Top 7 Mixing Mistakes | How to Get Better Mixes

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I have thought about some of the most common mistakes I used to make and that I have seen my students making when working on mixes. I knew it would only be right to bring it to the Wavy Family so we can all continue to get better.
Some of those mistakes include, not using a reference mix, mixing too loudly, and doing too much.
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@AG_TheReal 5 жыл бұрын

Wayne! How much do charge for mixing services? and requirements? (file stems) thanks!

@waynewav 5 жыл бұрын

Hit my website WavyWayne.com

@AG_TheReal 5 жыл бұрын

@@waynewav Ok! Lets Get it!

@CircusGang 5 жыл бұрын

@@waynewav im not an engineer. How much for u to master songs i have recorded and mixed?

@waynewav 5 жыл бұрын

@@CircusGang email me waynea.wav@gmail.com

@CircusGang 5 жыл бұрын

@@waynewav Done

@DramaSydETV 5 жыл бұрын

I'm graduating from Full Sail on Feb 8th, and I must say, I've learned more about mixing from you, than the whole time I was there, just saying thank you!!!!

@waynewav 5 жыл бұрын

Thats the realist. Glad I can help.

@kapnkronic8051 5 жыл бұрын

I'm in full sail right now 5th month yet to learn anything about mixing lol

@DramaSydETV 5 жыл бұрын

@@kapnkronic8051 I hate to say this, but you won't really tackle mixing and mastering until the end of your final year, it sucks ass to be honest, Music Production is one thing but Audio Production i expected more, not capping for subs or anything, cause i will earn those, but i will be talking about it soon. Wavy Wayne is the truth!!!

@DramaSydETV 5 жыл бұрын

@@kapnkronic8051 You're Full Sail so i subbed to your channel on principal, good luck, the school isn't bad, i just expected more in this department is all!

@jamaalmc89 5 жыл бұрын

I was thinking about full sail

@Only1Science 5 жыл бұрын

Practice 10 minute mix drills (static mix). You'll find that you'll mix with your ears more than your eyes while working to be quicker and more efficient.

@waynewav 5 жыл бұрын

Grreat advice. Thanks!

@guitarofdestiny 5 жыл бұрын

Mixing at a normal conversation level is great advice. That thumb joke was fire too haha!👍

@waynewav 5 жыл бұрын

🙏🏽💯

@yuusource831 5 жыл бұрын

I like that intro. Great tip very helpful. Thanks buddy 🙏🏽

@Nickkam843 2 жыл бұрын

First off I want to say I salute ya my brother. I had never left one of your informal videos left with unanswered questions. Your professionalism as a great instructor and producer as well. I just had to give you a shout out acknowledging greatness of an Master of the craft from a producer 🙌🏽. I enjoy tuning and anticipating many more to come.

@LyricLou 5 жыл бұрын

Been learning a lot wavy keep the vids coming 🙏🏽🔥

@jamaalmc89 5 жыл бұрын

You hit alot of key points , these we're very important !!!

@papa_da_engineer 5 жыл бұрын

Gettn wavy, thankx for the tips 🎉🎶

@charlesgall1357 2 жыл бұрын

Best intro ever hahaha. Good stuff man. Thanks for this.

@MikeSarge 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this video!

@canismajorbeats 5 жыл бұрын

You the man bro

@waynewav 5 жыл бұрын

🙏🏽🙏🏽

@jameschagala5372 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for giving tips... these tips caught my attention and it makes me do better when it comes to mixing. 👍

@waynewav 4 жыл бұрын

No problem fam.

@SethPostal 4 жыл бұрын

Something I’ve been on is what is the future of music? It constantly changes right. All these people mix to make an imitation track. But trying to make something truly original can be risky. Because the audiences will make it flop or fly. Still what if you can be a pioneer that changed music instead of just making a buck. Food for thought

@alexbrownofficial 5 жыл бұрын

Great video & solid tips homie! Very eye opening as I do find myself making many of these mistakes. Time to step it up!

@waynewav 5 жыл бұрын

💯💯

@MikeRP3147 5 жыл бұрын

Great info!😎

@joseaquino8157 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing bro for real been helping me in my mixing this video cleared up a lot for me about thin mix thanks a bunch I was wondering why my mix lacked that full body feel again thank u

@MrAPBlak 5 жыл бұрын

At the first tip all the way thru great advice . Thanks for sharing !

@pyrothemagician 4 жыл бұрын

very helpful thank you my brotha

@TenthElementGraphics 5 жыл бұрын

I feel bad for people on youtube who aren't aspiring mixers. They are missing out on the opportunity to know the personality that is Wavy Wayne.

@guyroobie470 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wavy WANE! Your videos are DOPE - For real though - could not be more helpful - you are contributing an immeasurable unquantifiable amount to the world of music - Thank you - hands in the air

@EchoWaveSound 5 жыл бұрын

You out here saving people TIME & MONEY! Great Vid Brother!

@bigtoe4344 5 жыл бұрын

😂 my homie reverbs everything 😂

@itsyoboyk 5 жыл бұрын

I wrote everything down! Thank you Wayne for your insights, tips, tricks and knowledge. Holla from Republic of Georgia, Europe

@waynewav 5 жыл бұрын

Right on fam.

@JakubTrunk 5 жыл бұрын

I subscribed as soon as you said mane. 🐘🐘🐘🐘🔥🔥🔥🔥

@waynewav 5 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂💯

@InfernoBeats100 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the insight

@jtonthatrack3984 4 жыл бұрын

I loved this 😍😍😂

@iLLWiLLDaGoD 5 жыл бұрын

i love ur intros. so wavy! lol thanks for the tips too.

@waynewav 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Fam!

@ayokikando 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing advice, #7 caught my attention, you are so right. There are so many built in effects in our DAWs, learn what they all do!

@Riverparkroad 5 жыл бұрын

Wayne! What a great video! I’ve only been writing/recording for a year now. You definitely called me out on the compression! Ha ha. I’m going to go and try to remix my newest song using this video as a guid! Thank you!

@waynewav 5 жыл бұрын

Right on fam. I’m here to help.

@JFive5 4 жыл бұрын

I had to pause the video at around 9:00 because I was too mind blown. Good shit and thank you

@iiiingolfs 5 жыл бұрын

You the man Wavy !!

@waynewav 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks fam.

@tpthai2 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wayne.....You are a great teacher.

@waynewav 4 жыл бұрын

🙏🏽💯

@cameronnebraska6049 5 жыл бұрын

Love this bro

@waynewav 5 жыл бұрын

💯🙏🏽🙏🏽

@KobyTrees 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips Ima def use them and learn more

@waynewav 5 жыл бұрын

💯💯

@waynewav 5 жыл бұрын

💯💯

@beatkultr 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips bro.

@iddyvicehub9328 5 жыл бұрын

nice video man. can you do a video in the future on how to get louder and clearer vocals on a mix? and what are the top essential plug ins you should have for this?

@waynewav 5 жыл бұрын

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@alexeypraprin2377 5 жыл бұрын

One of the most influencing and useful preachments Ive ever heard)) thumb up

@citybusmuzik7558 5 жыл бұрын

Yo just found this.. Thank u.. Someone I can understand. ✊🔊

@scamkid 3 жыл бұрын

Helpful bro

@ChosenRellll1111 4 жыл бұрын

Wayne bruuhhhh Lol 😂 you the man Wayne bruh 🙏🏾💪🏾

@waynewav 4 жыл бұрын

🙏🏽🙏🏽

@godswarrior298 5 жыл бұрын

I've done all this before too wavyway.but not as bad, as not using a reference track,all the time.I also have to put up some acoustic foam,to better my recording environment.Great Video.

@waynewav 5 жыл бұрын

Right on.

@godswarrior298 5 жыл бұрын

@@waynewav Also felt like you was talking to me,you just gonna keep messing up all those Mix's hu,lol,lol. Wavy Wayne coming at you with another lecture.Ha,Ha,Ha,lol.too funny.You all ways have good energy and videos,bruh.

@darielvales377 5 жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing your experience of the heart you are the best Thanks for giving us your magic and sharing your secrets but I want to ask you a question I use pro tool but I will change to studio one 4 for me it is better than protool and with protool I have around 15 years and I'm just using studio one 4 and it takes a lot of advantages I think it's because it's not the protool hd

@RubenSmith 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks them some good ass tips!!!

@waynewav 5 жыл бұрын

Right on Fam!

@bgvox 5 жыл бұрын

Hey wavy good stuff man appreciate you question is it bad to mix with headphones?

@sebastianpuchta3707 4 жыл бұрын

Hi great video can you show how use elastic audio in rtools in prctice. Gretings for you

@epg2501 4 жыл бұрын

Wayne... I see the Distressor and LA2A. I have a pair of Distressors and an LA2A now.... Should I add a second LA2A (for stereo matched) or an 1176? Already have the SSL bus compressor that stays there. Figured I’d pick your brain. Love the vintage, colored sound and I have other stuff in the chain etc. Sometimes I dig chaining the comps etc. Thanks!

@benjaminbotson3595 5 жыл бұрын

I like your vibe, brother...

@dnbw9094 5 жыл бұрын

Great info 👍 thanks

@aidenkubie642 3 жыл бұрын

Was definitely doing way too much, touching everything in the mix smh. These helped alot bro💪

@LonelyRocker 5 жыл бұрын

Solid points. Solid...

@yunomike.official 5 жыл бұрын

Def helped bro

@lilian896 5 жыл бұрын

Wavy, do you use unequal panning on each track? Thanks for time!🦔

@kamso3553 5 жыл бұрын

@Wayne.wav i thought using reference mixes was in the mastering stage not in the mixing stage? But i may be wrong tho so i could use a reply. Thanks in advance Wayne. Nice video

@Spacegeezer 5 жыл бұрын

Good tips bro 💎🔥

@coreyparker4006 5 жыл бұрын

just bought template, its Dope how you explain the knowledge. PEACE

@waynewav 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks fam

@LEACHISRICH 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent

@prudentknightofficialyoutu1853 5 жыл бұрын

My question is how u knw definitely know if it just mix or master mix the differents between them?... mr wav wave

@rosetowndown 5 жыл бұрын

Nice ... thanks .

@brians1025 5 жыл бұрын

Right Thur! 👍🏽😎

@rahkeem28 5 жыл бұрын

Gain staging and maybe mix in mono and switch too stereo and BOOM 💥!!!!!

@no_iris9868 5 жыл бұрын

Mixing in mono is solid advice...

@chefboyab 5 жыл бұрын

Wavey Wayne Bra you look like Kobe Bryant with Locks 🤔😂🤣😂🤣 Keep the Videos coming though bra I really appreciate the knowledge you’re dropping..

@aaronbarber6238 5 жыл бұрын

You were talking right at me in that intro, lecture me brother, I gotta learn somehow.

@la-keniagreen5913 3 жыл бұрын

Personally my biggest issue is getting the whole mix to gel and sound cohesive at the end. How can i better achieve that? Also when I listen to my mixes weeks later, it sounds like the vocals are a bit dark even with me boosting around 4k. Sometimes i use a de-esser for those harsh freqs.

@juliancruz422 5 жыл бұрын

"I'm legally blinddddd!!!!!" LOL 8:36

@waynewav 5 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@JuwanSings 5 жыл бұрын

I need someone to mix and master my song, I didn’t know I would need the full version of protools to do so. 🤦🏾‍♂️

@rodbam 3 жыл бұрын

@juwansings Hit me on insta @Rwengineering_ I only charge $50 for mix with master included 🔥

@Immeka_Media 5 жыл бұрын

Very effective video bro

@waynewav 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro.

@Immeka_Media 5 жыл бұрын

💯 bro,

@lilvonjamesinthamix529 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Wayne.wav can you send me to some songs you Engineered before I buy this. Template

@gangstascooter7022 5 жыл бұрын

Make a video on how to live stream your session. I'm having a problem live streaming media audio from pro tools on pc because pro tools won't let me use the audio or else pro tools won't work

@boomernati 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

@waynewav 5 жыл бұрын

💯

@HUNTENT247 5 жыл бұрын

What if you speak to Samuel L. Jackson everyday? Is it ok to mix at that conversation level?

@YepLtsLuck 4 жыл бұрын

What about not being able to distinguish 1-2db changes in EQing? EQing and Mastering requires an ear that not everyone has

@ODDMANOUTMUSIC 5 жыл бұрын

THAT's the funniest intro you ever did. Keep doing bro

@TeeMegaMusic 5 жыл бұрын

WW what mic are you using when recording your vocals?

@ChambersOnIt 5 жыл бұрын

Gems!

@LeakBanga 4 жыл бұрын

Do a video on analog vs digital and the benefits of using mixer with plugins as hybrids

@ZyionRecords 5 жыл бұрын

Bro im a creative artist whom over stands the engineering part but it is difficult to mix and master your own stuff what do you suggest... on a low budget tho... lol

@djmm8449 5 жыл бұрын

Good evening sir. Can I ask you question where are u located and can u make me hear some of you work.

@Ervin1ma 5 жыл бұрын

My G Wavy

@waynewav 5 жыл бұрын

💯💯

@adammurray8361 4 жыл бұрын

Lmaoo got everybody in that intro tho

@waynewav 4 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@Wreckhouse69 5 жыл бұрын

Those shirts r actually super hard 👀

@bigtoe4344 5 жыл бұрын

Starch

@MrDJSTRATEGY 5 жыл бұрын

That intro. Lmao. I said to my self yup I'm still learning

@toolondaboards 5 жыл бұрын

That rack in the back tho. 👍🏾🙌🏾

@waynewav 5 жыл бұрын

💯💯

@joecoolmusic5373 5 жыл бұрын

Yo this was helpful as fuck. I wish I could get my 808s to be compressed and tight and crisp etc. I've been trying to get it right for like a month.

@waynewav 5 жыл бұрын

Compression helps. 🙏🏽💯💯

@joecoolmusic5373 5 жыл бұрын

@@waynewav I think I figured it out. For some reason my 808s and subs sound best at about -15 DB but online everyone says to keep it just a little below your kick at -6. I just turned them down a bit more and it fixed the issue. Things sounding fire now! Good lookin out though!

@andrewleon8951 5 жыл бұрын

7:00 Fletcher mudson curves ?

@rooknasty3561 5 жыл бұрын

Best tip you said that I wanna co sign is not listening. Music is auditory and not visually based. As engineers, we must provide the visual to the audience's hearing. Personally I like to visualize a band on stage and do my panning to reflect that. I also widen my drums with delay/verb instead of panning the hats etc hard left and right. Usually the kit is center stage and in the back...the width comes from the environment not the placement of the kit elements. Just my 2 cents...take it or throw it back at me...ur choice lol

@8360ishan 5 жыл бұрын

Plzz tell uss sir howw to make mono vocals sound stereo live bright standout in mix plzz plzz plzz plzz plzzzz

@xavier2k 5 жыл бұрын

Can i try mixing on a cellphone?

@teeg4068 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah its not the equipment its how you use it

@silasgreene2479 5 жыл бұрын

Why do you have so many speakers? It looks like they're all on so you must use them all. Doesn't that distort the sound at all?

@GreyWind 4 жыл бұрын

Omg why is this so funny I’m dead laughing 😂

@XPose_ 5 жыл бұрын

U should do a tutorial on how to fix a vocal when it's really bad recorded meaning no acoustic room alot of echo and flat vocal. That would be DOPE

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@WestCraven 5 жыл бұрын

you not going to keep comng at me like that im learning mixx bt mix by mixx brother lol stay blessed

@snazztacular 5 жыл бұрын

I'm not even a producer, but this a nice video :) good job

@waynewav 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks fam.

@theparanormiereport5408 5 жыл бұрын

I subbed your channel because of that Distressor in the rack above the LA 2A. That let's me know you know your shit

@TDAWWWWWWWW Жыл бұрын

⛽💯💯💯💯💯

@DJwizz76 5 жыл бұрын

I know a common mistake a lot of producers make including myself is frequency masking. Putting way to many sounds in the song that have the same frequency. Makes the mix sound muddy.

@THEHOODMOVIES 4 жыл бұрын

Can I send you a session and get some feedback on it?

@HzofArt 5 жыл бұрын

Good look homie

@waynewav 5 жыл бұрын

💯💯

@melodykits947 5 жыл бұрын

Right on point, flat out the best mixing explanation. I do not use references at all, it takes me away from being original. I've tried it, but like you said. If it sounds good, it is good. If my 6 month old boy smiles to my melodies and starts screaming, then that's were I take my creativity from. No, he is not in the studio with me all day XD. Great video, subbed!

@waynewav 5 жыл бұрын

Right on. 💯