Stop Wasting Money On Plugins! Save your Money and learn to use what you Got!
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Күн бұрынI’m Guilty of buying way too many plug-ins too 😂 What plug-ins do you use and do you feel the need for more? Let me know in comment section!
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🎥 Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:59 - Why You Don’t Need More Plugins
11:10 - Outro
@salvatorefanara482 3 жыл бұрын
"its not the gear, its the ear", love your flows 😂
@sachii.k1802 3 жыл бұрын
Man I must have spent at least $8-10k on plugins in the last two years and I only use half of them not even that!... They need to stop making them look so pretty lol🙄
@brothersamproduction7917 3 жыл бұрын
Aesthetic...i thought I was the only one. Lol
@nodaysback8390 3 жыл бұрын
You can re-sell the plugs that are collecting dust and cluttering up your toolbox..
@levondarratt787 3 жыл бұрын
how can u spend that much....there's like 30 good plugins worth having and they are all 29 to 150 bucks ,,,,maybe 60 in average...? and I thought most people have them hacked anyways - people actually buy these?
@sachii.k1802 3 жыл бұрын
@@levondarratt787 yeah I obviously haven't spent that much but I've definitely spent at least a few thousand as I have almost all the waves plugins but also alot of other very expensive ones. What I've learnt from my mistakes was the thought of expensive plugins will make your mix/vocals etc sound the best!..I've learnt the hard way, but hey it's all about learning ya👍
@levondarratt787 3 жыл бұрын
@@sachii.k1802man, is there a money back way, or sell them to someone? Money can never be wasted.
@parachuteman4 3 жыл бұрын
Love how you cited the importance of an acoustically treated room almost immediately. People still don't understand the importance of that. They spend thousands on speakers and amps and plugins etc. And listen to them in a lousy room.
@Mope333 2 жыл бұрын
And also think 1 inch studio foam would get them far lol
@professahbruno1578 Жыл бұрын
My philosophy is: it’s not about the gear, it’s about the 👂 and the environment it is conditioned to which to each 1 is what works for them, it is what it is.
@Mope333 Жыл бұрын
@@professahbruno1578 so the environment as in getting use to your room?
@professahbruno1578 Жыл бұрын
@@Mope333 well if your room is treated (acoustically) that is sorted the best judge left to clear things (frequencies) out is your👂 sonically speaking like if u want to know something sounds like crap or what not 😆 ask your grandma or next to auntie that always drinks coffee and enjoy Netflix to come and have a listen for second opinion, although they may not have any experience in the field of audio technology or sound engineering naturally speaking humans can recognize sound correction very well. Hope that makes sense.🤪👍🏿
@marqueesound 3 жыл бұрын
I love the honesty, you didn't try to exclude yourself
@controking8165 3 жыл бұрын
Facts. Addressed himself first and for most. Like yo, I was on that saaammme shhh!
@strongocho 3 жыл бұрын
This is the absolute truth. I don’t use a DAW or plugins, but this applies to hardware as well. When I first got into music I found myself buying synthesizers and samplers all the time building this huge collection of gear but my music was not getting any better and I was getting overwhelmed learning all this gear. Once I got better I realized that if I just pick 3 or 4 pieces of gear I like and master them, I will get more out of that than a table full of stuff I barely know how to use.
@jptaylor 3 жыл бұрын
Loving the fact that you just don’t care what anyone thinks or says, thumbs up or down. The way your attitude should be! Big thumbs up to you and your no-nonsense channel.
@BoloDaProducer 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@fantomonthebeat9881 3 жыл бұрын
@@BoloDaProducer your funny when you say you don't care you should be a comedian
@realrichiewoods 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I’d say if the recording is good, you don’t need many plugins. My biggest mistake starting was putting a bunch of plugins on several channels that I really didn’t need. Now I just record good audio and gain stage and that’s 70% of the mix combined with leveling.
@warnutztheloser Жыл бұрын
wow good advice
@JamieMallender 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent advice dude. Like I always say to my students, it’s not about the best gear, it’s about the best ear.
@GladysGrace001 3 жыл бұрын
I love that still shot of the *Waves* as a hint hint😂😂😂
@producedbytip 3 жыл бұрын
I needed to see this video because I will buy some shit up 😂😂😂
@theogaletka9145 3 жыл бұрын
straight truth! my mix is still 70% stock pluggins in ableton even though I've bought a lot of the pluggins I wanted. Glue compressor and Eq-8 just work for me.
@Hoodyhoo504 3 жыл бұрын
Bolo dropping gems! 🔥🔥
@nocturnalron69 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reminder. New plugins can be like new toys but also can be unneeded. Thanks again
@vigilant545 2 жыл бұрын
We need great songs in the end of the day. Great song -> fitting sounds -> enticing arrangement = you are good to go.
@hasznone8768 3 жыл бұрын
I really love how you break down the difference between how effective each plugin is towards a desired goal! Very on point information that gets straight to the point had to sub mad quick, plus I enjoy your personality!
@geraldbrown9279 3 жыл бұрын
I really like that you said this!! I have felt this way forever!
@cmwilliams357 8 ай бұрын
A voice in my head keeps telling me, USE WHAT YOU GOT! Thank you sir for the knowledge and inspiration 💝
@howtowi-fi3229 3 жыл бұрын
The quality of this video is insane, nice message by the way 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@BoloDaProducer 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@Macho_Beats 3 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite videos from you fam!! Thank you!
@musicproductionsimplified 2 жыл бұрын
All this info is spot on. Like he said, just learn to utilize what you have.l instead of having to learn all of these new plugins. Most plugins are just a new fresh layer of paint on something that already exists that was fine to begin with.
@davidduval8681 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks the help, man. Really good to hear about not gettin carried away with plug-ins.
@GladysGrace001 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you BOLO .... great informative & transparent video. We appreciate you.
@CavemanPinball1 3 жыл бұрын
This is so right. I have all the plugins I need several times over. Had to spend hours creating lists by function just so I could keep track of what my choices are. Oh man, just the maintenance burden of knowing what you’ve got! You can end up using the same few just because it’s too much of a pain to keep track. Once you have the basic set of the functions you need (and increasingly the stock plugins with your DAW have you covered with god quality), you should really ask yourself what that shiny new one is TRULY going to give you that you don’t already have.
@830jkl 3 жыл бұрын
I’m from the old-school too. Been “somewhat“ of a plug-in junkie. Now I only buy plug-ins that do something I can’t do with what I already have. I don’t mix my own music so my purchases are more sounds and midi effects related. Now I’m on a quest to find and create favorite presets in the VST‘s I already own. My fellow music makers that may own Omnisphere or a Komplete bundle, for instance, you already have just about any sound that you’ve heard or want to hear. Scroll through your VST presets, make favorites. Tweak a few knobs until you like what you hear, save presets. Don’t let others fool you into thinking you need “this plug-in” to make a hit or something current. It’s not the plug-ins, but what’s in the heart of the person using them that matters most. 🎹
@MusicalMaverick55 3 жыл бұрын
This is helpful! Just started a year ago and I thought having the most expensive plugins will make my sound better. Yoire right -- work with what you you have. Appreciate the tips man!
@DNixon845 3 жыл бұрын
I have 10,000 sounds and 4 songs, but still think I need more sounds because THAT, is what’s keeping me from writing more song...makes sense.👍
@donaldrichardson7363 3 жыл бұрын
Facts, more sounds = less productivity & song completion
@randazza 3 жыл бұрын
100%
@ismaelcortesjr9281 3 жыл бұрын
THIS is the video that made me a subscriber . Love the "no BS " format you got .
@HazyJ28 3 жыл бұрын
I love these motivational, informational, talking head videos. You're very wise and we appreciate your time and expertise
@beeisbad 3 жыл бұрын
There you go, bro! I've been telling people this for over 2 decades smh
@discowolf25 3 жыл бұрын
Thas what I’m talkin bout🤙. Ain’t Noooooo point. I’ve seen MFs rack up like 2 racks worth lmaoooo
@mikehunt576 3 жыл бұрын
so how can I crack the bx cons FOCUSRITE? read that you have to use the terminal craned in osx Mac
@aphexish 3 жыл бұрын
I hope you ain’t using plugins from 20 years ago😂
@discowolf25 3 жыл бұрын
@Vamana Das 🤔...nah. sum still saucy🤙😂
@mikehunt576 3 жыл бұрын
@@aphexish talking to me? mine are the latest greatest lol 🤙😂
@CryzorBeatz 11 ай бұрын
your videos are amazing man ! it's always a good time to watch your stuff
@stephenalcaide1778 3 жыл бұрын
Dude, you're right. I just came to my senses. I took a long time man. You have no idea how much I've spent over the last 15 years...well...you probably do know according to the subject of this video. Thanks for being too late to the party to help me. lol
@quincyfrierson9201 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the pointers brother much success
@markgueren9633 3 жыл бұрын
Couldn’t agree more!!! Well said sir!!
@44444424 3 жыл бұрын
FOR REAL !!!!! KEEP ON KEEPING IT REAL !!!!!!!!
@djshineboy 2 жыл бұрын
This is so true. More is less and it pushes creativity.
@PatrickObiang 3 жыл бұрын
This Is The Best Advice A Beginner Must Learn! Period! Thanx!
@iantanner7579 3 жыл бұрын
One word - Airwindows. I grew up using tape, outboard and old Akai's in the 80s and 90s, Airwindows plugins will give you mojo and attitude, if you know what you're doing... Start with his plugins, BussColors4 CStrip ToTape5 Logical4 SoftGate PyeWacket Mackity ... And don't be put off by the lack of a GUI, - use your ears, not your eyes... Love to ALL, feel no hate
@ModulerDrone 3 жыл бұрын
Chris from Airwindows is a mad scientist
@iantanner7579 3 жыл бұрын
@Selahl Tapes absolutely, I've thought the exact same thing myself. I'm not a fan of the third party AIR plugs that Akai currently use, I prefer Akai's own stock plugins tbh, - Airwindows would really be a good move if implemented.
@sherbetdab1200 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the Airwindows tip. Yes to spongy slam.
@harolddarnell6838 3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate you KING...best content...thanks for keeping it 100!
@tshenolomotlhala7667 3 жыл бұрын
THE TRUTH TOLD; NO PUNCHES PULLED. Great message... Thank you!
@Thedagda801 3 жыл бұрын
Love your content boss! Love the ear not the gear vibe! Brilliant advice as always.
@BoloDaProducer 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@bassiedee 3 жыл бұрын
Like your videos. Very informative and truthful. Totally agree with you. Keep up the good work.
@fantaztikbeatz 3 жыл бұрын
He be on point with the videos i was addicted to plug ins and vsts for a minute I have so many I cant even go through them all
@slimshadyy001 3 жыл бұрын
....Bro, I thought about it just yesterday. Its all about whats in the producer's mind, finger tips and of course room. Some arrangements need little as possible. Right on point!!
@notingz 3 жыл бұрын
👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾Thank You & I’ve been advising this for years to younger & new producers. BUTTONS & KNOBS
@globalwarning8716 2 жыл бұрын
I produce house and dance music but I always stop by to hear this guys wisdom , straight to the point keeping it 100 ,
@qtthagod 3 жыл бұрын
It's like an addiction. Great topic.
@brown3460 3 жыл бұрын
Your channel inspirational bro. Keep it coming
@properginko 3 жыл бұрын
You are 100% Correct man. I agree with you. we all have too much.
@edjamar9274 3 жыл бұрын
That good knowledge bro.....something I always tell new producers regarding their sound as well. Learn your gear and how it works best for you to get the most out of your recordings. God bless
@SikWitSkillzOfficial 3 жыл бұрын
I recently just brought RC-20 from XLN Audio but I feel what you saying. Gotta learn to use what you got. If it ain't broke then don't fix it.
@Soul_Avery 3 жыл бұрын
I needed this talk
@myrongrimes-broadcastmusic3247 3 жыл бұрын
It is amazing that this video post right after I have just purchased "10,001" plugins from Waves, Plugin Alliance, UAD, iZotope, Brainworks, T-Racks, Timeworks, and etc, etc, etc.
@PurpleMusicProductions 2 жыл бұрын
Good video and advice. The best thing is having a great outboard channel strip/microphone preamp and a compressor after to ensure you get the best sound/signal coming into the box and once in the box the workflow and tweaks needed are minized dramatically. That alone eliminates the need for tons of plugins. I wish someone would have told me this years ago.
@doublemusicentertainment7847 3 жыл бұрын
There's no arguing with this video even if one wants to,as it is spot on... I'm a living proof of having a lot of plugins without knowing how to use them... Thank you so much.
@donaldrichardson7363 3 жыл бұрын
Facts! Stop buying, use what you have, get what you need
@grooveybeats6034 3 жыл бұрын
Every plugin has its place and time. And the inspiration that comes with it is priceless. You DON'T NEED them but you will surely benefit if you make use of it till you find it boring then get another one and another one...
@warlanefam 3 жыл бұрын
"WARM" 😂 you crack me up man
@SOULGOODgroup 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the help
@kiillabytez 3 жыл бұрын
Used to do the same thing with VSTi. Always thought I needed 50 to get all the sound I would ever need, and spent more time playing with presets than actually making music. I've gotten rid of all but 3: VPS Avenger NI Kontakt and U-HE DIVA. Now if I can just decide out of the 35 Kontakt Libraries I really need, I can actually get some work done! Great video, and it really opened my eyes to just how much I can really live without.
@jupiter901 2 жыл бұрын
Thank You!
@LFPXX 3 жыл бұрын
Talks about not needing more plugins - makes me want to buy more expensive plugins :D
@ToreHansen 2 жыл бұрын
I will never stop searching for free or cheap plugins, found some free that are Bonkers like Vital synth. Im more into electronic music in Europe than Hip-Hop, but recent mixed and made a remix of two Hip-Hop tunes.
@cjheals9439 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. I actually thinks getting so many plugins will make my job great.
@dantecooper4705 3 жыл бұрын
Bruh you be on point I just decided last night I’m sticking with the Slate Digital plugs I was about to spend on Universal Audio plugs and SSL Native plugs but said you know what I have everything I need with the Slate just gonna learn to work with what I have!!!!!
@thesoundmajors9097 3 жыл бұрын
I use both Slate and UAD. But mainly UAD for printing while tracking. Keep grinding!
@dantecooper4705 3 жыл бұрын
@@thesoundmajors9097 I think that's still gonna be the case with me I'm just gonna grab what I feel will be essentials though so I'm narrowing down.... Gonna do the 6 plugs for 699 in my sights are, Little Labs VOG, Avalon 737, EMT 140, SSL E Channel Strip, SSL G Bus Compressor, Galaxy Echo Delay should fill in the gaps and need anything else.... I have an Satellite Octo
@dighawaii1 3 жыл бұрын
You are so correct!
@DJMASTERBLEND 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this post my brother
@arkpnbf04 3 жыл бұрын
thanks for the info!
@davidmarley8387 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely agree about your outlook on subscriptions it’s a waste of money
@MsInstrumentalBeatz 3 жыл бұрын
I have a ton of plugins lol! Over time I’ve found the best ones for the sound I’m trying to achieve. Turns out it’s a mix of plugins from several plugin manufactures & I use each one to get a specific result/outcome. I recently got into a few subscriptions because the variety helps me slow down on buying more plugins haha!! Great video!
@csillery 3 жыл бұрын
First watching. Great delivery and info!!
@creeperdet 3 жыл бұрын
You nailed it here.
@omarleslie5299 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks my brother for the info
@mlou4902 3 жыл бұрын
lol I needed this. I was going back and forth about either Omnisphere or Arturia V collection 8,, or the MircroFreak, while already having Ableton's Operator. Thanks for posting this. You make great videos!
@thesoundmajors9097 3 жыл бұрын
I have both. Never really use Omnisphere, unless it's for the choirs that are amazing. Arturia is a vintage/analog beast so if that's your style then Arturia is probably you're best bet!
@priawanwibisono2261 3 жыл бұрын
Me too! I keep reminding myself to master operator, wavetable, analog first before buying another plugin (someone selling used Komplete 10 Ultimate for USD370 and it's tempting). But if I buy that, my music production become slowed because there are so many options of sound and I end up only playing random sound but not making music lol
@BlakeMonk 3 жыл бұрын
Thx big bro...Salute King
@warnutztheloser Жыл бұрын
good advice man, thats true I wasted like 3k on plugins which I barley use
@Traidmarc 2 жыл бұрын
Yo fam great content. Love your energy man. I subbed too. Thanks for the advise. Keep it up 👍
@bouviamusic3566 3 жыл бұрын
🙏🏾 BO LO!!!!
@outofthinair1 3 жыл бұрын
Very well said !
@LloydMajor 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot bro!
@jamietaylorjamietaylorjam 3 жыл бұрын
You the man my g
@michaeljordan750 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely right. I’ve been doing this 20+ years and I tell those who I mentor to find a “platform” build a personal toolbox and get to know those plugins inside and out (quality before quantity) I also tell them to mix with their ears and to trust the process as In it’s not going to sound perfect 👌 don’t over mix anything as your ears are a race against the clock ⏰ on every element. Our ears lie to us the longer we spend on something the worse you will make it sound, when you have it right let it be right; don’t try to squeeze that extra juice or “It can sound a little bit better” mentality will ruin your mixes. Trust your knowledge and listen to this man, he knows his stuff. Improve your work instead of trying to find that unicorn plug-in that don’t exist.
@marvinrichardson4392 2 жыл бұрын
You are so right bro
@supermodelatlanta1354 Жыл бұрын
So true dude. 👍🏽
@marilynpalmer4411 3 жыл бұрын
Great information!
@rahvisionproductionz2929 3 жыл бұрын
All I'm going to say is thank you, been saying it for years.... I'm staying with my old set up lol
@voice_from_pizza 3 жыл бұрын
Super good advice man. Unless you are trying to zero in on an exact replica of something, the amount of creativity possible with a DAW and some modest gear right now is unreal. It’s the same thing like how many options we have now to cook bangin food just by going to your local supermarket. If you got the knowledge and the skills and the taste you can do so much.
@51bpm 3 жыл бұрын
Listen to this guy ... He KNOWS what he's talking about. I have 2 plugs that I regularly use. The rest are in my DAW (Nuendo).
@slugg00 2 жыл бұрын
Love the H delay
@argiopeMusic 3 жыл бұрын
“Warm... whatever that means” 😂👏
@marike1100 3 жыл бұрын
Too late I’ve already spent a small fortune on plug-ins but honestly some of my favorites like Supermassive were free. And I just bought the new version of Logic for my M1 MacBook and the stock plugins absolutely destroy Ableton Live 9 that I had been using. Thx. 👍
@oldmanfresh 3 жыл бұрын
This is why I follow you bruh.. real talk..
@BoloDaProducer 3 жыл бұрын
💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
@gillescafedjian1381 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reminder. The stock plugins of Studio One (Pro version) are very very good for mix and mastering. Also the Plugin-Alliance have some nice vintage gear emulations vst if you don't own appolo sound card.
@BoloDaProducer 3 жыл бұрын
True I forgot about plugin alliance
@MusicdocMT 3 жыл бұрын
Nicely done sir ... If you collect all these tools( PLugins & outboard gear) you're eventually fall into option paralysis ... KNow your tools and how to apply them to the most important thing which is the Song and Performance ... Thanks for sharing some truths .... cheers
@assessoroffice7212 Жыл бұрын
Haha ha THANK YOU MAN. After watching your video , I wanted to buy any plugins that comes to mind, Comp, eq, reverb etc. I wanted to buy them all. Thanks
@MichaelJohnMUSlC 3 жыл бұрын
Most of them you don't even need plugins, a lot of the time you can use your workstation synth. And the built in sounds with the DAW
@roryriches3404 3 жыл бұрын
Truest shit I’ve seen in a while !
@MisticDW 2 жыл бұрын
I have most of the big soft synths but I always use Sylenth, not because it's the best or most powerful but because I learned everything about it and can get any sound I want in seconds to minutes. Try sticking to 8 plugins a time and learn them as if it was real hardware and that's all you had in your studio. Engineers in the past only had one mixer and they would push it to it's limits because they had no choice. The hard part is finding the right plugins to stick too.
@soundproofmediagroup 3 жыл бұрын
wat up bolo im rocking with u just keep doin you
@BoloDaProducer 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@MrLaafish 3 жыл бұрын
Preach it, I have only bought 2 plugins and then I took a look back and realized that my DAW had a lot of things I could use
@TheNathtube 3 жыл бұрын
Great advice
@unclemick-synths 3 жыл бұрын
My plugin habit got cured when I got my MPC and started creating mouse-free. I don't buy samples because it's so easy to make my own. Yes, hardware costs money but I've built my collection piece by piece over decades and none of it could be blown away without notice by an operating system upgrade.
@user-mb8rf7qk5q Жыл бұрын
Sooo true! MPC one changed my life
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