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HOW TO MIX A BEAT for BEGINNERS (mixing made EASY) | Logic Pro X Tutorial: Leveling 101
In this video I show you how to Mix Beats in Logic Pro X. You can use these Mix methods in any DAW, so don't feel you're restricted to just using them in Logic Pro X. These mixing techniques I share are made for a Beginner , they are useful to know, and can be easily adapted to suit your workflow, or work towards.
Having an understand of what to use, and when to use certain tools to create a Pro mix is something you develop over time.
It sounds cliche' but practice really is key.
Hope you enjoy this video please like, comment, and subscribe!
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Timestaps: Will Be Updated Shortly
INTRO - 00:00
START OF VIDEO (Leveling 101 Explanation ) - 01:00
Track In Order (What To Mix First?) - 03:37
Leveling: Main Leads/Melody - 04:16
Leveling: Kick, 808, Bass - 05:50
Leveling: Snare/Clap - 08:32
Leveling: Hi - Hat - 11:14
FINAL MIX RESULTS - 19:08
FINAL MASTER RESULTS - 19:30
OUTRO - 12:17
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@JamaalAbiade 2 жыл бұрын

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@sagacitybeatsllc 2 жыл бұрын

The “300” rule is an excellent one too Brody (although I go 250 depending on the instruments I use). Anything that’s NOT bass kick or 808 goes above 300Hz (250Hz on some snares for phatness and some 808 harmonics).

@JamaalAbiade 2 жыл бұрын

I like that as well! I’m going to put that in my next one

@nanakennedy8141 2 жыл бұрын

are you talking bout 300 in the EQ?

@mad-pit3832 2 жыл бұрын

@@nanakennedy8141 Yh the were bro.

@monae_ 2 жыл бұрын

"It's about what sounds good & what feels good" I had to learn this too!! Thanks for the tutorial 👌🏾

@JamaalAbiade 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching!!

@quintenbm5736 2 жыл бұрын

This helped me with making my first beat, and actually turned out very well. Thanks man! This is some underrated content!

@JamaalAbiade 2 жыл бұрын

man im glad it help you start your journey! keep it up!

@Jime0326 2 жыл бұрын

The mixing tutorial I've been looking for! Thanks for all your hard work and expertise. Great content!!

@tejidotcom 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video King! Thanks a bunch

@KkimmestryOfficial 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the way you laid this out can’t wait to try it out with these tips in mind 🙌🏾

@fixedlikewater137 2 жыл бұрын

i’m loving your energy homey!

@hughjaynus8569 Жыл бұрын

Great, informative video. Loved how you walked us through it. Thanks for the vid.

@my-fisaloon8370 Жыл бұрын

Super happy I found this! Brilliant! Plus your enthusiasm is catching, you had me moving to the beats throughout the tutorial. Sweet! 😁

@critterv100 3 ай бұрын

Love the videos man keep them coming

@brayanmayorga3640 2 жыл бұрын

best mixing tutorial I came across, short n simple and pure gems

@bandzbeatz4535 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the effort you made making this video it’s appreciated man! 👊

@ffacebeats 2 жыл бұрын

Perfectly explained and elaborate! Much needed this cuz Cheers!

@C-zaar 2 жыл бұрын

Fina-frickin-ly! I’ve been looking for this video for so long. So many producers use all this jargon (which is ok for pro’s but not beginners) and say you need this plug in and that plug in but here’s a brother who puts it so damn simply that a simpleton like myself can understand what you’re talking about. Thank you so much brother! Subbed for sure and saved this vid to my music files for later reference!

@djover4036 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! BRAH Many blessings on your future Endeavors because you really helped me with this honest Tutorial from Brooklyn to Michigan you done again. 👍

@radicalwholeness865 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video, let us know when you do a mastering session this was the perfect tutorial for mixing, great work.

@m.m.b.4242 2 жыл бұрын

Bro thank you for this. This helped me out so much. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

@ocbeatz 9 ай бұрын

gonna use these guidelines when I get home g

@ikesolace Жыл бұрын

This is such a great video. I've been struggling to get my beats to sound good. This really helped me take beat making much more seriously. Your teaching style is amazing.

@gabrielomondi4630 2 жыл бұрын

WORD!!! Simple and straight to the point. Thank you man. So So helpful...i have subscribed!!!

@mealsbymaki Жыл бұрын

this helped me so much, thank you and God Bless you!

@elrapho1398 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for this bro! Helped a lot

@ahmedelbadry3745 Жыл бұрын

Awesome 👏🏻 thank you man.👍🏻

@kostanowhere7121 Жыл бұрын

you are awesome) great charisma and useful content! Thanks!

@BrodieKellyMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Bro this helped me so much, great tutorial 🔥🔥🔥

@615QClassic Жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! Love the beat too. It has a 90s house party feel

@donlo3755 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!!

@Yungacido 2 жыл бұрын

really good at explaining bro i appreciate it

@Blackswanflymusic 2 ай бұрын

Gracias!

@WYYYE 2 жыл бұрын

i spent 3 hrs analyzing your video because you made it so easy to learn the concept of mixing. thank you i was so lost before this video

@supa407 Жыл бұрын

Dope beat fam

@gush35z67 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! You helped me step by step mixing my song, appreciate it

@MrSerenity0420 Жыл бұрын

liked ,subscribed,saved!! Thanks G

@CJMarsicanoPA Жыл бұрын

Brother Jamaal, I watched this video this morning when I woke up and it really lit a fire under me. I don’t do hip hop music most of the time myself (I’m currently doing an industrial music/EBM project) but the principles are the same and I am going to keep this methodology in mind when I sit down to do remixes this weekend. Peace.

@jshock9nine Жыл бұрын

Amazing tutorial

@ellooch7696 2 жыл бұрын

You're great at explaining stuff!

@JamaalAbiade 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful bro! welcome to the family!

@finesseforsale 10 ай бұрын

Problem fixed, appreciate the helpful information Dawg✊🏾

@Otto2Wavy 2 жыл бұрын

Most def needed appreciate this bro 🙏🏾🙏🏾

@JamaalAbiade 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it could help boss!!

@theguywiththecat5998 Жыл бұрын

Banger

@nanakennedy8141 2 жыл бұрын

gems💎🤝

@jonyvillemar Жыл бұрын

VERY HELPFUL, thank you. I liked your video and subscribed. GOD BLESS YOU

@shirtlessmusic 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks alot for this tutorial fam am new to making beats and I have learnt something, one love

@JamaalAbiade 2 жыл бұрын

my guy! much love!

@myfr33nu Жыл бұрын

purrrfect 😀

@linademmel7103 2 жыл бұрын

Best Jamaal

@JamaalAbiade 2 жыл бұрын

much love!

@Stephen.Isaiah.t Жыл бұрын

20:51 I needed to hear this bro, this was real encouraging thank you

@Kingsofdacitymusic 2 жыл бұрын

Great video…I appreciate it you sharing your knowledge bro…blessings 🔥💪🏼💯🙏🏼

@JamaalAbiade 2 жыл бұрын

much love bro! i appreciate the support!

@therealonetherealone 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@felipepardo066 Жыл бұрын

thanks a lot

@Jonasan7 2 жыл бұрын

Bruh this was fire

@Ricky40404 2 жыл бұрын

best youtuber i swear. thank u sm

@JamaalAbiade 2 жыл бұрын

mann that mean a lot! than you for subscribing!

@dannyisaname Жыл бұрын

this helped a shit ton, thanks brudda

@lukegeemoe 5 ай бұрын

I don't usually comment on videos but this is some high quality tutorial gang shit. Keep it up!!!!!

@TGH.Kojiro 2 жыл бұрын

Long overdue! Ready to lock in !

@JamaalAbiade 2 жыл бұрын

long overdue!! many more coming soon!

@antonyshako 2 жыл бұрын

Niceeee

@lvl1022 2 жыл бұрын

GOOD VIDEO BRO

@nightsidebeats4719 2 жыл бұрын

This video is exactly what I needed. My brain translated this to 2k myplayer lol. So you aim for a -6 to -3 db master. That’s ur 99 overall. And you stack ur track db like skill points to get in that range. It All makes sense to me now.

@Eroka1980 Жыл бұрын

Dope video. Thanks. Did you do the next step yet?

@takanabe379 2 жыл бұрын

yo men u are so amazing ty a lot it will help alot to fast learn a way to mixdown fast :)

@abnormalbr33d Жыл бұрын

Put that thang in Mono! Hahah great tutorial man

@phillysbeats4396 2 жыл бұрын

If I buy a hat will you release the master tutorial? Been waiting on that. You’re the best one on KZfaq. No lie.

@BeatsByAbiade 2 жыл бұрын

A GEM

@FairyRosee_ Жыл бұрын

Thank you! The other tutorials were over an hours long 😭

@KandidTV 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video my guy! What r ur thoughts on gainstaging? Do u ever do it?

@jazzminedillard4105 2 жыл бұрын

my mixes way smoother doing this...less is more in mixing Thank you!

@JamaalAbiade 2 жыл бұрын

no problem at all! less is always more!

@anesutheproducer 2 жыл бұрын

La di dadi, Dope video bro

@JamaalAbiade 2 жыл бұрын

good looks bro!

@evanwanous2466 8 ай бұрын

Great mix! Did you do pre fader metering??

@LossLeadas Жыл бұрын

your analogy is great..but sometimes its great to use sidechain even if you think you dont need. you be suprised what it can accomplished

@winter3599 2 жыл бұрын

The goat fr lmao

@normanbeats8721 2 жыл бұрын

Did you do the mastering template video yet. Just came across this whitch is great.

@oreeking4368 2 жыл бұрын

What’s up love the video I’m wondering if you wouldn’t mind sharing info on who does your graphic design I’m looking for someone to bring an idea I have for my label to life thanks

@JamaalAbiade 2 жыл бұрын

what graphic do you like specifically? I've used many people over the tears including myself

@josh99620 Жыл бұрын

Bro can you do a video breaking down your master chain?

@uoszl9999 10 ай бұрын

Gain Staging,he's not lying

@HenrysPokeCorner 2 жыл бұрын

There’s def frequencies in the lows in every sample. Just bus your instruments then eq

@shariffdean9708 2 жыл бұрын

Follow up with the mastering video. How can I make beats louder and fuller?

@djdct6062 2 жыл бұрын

👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿

@anthooo97 Жыл бұрын

Did you ever do the video on mastering??

@antonyshako 2 жыл бұрын

Make master tutorial please 🙏

@shawn-raemorris2444 2 жыл бұрын

bro im just starting out, really trying to get like lessons in a specific order. so i can progress better

@LouBurna 2 жыл бұрын

1:01 This is exactly how you start off a tutorial vid 👍 Thumbs up for that alone. Take notes!

@JamaalAbiade 2 жыл бұрын

much love bro!

@LouBurna 2 жыл бұрын

@@JamaalAbiade I never seen the “Hard Pan” approach on the master channel before, I’m gonna test that out. I usually put the gain plugin in on the master and toggle mono and listen to the mix like that.

@JamaalAbiade 2 жыл бұрын

@@LouBurna yeah its just to see how things are sounding level wise its good to use to make little adjustments to the clap/snare/hi hats in my opinion

@mad-pit3832 2 жыл бұрын

I tell people this all the time, sound selection is key. As long as you start with some fire sounds then your good to go. Also its better to buy high quality samples or find some that havent been r -uploaded a thousand times as they loose harmonics and punch after while.

@aprilalexander9653 2 жыл бұрын

How do you go about finding quality sounds?

@keironlaer Жыл бұрын

@@aprilalexander9653 Gotta do your research, there's plenty videos about which libraries to purchase. Spitfire Audio is a good free starting point.

@Lillambo1000 10 ай бұрын

Do you put 808 in mono or stereo like cause it’s seems like you just put the gain in mono and not the actual audio track in mono as well

@isaiahboothe4299 Жыл бұрын

What plug-ins/setting do you use for mastering

@johnviera3884 6 ай бұрын

how did you turn the volume level control off on the track channels?

@jaylonrogers7236 Жыл бұрын

@KevinrosenOfficial Жыл бұрын

Hello, You said that the mix should not be higher then negative 3, But thats really low volume. How do i turn the song up in the master when im done?

@kalosbeats 2 жыл бұрын

Is pre fader metering not needed for this?

@richroman9958 2 жыл бұрын

How do I make it louder after the mix?

@h1tmeup250 Жыл бұрын

☝️

@413fame Жыл бұрын

did u gain stage everything before this or dont bother?

@Swaggakiddo123 2 жыл бұрын

What are the templates you used for the plug-ins in the master channel

@JamaalAbiade 2 жыл бұрын

coming very soon!

@ATLGETREADY4ME Жыл бұрын

Does your mixing process vary by the type of beat (meaning the genre)

@JamaalAbiade Жыл бұрын

yes and no / i teach a method/technique. my style focus are drums as does genres like rap, pop, rnb, edm, dubstep. this tutorial shows you how to layers a beat together no matter the genre

@killakasatka Жыл бұрын

my ggggg

@rock9Tray Жыл бұрын

@2:25 How do you make your sounds good if you’re flowing straight from a sample? ? ?

@JamaalAbiade Жыл бұрын

re phrase that question for me so I can understand more

@rock9Tray Жыл бұрын

@@JamaalAbiade If I’m ripping a sample directly from a vinyl record, how do I ensure the sound has the quality I need from the start? I appreciate the response 🙏🏽

@davidr1719 2 жыл бұрын

Are you not supposed to use a gain plugin rather than the faders? its just everyone b saying that thanks for the tutorial though

@JamaalAbiade 2 жыл бұрын

send me a link to what your talking about

@davidr1719 2 жыл бұрын

@@JamaalAbiade its more people in my college and stuff bro. I have seen a couple of tutorials saying that but the idea is you use a gain plugin (eg utility in Ableton) to set ur levels as well as keep the integrity of the sound then after you have gainstaged everything you then use the faders cause it ensures that no individual track is distorted or clipping whereas if you use the faders on a signal that may not be totally clean then you could be turning down an already distorted sound or even on a smaller level if you know its not distorting it makes each individual sound just a tad cleaner but as they say It really is each to their own and ur a much better producer than I am so who knows.

@benjamin2151 2 жыл бұрын

@@davidr1719 yeah naw🤣but like dude in video said to each their own . If that works for u keep doin it

@LegionIO 2 жыл бұрын

I had some confusion understanding this concept. I would watch a tutorial saying something about using the gain plugin or the gain in the inspector, over using the faders, whereas others said theres no difference. These kind of things really slow down progress right? What I do now is use the gain plugin/option when in the initial producing stage to make sure nothing is clipping coming in. That said, I rarely need to do this if I select good sounding instruments. It's normally for like live recorded samples and such, or plugins that are really loud like some synths. And then i normally just use the volume on the plugin if it has one before even looking at it in the DAW. I'm guessing once you have balanced the volumes correctly initially, then there's no need to fix it further with gain. Another time to use gain plugins over faders, is maybe when someone else sends over stems and they haven't sorted the volumes before hand. I'm totally going of personal experience and what I have gathered while trying to learn. I can produce quite well now, but I'm still trying to learn the mixing and mastering side of things. Hope this helps bro, keep on keeping on!