MIXING and MASTERING in Logic Pro (Start to Finish)

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If you're struggling to get your music to sound professional in Logic Pro, this video is for you!
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@TheBandGuide 3 ай бұрын

‼ Download the free 6-Step PRO MIX Checklist here: www.thebandguide.com/logicpromix ‼ 🎶 Download the MULTITRACKS: www.thebandguide.com/thethickofitmultitracks 🎤ALL the Gear I Recommend: sweetwater.sjv.io/eK2VZX

@toddscot4988 2 ай бұрын

Do you give private lessons?

@ldrosenblum 3 ай бұрын

Not only is Colin an outstanding engineer, he is, in my opinion, the best mixing teacher on the internet. And this is coming from someone who's taught college for 35 years. : ) Thank you for all your great videos!

@TheBandGuide 3 ай бұрын

That's high praise! Thank you so much

@watchgoodday 2 ай бұрын

1. Static Mix : Panning + Gainstaging (Level Meter) 2. Master Track: Light EQ (low & High Boost) + Light Comp (Loud Gain Reduction) 3. EQ (Boost bad, Gain Good) 4. Compression 5. Effects (reverbs + delays // use buses for effects) 6. Automation: Vocal Volume, Panninig, Effect Levels

@OfficialJoshuaVelezMusic 2 ай бұрын

“If you really, really don’t like it, hit that dislike button twice” 😂😂

@raejean8435 2 ай бұрын

I can't believe only 1.1k people have liked this video! There is so much information and effort put into this video - thank you so much for sharing. I'm just barely getting into audio engineering and you've been a huge help.

@anthonyspath8688 7 күн бұрын

At the time of leaving this comment I've watched the first 20 minutes of this video, and already i'v had so many aha moments! I'm new to the mixing process, and this is just making so much sense. How you have explained Compression has taken all of my fear away from using a compressor lol! Thank you so much much for the time and effort you've put into this video, and for the knowledge you're sharing freely!

@amaconix 2 ай бұрын

I'm loving this video as I go through, thanks for the very helpful tips!

@lucabentivoglio7538 3 ай бұрын

Today I went through the entire 3 hours and it was fantastic. I mixed and mastered a whole song while learning how to improve it every step of the way. Thank you so much. This is very helpful and it will allow me to eventually publish my work on Spotify and Apple. Highly recommend it.

@randyschmuki3173 3 ай бұрын

I’m actually listening to it for the second time now!

@AdamReidWilson Ай бұрын

Best mixing video I’ve found so far. Thanks!

@mallewi 3 ай бұрын

this has been an extremely informative, concise, and clear walkthrough of the process. thank you 🙏🏾

@wynndevil 23 күн бұрын

this is the first video I've seen of yours, really happy I came across your channel this has been the best explained video for mixing for me. Thanks for the video!

@user-yr5ft3qb1e 2 ай бұрын

Really helpful and well presented. 👍

@CraigRicciShaynak 23 күн бұрын

Amazing course! Well laid out and explained by a real pro... Thanks for these videos!

@cbFIN 3 ай бұрын

I find some courses way too complicated. On this video I could immediately evaluate my own processes and learn each step. Great stuff, thank you.

@sadeghbs8154 2 ай бұрын

Nice job Sir. thanks for sharing such a Knowling.

@michellkanhai7957 3 ай бұрын

This is a very good lessons I can now applied to my mix

@junkbonds 3 ай бұрын

This is amazing. Exactly what I’ve been looking for! Thank you.

@TheBandGuide 3 ай бұрын

Hey awesome! Glad I could offer it!

@Racuda-pd4le 3 ай бұрын

Phenomenal. This should be printed out like an owner's quick-start manual. I've already shared this with key team members. THANKS.

@randyschmuki3173 3 ай бұрын

It has been quite a few years since I have worked in Logic, my 16 year old system just wasn’t working anymore. I got a new computer and still need a few other things, but I’m totally hyped! Great video, to get me going again - so much to learn! Thanks! Randy

@eternal_music_ways 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much sir making this tutorial ❤

@worldoffootball1038 Ай бұрын

I've not even gotten to part 2 but I'm loving it

@RaggaDProductions Ай бұрын

OMG this is an absolute game changer! You have cracked the code! what a fantastic teacher I was getting so frustrated with my subpar mixes I was looking for someone professional just like you who could feel in the gap to give me that last bit that I needed and I stumbled across you, laws of attractions, thank you very much.

@alexperry8561 3 ай бұрын

Commenting for your algorithm - this is so helpful, and I'm not even in Logic. I know longer videos are tough from a views-to-effort ratio, so I really really appreciate you putting all this together. Thank you so much!

@TheBandGuide 3 ай бұрын

Hey you're awesome, Alex! Appreciate the support 🙌🏼

@mosesziona2781 2 ай бұрын

This is the best thank you brother for helping me out!

@nightowlrecordingstudio6437 3 ай бұрын

Thanhs so much for the video, great reference and your delivery is easy to watch. Cheers from Northern Ontario🇨🇦

@TheBandGuide 3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful and appreciate the kind words!

@jasondrew6369 9 сағат бұрын

This info is a blessing.

@SergioAugustoMusic Ай бұрын

So helpful! Thank you so much for this.

@jorjorbinks8928 3 ай бұрын

About 10 minutes in. This already seems extremely helpful. This is exactly the kind of video I've been looking for.

@TheBandGuide 3 ай бұрын

Awesome! Excited to hear what you do with it

@SonofSeaUrchin-nl1ez Ай бұрын

you make the best videos! thanks

@mdsoundz 3 ай бұрын

Thank you sir this is wonderful 😊

@illy2066 3 ай бұрын

This whole thing is golden . Not the style I normally work on but the tips are where it's at . And that bridge vocal part with that guitar sounds lovely even in just the static mix. Thank you for this !! That level meter trick is really really helpful .

@TheBandGuide 3 ай бұрын

Awesome, I'm glad it was helpful!

@hamibakhtavar2596 12 күн бұрын

what a master class really helpful

@truce2headrush 3 ай бұрын

This video and the guide are awesome. Thanks so much. Any tips on how to achieve a lofi sound?

@ginacupi 2 ай бұрын

I’ve learned from you more than in my class. Thanks a million

@philf4086 2 ай бұрын

You've absolutely proven the net effect of dozens of small changes. You said it many times that major changes are not needed, and the stage where you had finished making the track EQ and compression was amazing. I am 2 hours in and feel like I've learned so much about the basics. Great tutorial! I think the group Broke Royals has a winner on their hands here!

@nikfm_music 3 ай бұрын

incredible work man, thanks a lot! ✨

@TheBandGuide 3 ай бұрын

Glad you like it!

@maksymocheretianyi9112 2 ай бұрын

Huge thanks , that was helpful!

@MitchMeyersonMusic 3 ай бұрын

Really learning some key things that really help. Great video. Thanks!

@TheBandGuide 3 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it!

@jdamfanpage 3 ай бұрын

bro you changed my life never stop hope you can become my mentor one day

@CreativeClout Ай бұрын

Great Info, im starting from scatch and forgetting anything I thought i knew before

@konradhoroszko255 12 күн бұрын

Great man- thanks!

@TARRAN_ 3 ай бұрын

You are a gem brother, thankyou

@lucabentivoglio7538 3 ай бұрын

Great video! Learning at the speed of sound.

@TheBandGuide 3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@aaronjones8682 2 ай бұрын

Great Tutorial!

@DanMia-cd1bm Ай бұрын

Colin has given me hope by his amazing ability to demystify the tricks of mixing and working in Logic Pro X

@WildTaper 3 ай бұрын

3 hours of excellence. Thank you.

@TheBandGuide 3 ай бұрын

🙌 Appreciate you!

@guitaranswerguy 3 ай бұрын

I admittedly skimmed to get right into the mixing, so maybe you covered this:. What are your thoughts on mixing with headphones vs. monitors?

@S1m3le 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the effort:)

@tomalexiou9573 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for making this video.

@TheBandGuide 3 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

@theboz24 Ай бұрын

Colin, Really appreciated your video. Learned so much. Thanks for doing this. You're a great teacher. I've been on this page for over a week going through all the techniques. Can I ask you a question please? If I'm using a drum loop, like the default ones from Logic, can they be divided into pieces for better mixing? Thanks so much. Big fan of yours now. Will definitely watch more of what you've produced.

@clintyoung9902 2 ай бұрын

Good vid for those beginning. Would be interested in more of an advanced mix session.

@clearlyepic9958 3 ай бұрын

Ah perfect Colin! Thanks for making this! NOw to settle in and watch a long form video…

@TheBandGuide 3 ай бұрын

And to think... people on TikTok think my 7minute videos are "long form" lol 🤦

@iam_harmene7302 Ай бұрын

Not even my genre of music but loads of useful info thank you

@DanMia-cd1bm Ай бұрын

Colin Cross has in many ways given me hope by his amazing ability to demystify mixing and really teach Logic Pro X.

@sethtouchet511 3 ай бұрын

This is great! Thanks!

@TheBandGuide 3 ай бұрын

Glad you dig it, Seth!

@DanMia-cd1bm 28 күн бұрын

For the third time, watching and finding I'm hearing more of the finer moves much more...also picking up some tips and understanding where they're going...so I recommend sticking with this tutorial to see where it leads.

@anbeedigital143 3 ай бұрын

For the first time I hv watched a long video

@courtloncochran3393 Ай бұрын

This Video Is extremely useful! it is a lot of information but very well explained. Any info on mixing horns or a lead horn on instrumentals? Would mixing horns be similar to Vox ?

@CHHPromotions 25 күн бұрын

We don’t mix bands but this explanation was soothing. We’re sure it will help many! Thank you for this 💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥

@Yumofakind 2 ай бұрын

love the video! Can you make a video tutorial on how to mix and master for singers with a beat thats already put together? Please and thank you!

@negushak 2 ай бұрын

same process ...

@redlightclinicdrummer 2 ай бұрын

When will you make a video on how to actually create depth using EQ and reverb. It would be cool to hear you talk about interaural time difference, the "Fletcher-Munson Curve" when using equalization, the "Haas Effect" when implementing spacial design, and the "Phantom Fundamental Effect" when recreating low end frequencies. These are some things I've heard other people talk about but wanted to hear your side of it cause you seem to really help break them down as well.

@anishamahima5076 27 күн бұрын

very helpful video

@rapslikeaprva 3 ай бұрын

I live in Bihar,India. The place very untouched of modern music having no studios around and most importantly can't put money more than buying a macbook. Your channel really helped me. Started with Garageband, and don't tell anyone, I got Logic's crack version. You are literally a lifesaver who taught me what was logic and its power. Thanks to you. You are a blessing to all the budding musicians.

@TheBandGuide 3 ай бұрын

That's amazing! So honored I've been able to help people all over the world. Keep it up! You're the reason I keep putting out this content.

@Mike.Searcy 8 күн бұрын

I haven’t even made it through this all the way but I can say it has already been an immense help. Thank you very much!! Question: I see the GTR Lead track along with those other guitars are chopped up a bunch. Were those sections recorded seperate and put together? If so, how do you patch them so smoothly so they don’t drop off and come back up or clip? @30:02

@muzikaliteTR 3 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot for for the amazing tutorial. What settings are you using for Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro ( EQ settings or Sonarworks etc...)? What are the settings for a good mix with these headphones?

@jibokBarua99 3 ай бұрын

Thanks

@DanMia-cd1bm 27 күн бұрын

So, every time I check back and watch sections of this video, it seems my ears, my ability to hear what i'm supposed to be listening for, becomes more apparent.

@MaserekaKamwite 15 күн бұрын

I love your mastering better am titus from Uganda

@halmessec5876 2 ай бұрын

As an artist how can you imagine your finished work Without realization of what you’re working With? Do The Static Mix!

@guruvarammusicschool9893 3 ай бұрын

Great video

@TheBandGuide 3 ай бұрын

Hey thanks!

@amanalemayehu9432 21 сағат бұрын

where where you all this time bro? you have no idea how you helped me

@redlightclinicdrummer 3 ай бұрын

So for metal music for example, would that be a genre in which automation would be a good tool to use early for the double kick for example. Because EQ and compression will get you so far. But if you took care of it in the beginning with gain automation wouldn't that help.

@LA610 3 ай бұрын

great video...mix vocals first....great review to start....love hearing the different tracks....and I am only a 1/4 way thru the video

@TheBandGuide 3 ай бұрын

Glad you're enjoying, Joe!

@chruby 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much ! ❤I wanted to gift you a super thanks for this video but the function is not enabled ? :( 🙁

@Poy687 3 ай бұрын

Hey Colin, thanks for the guide! What drums did you use for this project? Were these Logic’s stock drums?

@TheBandGuide 3 ай бұрын

Yes they are! Very similar to the way I set them up in my "Make logic drums sound real" series

@yeskayofficials Ай бұрын

Its very good tutorial❤️🔥…….

@tomshincenbergs3648 2 ай бұрын

Very informative, thanks! I have a question though, what about gain staging? Have seen a lot of information about this step before mixing, how it improves the performance of plugins...

@Loris_remix 2 ай бұрын

from what I was reading about this because im on the same quest as you, gain staging as it pertains to performance of plugins is valuable when a plugin modeled after analog equipment requires a certain level of input (before the plugin) to work optimally. Especially as it pertains to recordings from microphone and such, for example making sure the recording is going into the plugin hot enough for the plugin to color that sound optimally. In this case of recordings or analog modelled plugins you would use a VU meter, found freely online, to set the level to 0 before it goes into the plugins, then mix from there. Lets say you have an analog modelled compressor, or equalizer or saturation on a bus that has recorded vocals, you can use the VU meter before those plugs, to get the level to 0. Then,... AFTER the compressor, eq, saturator, you can use your fader knobs to MIX the level in the overall mix of the song. If youre not using analog modelled plugins, like for most of electronic music, then this may not be as much of an issue. For example, if you have a serum bass going into OTT, this shouldnt be much of an issue because OTT is not analog modelled. I dont really use analog modelled plugs so i dont usualy ensure that my level is 0 on the VU meter before i give it plugins. What does give a clear mix, is making sure that the average level of your sounds, for example that serum bass, doesn't hit 0db and sits low in the mix. If its only serum on a bus it should be mixed (and this is up for debate) to like -10 to -6 db so you have enough headroom to play with it later. From my experince training your ears is still best and listening where they sound in the mix. Gain staging in EDM may not be as relevant as gain staging in projects that are using a lot of recordings and analog plugs, like rock or something.

@tomshincenbergs3648 2 ай бұрын

@@Loris_remix Thanks for the reply! It makes sense. Information on youtube is all around the place, so it gets confusing, especially when just starting out :D

@Loris_remix 2 ай бұрын

@@tomshincenbergs3648 for sure very confusing

@mdsoundz 3 ай бұрын

This make sense 😢😢😢 How wish I have a good PC 😭

@koltonfreck 7 күн бұрын

Thank you for the video!! Only got halfway because of the following problem... I am mixing on my MacBook Pro (8-Core CPU) and the system keeps overloading, even when changing the processing threads, freezing tracks, etc. What are you using / recommend for computer gear to handle 20-30 tracks with plugins on Logic. Thanks!

@chrisj.4956 2 ай бұрын

Do you use Dolby atmos for music application

@gingin975 2 ай бұрын

do you put pitch correction on all of your vocals?

@anbeedigital143 3 ай бұрын

Thnx…yr mix is better than AI

@nowisnownowismark8901 2 ай бұрын

for some reason all of my out takes are remaining and multiplying. I can't seem to figure out how to delete them? I've got like 30 sub-tracks under my guitar track. how do I get rid of these without getting rid of the actual track? they seem to be linked?

@MAMAvsGOD 2 ай бұрын

At 45:29 when your explaining EQ Master track processing after you finish High end and balance the OUTPUT volume by (-0.9db) how are u checking the volume reference because I only see u clicking the on/ off button on EQ. Thank you

@TheBandGuide 2 ай бұрын

Just using my ears to see if it sounds any louder off/on!

@gatherstudio5219 2 күн бұрын

Ok so I have watched so many videos on mixing and mastering it's mind numbing. I'm going to give this a shot , I just listened to the before and after and definitely something there. But.....I have to say this first that so many of these videos fail to mention is how was the song recorded imo that should be mentioned at the very start was it recorded in a bedroom or a studio ? By an engineer?? The recording process is the most important process .

@TheBandGuide 2 күн бұрын

It's a great point! This song was actually completely recorded in a home studio by me. The vocals and bass were recorded about 10 years ago with a cheap mic into an old m-audio interface. We retracked the guitars last year direct in and used Logic amps for all the sounds and the drums are all logic drums.

@junovue 3 ай бұрын

What were the vocals tracked with?

@TheBandGuide 3 ай бұрын

Man, we recorded these vocals... 10 years ago, I think? (currently reworking this song for a rerelease, but keeping the final vocals) So, I'm not positive, but it was likely an old Sterling Audio Tube mic. I think the ST69? And likely just direct into an old Motu or M-audio interface. Not glamorous at all! If I were to track these today, I would likely go with a UAD modeling mic into my Apollo twin. But the real takeaway is that even a cheapish mic and a cheapish interface can yield great results.

@wagasaga 3 ай бұрын

How can I get the tracks to follow along?

@TheBandGuide 3 ай бұрын

That's a great idea! I'll upload the multitracks today and reply here when they are ready :)

@TheBandGuide 3 ай бұрын

You can download them here! www.thebandguide.com/thethickofitmultitracks

@wagasaga 3 ай бұрын

Give thanks!👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

@yuqadi 3 ай бұрын

Before was definitely flat

@TheBandGuide 3 ай бұрын

Kinda wild, right?

@michellkanhai7957 3 ай бұрын

Logic Master is much better

@Karll541 2 ай бұрын

Do you use the logic master alone on the mix bus?

@davismorgan99 Ай бұрын

Logic Master is pretty good but it becomes a major crutch if you rely on it too much. It’s totally serviceable but kills most of the depth that your song has. Plus, learning to to fully mix and master on your own is very important if you plan on actually working as a producer.