DON'T BUY ANALOG GEAR!! - A Guide For Beginners
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@GoLongboardBroseph 2 жыл бұрын
David, you're one of the only real ones on social media in the mixing/mastering world. I appreciate all of the philosophical points you make throughout your videos.
@exhumus 2 жыл бұрын
For people in the home studio, starting with the master bus chain is very good advice. I've collected a whole heap of outboard gear now, and still don't have anything I'd want to put on my master bus. It's great for mixing hybrid, but mixing hybrid makes switching projects and recalling a nightmare so the end result is that it all only gets used sometimes for tracking and then only on the one serious project I know I'm going to finish - and the rest of the time it just sits there. If I could do it all again I would key maybe just one of the units I have and the rest of that money I would've invested in a good bus compressor and EQ for my master bus. That's something that would be far simpler to recall and use in every project and get my money's worth out of it.
@geradthegreat 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks for the advice. Your Experience was not in vain.
@exhumus 2 жыл бұрын
@@geradthegreat Yep. At least the home studio photos look good! 🤣
@BobbyGeneric145 Жыл бұрын
This is a stupid question, but could you please explain that a bit more? I built a 500 series lunchbox with a good eq, compressor, neve tape saturator, and a mike pre... I plan on just putting it end of chain for my live synth tracking before capturing it with a 1010 bluebox digital recorder... Is that a "master bus chain"?
@exhumus Жыл бұрын
@@BobbyGeneric145 I would consider that a recording chain, you've basically built yourself a channel strip with added tape saturation. A master bus chain is the processing you add to all of your tracks collectively after they're summed and before they hit the mix output.
@pickerpelletier1 Жыл бұрын
Great advice, thanks. I’m in the process of having my studio built. I am primarily a session guitarist and in the box but with a Manley Core to get some tube tones on mic for acoustic and mandolin. Trying to get some higher quality tones as the remote sessions keep coming in. Contemplating making another step with an SSL Big 6 but not sure if that’s a good way to go. Any advice on that?
@JayemelMusicUniverse16 2 жыл бұрын
Hello MixbusTV, i love your videos on educating me(us) on analog gear, mixing and mastering and the mindset to have and specifics of purchasing gear, plugins, etc. as well as when and when not to use a gear just because ____. Super grateful for this, thank you so much. Keep up the great work!
@rrs731 2 жыл бұрын
Best channel ever, period! Thank you David!
@BonziRecording 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making some sense every time you talk. I would LOVE to see a video about your patch-bay. One thing people don't know is that you need to patch all your gear into something to be able to use it. That would be golden info on the channel.
@RockstarRecStudio 2 жыл бұрын
Incredible content man, thank you so much!
@eddyray666 2 жыл бұрын
You helped me out a lot in navigating the hybrid path. Thanks David.
@PoopJuice101 2 жыл бұрын
Always such great & interesting topics =) For me, its clearly passion. I began to put a modest little room together 3 years ago. It' s challenging on a dishwashers budget! Right now for example, I've finally managed to collect the DB25 Jumperz for an interface I purchased FOUR months ago. 48 balanced I/O's. My point is only that the cost of hooking everything up should be considered in advance as well. Plan for it! Its a nice problem to have, but I knew well before hand what I was getting into cost-wise. I just love the process all by itself though, so I'm not very concerned with how long it takes. The journey should be at least as fun as the destination is, wherever that may be.
@emilybeats6556 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing content as always!
@ciscofuentes1428 2 жыл бұрын
Another very helpful video with tons of info, thank you!
@niklaskenez2334 2 жыл бұрын
When I was working in a small 8 track studio during the 80th I had to learn how to use the equipment to its maximum because I needed to maximize its potential due to the low budget the studio had. That was the best lesson ever, so start small and learn the equipment's potential, plugins and hardware, until you feel a limitation and a desire like, "if I just could do...", then it's time to find this thing that can do that. By that time I had one benefit that I'm educated in electronics, so I didn't read manuals, instead I was looking at the electric schematics which was more informative. Anyway, don't buy tones of whatever before deeply exploring what you have and how you can use and abuse it.
@ljljosue 2 жыл бұрын
yes man do the video series please, excellent content!
@GrumpyGr3g 2 жыл бұрын
Such a big topic here. Regarding the Fusion, this is a unit I own and I really love. I do not use it on every projects, on certains it works like a charm while on some it just does nothing big. As you said David, this is regarding every project we work on. Not a lot of people seems to understand this, even some "professionals" I faced few times that tried to convinced me this unit is trash. Their argues : "it's not mastering grade", "I can do better with plugins", "that's a waste of money" blablabla. I felt like just because they do not like it, they have to say it out loud everywhere and try to convinced everyone not to buy one. For what reason ? I guess because they think they have the truth. I've read several times the Fusion is a very controversial tools from SSL, like it's "cheap" compares to what they usually do, the quality is average, and so… that's what some people try to say, comparing the fusion with some Neve or Tegeler, and more.I still do not understand why some people do not get the point that tastes are important in the gear we chose and that if we chose it, it's because we want/need it, that's our business, we do what we want. Thanks David for such a video, some talks like this one is refreshing some minds I hope. Greetings.
@midierror 2 жыл бұрын
Great video David!
@StereotacticMusic 2 жыл бұрын
I've gat the SPL Mercury , my very first professional DAC with the HEDD type 30 mk2 and for 3 months I was scare to go to the studio lol , now planing on what AD to get so I can start to build my analog chain, thank you David 🙏🏽
@tshrdrums 2 жыл бұрын
Always insightful! The only thing I really asprire to really is having an Analogue Mix Bus. I'm happy remaining in the box, maybe that because of mix revisions it's easier. I accumulated gear for some time but it just wasn't practical... now with a bit more experience I still feel the same but feel the mix bus solution will be super fun to configure.
@jossuecastaneda8135 2 жыл бұрын
Great advice David as always 🙏.
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@EmmaVelezMusic 2 жыл бұрын
Agree 💯. Also using analog can help you understand plugin emulations better. At least for me 😎
@atarifalcon 2 жыл бұрын
Good video on a very interesting topic. In mid-2020 I decided to go back a little. Going back to analog and using fewer plug-ins. From 2007 to 2020 I had become a pure plug-in "Preset Bitch". More and more plug-ins, dazzled by the ever-improving graphical representation of the plug-ins. I stopped listening and only trusted the presets and found it really great. Up until 2007 I was still working with "old technology", an Atari Falcon 030 and Cubase Audio for the Falcon. Plus hardware EQ, compressor and reverb. That's it. Then in 2007, as mentioned, came the switch to PC and plug-ins. I wasn't really happy with that. So 2020 is a small step backwards, with a lot more hardware. I shot most of my plug-ins into digital nirvana. Hardware from GA Project, Warm Audio, Looptrotter, Klark Teknik in the form of compressors, EQ, saturation, mic preamp and so on as well as an old little Akai tape machine let me focus on the essentials again, namely listening. And now I'm having fun again. I'm also just a small hobby producer, not a professional, but it was still important and necessary for me.
@zulkiflimnoer 2 жыл бұрын
I love this you tube channel .all your explanation make sense and very professional .thanks
@alihanapiyahofficial24 2 жыл бұрын
Yes,..i agree with you sir..😎
@axemanfishing2703 5 ай бұрын
You always provide the hard facts and that is what I really enjoy about your channel. I am a musician and hobby recording enthusiast and recently came to the conclusion that I want to add analogue warmth to my mixes by adding a piece of hardware. Because I want to experiment and not break the bank, I bought a $125 Behringer stereo tube preamp. Its been discontinued, but its where I will start and I plan to let my ears decide if I made a mistake or not. If I hear more transient warmth on the highs and lows as I hope to hear, I will then decide if my cheap purchase was worth it. Also upgraded to a Tascam series 208I along with the 8 channel tascam that brings me up to 12 total pres for recording drums. After a ton of research, I determined that the advice of getting RME would leave me with alot less flexibility, less Channels and cost twice as much. Slightly better converters and pres, but much better? Not a chance at this price point. Preamps and converters have come a LONG way in 15 years since I had my focusrite Saffire pro 40. Instead, with the extra money, I upgraded my Microphones on the drums to Lewit DTP340TT toms mics.
@falconshield 2 жыл бұрын
Been producing music for 20+ years but new to the analog world. Would definitely appreciate the beginner's guide. Got the Drawmer 1978 for drums/2buss and started building a 500 rack with SSL SiX & an API 527 for tracking. Master buss chain to come. Something I've already noticed however, is that I'm starting to spend increasing amount of time rerouting. When is a good time to invest in a patchbay/alternative solutions to avoid losing too much? Thanks for the great content!
@infesticon 2 жыл бұрын
Patchbays are pretty Cheep
@kevinlentz7604 2 жыл бұрын
Love your channel commen sense on everything is so cool
@DanielBaeder 2 жыл бұрын
Wesaudio is a workhorse for a project studio. Specially ng compressor, I use for recording and for mixing, it just make everything I pass through sounds great, really. Even only using the THD, just amazing.
@MariooDisco Жыл бұрын
Yep, got one. It's amazing, especially hooked up as an insert into the Fusion 💪💪💪
@KemaMolaina 2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree. A piece of hardware (as a plugin) doesn't work for everything neither for every mix/master. There's no magical "something" that works every single time. And of course, it is important to respect the learning curve (don't forget about read the manuals of the hardware/vst's) to get the most of your tools
@thepick5663 Жыл бұрын
I think this is a good video because you share you experience with us, and that is golden. Thanks.
@user-nr9ln8go8r 2 жыл бұрын
thanks for the important videos!
@yanossnicklefritz7064 2 жыл бұрын
Great video David. I like many, have been lusting over analog gear. And the high end gear is extremely expensive to me. I've considered finding a sugar momma to buy me gear in exchange, becoming a contract killer, pimp and drug dealer, but decided to just keep doing what I'm doing. I am an artist basically trying to build my studio and skills for me in recording my own songs to release. The very first piece of analog gear I bought is a BAE 1073DMP. And I researched and studied pre's and channel strips over and over listening to what sound cuts I could find to settle on the BAE and not go with the all in one style channel strip. All the rest of my processing will have to stay in the box for now.
@AutoclaveBeats 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing video David... please more videos like this... could you please do a similar video you did for budget vocal recording gear in 500 series for a home studio owner looking to start their journey using analog gear for 2bus....thanks
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@aleksamrkela831 2 жыл бұрын
It's more about tracking than mixing, but I love the Golden Age Project Pre 73! Great value for money, and infinitely better than tracking through my interface. :D
@slavesforging5361 2 жыл бұрын
i've heard good demo/reviews of whatever the fancy version of that is called. I forget, with the better transformers though. seems very legit. I have a golden age R1 tube ribbon mic i adore. would definitely consider more of their gear.
@RoomAtTheTopStudio 2 жыл бұрын
6:10 I made the mistake of buying a whole studio set up when I made my first studio set up because I got the advance from a major. My current set up was built up gradually so I learned each piece as I went along and acquired them. What you said is so true.
@LeKing56 2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video, thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and knowledge. I would love to see a video or a serie on the "2bus chain" for home studios in which you could maybe give good advices how to jump in the analogue word in a smart/budget friendly way. I'm myself very attracted by the "analogue vibe", not only for sound but for the feeling I think it could give while using it. I never started in that game because I'm fearing it's an endless quest. However if I got some advices about a simple setup maybe I could have a feet in this world and enjoy it.
@luancav 2 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@squashbeatszw 5 ай бұрын
Great advise!
@runemidsun 2 жыл бұрын
Again, Big thanks for your videos mr D.You are right, there is no one unit wonder that works every time. Prob why im been ITB for so long too. The cost of the hardware must be justyfied for me. But im happy to tell you that I took your advise and now im expecting a Tegeler Creme in a week 😊 This unit will be my first step into the AL world and Im very exited. Thanks again for your honest feedback. Br Rune
@sourcecompilestudios3554 2 жыл бұрын
That was my comment, and I appreciate you opening up some different perspectives and with the past Fusion Hardware vs Plugin video as well. I guess because I own things like the Maselec MLA-4, Kush Audio Clariphonic M/S and Elysia Nvelope, in hardware the HF Compressor just didn't make a lot of sense to me. With Suites like Ozone and FabFilter, I think those and some of the great plugins you've reviewed on here are definitely great starters before buying a piece of Analog. The Stereo Imager from Ozone is really good, and Saturn from FabFilter is really good also, so it covers I think a lot of bases and with the Multiband also. I think those plugins just do a better job, and are essentials for any engineer in this business ( both suites). I also think that some pieces of analog gear can be a bit hit or miss, especially for mastering and mastering engineers are very very particular and there is a higher standard when it comes to analog hardware for mastering. I think it's mostly about spending your money wisely and when it comes to your first pieces of analog gear, you're going to want high end converters first and monitors before anything else. If you're looking to build out an analog mastering chain, it definitely takes time and it's an extremely expensive investment. I have at least 100k into my analog mastering gear built over the past 3 years, which is significant for me and probably for most, and buying into analog can be a bit of a rabbit hole, so you want to be choosey. I love gear. I think when I buy a new piece, I definitely try to do my homework, look at reviews, talk to other engineers and by knowing my current gear, really know what piece is going to fit, and when we have such a robust toolbox of plugins playing the analog game gets real difficult. This is mostly where my comment came from,. Great video David.
@brianzielkeii7540 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I am the definite target of this video. You said something that caught my ear. For those just getting into the analog game, did you suggest that analog gear focused on mastering gives more bang for buck during the early efforts? I recently upgraded to an AES system and the AD and DA convertors...holy cow.. you know. It was a hard pill to swallow just getting the Avocet. Im tempted to get some gear for my mic pres, standard shit..., 2As, 1176s, pultecs, but your comment gave me pause. I have all the compressors and such from waves and UAD. If you were me, just a nobody with a passion, where is a good place for me to start into the analog game?
@FredDeMassiveAlambic 2 жыл бұрын
Really loved your words on this one David, thank you so much. As an aspiring mixing engineer and considering mixbus processing, I'm planning to upgrade from hi-end plugins (SSLnative compressor, Softube Tape, MJUC, Pulsar Massive..) to a 500 series (Wes Dione, 542s, Wes Rhea and Wes Prometheus in mind) : will it give me the "impact" you talked about ?
@mixbustv 2 жыл бұрын
You will love those Wes Audio units
@relaxmax6808 2 жыл бұрын
I'm not a mix engineer but I understand what David is saying when he says it takes a long time. When I see how a compressor can react and act in different ways...lol
@brandanleiter 2 жыл бұрын
Ur def saying some things I’ve been suspecting. I’ve just heard so many AB comparisons and analog wins for me every time. And especially after a comparison u recently did between a widener plugin and it’s hardware version (the difference was clear). I’ve been really thinking about what I could get to take my purely cold, flat, digital sounding mixes and breath the analog life into them that I personally prefer. I thought maybe it would be cheaper to buy a unit I could send everything out to and print back into my daw. Currently the music I make has guitars, vocals recorded by me through a Neuman TLM103 and everything else is digital samples. Any advice on what pieces of gear I could get to accomplish this or is it just not a good idea?
@ayurmonk1 Ай бұрын
Excellent advice stemming from actual vast experience 👏👏
@davidrevan1374 2 жыл бұрын
A very honest opinion, thanks.
@jasonramler 2 жыл бұрын
Hi David. I've been mixing my own electronic music for over 10 years at least. I always spend A LOT of time with various plugin EQs reducing harshness and mid range build up. It's the usual curse when using all analog synths to make music. I currently don't own any analog outboard gear but I've been looking into something to either speed up my workflow and or add that final punch and polish to take my mixes to the next level. I am really interested in the Drawmer 1973 multiband compressor. I thought it could maybe tame the harshness easier while controlling the low end and add that analog depth to my mixes. Do you think this unit would help me in those areas? Again, I've been home mixing for a looong time and while I've gotten considerably better, I'd like a unit that could help bring things together faster and add that extra "depth" pro mixes have. Thank you David!!!
@Hellseeker1 2 жыл бұрын
I’d love to go 500 series but I just can’t justify it as a hobby. I just got all UAD plug-in versions of the API stuff and a couple of tape emulators. It works well enough. I have no idea what I’m doing anyways, I just turn the knobs till it sounds good.
@GeorgeAmodei21 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you David! Happy 4th !!! George Amodei
@mixbustv 2 жыл бұрын
To you too!
@geogarcia4065 2 жыл бұрын
Good stuff. Thoughts. What about the use of analog on the way in?? Example......running a vocal through a few pieces of outboard gear (channel strip or comp. etc.)? Then.......using that gear for ones 2 bus? Thanks Mano!!!
@prolik2 2 жыл бұрын
Hello. Great video and channel overall! Thnx 🙏 I'm first time outboard gear buyer. I'm thinking getting SSL Fusion. Second one - compressor. For mixbus duties, I send my mixes to pro mastering engineer. What would be your recommendation(s)? Is Fusion good choice and what about compressor? I already have Neve preamp for recording through Clarett, Manley mic :) Thnx for your time and advices 🤗👍
@djdanger9812 2 жыл бұрын
I would like to hear you're thoughts on mastering for vinyl and the differences between mastering for vinyl and streaming. This subject is rarely discussed and as vinyl is slowly becoming the last format you can physically hold in you're hands I think it would be a great discussion. Thanks for your content, long time subscriber.
@sonicmistress Жыл бұрын
To put it simply, both mediums are limited by EQ/Bandwidth/Codec requirements and just need to meet those requirements.
@relaxmax6808 2 жыл бұрын
Where you can't go too far wrong is certainly the monitors. Whether you are a musician to have a better rendering of what you are playing or for engineers to obtain a more precise mix.
@samueloluyinkaojomu6548 2 жыл бұрын
I have a home studio. I'm a saxophonist. And I presently use the new Audient ID14 mkii. I prefer to mix and master 100% in the box. I'm not a fan of having 1 million hardware gears. But I would appreciate getting clean vocals, saxophone audio and even instrument audio take in. What's your thought about having the Prism Lyra 2 Audio interface for top of the range quality input and converters and then mix 100% in the box and mastering with plugins. I don't mind having some compressors and EQ to add to the signal chain on the input side of the audio interface though
@scrapethebottom Жыл бұрын
gran video, sto imparando ad usare analog gear e ogni volta che lo rivedo colgo aspetti nuovi in quello che dici!
@bpanmusic001 2 жыл бұрын
To date, all I care is workflow. I have to know that gear, no matter it’s an analog piece or plugin, very well. I know I could get the result I want when I put that on. That makes my mixes consistent which I deliver satisfied results to my clients. No one cares whether you mix ITB or hybrid or 100% analog, if it sounds great. Now I just spend on sth that makes my life easier, regardless they are analog or plugin. I don’t care
@TBURNATV Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this inspiration... you saved me from going into the analogue world. I think your views are great and I can only thank you for so much truth. God's blessing
@johnsnyder4949 2 жыл бұрын
hey david great video and as always thanks for the content. i was wondering if you might be interested in exploring the new cranbourne i think its the r8 that was shown in a lot of namm videos. it looks like u could get some front end pre amps and then some analog 2 bus in a 500 series rack that comes to you already built. ive been trying to do more research on it but if its possible id love to hear your take on it.
@mixbustv 2 жыл бұрын
Tell them to get in touch with me
@slavesforging5361 2 жыл бұрын
koelhe Keller studios has one and speaks very highly of it. He's a German Metal Producer/KZfaqr. spoke highly of the pre's and conversion, though i don't remember specifically what he said. i don't think he a has a review of it up yet though. last i heard he said he was still getting to know it. New Relationship Energy for sure. lol. (but in a cautious german way). lol.
@hillie47 2 жыл бұрын
@@slavesforging5361 Did he speak highly of it because he bought it and likes it, or because Cranbourne gave him some stuff in a product placement agreement? I'm always a bit cautious with youtube marketing of the latest and greates gadgets that come out... Their pres are very competitively priced however and the rack looks good. Conversion quality has jumped up in quality a lot, even affordable interfaces are not all that bad anymore, so the rack is definitely something I'd consider if I had some unused ADAT connectors. For driver stability and interface longevity I've moved to RME, so I'd look at ADAT rack before I'd take the R8. However, for the difference in cost ($300), you do get an interface, so that's also worth something, especially if you're looking to buy a bunch of stuff.
@slavesforging5361 2 жыл бұрын
@@hillie47 It's good to be wary on youtube. but kohle is pretty legit. he wouldn't say he liked it if he didn't. and the fact that he's been using it more and more says a lot too. I really like working with a mixing console, but essentially no one makes one to specs i like. so i'm looking at the cranborne as a way to make my own mixer out of 500 series units. even better if it can hybrid mix with my DAW and be customizeable on the hardware side!
@hillie47 2 жыл бұрын
@@slavesforging5361 SSL and API have "affordable" desk options with 500 slots, those look interesting. I like Kohlekeller's videos, he's a no-nonsense guy, like David in a way, but I wouldn't be surprised if there's an occasional bit of product placement. I don't mind, I just keep it in mind when watching.
@anaisvania 2 жыл бұрын
HI, I just get a Cranborne Audio 500R8, for 500. series modules and have an audio interface. Because I am going to locate to my left, the unit is a 3 feet Cable to my left Monitor and 10 feet cable to my right monitor. So I wonder if is necessary to use 2 xls cables the same length ( 10 feet ) or I can use a 3 feet and a 10 feet cable , same brand , ? ......... About your question , I been 5 years in love with ITB, because of the easy it is. I have Gear ( RS7000, Emu XL-7, corgi, etc.. etc.. ) all in boxes without use. Now I just starting to go hybrid, probably send midi to my gear and record back from the synths quantized, or record lots of kicks, snare from this machine. They sound better than VST plug ins , no doubt about it, ( and in live act is totally different the sound ) but I was in love of the easy of ITB. Going Hybrid on Mixing and Mastering, I expect to treat my stems and part of the. mastering Chain. Waiting to arrived 2 Stam Clones of 1176 rev a , stam clone SSLg , 2 Lindell type Pultec eq, want to get the new SPL BIG , want to get a couple of colors from DYERE / Louder than Lift ... , and continue use fusion plug ins and ssl plug ins, and anything in plug ins I will need. I am been using Analog Access, ( Portico ii, Manley VU, 33609, Black Box ) is great but the latency make the work flow a guess. Thank for your Videos. ( I Produce Electronic Music )
@BrianSladek 2 жыл бұрын
I think a lot of the audience on this channel are people who are just musicians/aspiring mix engineers and love music and are perfectionists in terms of audio. Monitors in your room are by far the most important thing and an average engineer who has $10,000 speakers and an amazing room is going to do a better job with only plugins then someone with all the analog gear in the world and cheap speakers or bad room. David is right when he says don’t buy the popular devices and go through a journey buying one piece at a time. I found this to be true. I have bought and sold many pieces of gear through the years in a quest to find what I like. It’s like buying a guitar amp and pedals to find that perfect sound. If you get too caught up into this too much you’ll stop making music and get frustrated. I do all of my music as a hobby unlike David so the gear I buy is specific to what I want in terms of workflow and sound. When I was in my 20s I had no money but now I’m in my mid-30s with a good job and can afford a nice studio. Currently I am very happy with my SSL Bus + and HDE-250 EQ as main bus/mastering chain. I also have a well treated room, high end genelec speakers, great mics and great tube guitars amps, yamaha c7 piano etc. All of these things are more important than the analog hardware, but all of it together is amazing to me
@cortical1 2 жыл бұрын
The truth is complicated. Some topics are complex and take years of experience to begin to have an understanding of them. There are no shortcuts to this kind of sophisticated, subtle understanding. Expertise is real. For some areas of human understanding, there is no substitute for taking the time to dive deeply into them in order to slowly form a conceptual foundation. All of these assertions are true whether you're talking about understanding human systems neuroscience or understanding audio engineering and mixing and mastering. Thank goodness we all have David, who treats us like adults, reads his audience's needs and (lack of) understanding very adeptly, and delivers the cold, complicated truth. 🌊
@mixbustv 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏 someone once told me life is barely long enough to get good at one thing 😄
@cortical1 2 жыл бұрын
@@mixbustv Ha ha! Yeah, well, that explains why I seem incapable of becoming a star mix engineer after a career in neuroscience. I'll just have to be happy to pay for you real experts. 👍🏻
@the.wavproject 2 жыл бұрын
David it would be great if you could recommend a budget analog chain for home studios for the mixbus and to save all of us from wasting time and money . We would be eternally grateful 😊
@mixbustv 2 жыл бұрын
There are several videos on different budgets chains for recording, mixing etc.. on the channel, just search
@albertorobinson7611 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers,Sr can I ask something about the drawner compressor, when the compressor is a relatively level of 5 to 8 db of compression the distortion or headroom of the hardware starting loosing linearity and a logarithmic way or you could tracking the effects and a linear way? Sorry for the interruption
@andrewatwill6856 2 жыл бұрын
There are so many things that are different in each studio - Starting with the building itself where the Speakers are housed - and the speakers themselves - then assuming acoustically they have been EQ's perfectly for that room - Then is it only a mixing studio - only a mastering studio... Then what type of music is being mixed - a four piece acoustic jazz quartet will have different demands to an EDM, Metal, Rock, Pop and R&B mix.... the list is huge - It's almost like you can never have too much because you'll never5 know which or when you will need any given piece of gear. Plugins help in some cases but not in all.
@robvendetti 2 жыл бұрын
Just picked up a Bluey 1176, this is my 1st piece of analog hardware. I have no clue really, but I'm hoping this will help with some additional vocal warmth/character.
@fromhillrecords 2 ай бұрын
I have a creative homestudio with lots of synths with no plans of becoming a mix or master engineer. So I'm used to spending ridiculous amounts of money. I do weekly livejams and I would love to take the end result just a bit higher with a basic mastering chain. I do mostly the same genre (melodic techno) so the chain wouldn't have to change that much. This was good advice. Just a unit like the Fusion, an EQ (I like how the Maag sounds) and a workhorse compressor like Distressor or Bus+ and I think I'm set.
@mixbustv 2 ай бұрын
Distressor is mono, you'd want a fatso
@fromhillrecords 2 ай бұрын
@@mixbustv Great! I thought it was more of a tape emulation unit. Or 2 distressors? Or wouldn't that work on a stereo master signal, dual mono being different in the signal path? (Haha see, not much of a mix engineer, more of a synth tinkler).
@TheReal_E.IRIZARRY 2 жыл бұрын
So what I do is MIX LIKE HELL ITB and MASTER OTB. I literally have it hooked up that the sound I hear (WYHIWYG) in my cans, that sound is going through my DAC unit and back into its own WASAPI/ASIO HQ stereo drivers into another machine or same box with different Output channel. No, I don't use proximity and far-near-field can algorithms like DSONIQ's Realphones for the final rendered mixdown; David taught me that ;-)
@axelitodeejay 2 жыл бұрын
what are those blue lights you have on your monitors?
@ManCalledMif 2 жыл бұрын
Great video discussion. Any chance you could provide a link to the 19” rack housing you have. Thank you David
@mixbustv 2 жыл бұрын
Which one exactly?
@ManCalledMif 2 жыл бұрын
@@mixbustv the black one over your right shoulder that looks like it could be used in a live rig. Alternatively; is there a beginner’s guide to rack mounts for analog gear? Can get very expensive. Thank you.
@mixbustv 2 жыл бұрын
It's 3 racks on top of each other, start with these two: amzn.to/3P3R5um amzn.to/3nDeeZ3
@sickmessiah 2 жыл бұрын
I bought a dbx 266 xl as my first hardware compressor 18 years ago. lol. Hated the noise floor. Been mostly in the box after 10 years using it on the way in. Just di ever since.
@sleepisoptional 2 жыл бұрын
if there is a “one stop shopping” for analog, for me, its mic preamps w/ transformers. 1073, api, etc.
@someoneacomputer1905 2 жыл бұрын
demo gpu audio my man please :) been interested for months.
@mixbustv 2 жыл бұрын
They should come here with a laptop to let me try all the upcoming things
@adamb4936 2 жыл бұрын
David, I feel the audio interface is probably the weakest link in my current setup. It's a Behringer umc1820 which has worked fine, but I feel like something like the Audient id44 may be better in terms of AD/DA converters (and probably latency also) and may help lift my sound to be wider and fuller. What do you think? Thank you!
@mixbustv 2 жыл бұрын
Definitely change that, Motu or Audient, big upgrade
@adamb4936 2 жыл бұрын
@@mixbustv thank you so much!
@firas3226 2 жыл бұрын
Would love to know your input on 2 units, SPL Iron Mastering Compressor, and I don’t know if you happen to know about it but the Drawmer S3 :) Thanks for all those fruitful vids
@mixbustv 2 жыл бұрын
Drawmer S3 is an absolutely fantastic unit, you can't find it because is discontinued, too expensive to produce. The Iron is great, but it has probably the longest learning curve of all compressors in the market
@caldarion2506 7 ай бұрын
smart words
@kbullet7385 2 ай бұрын
Very good advice, you could be a life coach or something easily
@garrickoil 2 жыл бұрын
great video.. and that what I want... star with analog gear by myself...
@b.e.7208 2 жыл бұрын
Hello, Dave! I have a question, Does using a channel strip good for first time having analog gear?
@mixbustv 2 жыл бұрын
If you track, if you don't they're not the best choice for mixing
@KernSound 2 жыл бұрын
I think you are right, but I think there is one unit that be used on almost every mix. An 1176. But that is about it. I can't remember a time when I haven't used an 1176.
@antioche6276 2 жыл бұрын
I'd love you to do a vide on ALL of the basic investments you need to do in order to get into the analog gear realm, such as : power conditioning, converters, and so on, before you even get to buy the first piece of gear. Thanks for all the videos !
@mixbustv 2 жыл бұрын
I have those videos already on the channel, just search
@antioche6276 2 жыл бұрын
@@mixbustv Oh my, I couldn't find them then. I'll look better :) Cheers
@abdullamalalla9357 2 жыл бұрын
I only have mic preamp and fusion ssl in my home studio and I don't think ill buy more any soon
@dddocmusic Жыл бұрын
Hi Davy. I'm was looking at two warm audio products with the hope of putting a mic through them to record vocals / acoustic guitar with a touch of eq and compression to slightly colour the sound before going into my cubase steinberg UR44C interface. These are the warm audio wa76 discrete fet compressor = £566 and the warm Audio wa73-eq = £799. I have the Rode n2 mic the lewitt Air mic and and a akg c1000s mic.. any thoughts or should I look at a better vocal/ acoustic mic. By the way I'm also using the Marshall jmp1 pre amp through the digitech quadreverb fx rack for the electric guitars and sans amp rb1 rack for the bass.. this is why I'm now looking at the mic, eq, compressor side of things that don't break the budget. plus I'm kinda old school Davy where the sound you get from your amp and pedals is what you record straight to tape now pc, hopefully in one take.. i don't mind mixing in the box but I like to get things right going in... thanks. don't hold back
@mixbustv Жыл бұрын
I don't have much experience with warm mics but what I know is that they're not bad, I'm not sure they would be the best choice tho' for that price for your genre I'd look at Roswell, those I KNOW they are great. On the other hand, I don't like their outboard gear. My general advice when you buy gear is, don't buy stuff you're gonna sell shortly after (because not that great) save, wait and buy solid. Stam make world class stuff at prices that should be considered stealing.
@dddocmusic Жыл бұрын
@@mixbustv thanks for the inputs Davy. We're kinda like minded on buying stuff to last.. My amp snd guitar gear is pretty old and well loved like my 1982, bought in 83 fender precission special bass that cost £150 more after hire purchase costs over 2 years.. so now I buy to keep and pay cash with no added costs.. I'll look at those other names you mentioned. Have a great new year.
@kaveka333 2 жыл бұрын
Everything I use is digital. I wanna start building my own gear. What is the first piece of equipment I should buy. Thank you sir
@Mrotheviking420 2 жыл бұрын
I have a neve 5017 channel strip or I guess it’s a pre/com and I do like it more than my interface pre which isn’t a bad pre (apogee symphony desktop) what would be a good piece of gear for compression ? The neve does a 2-1 compression but it just is one knob and one green light? I’d like to have more control on that so would an 1176 blue black lion be a choice ? Or is their something more versatile than an 1176 ? I’m guessing my neve is a la2a type compression but I could be dead wrong?
@mixbustv 2 жыл бұрын
Your never is definitely nothing like a 2A. 1176s are always a great choice to have, not always the ticket for vocals. Distressor would be my choice if I only had to have one
@redalert7504 Жыл бұрын
Hey Dave I just got a Neve 5211 mic pre 2 channel, and was wanting to print it on the 2bus. The interface I have is uad Apollo solo will I need to upgrade audio interface to do that? I can track with it, but the interface only has two inputs and outputs. I was looking at that MOTU 12 channel or is there a better option, thank you and cheers. I also wouldn't mind having other units I can't believe I went so long without using a mic pre...
@mixbustv Жыл бұрын
You need at least 4 outputs.
@viktorlarzev3528 2 жыл бұрын
Really good Info, sad that I’m not hearing that 3 years earlier, I both gear for 12k and no my mixes doesn’t sounded great for first two years, without very deep knowledge of mixing Prozess is all waste money, when you try analog world, try with one unit don’t by four like I did!
@babduthebilla2911 2 жыл бұрын
yo David best headphones in your opinion under 200USD?
@babduthebilla2911 2 жыл бұрын
also very informative video as usual
@lako___official 2 жыл бұрын
I bought the Behringer Composer PRO-XL for 145€ for fun and to try it out, I don't expect miracles, but it's enough for playing around and experimenting. Maybe I like this way of working, then I'd be happy to invest a little more... but not as an unknown hobby musician 🙂
@skeetermccleeter 2 жыл бұрын
Have you ever used burl conversion? What are your opinions if you have?
@mixbustv 2 жыл бұрын
I don't want color in my converters
@Felix00007 2 жыл бұрын
Which headphone you recommend for Mix and master akg k612 pro vs beyerdynamic dt 990 pro Please 🙏 answer
@mixbustv 2 жыл бұрын
HD600
@Felix00007 2 жыл бұрын
@@mixbustv thanks 🙏
@bradleypower4803 Жыл бұрын
Do you have any experience with the Rupert Neve 551 inductor Eq or diode bridge compressor 500 series?
@mixbustv Жыл бұрын
Yes, eq is a bit limited, not a big fan of the top end. Compressor I don't know about the 500.series but the rack version is okay, I'd worry about noise in the 500 but if that's not an issue they're probably comparable. Still very limited use tho, very particular color
@bradleypower4803 Жыл бұрын
@@mixbustv wicked thanks man
@marcloopin 2 жыл бұрын
Hey David what about the APB 16 from Mc DSP. This is something I'm considering getting. It has the anologue mojo, recall of a plugin and with far less hassle to setup then a conventional anologue setup?
@mixbustv 2 жыл бұрын
It's a fantastic unit that doesn't get talked enough, and I feel one of the reasons is because it's TOO efficient and somehow lacks the bling factor of analog, lights and lots of pots, but the engineering behind it and the sound are 🔥
@TheNickmeeks1 2 жыл бұрын
For me, sitting in my TC Powercore X8 bought for £1k back in the day. No longer in use because it got discontinued and they stoped releasing drivers.
@TheNickmeeks1 2 жыл бұрын
@@atta1798 there are a few I’ve considered, but all have the same problem. Tegeler Audio, and Wes Audio come to mind. Also looked at the Cranborne Audio 500 rack interface. I have a 2008 Mac Pro that really needs upgrading but my Motu 24i/o is PCi.e. based. So if I upgrade to a Mac mini like I want to I’ll also have to get a new interface too 😩
@klosjason 2 жыл бұрын
All I want, and all I can afford at this point, for analog gear is a mix bus compressor and EQ. I'm leaning towards Heritage Audio (Successor and Symph EQ) as most my music and sound design is done in the digital world and these units may add a little warmth.
@mixbustv 2 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't stack two with the same color. Symph is ok, successor for 2bus is too grabby
@terencedennis3972 Жыл бұрын
I just bought the Avalon 737
@TheSakuraGumiLTD 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been trying to create a small simple list of analog and it’s near impossible… it’s constantly changing all the time, because it’s nearly impossible to make a successful selection that’s going to work for everything… there’s no analog or digital war, but there’s definitely a pains trade off… the pain digital not quite doing the same as the hardware and hardware costing a shit ton just for one piece… I can’t commit ever to a list and be happy… I can only use what list I have at the time I start it, and work around my limitations as I slowly add the that setup… while… while always seeking the best innovations in software for the mean time
@Hellseeker1 2 жыл бұрын
My biggest issue I have is when I try to balance my metal guitars to my Modular synthesizer. Just can’t get it to sound good. I tried panning the guitars, tried the stereo enhancement plugins, meh.
@Charlie_Echo 2 жыл бұрын
Completely unrelated question but how big is that studio? It looks like you are working in a pretty small space!
@mixbustv 2 жыл бұрын
20x26 ish, not small by any stretch of imagination for a mix and mastering room. My speakers are huge, that's why the room looks smaller in videos, people don't realize how big they are
@BobbyGeneric145 Жыл бұрын
I built a very small and basic 500 series lunchbox. I bought quality equipment butbIm still out 3 grand usd.
@cyber-db-6 2 жыл бұрын
Only thing I like with the Fusion is its insert point for m.s
@mixbustv 2 жыл бұрын
It's extremely useful indeed
@_hide_-lb1gk 3 ай бұрын
"That unit that does one trick but is really good at it" oh man it was the GAP 2A for bass and vocals. Had some good luck with the Tone Beast too. But yes, you are 100% right. There's no "one for everything" piece of gear.
@mixbustv 3 ай бұрын
I was thinking more the STA Level but yeah that too :D
@Bonzvy 2 жыл бұрын
And then i look at my wa-76 and i am happy that i use it for 100% on every mix or recordings haha
@SaveManWoman Жыл бұрын
Can someone please suggest a good PA system for live gigs, 8 channel. Built in FX would be cool but I hate that all channels are using same fx. $1000 below please. This is for live set up.