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Mixing And Mastering A Home Recording - Polished Home Studio Production PT. 3
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We’re always hearing pro producers spouting this statement:
“It’s not the tools you’re using, it’s how you USE THE TOOLS”.
I have to admit that this would annoy me when I’d hear pro producers say this when I was starting out.
I SIMPLY DID NOT WANT TO BELIEVE IT.
As a matter of fact, I used to believe that most of the reason why pro recordings sounded so good was due to the great gear they were recorded and mixed with.
Gear I didn’t own just yet..
It was much easier to believe this than to believe I simply didn’t have a clear roadmap to follow when I sat down to record and mix my music.
Because I lacked the knowledge I needed, achieving a pro-level hard rock or metal recording was an absolute BITCH for me.
I struggled for many years on my own.
To be honest, there were multiple points where I was inches away from just giving up and paying a pro producer to record and mix my band’s music for me.
The idea behind the statement:
“It’s not the tools you’re using, it’s how you USE THE TOOLS”.
Apparently real results (supposedly) come from the engineer’s system and habits and NOT the gear itself.
But, Is this really true?
Well, I can tell you that it IS true 100% OF THE TIME.
But that begs the burning question:
Why do we almost never hear of home studio recordists pumping out kick ass recordings and mixes?
It’s such a rare occurrence that most people don’t even believe it to be possible in the first place.
(*spoiler alert* It IS possible….IF you know how)
What are so many of us home studio folk missing?
In this video, I demonstrate what a song that was recorded entirely on budget gear within non-studio spaces can sound like when tracked and mixed properly.
I’ll also be showing you how simple MASTERING can be if your mix is right in the first place.
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@FrightboxRecording 3 жыл бұрын
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@tomix1970pl1 3 жыл бұрын
Friend, do you have maybe some kick and snare samples to give away?That would be fantastic.
@CarlosCastro-eb1gg 3 жыл бұрын
Its amazing how professional you are by making a great song using nothing. I'll love to see your channel go bigger because you are helping a lot of people with this videos! Huge hug from Argentina bro!
@Markito908 3 жыл бұрын
if I may add at 9:04 for whoever cannot afford Waves C4 plugin...a perfect free alternative is TDR Nova plugin by Tokyo Dawn Records. Amazing free combination between a multiband compressor and an EQ. I swear by that plugin.
@mimix2331 3 жыл бұрын
Its a great plugin. I used it and got similar results for years before I finally got the C4
@theperiidot Жыл бұрын
I use it on every track lmao
@melihgurkan5451 3 жыл бұрын
This band can make it you should consider taking it seriously Bobby :) Cheers from Istanbul Turkey !!!
@BukanIbuMu 6 ай бұрын
20:52 I really enjoy the song so much
@orenfisher8948 3 жыл бұрын
Premium in every aspect. Brought a tear to my frickin' eye. Then, the SM57 and your mastering set-up got me blubbering uncontrollably.
@FrightboxRecording 3 жыл бұрын
Lmao thanks for watching, Oren!
@DaveTaste 2 жыл бұрын
Gae
@mattmedeiros9531 3 жыл бұрын
Killer performances of great material, captured properly at the source. Hi and low pass filtered to unclutter the spectrum, and seasoned with a small number of stock send effect. Bobby Frightbox is just styling on everyone.
@bushello 3 жыл бұрын
i love longer videos!
@brianschmidt4482 3 жыл бұрын
Great song and great production! Should be released as a single. 🤘
@SinfulSoulBand Жыл бұрын
Man I couldnt figure out what i was doing wrong with my mixes until I watched this video. I misunderstood the sheet you have, but now i get it. On vocals, i kept leaving so much unneeded low end, and i accidentally cut out a lot of mid, oops! I didnt fully understand the EQ cut you had there bit have managed with everything else. I went back on a mix that i just couldnt get right and followed everything i saw here that it called for. Now my mix sounds full and the way i wanted it to in my head. Thank you fright box even though this video is old, your information is alwags golden,
@RiverwoodOfficial 3 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I've been waiting for❤
@nilanshgaur 3 жыл бұрын
This video inspired me to use my SM57 for Vocals on my ongoing project and i was blown away by the result. Its a really versatile and an underrated microphone. Recently discovered your channel. Amazing stuff. Lastly, What a kickass song!!
@Tinyrick90 3 жыл бұрын
for the past years I've been home recording myself and some projects ... and these videos are one of the best i have ever seen ! good job ! these video made me realize you don't need all that fancy gear ! stock plugins and a hand full of plugins. i would love to see more mixing videos or even your routing more in details in protools !
@CrushingAxes 3 жыл бұрын
Dude, the song sounds amazing ! Very nice tones! Very nice touch with the acoustic guitar!
@momonthemove365 2 жыл бұрын
This is so great! Thank you for sharing!
@RenardBergson 5 ай бұрын
This song made feel amazingly nice. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. Cheers from Brazil 🔥
@GarrettTurneyMrTremelo 3 жыл бұрын
Loving the intro! And I'm excited to dive into this (just started the video). I have been upping my mastering game over the last few days, so this video couldn't have been more timely.
@mimix2331 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this, what a kick ass (and might I add FREE) series.
@royc.3961 3 жыл бұрын
Man -thank you SO much for putting out this 3-part series. You have no idea how helpful this is to many of us out there who have a hard time putting it all together from beginning -to-end like this. You’re tutorial from tracking to mastering is rare gift on KZfaq - most would only give this stuff away for a price. Your videos are so well laid out, organized and just a pleasure to watch! You’re a true help. Thanks again and keep it coming! We WILL watch and support!
@RiverwoodOfficial 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing song btw
@FrightboxRecording 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks my man!
@kevinhall2069 3 жыл бұрын
Extremely helpful as always. Your videos are clear and to the point. It's also very cool to see that you can play instruments and you're not just a studio knob fiddler. Much respect to you and look forward to more helpful tutorials🤘
@carlostambunga8469 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much brotha!! Been waiting for you to cover this area!
@dyonight 3 жыл бұрын
This is all priceless. I'd like to add, regarding the transient designer on the snare, Izotope make the Neutron channel strip, which contain a three band transient designer (to focus on the bleed frequencies) and everything needed for a complete mix. It is truly a one stop shop and even if you can do everything with separate and free plugins, I highly suggest those who want to invest in a plugin to check this one out. Not too pricey, stay as simple as needed or goes as deep as asked to, all in one integrated plugin. Sorry if it sounds like a paid comment ahah but I don't understand why people don't talk more about this! Cheers!
@AlienorchestraNetoslo 3 жыл бұрын
every video helps here, thank you for polishing this time...
@767bob 3 жыл бұрын
Bobby, great video and Steve sounds great....same with you and Greg!
@FrightboxRecording 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@knuckleslamwich6068 3 жыл бұрын
Yessssss it's hereeeeeeee!!! Gonna go make a coffee sit back and enjoy this little beauty! Thanks brotha!
@tomwombacher9258 3 жыл бұрын
Bobby, that was frickin awesome! Thanks so much for putting this together and giving novices like me insight on how to do it the right way. Mind blown!!!
@FrightboxRecording 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, Tom!
@leventokur4094 8 ай бұрын
great series ! and the title of the track kicks ass 😀
@metalinsights9664 2 жыл бұрын
Great job all around. You showed us that high-end gear is not required for recording and producing a great, commercial-quality song.
@PowPresents 3 жыл бұрын
I come back to this video so often just to listen to that song. It's so good.
@kylecalandrelle7209 3 жыл бұрын
Nice work man. Sounds great! Great to see you showing off some guitar and bass chops💪🤘
@Alterwill 3 жыл бұрын
This is just perfect! Pure awesomeness of a mix and track! Thank you very much for this! 🤘
@FrightboxRecording 3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@ugurakdag7930 Жыл бұрын
Great song and great performers. Thanks for turning this project of yours a valuable training material and opportunity for us to see simple and effective proccess behind it.
@mateuszbok4466 3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad I've found this channel, your videos are excellent, this series in aprticular! I'm struggling for a long while to home record some guitars and it's motivating to see someone get a great sound with basic setup and gear. And the song itself is amazing, the chorus will be stuck in my head for a while.
@quantumofburningsteel5881 3 жыл бұрын
I watched a number of your videos and love how you give straight advice, very useful! 🤟🏻🔥
@JBauerProject Жыл бұрын
BIG... SLOW.... GOLF.... CLAP! unreal how great this sounds.
@575motocross4 Жыл бұрын
Amazing production! Im about to start working on my first paid projects and your videos (especially this series) have really helped me believe in myself and that i can do it with only the bare bones budget gear that i can afford, thank you so much!
@FrightboxRecording Жыл бұрын
So happy to have been a help! Keep me posted on your project 🤘
@a1paradox19 6 ай бұрын
Dude I’m just now discovering this but hot damn that track was nice! Great job man
@AravKrishnan 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this series dude , it was awesome to see how you went about getting this kind of mix and recording with a minimal setup , and the song you wrote sounds killer as well. Please put up a link of the final track once it's released , so that some of us can have a listen. Cheers dude!
@JimSajMusic 14 күн бұрын
I think it added significant harshness to the cymbals. I'd do this with the programmed "drum shells"...with the cymbals on a separate bus track.
@lunernova69 3 жыл бұрын
Bobby you are too BADASS. That song was ultra BADASS, as well
@LeoHajder Жыл бұрын
cool series, cool song, and you got a music video as a bonus :)
@johnnyroberts8641 3 жыл бұрын
Can't explain in words how empowering it feels that ive had 2 distinctly different amp settings for 5150 II amps/ampsims ... and your tone here has been shown on other vids of yours and is my main/go to settings down to within a half hour if you use clock face numbers to call out tonestack settings (pre gain, 1pm, post gain 11pm) I KNEW that shit was metal as fuck! Love ya Bobby, you're the last bastion of useful info for metal tracking and mixing around, and by far the best. Wish you success from Ohio, hope we end up collabing one day or declaring war on each other in a professional and business like manner. Either way is the shit
@davidfernandez506 3 жыл бұрын
I have been using your impulse reponse since the first time i watch your channel.... it just make my guitar sit better in the mix almost doing any eq movement in the amp.... it just works perfectly
@FrightboxRecording 3 жыл бұрын
HELLZ YESS!! Love hearing that.
@bdemagall 2 жыл бұрын
Dude... took it out to the car just to get some perspective, holy fuck... bad ass recording.. Crystal clear, everthing fit where it should be... 🤘outstanding mix and production...
@mattxoverbey 3 жыл бұрын
Great series Bobby. Thank you so much for sharing this.
@deerco1 3 жыл бұрын
Loved the videos. Would be awesome if there was a video on how you work on and help build your songs.
@randomorbitalechoes8377 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this series. Very helpful
@FrightboxRecording 2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@boobo3763 2 жыл бұрын
Definitely listening to this on headphones helps -it's much easier to hear what he's doing... Don't get too discouraged, people... Haha!!
@SilvermainMusic 3 жыл бұрын
It's like a heavier 'Porcupine Tree' with the vocal style like that! Fantastic creation all around :)
@ZebraStandards 3 жыл бұрын
Do you use automation at all? On a different note, it would be really cool to see you repeat this process for your next recoding, maybe in a more condensed format, but using both high end "industry standard" gear and your inexpensive setup, comparing the results. I'm just curious what the difference would be, but it might also be useful for people who are making the best of their cheaper gear and are thinking of upgrading, etc. Great series, extremely helpful.
@tristanchord2445 7 ай бұрын
This is actually a fantastic song, is it not released anywhere?
@davidasher22 3 жыл бұрын
Great song! Learned a lot from this series. Thank you so much.
@joerock33 3 жыл бұрын
Yea we need an EP.....
@suicidecliff 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds awesome man! That lead was bad ass too. Super tasty.
@leearmitage 3 жыл бұрын
another awesome video, I see so many of us bedroom/home producers paying for expensive plugins and still sounding bad, and especially when they use midi drums and don't take that extra coupe of mins to print them down to audio and over process them
@FrightboxRecording 3 жыл бұрын
Exactly!!
@MatthewBagar 3 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't comment it but I feel like I should point it out :D You said that with EZ Drummer "you need to" export audio files in order to control each channel individually. But that's not true actually. You can build multichannel routing and then set outputs in EZ Drummer mixer to play on specific track in your DAW mixer. Don't know if you just don't know about it or Pro Tools cannot do it, but it's possible :)
@FrightboxRecording 3 жыл бұрын
Very true, but it's heavier on CPU since the plugin would be live. Also, the randomization in EZdrummer wouldn't be 100% the same with each pass which isn't ideal for pro mixing (in my opinion). That's why most pro mixers print their virtual instruments before mixing begins.
@MatthewBagar 3 жыл бұрын
@@FrightboxRecording Right :) I'm thiking about this the same way. When I worked in Cubase I definitely printed my tracks because Cubase is bad at handling VSTi's and amp sims (at least in my case). So I went back to Reaper because it never lets me down and Reaper can handle many VSTi's at once without any problems :D I saw you also work in Reaper so you know what I'm talking about :D
@rottenapplebeats5594 12 күн бұрын
Super dope and educational vid bro....🙏🙏🙏
@jerryarmitage8904 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful man.
@jaceychan7099 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! I really dig this song and the arrangement I like the pads that you put into the song it added a very nice touch but all of the guitar, bass and drums fit together nicely I originally clicked on this video because I to have a recording studio in my basement and I watch videos on KZfaq on a regular basis to get tips and tricks but I got a bonus surprise from the live clip of the band I am also a bass player by trade but the drummer kicked ass I had to rewind the last segment at least five times damn!
@1siriuswolf 2 жыл бұрын
Most excellent
@mickeybarajas4865 2 жыл бұрын
Great song !
@jeromesimon8916 3 жыл бұрын
Nice song and great informative content deserves more views! The song sounds like circ earlu 2000s emo/indie bands like further seems forever... nice
@user-je1kn8xi6s 2 жыл бұрын
Great FN tune man! Love all the tips, but that is a awesome song! Killer solo, so much emotion in the vocals. Excellent
@FrightboxRecording 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@mattcarey861 3 жыл бұрын
Also, the transient designer is just an expander or sonic maximizer right? Which basically does the opposite of a compressor by lowering the quieter noise while bringing up the louder sound.
@FrightboxRecording 3 жыл бұрын
Hello Matt! The transient designer is more like a compressor. It shapes the actual transient in a very particular way that's sort of like compression, but much more transparent. As far as latency, I've never head an issue. Even when using my Digi002 and 2006 Macbook Pro, latency wasn't an issue if I used a small buffer size. Also, all plugin in my tracking template are really light on CPU.
@BasedCringe 3 жыл бұрын
What an absolutely killer snare sound!!!
@eduardotepoxteca9171 3 жыл бұрын
Really nice knowledge through this series you deserve way more subs
@bradylasserre9320 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this series. Almost criminal this info is free. Cheers!
@jorrickthole6505 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome song! Cool guitar details happening. Really liking the bassguitar sound 🤘💀🤘
@insertanynameyouwant5311 3 жыл бұрын
any recommendations on budget closed headphones? I only have Senheiser HD203 and they feel useless for mixing also can you compare the Peavey with Engl emulations inside TSE? I only hear Peavey on demos
@haventone2295 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!
@correametal 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing Bobby, simply amazing!!! Thank you so much for all the info and inspiration!!!
@ivanfelipechavez2693 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! thanks!
@guitar_nerd 3 жыл бұрын
This is a killer song! Great guitar playing there!
@KANDUR 3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad that KZfaq algorithm showed the part 2 about an hour ago and I just finished watching all three parts. I'd like to see the whole editing process (especially the drums) and how did you approach vocal doubles. Subtle processing, printing the plugins, high passing dynamic mic vocals are my takeaways from the whole thing, cant wait to try them on my demos
@FrightboxRecording 3 жыл бұрын
If you're on my email list, check your inbox on Monday...I think you're gonna dig it :)
@indecentchords 3 жыл бұрын
@@FrightboxRecording I’ve been having trouble getting the email for the cab impulse response. I get everything else... anyway I could get a direct send or a download link? I’m already on the mailing list.
@FrightboxRecording 3 жыл бұрын
@@indecentchords Sure thing! Check your spam and promotions folders and if they're not there, shoot me an email at frightboxrecording@gmail.com and I'll make sure you get it.
@NoorhakimMohamedNoor Жыл бұрын
Will the song be released on streaming platform? Looking forward to hear it.! Pretty cool result from prep production to mastering.
@FrightboxRecording Жыл бұрын
Definitely soon...we're currently working on a new EP at the moment and will be releasing our entire back catalog on streaming platforms when it's done.
@indecentchords 3 жыл бұрын
Have you considered creating a flow chart for your routing? I think it could be very helpful to some of your viewers. How do you route so many items to one FX channel and get it to the stem?
@tomix1970pl1 3 жыл бұрын
His IR is working in 80% of mixes.No IR is working for all mixes.But 80% makes IR very good.Bad IR is not useable at all.This is a difference.I use his impuls in every song at list on one of guitars track.I don't have job and i can't buy almost nothing.So i have started using this amp he is using and it sounds great.Better than my Joyo Zombie.
@333arceus9 3 жыл бұрын
dude, your channel NEEDS to blow up
@x6x745 3 жыл бұрын
Again great video thanks men...
@AdamYoudell 3 жыл бұрын
Great job. Very good song as well. Really enjoyed this series
@FrightboxRecording 3 жыл бұрын
Happy to hear that, Adam!
@castleultra1082 3 жыл бұрын
I have those same speakers haha awesome for the price! Would you recommend getting the little sub woofer they have or is that not necessary? Awesome vid and can’t wait to see what you have to offer on Monday!
@FrightboxRecording 3 жыл бұрын
Nah, not necessary. I haven't used a sub in years.
@castleultra1082 3 жыл бұрын
Update: Just bought the Polished Production Anywhere course! Can’t wait to dive in there’s a ton of info and videos and to go through 👍🏽
@wadeburgan1574 3 жыл бұрын
Killer tune! It's REFRESHING to see someone work with what they have. I seriously know guys that are way more worried about gear than THEIR OWN ABILTY to use it. I mean, you have to mix their sloppy power chords (on a $5000 custom shop Les Paul) and out of time drummer (beating the snot out of his gorgeous DW kit) through a vintage SSL or it's just not right. Thanks for these videos, they were cool to watch and I really dig the song too.
@KevinWickerProductions 2 ай бұрын
Absolutely...
@blakehibberd5631 3 жыл бұрын
Such a great KZfaq channel. Learn so much from your videos!!
@mattcarey861 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds great. Good song too. Killer guitar playing!
@GarrettTurneyMrTremelo 3 жыл бұрын
Also, where may I find that track? Is there a purchase or download? It's catchy af.
@FrightboxRecording 3 жыл бұрын
We're currently working on it 🤘
@GarrettTurneyMrTremelo 3 жыл бұрын
@@FrightboxRecording awesome, can't wait! Thanks for providing these killer videos, my dude.
@BukanIbuMu 6 ай бұрын
Still waiting
@alexjamesrecording3980 3 жыл бұрын
Loved this series man, the song sounds wicked. Perfect for kicking back with a good bourbon! You gonna make the multitracks available so we can have a play around with them?
@thehouseofautumnspells258 2 жыл бұрын
My condolences to Jep & Ramona. 😟
@joerock33 3 жыл бұрын
Great song, Great Musicians, Great Mix..Ty
@Eurodrummer666 3 жыл бұрын
That´s excellent! Could you do it with more "violent" metal genres as well?
@downthemountain2611 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the awesome vid, Love the eq tips 👍
@bigkid757 3 жыл бұрын
Great stuff, Bobby! I learn more from your channel than any other channels on KZfaq. Your free IR is awesome, it converted my guitar tracks into something very usable. Do you have any plans to do a video on programming drum midi to get a realistic drum sound? I’m From Nj as well! Cheers!
@FrightboxRecording 3 жыл бұрын
So stoked to hear that man!
@johnwurm1985 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic job!
@issacv.3035 3 жыл бұрын
This is great man, so envious of your drum sounds, they are amazing. The song and production are stellar and sealed me hitting that sub button after about 10 videos straight :) Have you ever tried experimenting with picking at a steeper angle for more overtones/bite? (I know tone is subjective as heck just curious if you messed with it at all!)
@FrightboxRecording 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I do have the heavier bands I work with pick like that if they're not digging in enough.
@AlexeySolovievMusic 3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video Bobby! Thank you so much!
@FrightboxRecording 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, Alexey!
@bushello 3 жыл бұрын
Great song!!! Great sound!!
@CityInTheDark1 3 жыл бұрын
How did you get each tom to print for EZ Drummer? I only get a stereo out with all 3 toms, not individual outputs for each tom. It makes me almost want to just upgrade to Superior because it’s so frustrating. Every other sampler gives you a direct out for each mic but not EZD 🤦🏻♀️
@FrightboxRecording 3 жыл бұрын
EZ drummer does give you a direct out. You can change the channel from "channel 1" to one of the other stereo outputs which can be routed to tracks within your DAW. I've never needed to upgrade to Superior for this exact reason.
@FrightboxRecording 3 жыл бұрын
Just pan each of the individual drums hard left or right and route them accordingly to mono tracks in your dAW.
@jeffbridges6110 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Idk if anyone has ever asked you , but.....What LUFS do you aim for? -14 , -12 , -9? And do you set that target in your DAW before starting anything?
@emilianofrancavilla8801 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing results and nice videos! How do you did to get the live drums into ezdrummer? Thanks for all this material you shared on your channel! I have suscribed to it. Regards!
@FrightboxRecording 2 жыл бұрын
The EZdrummer tracks were programmed in pre production. The real drums were recorded after-the-fact. Thanks for watching!
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