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I learnt more here than I did in my whole college music technology degree

Hey man....I never write comments, i'm a hardcore internet lurker, but man oh man, you have been a massive blessing!! I recorded an EP at home over 8 months ago, and i was so close to throwing in the towel because i couldn't get it to sound right. With no experience in mixing, I was in over my head and the process was proving to be a nightmare. One day i happen to come across this video and you made it seem so straight forward, so i listened to everything you said. Anyone who sees this comment....listen to this man and do exactly what he says and your music will sound better than you thought it could!! I'm not even halfway done mixing one of my songs, and it's sounding crisper and better than it ever has. Seriously, may you be blessed infinitely. I will never forget you. Thank you a million!!!

I'm working on a 2009 version of garage band and this was a great reminder of all the analog stuff I learned in the early nineties, I'll check back with you soon!

This guy really has a gift for explaining this stuff, after just a few videos my recordings already sound twice as good. Thank you so much!!!

I typically never leave comments, but this video deserves 5 stars. Extremely helpful!!

Welp, I was having huge trouble with a mix, saw this video, went and zeroed out and started over. This was a HUGE help! A much bigger sound, and with clarity!

I've had GarageBand one week and by watching these videos, I've already gone exponentially beyond what my previous recording have been. This is a great channel, thanks for all of the knowledge.

This video was extremely helpful. I've been playing around in Garageband for yearrssss, and this is the first time Automation has made sense. I'm so excited to use all of this information.

Awesome! at last a tutorial that gets TO THE POINT!

Fantastic, all the information is presented in a clear, logical format without all the flashes and gimmicks of some of the other channels. I have a song I'm going to strip down and remix right away, and will check out the rest of your videos for sure.

Just what I need right now, thanks :-) My mixing technique has been to fiddle around until it sounds half decent. I've watched a lot of mixing tutorials and find most of them incomprehensible but you have the ability to make even a dotard like me understand. Glad I found your channel.

Colin, shout out from Virginia. I am taking every song I recorded and burning them to the ground, remixing using the 6 steps. Using the 6 steps to Pro Vocals. Watching a dozen of your videos repeatedly. I still do stupid stuff like forgetting to set the meter to Peak Standard and then freak out when everything is in the red. But I've learned more this past year than I ever thought possible. Thank you, my friend. I have to humbly admit, thus far, my so-so songs sound freaking awesome. Wish you could hear them.

Really helpful. A standout in a sea of waffle. Thank you for breaking things down intelligently. Outstanding.

Dude. I've been actively searching for a good mix tutorial for years and this just popped up on my main page like a diamond in the rough. Thank you bro! You're a godsend!

Solid tutorial bro! Clear and to the point!

Amazing video man. I’ve been trying to find a comprehensive intro to mixing in GarageBand for like 5 years haha. stumbled on your vid on a reddit forum just now. Thank u so much

I certainly picked up new info on my second viewing. there s so much to learn. im amazed that my past recordings sound as good as they do. i can't wait to open them up again and fix my mistakes. great vid Colin.

i just started doing drum covers and playing around making music on Garageband, and holy heck i didnt expect mixing would be complicated lmao. glad i found your vid, will use these steps to practice mixing/mastering.

Great info! Thanks. You were clear and concise and presented well. I'll be looking forward to more vids.

Thanks for the video, Colin. I literally watch this video every time I mix a song to remind myself of all the steps. I don’t do it often enough that it becomes 2nd nature. ding. 🛎

Very helpful info presented in a straightforward, easy-to-follow style. I’m iOS-based but this is just as applicable as far as the basics go. Looking forward to more!

Best and honest tips for GarageBand much appreciated, thank you 🙏 Colin

This was super helpful. I've been using garageband for awhile and struggled to get a consistent mix. Excited to try this method!

I'm glad i found your channel. Really good tips and one of the more important (that I often tend to forget, because of the joy), is to leave the mix and rest my ears. It really is important! It can sound totally different after a break. One thing I like to share as a final step is to listen in many different reference speakers and headphones. If you as an example want a dance mix with a lot of bass, make sure your smaller "party" bluetooth speaker can handle the bass without sounding like the elements are going to break. A lot of people only listen to music in headphones and often on the run. Make a mix and get out and walk with your song and see how it sounds. Cause even if you want other people to like your mix, you are the first to really decide what you think it should sound like. Great advice as usual!. Great job! :-)

Thanks, the band guide! Your 6-steps save my last vocal arrangement! Please, continue to produce such useful tips!

Thank you! I remixed a new track from scratch and it sounds so much clearer and open now. Love the meter2 plugin too! I tried the steps without it as I initially couldn’t see the plug in after installing it, but GB just needed a restart. I Was relieved that I was already only peaking around -6 when I got the meter going. Think I’m going to remix all my recent tracks now. Thanks again 👊

Thanks very much for this mate, it’s really helped me segment my mixing process so that I am not completely overwhelmed.

I've watched a lot of Garageband videos, this was really good. I downloaded the Vu meter and subbed. Thanks

This was so helpful!!!! My mix used to sound really weird and this actually helped me a lot!

This is great! I will need to watch this again. Thanks for the tips.

I’m going to follow this ti the letter on my next track. Great presentation very well organized

Just what I’m looking for at this time. Thanks Colin ✌️

thats a well made fricking video man, simple, and effective. i already knew how to eq and compress, but i was getting lost in the steps. this helped A LOT like, now i can have an organic workflow and take my time in each step of the mix. amazing. helped a ton!

Very well communicated, nice job- and thank you!

So helpful!! Thanks a lot!

I love this channel; excellent overall organization of material, fabulous presentation, clear instructions. Highly recommended.

Ok, this was GOOD. I needed this. Thanks! 😃

This is incredibly useful! Thank you!

This was the first time anyone has ever said like and subscribe and I actually did. This video was so fucking helpful, I knew none of this stuff before, thank you so much!!

Wow. Thank you so much. You have helped me more than I can say. I wasn’t able to download the 6-step Checklist. So I had to watch it a bunch of times so I could write it down

I've never gotten into proper mixing for my music. I heavily layer vocals and use a ukulele as my only instrument so I can't wait to see what I can do with these steps tysm for your time and effort man :)

Thank you very much!!! This method seems so great: consistent and robust. Definitely I'll try it :)

Such a good video. Thank you for making this.

Ive searched for all kinds of video to learn basics of mixing and editing music for over a year , trust me guys there is no better youtube channel who starts from basics and takes it to a professional level❤❤❤ he is a genuinely good teacher

This was amazing!

Great video! Thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge

This is an extremely good video. Thanks alot! Will leave a comment again when I am ready mixing.

Very informative and organized. Subscribed. Thank you!

Glad I ran across this. Very helpful!

Thank you for this! Can’t believe this video is free

Thanks sooo much, Colin. Currently struggling to get a good final product. Hopefully this will help. Just subbed

Very helpful...thanks! I'm just learning mastering & I have post Covid hyper hearing...so to have a base of knowledge to mix with...big help!👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Thank you Colin. Nice job!

Thanks ever so much Colin for the free PDF downloads, much appreciated; you're a STAR!!! 👍👌👏🎶🤣

I probably spend way too much time on my mixes. I love this streamlined and very organized approach. I tended to dive into automating my tracks and adding reverb too early in the process and that’s something I’ve definitely learned the hard way. Automating tracks can be tedious, but I use it extensively and love finding those subtle EQ adjustments within the context of the entire mix. It’s especially useful when recording with live instruments. It’s nice to be able to bring forward a particularly strong element in the performance of just one instrument, and conversely, you can eliminate a weaker element of the musician’s performance elsewhere.

One thing that really helped me in this video: not adding reverb early on in your track because it will cloud your judgement. Effects ARE fun but save them till the end ^_^

Brilliant!

thanks so much for these amazing tips!

This is premium content. Thanks for this

Great video. I’ve been using these steps out of order. This gave me a different perspective. Thanks

Awesome!! 👍🏽

Just getting started. Sooo helpful. Thanks

Thank you for this!

Thanks for video and advice, lots of help.

Absolute class, you've made my day bud 👍👍👍

Wow, this was an awesome video. I don’t leave comments often but this was very well explained. Thank you so much man.

i've watched a LOT of videos on mixing and this is by far the most concise video ive seen This is great advice for anybody and any DAW. Definitely subbed

Cheers buddy thanks that's great stuff

Thank you so much. You’re an absolute life saver. 1000000/10‼️❤️‍🔥

Great stuff brother! Thank you

This will be a lifesaver!!! THANK YOU for sharing your knowledge of this. Here I was thinking I had to spend hundreds of dollars on new software and such! lol this is a great start.

this was sooo helpful!! thank you!!

I just replaced my fizzled out MacBook and got back into recording, and I can honestly say these videos have been imperative to me!! I like that lo-fi tapey sort of sound, but I want to make sure I keep clarity in the mix (I think Mac Demarco nails this). I feel like I’ve really achieved a new level of mastery and I’ve had incredible reception to the last track I put out. Thank you thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!

Thanks man!

Well, thank you bro 👊!!!! Sounds definitely understandable and I will try it right now! You have a new subscriber

Thank you this is so helpful. I really appreciate the time and effort you put in! This is truly a gift 😊

Thank you so much! This is a great video ❤

Great info .. thank u

Very helpful, nicely presented. Thank you!.

You’re a genius man. These videos are so helpful.

everyone needs to watch this!

this is amazing now i’m encouraged to record vocals separately and mix them onto tracks

This video helped me a lot, thanks man. Very well done video. Subbed the channel

Dude you taught me more in 16 minutes than I’ve been able to learn in years I feel like 😭

Thank you for the info!

Thank you so much! I learn a lot!

Thank you for the class!

Really useful, clear and basic information for a novice like me!

very helpful for beginners like me !! Thankyou !

Thank you very much, What a helpful hand you are. Five stars dude! STAY AWESOME :D

I just discovered your Channel. Thank you for creating awesome content, I learn a lot and it will help me

You are appreciated man !!!

Thanks for the tips!

Thanks for this, it is So incredibly helpful!!! Subbed!

Brilliant... it cut to the chase with no waffle. It'll help me a lot... thank you!

Nice work. Very helpful

Great advice your one of the best on youtube, still people should'nt be fooled into thinking that the end sound results from garageband can sound anywhere near as big and as epic as a million grand studio, those big studios have the best pre amps money can buy, and without them it dont matter how great you mix you wont achieve that sound lol, some people might not except that, but it's facts!

Great info!!! This will help tremendously. I always knew just enough to make a mess. Thanks for explaining not just the how and what but the why, too!!

You’re the best!!!🎧🎶