoung8419 2 жыл бұрын
quality video man! still up for that collab! .. really helped me clarify a few mistakes im making... 'excuse me sir, I ordered reverb not delay' 😆
@drewgrit_ 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for checking it out my friend, glad me you enjoyed my dumb jokes😂 but yes looking forward to seeing what we come up with💪
@LesterBrunt 4 ай бұрын
Here is my essay: 1) Yes, but kinda no, if you use EQ/comp 'just because' you lose the entire point of it. Ideally you should have perfect samples/recordings and perfect volume balance and not need any EQ or comp. It should serve a clear and definite purpose, if a synth lacks high end try to add it with sound design or distortion before going to EQ. If your track is too dynamic try adjusting the velocity and volume automation before using compression. 2) Totally agree. 3) Can't say anything about that because genres are for uncultured swine. 4) Music careers are for uncultured swine. 5) If you have time to meet friends for collabs you aren't spending enough time on making music
@drewgrit_ 4 ай бұрын
Hahahah uncultured swines everywhere, love that! Also I think we are on the same page with the first point, we are both just describing it from different angles. Also thanks for leaving a comment my friend, I always enjoy talking to other producers about these kind of things💪
@PULSEMusicGroup 2 жыл бұрын
Ok this is dope! Good stuff and great points. Keep rocking family!
@drewgrit_ 2 жыл бұрын
Respect man, thanks for putting in the time to check it out, that’s what we need in this producer community, everyone supporting each other! Keep in touch my friend✌️
@PULSEMusicGroup 2 жыл бұрын
@@drewgrit_ That is my biggest thing! I believe that FULLY! You got it man! Looking forward to colabing on vid one day maybe!
@drewgrit_ 2 жыл бұрын
@@PULSEMusicGroup sounds like a plan to me dude💪
@MitchellJonJon 11 ай бұрын
Good content !
@drewgrit_ 11 ай бұрын
Thanks very much Miguel! This video is like 18 months old so I’m glad it stands the test of time haha more coming soon my friend✌️
@JoyfulWAVE Жыл бұрын
Yes...you got a sub bc i like your scottish accent. 😜 Lived near Perth 10 years ago. My Ex is scottish. But she is back home now. But i loved your country...if im right that you are a scots dude...???!!! I also saw that you are on Looperman. Im not active there anymore. But i was like 13 years ago. I only go there sometimes to download an acapella. Greetings from Germany. ❤☮☯❤☮☯❤☮☯
@drewgrit_ Жыл бұрын
Hello hello! I get this all the time, I’m actually northern Irish but Scottish people settled in Ireland and changed the accent to be a blend of Scottish and Irish so loads of people think I am Scottish😂 even my surname is actually Scottish, and love that you seen my looperman stuff, that’s so cool, thanks for the comment and welcome to the channel my friend, hope you enjoy!💪
@JoyfulWAVE Жыл бұрын
@@drewgrit_ hahaha...i was actually hoping that you are not irish...bc it's not the first time that i make the mistake. 😜 But all is cool...still love scotland...im sure your country is great too. And yes...my time on Looperman is more or less over. 😉 Im also sure that i'll find interesting stuff on your channel. 👍
@drewgrit_ Жыл бұрын
@@JoyfulWAVE it’s super easy to get confused between the two accents my friend! Don’t worry about it at all and yes hopefully you’ll enjoy more videos coming soon💪
@bm6907 11 күн бұрын
I bought logic and Ableton live in the same week
@drewgrit_ 11 күн бұрын
Thats cool man, which one are you liking more?
@BuckethatDog 11 ай бұрын
I just came across your channel😮 great content👌hope you grow like a motherf *subscribed*
@drewgrit_ 11 ай бұрын
Hahaha thank you so much! I appreciate the support and being part of the community for real🙏
@ZonymaUnltd. 11 ай бұрын
I have really struggled with #4… I got to the point where I made too many demos because I had ideas daily, and now I need to step back and figure out what the hail to do. 😅
@drewgrit_ 11 ай бұрын
Honestly dude you’re not alone! I think this is genuinely the most common problem across the production community but you’re right about the way to solve it! Step back, analyse, put stuff out✌️ you’ve got this dude💪
@ZonymaUnltd. 11 ай бұрын
@@drewgrit_ Thank you mate, that really means a ton. I don’t really have any local music production friends, so to have down to earth creators online take the time to respond is refreshing. Lfg 🔥💪🏼
@drewgrit_ 11 ай бұрын
Ayyyy man I love that, always here, feel free to message me on Instagram any time for real💪
@MasterKnutA 2 жыл бұрын
Great video - Subscribed! 🎶📝
@drewgrit_ 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much man! I’m still very early in my KZfaq journey so a sub and a comment means a lot haha glad you enjoyed my friend, I owe you one💪
@MasterKnutA 2 жыл бұрын
@@drewgrit_ Can only go up from here 👏🏼 I've produced music for 10 years, and these are great advices.
@drewgrit_ 2 жыл бұрын
@@MasterKnutA i appreciate that dude! glad youre along for the journey, hopefully plenty more videos youll enjoy💪
@JocanMaveric 11 ай бұрын
I've been producing music for far too long to not know the importance of pre-delay.... thanks
@drewgrit_ 11 ай бұрын
Hahaha love that dude, there’s no shame in it! I’m sure there’s countless things we both haven’t realised yet, that’s my I love music production, its video game you can’t complete😂 thanks for the comment my friend💪
@PROTSHNEKI 11 ай бұрын
Like thanks a lot a lot
@drewgrit_ 11 ай бұрын
No problem at all honestly, it has for real made my day that I’ve helped make this whole “mistakes is important” stuff click for you. That’s such a big win😂 thanks for the comments my friend💪
@Quinnybwoii3 2 жыл бұрын
I notice you seem particularly well versed in other languages.. I don't suppose you know the translation for points in Spanish??
@kond1e 11 ай бұрын
Number 6
@drewgrit_ 11 ай бұрын
Hahaha so stupid but had to share my stupidity to show it’s ok to make mistakes, glad you enjoyed it my friend✌️
@othmanmoat Жыл бұрын
Hey can you elaborate on pre-delay? I don't get how having pre-delay makes space for the vocals. Thanks
@drewgrit_ Жыл бұрын
Hey dude, I tried to give as much detail as possible on pre delay in the video but ill try work out another way to describe it since you asked! Imagine you and a friend are standing infront of a microphone. One of you claps your hands and the other breaks a stick in half at the exact same time. The sound recorded will probably sound like one cohesive sound. But if you did it again, but clap and break the stick one second apart from each other, youll be able to hear they are separate sounds. They will have more clarity as individual parts. Same thing applies to reverb! If you think of a snare and then add reverb with no pre delay, it will sound like the snare and reverb are one thing. But if you add some pre-delay there will be a slight gap which makes both parts sound more defined. Like a snare will no pre delay will sound more washed out, but with enough pre delay it will retain its punch and then you hear the lovely reverb drawing out the tail of the snare after. One last example, imagine you and a bunch of friends are walking side by side and then the path gets narrower, some people would have to fall behind slightly and follow so that there is space for everyone to get through. You're still all be one group but walking behind creates more space horizontally. Its something like that! These are all loose analogies but I hope they give you a bit more understanding of space in a mix, I tried my best😂 thanks for the comment my friend💪
@othmanmoat Жыл бұрын
@@drewgrit_ Thank you very much, that's really clear!
@drewgrit_ Жыл бұрын
@@othmanmoat No problem at all, welcome to the channel my friend💪
@newschooldnb1995 11 ай бұрын
Awesome but I have a question about number 5 and 6 : because a collab will most likely not see the light of day I should not try doing one? Also number 6 I don't get the point, should I train everyday or nah? I'm not British so I don't get where are the jokes and where are the serious points lel
@drewgrit_ 11 ай бұрын
Hello hello! No problem at all, I will do my best to clarify. Number 5 is trying to get across that you shouldnt get too excited about a release before its out because it might never see the light of day because ultimately as the producer, you dont have the authority to post it yourself, it is the artists decision. Therefore the your progress can be put on hold because you dont have complete control. Definitely still collaborate but just be cautious that a year of hard work could look like very little at the end because most of it isnt posted and its not your fault at all. I think the moral of the story is try to build yourself as a producer with a social media presence as well as working with artists. Number 6 is just simple example of you are always going to make mistakes and thats ok. And then i included an example of myself breaking a bit of gear I had by being stupid. In summary accept that you will make mistakes forever! I hope that makes sense my friend✌
@newschooldnb1995 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the answers @@drewgrit_
@drewgrit_ 11 ай бұрын
Anytime, glad I could help✌️
@thepresident5696 Жыл бұрын
big man, your personality is captivating im here for the long run, keep doin your thing 100 emoji unsubscribed
@drewgrit_ Жыл бұрын
Unsubscribed?? Haha only joking, im assuming autocorrect and thank you dude, comment like this make my week nevermind my day! Im going to funnel this positive energy into getting the next video going, hopefully you’ll enjoy that too💪
@kineticwayss Жыл бұрын
@@drewgrit_ i think he is joking by saying your vid was too good that he is dissapointed and hence unsubscribed (not literally xd)
@drewgrit_ Жыл бұрын
@@kineticwayss hahaha yea youre probably right. We are all a bunch of jokers on this channel😂 welcome and thanks for the comment my friend💪
@kineticwayss Жыл бұрын
@@drewgrit_ no problem mann , you're doing amazing job for new and noob prod like me loll
@Quinnybwoii3 2 жыл бұрын
As a 25 year old I also get my arse handed to me on Pokemon.. oh you mean as a kid.. nvm
@drewgrit_ 2 жыл бұрын
Looool you’re not worthy of the name champ
@Quinnybwoii3 2 жыл бұрын
@@drewgrit_ that's because i'm the pokemon master, not champ xo
@tinusplotseling3130 11 ай бұрын
3:00 i died
@drewgrit_ 11 ай бұрын
Hahaha such a dumb one but I’m so proud of it at the same time😂😂 glad you enjoyed my friend💪
@tinusplotseling3130 11 ай бұрын
@@drewgrit_ haha. Keep up the good work mate👍🏻
@drewgrit_ 11 ай бұрын
Will try my best dude thank you🙏
@addisonm.2685 11 ай бұрын
I owe u one 😔
@drewgrit_ 11 ай бұрын
No problem at all Addison! Glad you benefitted from the video and hopefully more videos youll enjoy coming soon✌️
@addisonm.2685 11 ай бұрын
@@drewgrit_ I’ll be ready
@drewgrit_ 11 ай бұрын
That’s what I like to hear haha until next time my friend💪
@thewavcat 2 жыл бұрын
Ouuuur channel?
@drewgrit_ 2 жыл бұрын
rrrrrrrrrrrrr channel hahaha just one of the many quirks of my accent😂