Mixing A Hip Hop Beat - Start To Finish

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Here's a full length video mixing a Hip Hop beat from scratch!
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@nolifey 5 жыл бұрын

This is one of the most useful mixing tutorial videos I've ever seen. Changed my perspective on mixing entirely. 🙏🏼

@1811can 4 жыл бұрын

just dont put reverb in your track like Sean create an aux track and send your signals to that aux, so you can control, eq, sidechain that reverb independently rest of video is really nize

@ACTHEMOGUL 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@neonsounds7948 4 жыл бұрын

agree with you.

@haikohuebner4993 7 жыл бұрын

Learned a lot from this video and I'm not even through the whole thing. That phase inversion trick on the 808 blew my mind. Earned my sub, you definitely deserve more than 20k my man.

@SeanDivine 7 жыл бұрын

Haiko Geary glad to hear it Haiko, thanks :)

@gin147 7 жыл бұрын

I can appreciate this as mixing from start to finish for the simple fact you showed how you bussed everything thing out and the plugins you used on the tracks and how you processed everything!!!Thanks.

@tydamon7316 Жыл бұрын

I've been obsessing over gain staging. I watch this video and you're pushing it to the max while keeping levels in check. I love it. Thank you.

@KayPlayaMusic 6 жыл бұрын

I have really no idea what I'm doing when it comes to mixing my beats. After watching this video (twice back to back) I've learned that I've still been approaching the mixing process all wrong. Thanks for the vid, definitely subscribed and looking forward to learning more

@djGreenALERT 7 жыл бұрын

I already knew a lot (certainly not all) of what you did, but heck, that was a VERY quick 41 minutes! Thoroughly enjoyable. Thank you very much for posting that! Next Hip Hop track I mix I will certainly be using what I've learned.

@apshinn 5 жыл бұрын

Stereo 808 that intentionally cancels on mono... never seen that before! Genius!!

@Dablessingproduction 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly....I am thinking about using it on bass and kick

@EynouxLaStar 7 жыл бұрын

Bro, I never knew you could split audio files like that! OMG, you're a life saver! Thanks!

@juliosoares4880 6 жыл бұрын

I just learned SO MUCH with this one video right now. Thank your for sharing the details of this session, hopefully I can reach somewhere near this level of sound quality soon.

@SeanDivine 6 жыл бұрын

🙌

@shelemiahbenisrael8820 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing this video. You giving away some of your secrets shows your love for us. I am humble. I definitely will invest in your mix/mastering course. Nuff Respect Sean.

@SeanDivine 7 жыл бұрын

sure thing, thanks TIzheart!

@whoo5555 4 жыл бұрын

i’m a producer and you engineers really make the magic work 💯 salute i’m watching this to see your step process and i actually learned dope stuff

@SeanDivine 4 жыл бұрын

🙏🙌

@surajranapal4601 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks sean, I learned new things here esp. the flipping the phase with the 808.

@GEDMuzik 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! there's definitely more to mixing than just leveling. looking forward to applying these fresh techniques. thanks again!

@darianharris7707 7 жыл бұрын

great info. i appreciate you taking the time to do this...

@brendanks 5 жыл бұрын

That phase inversion just changed everything for me

@TristanMillerMusic 4 жыл бұрын

So much better than every tutorial person. Makes this grueling process feel more relaxing. Thank you!

@SeanDivine 3 жыл бұрын

glad it helps Tristan :)

@mr.abstracthimself7240 6 жыл бұрын

You are amazing!!! Because of you I learned so much and progressed as an artist engineer and producer !!! Thank you and keep up the good work

@SeanDivine 6 жыл бұрын

glad to hear it man

@BLNKT. 7 жыл бұрын

This is awesome thanks for doing this. Been hoping you would post something like this for a while where you show a long session of mixing

@SeanDivine 7 жыл бұрын

sure thing :)

@Awbskure3am 6 жыл бұрын

Love this, i was adding compression to every strip just to make things stand out 🤦🏽‍♂️

@jordanbeckfilms 6 жыл бұрын

So sick. Love all the comments saying mix another type of beat 😂 just take what you learn and apply it to your best not that hard lmao

@nickrobinson3450 7 жыл бұрын

love everyone of your video sean, always learning new tips anf tricks from u. keepem coming and stay up bruh

@steven4217 7 ай бұрын

In my opinion, this is one of your best tutorials 💪

@phillydashmusic 6 жыл бұрын

Been Watching All Your How To Videos And It Definitely Upped My Sound And Progress. Thank You

@SeanDivine 6 жыл бұрын

glad to hear it Philly 👊

7 жыл бұрын

Might be one of the best videos I've ever watched on KZfaq

@SeanDivine 7 жыл бұрын

:) glad it was helpful Hanz!

@SwapneelGhosh95 6 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic tutorial. Gives many paid tutorials a run for their money. Definitely interested in buying courses from your website. :)

@ACTHEMOGUL 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this I’m a beginner in producing and mixing very helpful ❤️

@hwh2012 4 жыл бұрын

love the arrangement on this one 🎹

@coastlifelive9992 7 жыл бұрын

you're the man, Sean. learning so much from your channel

@SeanDivine 7 жыл бұрын

glad to hear it man!

@EMADKHAN479 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for this valuable mixing tutorial I learned a few tricks I'm looking forward to using in my own process. Salute

@SeanDivine 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help Emad 🙌🎚

@Dablessingproduction 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks my guy. Very helpful and informative

@davidmorris7865 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sean... Great info!

@seigemonstracity 4 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial. Definitely gives me a better idea of what I need to try. I do personally think the hi hats are a bit too loud for my taste.. BUT overall it sounds good for it to be the instrumental. Great video!!!! You helped me ALOT!!

@SeanDivine 4 жыл бұрын

much of mixing (and art) comes down to taste. glad it helped :)

@mpatifamadi3663 7 жыл бұрын

The approach was very golden there mate. Thank you

@danejahofficialbeats 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Sean big fan jus wanna let you know that your channel and edtalente’s channel are the greatest help a young producer like myself could ever ask for huge love and respect for blessing use with your videos keep up the great work

@SeanDivine 2 жыл бұрын

🙏

@scottfaircloff9530 4 жыл бұрын

very helpful and informative! thank you!

@bigfreak58 7 жыл бұрын

Great video very basic explanation helps a lot I'm coming from doing a lot of EDM mixing and now dealing with Rap and HH so this helps keep it up.

@SeanDivine 7 жыл бұрын

glad to hear it Joe :)

@ynotbutcher1891 6 жыл бұрын

dope beat sounds fam

@RiskyDub 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this full in depth content.

@SeanDivine 7 жыл бұрын

welcome :)

@BryceKleinhanz21493 5 жыл бұрын

Solid GOLD brother. Good looks

@bestsplash89 4 жыл бұрын

That kick!! Scary good.

@graykeyzmusic 5 жыл бұрын

This was so good!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@whnzmmr 5 жыл бұрын

Very very helpful. And very well trained ears!

@Psalmistjamel246 5 жыл бұрын

REAL NICE VIDEO BRO GREAT JOB

@kingcamofficial 2 жыл бұрын

your plug in catalog is more then impressive holy shit

@jessicaauermusic 4 жыл бұрын

Priceless. Thank You!

@SeanDivine 4 жыл бұрын

glad it helped Jessica! 🙌

@Jwittit Жыл бұрын

The BEST mixing tutorial I have seen !!!!!! Thanks Sean!!

@SeanDivine Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it Jason 🙏

@user-nc9sx9jk6e 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sean. Respect.

@blakbone_ 7 жыл бұрын

Good job man!

@henryfamurewa4213 6 жыл бұрын

This is great

@thomas-vk4vc 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bro!! Good stuff

@dc-df1rw 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant mate! Really clear and for me really intuitive

@SeanDivine 5 жыл бұрын

🙏

@EighteenYearAccount 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Can you do a video on how to mix Metro Boomin/Southside type beats?

@juanpintor60 6 жыл бұрын

thank you again again !

@jey-b7400 7 жыл бұрын

Sir sean, can you make a tutorial on how to used a spectrum analyzer in mixing and mastering, thanks sir..

@williamtettehfio8723 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@TheNCipher 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@thidasmusic1511 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro!

@Fog0st 7 жыл бұрын

Good one about rms of the kick. Never thought you have to mind rms at mixing stage. Could you show us mixing some kind of Travis Scott type beat?

@stealthsounds 6 жыл бұрын

Quality video Sean. Very well explained. I am currently on logic 9. The rms is different as unable add the arrow. I noticed your levels were very high and you managed to rms at -9.7. In order for my drums to level at -10 I have to reduce the strip levels to -8.6. Do you know why this is? Do you happen to have templates for logic 9? Thanks for this info bro. Sick tutorials and awesome productions also.

@PetixAnthony 7 жыл бұрын

What are your guideline principles for RMS monitoring? It seems like you mentioned you want your kick to peak at -9. I'm just wondering as a whole what your guidelines are for each instrument, or where you want your vocals to be sitting at etc..... Please do a video strictly focusing/explaining your RMS monitoring principles. I think that is a great topic for you to cover. I love all of the videos and have learned a lot from them.

@SeanDivine 7 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it Anthony! While it is a good idea to monitor levels, I'm not really paying close attention to RMS levels for individual tracks other than kick / bass / snare. Since I'm not relying on limiters and compression in the mastering stage for level, I want the loudest elements to be competitive level wise. That's why I"m referencing those closely.

@VellaBeatz 7 жыл бұрын

thank you sir, i appreciate you taking the time to make these very useful tutorials. #100

@SeanDivine 7 жыл бұрын

you're welcome :)

@thejacksontwinz 6 жыл бұрын

You kill it on this video Sean, very good one.Your style of mixing is number one bro. JTz-Jackson Twinz

@SeanDivine 6 жыл бұрын

thanks Scharod!

@studioonewrld 6 жыл бұрын

Really helpful video, thank you very much.

@SeanDivine 6 жыл бұрын

glad to hear it!

@wbialy2695 3 жыл бұрын

Dope thank u

@SmokeeWhine 5 жыл бұрын

Great video bro very helpful!

@ItsJonnoo 7 жыл бұрын

This is dope!!

@SeanDivine 7 жыл бұрын

@medass1n143 4 жыл бұрын

earned a new student subscriber and fan and thank you soo much now i can sell my beats without fear 🙏

@SeanDivine 3 жыл бұрын

🙌

@lofimusicbygrizzlybeatz 6 жыл бұрын

Dope!

@CUREMIXSTEEVO 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Sean, i wanna thank you again for all your great videos i have watched different mix videos but none of them are like yours, for me you are just the best. Please give us the secret of using the spectrum analyzer for mixing and mastering Thanks in advance

@SeanDivine 7 жыл бұрын

thanks man! will see what I can do :)

@CUREMIXSTEEVO 7 жыл бұрын

you are welcome bro ... will be great !!!

@djsilent01 3 жыл бұрын

I really hate that I’m seeing this 3 years late. Some really good steps Sean. Thank you if you see this.

@SeanDivine 3 жыл бұрын

sure thing, glad it helped

@djclovisa5463 7 жыл бұрын

great help watching your vids big thanks from South Africa

@SeanDivine 7 жыл бұрын

you're very welcome, all the way from North Carolina :)

@thenickhill81 7 жыл бұрын

Another great video!

@SeanDivine 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nicholas!

@billmvchine5981 2 жыл бұрын

Thnx bro

@slievebeats646 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, how come you don't put your plugins on a output track? And then send the instruments to appropriate output? Just watched your previous vid of how to prepare a mix for mastering, and you did that there. Peace < 3

@SselemaN 3 жыл бұрын

Preciate’ Ya! ⚔️🔥🖤🔥⚔️

@neonsounds7948 4 жыл бұрын

Great！

@younessbonn 6 жыл бұрын

dope!

@andreapotter9443 3 жыл бұрын

🔥💪 Damn bro this is fire!

@SeanDivine 3 жыл бұрын

thanks :)

@malkogotmelodies 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for video mate 4 real. Learned alot from this really.

@SeanDivine 7 жыл бұрын

glad to hear it Malko!

@blaklight8836 6 жыл бұрын

Put an indicator signal for the mouse so we see where or what your doing specifically on screen

@half7255 4 жыл бұрын

Thx u from Russia. bro!

@grahamwilson2164 7 жыл бұрын

great vids bro

@SeanDivine 7 жыл бұрын

thanks!

@endyzelaya9880 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not here to put anyone down but @busyworksbeats take some fucking notes !!! This is how you present a video to your audience. I will be buying you're waves vocal mastering chain $ because honestly with the quality of this video I know it will be worth it.

@ntesangmotsikwa5217 6 жыл бұрын

Man ..how Iwish I met ure channel earlier ..but its never too late they say.

@lofimusicbygrizzlybeatz 5 жыл бұрын

Dope ass beat

@tariqjeffrey3477 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid! If I may ask where do you get your plug-ins from? I do have Logic Pro x but with about half as many as you ran throughout this video

@Rio-uv1gs 3 жыл бұрын

That's what I was wondering

@warpold 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Everything from sausage fattening to side chain compressing.

@SeanDivine 5 жыл бұрын

sure thing

@Pr.Legassov 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Sean thank you . Thank to you, my mix sound amazing !

@SeanDivine 4 жыл бұрын

glad to hear it Quincy!

@Thaelib 6 жыл бұрын

''im not gonna sit here and bore you guys with this'' dude i came here to learn it all ,nothing is boring about it !

@SeanDivine 6 жыл бұрын

:) 🙏

@rms42012 Жыл бұрын

Great tips thanks for the video! Your kick drum channel is in stereo shouldn’t it be mono?

@SeanDivine Жыл бұрын

Not necessarily! Your kick sample may have some higher frequency content in stereo - I would usually mono out the low end of the entire mix below ~120hz, so it won't cause any issues.

@TheClassyAmerican 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks man

@SeanDivine 7 жыл бұрын

welcome :)

@whnever7723 Жыл бұрын

Loved the video thank you! I learned a lot. I do have one question tho, Im confused about gain staging, so.. 1. How does the Master limiter keep you in check when balancing things in the mix and not messing things up?

@whnever7723 Жыл бұрын

2. How does one know which level of RMS each instrument should be reaching (on their own) (just like you did with for example the kick 8:00)? In the end of my mixing the RMS is too low and my bass gets f’d anyway when exporting and nothing sounds like in my DAW

@NorfWolf 7 жыл бұрын

great stuff bro I have few questions and I think answering them might help a lot of people what should I do if logic doesn't allow me to click on the strip silence? a also don't have the "Gain" option that you used in the very beginning ? and what other in stock plugging or other waves pluggins that I can use for the kick instead of smack attack? Thank you

@SeanDivine 7 жыл бұрын

Hey A.K go to preferences, advanced and make sure all options including "advanced tools" are checked

@m.k.9058 7 жыл бұрын

Good stuff as always Sean, I really enjoyed this one. I was wondering, at what point do you compress things, other than side chaining kick and bass? I assume that with a smaller session lots of eq and compression aren't needed as much?

@SeanDivine 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Markus! I'm not a huge fan of compression on the instrumentation for urban / electronic tracks. For me It's more about selecting the right sounds, layering and EQ. If I do compress anything in the beat I usually wait until I have the vocals (which I do a lot more compression to) and blend accordingly.

@m.k.9058 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks for sharing your approach. I'm still kinda new to working on these kinds of genres and am always looking for good insight on how to go about mixing these styles of music. I actually listen to rock and metal but I do rap music with my brother. I have a bit more understanding of how to approach those kinds of music and am still trying to iron out my approach towards rap. I gotta say, I really like your approach, it seems to be simplistic but still in-depth with excellent sounding results. I've learned some good stuff from watching your videos, especially on how to process hip hop vocals. Keep up the awesome work!

@SeanDivine 7 жыл бұрын

glad to hear it Markus! Thanks :)

@LeiDontPlay 5 жыл бұрын

I'm still having a bit of trouble making my kicks knock and its pissing me off. any tips?

@alanaspalace4161 4 жыл бұрын

Eq or sidechain compression so the 808 isn’t smushing it

@Elonmuskchanneltv 3 жыл бұрын

I have always heard that a mix should be gained staged at the beginning of the mixing process. Some say that plugins have a sweet spot around 18 db in a VU meter. How does this type of mixing style translate to kick EQ for example when you are bringing the gain at a very high volume?

@llitt4724 3 жыл бұрын

hey sean maybe you can help me. Since ive startet watching your videos my mixes and masters are getting better and better. my questions is. should i do my own beats to mix my vocals in? will it give me a more professional sound. or should i use beats from youtube as i done this for 6 years now. i have a good sound but its not the pro level and i think its about the beats which are mastered . i also watched your video but i dont get the pro sound but a really nice sound