Mixing a Song with EZ Mix 2 & Reaper

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In this weeks video we look at creating a mix using only Reaper's stock EQ and EZ Mix 2 from Toontrack. Can you get a good sounding mix using only EZ Mix 2 and some expansion packs?
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@CoredusK 7 жыл бұрын

I don't even have words to express how useful this is. Here they are: [ ] !

@ReapertvUk 7 жыл бұрын

Lol, glad you found it useful :0)

@wireguy123 2 ай бұрын

Thanks a million for this. I've owned ezmix for 3 years and haven't used it properly...until seeing this video

@JMRSplatt 3 жыл бұрын

You sneaky chap.. this is a great course in EQ mixing! Love it.

@kieranlochran1843 5 ай бұрын

Ezmix is literally the best thing. I'm learning to produce some music myself, and ever since I got ezmix, I never looked back 😁

@CarlFernandes 4 жыл бұрын

not using any of these tools but found the video useful none the less, respect

@offset5549 19 күн бұрын

Impressive and detailed subbed!

@jamesmchughski 11 ай бұрын

My eyes 👀 are opened. Awesome

@reverb508 7 жыл бұрын

Great job! Definitely going to subscribe. Only thing I would suggest is dialing down the output on the master to show what the effects on the master buss are contributing besides volume. Definitely sounded better to me, but I'm not sure if that's just due to the massive boost in volume.

@teashea1 5 жыл бұрын

You are so excellent in substance and as a teacher ----- so well done.

@stevetaylor6488 Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for this mate...really good tutorial, well explained - absolutely killer sound at the end

@jeromesimon8916 4 жыл бұрын

You make it look easy mate just got ny ez mix 2 today after 3 weeks of screwing up on my tracks slight difference most likely because i have little knowledge on mixing but just wanted to say your videos are helpful

@frozenkingdomBM14 Жыл бұрын

I'm sure by now know your way around a mixing process now

@darrensmusicstudio 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome tutorial, Thanks!

@ReapertvUk 7 жыл бұрын

Darren Davidson my pleasure, glad you enjoyed it 🙂

@evandromanara 6 жыл бұрын

A great master class. Thanks Paul.

@ReapertvUk 6 жыл бұрын

evandromanara my pleasure, hope you found it useful.

@stevey1000able 7 жыл бұрын

great video. I use studio one rather than reaper, but this was extremely useful. Many thanks

@ReapertvUk 7 жыл бұрын

steve wilson my pleasure.. 👍🙂

@stephenfell4338 5 жыл бұрын

hi Steve i also use studio one have you used or added the EZ mastering pack if so how is it? Thank you

@RottingLegion 2 жыл бұрын

I cannot thank you enough for this video

@crocopor 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Thanks a lot!

@oncewereheroes2581 7 жыл бұрын

Not a bad mix! Haha, you do have that NASTY hollow whistling sound that’s pretty evident in the mix and I’m listening on my cellphone speaker. I can hear it, man. Haha

@ReapertvUk 7 жыл бұрын

Maybe you should upgrade some decent speakers / headphones then 😝

@chrisdaviesguitar 4 жыл бұрын

hmmm, I'm a bit of a Reaper noob. But I did like this post and now considering getting this plugin.

@Fezzler61 7 жыл бұрын

Another excellent program. I love EZ tools and I think they may be under rated by "serious" mixers. I use the Amps all the time. Good sound fast. I'm going to try this. You know, I know you are a metal fan. I'm a fan of the jangly clean pop guitar sound of the 60s, Petty, etc. I would love to see something similar with that tone. Also, I'm really confused on using delay and reverb and chorus to bring out that clean jangle Ricky sound. Hint hint.

@ReapertvUk 7 жыл бұрын

Is that a hint? ;0)

@woocifer 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, it shows me how overt and forced I record and mix and end up with a wall of sound instead of something that has life and space. I also think it's kinda funny you end almost every response with a smiley face :O)

@ReapertvUk 7 жыл бұрын

I guess it's a less is more kinda thing. Glad you enjoyed the video. Hey, I'm just a happy kinda guy ;0)

@woocifer 7 жыл бұрын

ReaperTV haha it's more like I don't know what I'm doing with mixing to get the right sound scape before I master...which boosts everything, so I tend to have the mix redlining. I record heavy stuff usually and have a rough time mixing guitar tones. They don't sound good until you get the right pieces together. But there's so many combos. I feel like the people that create the EZ Mix tones should have suggestions of other tones they would use to get a fuller sound...just a previewed highlight. That way you could learn from the pairings rather than fumble around like a drunk baby.

@ShadowReubenKee 7 жыл бұрын

Hello there, complete beginner here and I have a question regarding the guitar sound of the 51-DVM preset. First off, thank you for this, it taught me a lot! As for my issue, I LOVE the sound of the 51-DVM preset, but it is WAY too muddy. How would I go about fixing that so it sounds clearer? I tried messing about with the EQ, but it would seem that the frequency I want to get higher to make it less muddy is what also brings up the hissing noise. Thankful for any help!

@ReapertvUk 7 жыл бұрын

You can use more than one EQ on a channel. So, if you are finding that the first EQ adds in some colour you don't like, use a second instance to tame them. Also, instead of boosting the frequencies you want to stand out, cut the opposites (subtractive EQ) as this generally helps with mixing. Try to avoid boosting too much as it can introduce more issues than it fixes.

@marcd4144 6 жыл бұрын

This could really work well in drum n bass production.

@josephscalone5402 7 жыл бұрын

great tips and tricks, thanks for sharing

@ReapertvUk 7 жыл бұрын

My pleasure

@kevcts666 8 ай бұрын

Cool

@chrisdaviesguitar 4 жыл бұрын

how do you avoid the latency? If I play my guitar direct in and select an option from EZMix, the latency is horrendous.

@KimHogeling 3 жыл бұрын

An audio interface usually helps with getting low latency. In addition you can configure the buffer size in Reaper's audio settings. Hope it helps

@franexanderloki5833 4 жыл бұрын

Can you please list the present packs you have and where do you get it. Thank you from NZ

@michaelolgaalgar5729 7 жыл бұрын

Reaper TV hi, Good vid. I am about to order EZMix2, can I do with just the basic without buying the 6 x bundle? are you using just the basic EZMix2 with no extra bundle in the video?

@ReapertvUk 7 жыл бұрын

EZMix 2 ships with a ton of presets included, but most of what was done in this video was using some from expansions. You can see all the presets included if you scroll down here: www.toontrack.com/product/ezmix-2/ To be honest, it's a great starting point, but if you can get a good deal with the 6 pack bundle, I would say to go for that as it will give you a load more options and you can pick packs that fit into your preferred music style. That's what I did and while I generally stick to a few preferred presets, it's good to have options to play around with as they can really help open some create possibilities you may never think of. :)

@michaelolgaalgar5729 7 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated! for the speedy reply also, I will go for a bundle!

@ReapertvUk 7 жыл бұрын

michael algar no problem, I don't think you'll be disappointed 👍

@melquisalvarez7687 7 жыл бұрын

ReaperTV what expansions where u using in this video if u remember by any chance, also which ones so you recommend? I'm getting the Andy sneaps and ambient forsure have any suggestions for another pac

@jacksonunruh5076 3 жыл бұрын

ReaperTV what if I used say bias fx as a guitar plugin can I use ez mix on top of that to mix that track?

@theorgandude 7 жыл бұрын

Excellens vid as always. What skin are you using, theme?

@ReapertvUk 7 жыл бұрын

Cheers and it's Default Commala 5 :0)

@stuartwrigglesworth9339 5 жыл бұрын

You are the Best Fantastic

@stuartwrigglesworth9339 5 жыл бұрын

Good video

@StevenBrooks2012 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video mate. What setting do you use to stretch master from top to bottom. I have the same theme

@axelrazore128 5 жыл бұрын

thx you very much, so usefull !

@superankan 6 жыл бұрын

What skin are you using in reaper, I really like the bright colors in the bottom of the mixer view. Keep up the good work!

@superankan 6 жыл бұрын

OK, so I saw that you'd made a video about it :) For anyone curious - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pJh0gbVjnpi-e4E.html

@stephenfell4338 5 жыл бұрын

hi great stuff did you 1st play 2 different dry guitar tracks, instead of just duplicating the 1st one before you gave them different voicing s?

@monsterk7603 5 жыл бұрын

How do you label the bar above the timeline? (Intro, Verse 1, Chorus 1, verse 2, etc.) That would be really helpful for me. Love these videos. I have them favorited and refer back to them often! Thanks!!

@monsterk7603 5 жыл бұрын

Found it. Regions.

@AlexDuarteMusico 7 жыл бұрын

I love your layout. How can I set up reaper to work and look like yours?

@ReapertvUk 7 жыл бұрын

Install the Default Commala 5 theme and you're half way there. If you want to see more, have a look at this video I put together on configuring it: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hZ1nqqp-x5bIZ5c.html

@snakeeyes3883 4 жыл бұрын

good video I guess. but how is this going to advance my career as a sith lord?

@seventhplace 5 жыл бұрын

More cowbell

@Drylogic_kills 7 жыл бұрын

i downloaded the theme you have there, but i cant seem to find how to line my channel strips horizontally at the bottom like you have there. mine are stacked in 2 rows. how did you do that ?

@ReapertvUk 7 жыл бұрын

Right click the MCP and deselect 'Show multiple rows when size permits'.

@vejichan 8 ай бұрын

HI I have all these plugins. .could you share the template? thank you

@path_of_gore8870 2 жыл бұрын

So how do we use the presets as we record instead of using dry guitar?

@CarnivorousRoach 6 жыл бұрын

My di signal has too much bass in it (i'm recording guitars with focusrite 2i2 2nd gen) any idea why?

@marekvoosen 7 жыл бұрын

Why are you bridging a available 64bit Software inside a 64bit Daw?

@ReapertvUk 7 жыл бұрын

I'd had a few issues of tracks crashing at load and put it into bridging mode to avoid crashing Reaper completely. :0)

@grey530 Жыл бұрын

Hello, i buyed ezmix 2 and tried to open it on reaper and its not really working(i already set the path and stuff) does anyone know how to solve this issue ?

@Balu97 7 жыл бұрын

Hy reaperTV i hope you will answer me. I use reaper about 5 months but my record sound is shit as hell... i think the problem is that my USB interface is a cheap one. (Peavey Xport)..i really tried mastering out (im not really a pro about mastering.) I really really don't know what is the problem the interface or my mastering "(skills)" knowledge?!

@johnhuteson5627 3 жыл бұрын

Bought the EZmix. And not 1 video on KZfaq shows how to connect your DAW to the EZmix !! Including this one. You should make a video on how to connect the two. Showing all the great sounds is one thing, how you connect them is another.

@stuartwrigglesworth9339 5 жыл бұрын

Hi I like that EZ mix . But I have got the Demo But I can't seem to get in to Reaper . Am I doing something wrong. Please

4 жыл бұрын

How can you export the "Crashes" from ez drummer 2?

@GuitarOfFear 7 жыл бұрын

On your main drum track, did you have your reverb bussed to kick and snare?

@ReapertvUk 7 жыл бұрын

Nothing was changed on the default EZ Drummer 2 setup, so reverb was running stock in there to be honest.

@ivayloniden8920 7 жыл бұрын

Maybe it's just my ears but the mix seems to have too many highs, especially on the drums (cymbals)...

@JMRSplatt 3 жыл бұрын

It's those "TT" brand cymbals.. whatever those are, hah.

@brotherj22stops84 5 жыл бұрын

why ask for comment bellow when you do not answer them . I am amazed why us sheep still write question and more likely than not those wont be answered ,hay i could be wrong :) Warmly Johannes ha I stand corrected a hand full , my question is do we need compression and ex before we start with easy mix 2 on a vocal and boy is the fond small in their plug in great for swinted eyes . hack most plug ins are much bigger . looking forward to a reply and yes we enjoy your ease of speed in your teaching .

@MarcelloReisMusico 2 жыл бұрын

hey, what's the difference between Neutron 3 and EZMix 2?

@michaelmos7497 Жыл бұрын

@ Marcello Reis: Sometimes I wonder about various questions that arise here. Why? Because you can basically google a lot of it yourself and get smart about it. Just this much: The main difference between EZ Mix 2 and Neutron 3 is that with Neutron 3 after the "automatic track analysis" you can set/adjust all parameters of the Neutron individual effects from "0 to 100" yourself. So you can configure the "starting point" according to your own taste. In a way, it would of course be an advantage if, in this subsequent step, one knew more or less where and how one had to lend a hand in order to achieve an "even better" result in terms of sound than the "starting point" template of Neutron 3 (or Neutron 4) get.

@MarcelloReisMusico Жыл бұрын

@@michaelmos7497 Nice! Thanks for your reply, man.

@michaelmos7497 Жыл бұрын

@@MarcelloReisMusico Thank you, my pleasure 😉🍻🍀 EZ Mix 2 is very, very helpfull!

@marekvoosen 7 жыл бұрын

Weird, no problems here with this combo

@ReapertvUk 7 жыл бұрын

It wasn't specifically that caused the issue, but some plugins caused an issue so I set them to use this mode so I could kill the plugin and not take Reaper with it :0)