5 Quick Saturation Mixing Tricks - Warren Huart: Produce Like A Pro

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Adding saturation to your mix can help to smoothen out transients and add thickness to the sounds that you apply it to. You can use it on just about everything too, drums, bass, guitars, or keyboards. If you’re looking to add some new flavor to your mixes, look no further. Here are 5 tips to get your started.
1. Use Saturation on Snare.
2. Saturate the Bass Guitar
3. Saturate the Guitar DI
4. Use saturation on Piano
5. Saturate to remove harshness
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@Pete.Franco 5 лет назад

Fantastic teacher, extremely knowledgeable yet talking at a understandable level.

@prototype8137 4 года назад

Dunno. Feels like hes talking to a group of 12 yr olds.

@AidenBradley95 6 лет назад

The saturation trick for gaining back a bit of headroom is really great. I first saw it on Mixbus TV on the episode he has dedicated to loudness where he shows you how to thicken up waveforms and smooth transients on every instrument. The Decapitator seems to kill most of the competition on how well it works though

@the.brad.thomas 6 лет назад

My hat off to you Warren - a level matching comparison between plugin settings!

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

Thanks ever so much Brad!

@Bendy2K 2 года назад

I'm a Techno producer but I've learnt so much from your channel. Just wanted to say thanks.

@st33Npuist Год назад

same over here..

@guimadrum 6 лет назад

Dude! C'mon!!! That DI guitar trick is sweeeeeet!

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

AW shucks thanks ever so much!!

@Opeckie 6 лет назад

The saturation on the drum room mic is EXACTLY what I needed for the current song I'm mixing... the cymbals are just a bit too much, and this is the PERFECT solution! I wish I would've thought to do this. Thanks again Warren!

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

Wow! Thanks ever so much! Glad to be able to help!! You Rock!

@paullucas4846 6 лет назад

It always amazes me that adding saturation brings not just energy and volume but definition as well, Thanks as always

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

Hi Paul, absolutely my friend!

@phillyjoe148 3 года назад

When the mix engineer becomes part of the band. So good! . Love these video full of years of experience and the confidence to break the rules and be creative! Your videos are a gem Warren.

@tisbonus 6 лет назад

Wow! This IS the meat & potatoes my friend! The best advice for recording in ANY daw on RU-vid. This takes a wimpy wave to majestic with energy and bite. Love how you're just giving up the dope on these video lessons!

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

Hi Tisbonus, thanks ever so much!! You Rock my friend!

@xaosnox 5 лет назад

Brilliant! I've never heard saturation explained or utilized so usefully. Complete game changer! I knew it worked this way on tape machines, but I didn't realize that digital plugins did the same sort of "compression" to the signal. One of the most useful tutorials ever. Right up there with Dan Worrall's FabFilter demonstrations.

@kobalt77 5 лет назад

Well said my friend, my sentiments too .

@cameronlile2931 6 лет назад

Earlier today I was looking for some saturation vidoes from you and now you've gone and uploaded a new one. You're a mind reader! Have a marvelous rest of your day.

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

Thanks ever so much Cameron!

@clintonmaher6930 6 лет назад

Saturation is the key to getting powerful and loud mixes...And one of the big differences between pro and amateur mixes. I recently experimented by completing a full mix without using a single compressor - instead using a variety of saturators only. Turned or pretty great and makes you realize just how important they are! Would love to see you do the same thing on a mix in a video too!

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

Agreed 100% Clinton! Great insight! I really appreciate your wonderful comment!

@zachary963 2 года назад

Man. I’m gonna try that!

@larrytate1657 Год назад

@@zachary963 how did it go?

@richardy8399 5 лет назад

Thanks - these 5 tips videos are the best around, and love the enthusiasm and knowledge you put into them! Keep them coming!!

@josephvalo 6 лет назад

Your video definitely helped me to understand saturation. I can't wait to use these saturation tips on my mixes. Amazing video Warren! I hope you are having a wonderful day as well.

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

Thank you ever so much Joseph!!

@Bad_Phil 5 лет назад

Warren, I tried tape saturation (Cubase) on a bass track that was getting lost in the mix, and OMG! Suddenly I heard the Ampeg throaty snarl without it being turned up! It meshes so much better now. Thanks so much for the inspiration! Cheers, Phillip

@kobalt77 5 лет назад

I learned a lot from watching this video. Your enthusiasm for what you do is wonderful. Thank you for sharing this Warren . :)

@noisesoundtonevibe 6 лет назад

Saturation is one of my go-to solutions/features. I love this, thank you Warren!

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

Hi noisesoundtonevibe I agree 100%! Love using saturation

@mikeycapone2578 3 года назад

Another great video! I really appreciate your work Warren.

@livemusicnyc6357 2 года назад

mcDSP has all needed tools for basic editing...fantastic company...and they make hardware...talks volumes....esp....respect!

@MirellaBellido 6 лет назад

I discovered your vids recently (because of the documentary "The art of listening") and you are my hero in all senses. Great information, awesome demonstration and very sweet and kind. Thanks Warren!

@shembeard4254 6 лет назад

Warren, I’ve watched a lot of your content. But... wow!!! You are on a roll with these last few quick tip videos. I want you to understand that they are great. Incredibly helpful. I feel like I owe you about $100k now. Maybe the three best videos on mixing I have seen.

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

AW shucks thanks Shem! I'll take the 100k!! Haha Thanks ever so much for watching!

@AttitudeCastle 6 лет назад

Warren your enthusiasm is infectious!

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

Thanks ever so much! I am so glad to be able to help!

@easlern 6 лет назад

This video was extremely helpful, mixing is so much easier since I started using saturation as a tool and not just an effect. Great great video, thanks so much Warren!

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

Thanks very much Nick!!

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

I'm so glad to be able to help!

@paulallen6849 6 лет назад

Loving the content at the moment Warren. PLAP is the best channel on youtube. You're really helping a lot of people making music and mixing. Plus it's always great to look at gear!

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

Thanks ever so much Paul! That's extremely kind of you!!

@TheOompahRoundabout 3 года назад

Had fun doing pretty much this last night as I bought the sound toys rack! It sounds crazy, but it actually cleaned up the mix! With being able to hear the snare and kick clearer ! I did make sure things weren’t louder, and I found although they were actually lower, they cut through more! It’s , with other tweaks made me excited about the track again! Very groovy!

@wasabifox 6 лет назад

Ingenious use of saturation...thank you for these GREAT tips!

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

Thanks Steve! You Rock!!

@buddythecat4675 2 года назад

Great video, Warren! Someone that uses a lot of saturation is Dave Fridmann. I've always loved how blown out and angry sounding many of his productions are (moreso with the Flaming Lips). Everything just sounds so big. I usually add some grit to my own mixes......drums in particular can sound too nice, and as you mentioned about piano, something about it (especially more percussive piano playing with quick transients) sounds great with some dirt and grit.

@SongMakerNYC 6 лет назад

sat is great on vocals...any vocals....soundtoys both plugs are the best (sat + delay)...thanks 4 all hard work mister...positive energy rocks !!!

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

Hi Song Maker, agreed! Saturation on vocals is amazing!

@chrispinelli 6 лет назад

Great tips, it's amazing how many little things build up to make a full sound

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

Thanks very much Chris!!

@DaveToneMusic 6 лет назад

Really loving these 5 Quick Tips videos Warren, really educational and informative, thanks brother!

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

Thanks ever so much Dave!

@claudius3124 6 лет назад

Great tricks again! Thanks Warren, it's really nice of you, much appreciated ;-)

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

Thanks ever so much Claudius!!

@DeltaWhiskeyBravo13579 Месяц назад

Soundtoys Decapitator is still great. You can go light to very distorted. The different emulations change things up as well. Also useful is Softube Harmonics. Several types with transient control. These tips by Warren are still very very useful. Thanks much.

@ejrionm5664 6 лет назад

OMG, this is what i asked for in the another video. Thank you so much Warren, you're the man!

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

Fantastic! Glad to be able to help Ejrionm!!

@MusicMastaJones 6 лет назад

This video was absolutely fantastic! Keep them coming man.

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

Aw shucks! Thanks ever so much!

@Nakidim75 6 лет назад

Happy new year 2018, dear Warren!! Please keep posting!

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

Thanks! I hope you're having a marvellous new year as well!

@trollstjerne 6 лет назад

Awesome! Thanks for these great tips and tricks Warren.

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

Thank you ever so much my friend!

@MatthewDiamante 6 лет назад

Love these quick tips videos!

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

Thanks ever so much Matthew!!

@onetrackmind6969 5 лет назад

Quick? 30 minutes this.

@NewGoldStandard 5 лет назад

Whenever I hit a mental-block I just flip on one these videos for a while and in no time I'm feeling amped (no pun intedned) again and motivated to get back to recording.

@idontcare_wtf 6 лет назад

Great as always! Thank you for the tips 💪🏼

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

Hi TheBrianhala, thanks very much!

@splashesin8 6 лет назад

Very excited to take this in. Thank you.

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

Wonderful Audrey!!

@davidhayman9330 Год назад

Thanks Warren, this was really helpful!

@sloanzak 6 лет назад

Man, these are so helpful. Thank you for doing these!

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

Thanks ever so much Zak!

@matthewstauffer7052 6 лет назад

5 tip videos are so much help thank you sir

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

Thanks ever so much Matthew!!

@jonasbambrough1790 6 лет назад

Thanks Warren, another great sesh!! I love that saturation/reverb blend.... I've used it on hard-panned slowly-strummed acoustic guitar, which gives an ominous cloak of sonic space... or sustained piano chords, with the low and high end rolled off :) yummmmmy! Keep em coming!!

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

Thanks ever so much Jonas!! I have a great time making these videos!

@ThePaulmaxey 4 года назад

Fantastic advice, thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience..

@EricGPLAP 6 лет назад

Great help with saturation! Will be using these to help out forsure!

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

Thanks very much Eric!

@annaseruma 6 лет назад

Recording my second album at the moment, tracking the electric guitars and trying to get THAT tone that suits the song and this tutorial helped a lot to get it! Thank you!

@2ndMOUSEofficial 5 лет назад

Great stuff Warren. Saturation is so sublimely useful. Another one I've started using is Boz Digital Labs Little Clipper to shave those transient peaks . Such an awesome concept, and a great video on it. Thanks a lot =)

@Ahazzard39 6 лет назад

Thanks for these tips Warren.....”You Rock” !

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

Hi AJay! You Rock my friend!!

@gezma12 6 лет назад

Thanks for this Warren - great tut as always

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

You're very welcome!!

@LaszloVersteeg 6 лет назад

Very useful video, as always! Thank you!

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

Hi laszlov2!! Thank you ever so much!!

@davidmeek9966 5 лет назад

Love your work, always

@Recospok 6 лет назад

Thanks for this Amizing video! Now we´re on the lookout for "5 Quick Distortion Mixing Tricks"

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

Hi Recospok Muzik thanks ever so much!!

@tube4andy 6 лет назад

Fabfilter Saturn and PSP Vintage Warmer are my go to saturation tools. Great video Warren, cheers

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

Hi Andrew, thanks ever so much for your insight!

@iciaussi2454 2 года назад

Thank you for these precious advices

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

You’re very kind! Glad to be able to help

@showpony321 5 лет назад

Brilliant. Thanks, Warren.

@Hannilux 6 лет назад

Yo Warren, thanks for the vids :) these 5 trick videos really made me improve my technique. also great explanations along the way :)

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

Wonderful! I'm so glad to be able to help!

@PSYk1ll4h 5 лет назад

I was clueless about saturation and why it was used. Thanks!

@megap2m 6 лет назад

Great tips Warren. I use saturator also for hihats after transiient shaper.

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

Thanks ever so much for the tip Bob!!

@Aphagiarecordings 4 года назад

We use Decapitator on just about every song. Great video Warren!

@ProfessorSaibertin 5 лет назад

Thx for the awesome stuff Warren!

@OdinOfficialEmcee 5 лет назад

I just realized I used all these tips before I knew them. My particular favourite way to saturate my bass' is to put an analog modeled compressor on the buss and drive hard into it. Subtle, but it does the trick. And vocal saturation is a must. I use Studio One's stock distortion plug in and it works wonders on vocals

@PeanutButterAM 3 года назад

One of the best out there. 💪🏽🤘🏽

@CornSw 6 лет назад

Wonderful video this is! Thanks man!

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

Hi Cornelius, thanks ever so much!

@gropplife 6 лет назад

I really love the new intro thats been in the past few videos

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

Thanks ever so much Gropp!!

@theoversouls 6 лет назад

Excellent! My favorite saturation plug is Magnetic by Nomad Factory. I have both, but I like the original Magnetic vs Magnetic II. The saturation on the Scheps Omni channel preamp section is nice too. Guitar amp simulators are also useful, like Scuffham.

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

Thanks ever so much for your amazing comment and insight!

@joelonsdale 3 года назад

I used Magnetic on my drum bus for years! Really unsubtle analogue style distortion, I might try using it again this week...

@merrittharris8017 6 лет назад

I'm pretty sure I watch this guy because I see him as my British dad. Thanks Warren, your corny jokes and smile make me happy.

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

Haha Yes, I have a lot of corny jokes Merritt!

@alejandronieto576 3 года назад

Thanks once again!

@floridojuan 6 лет назад

beuty tips!!!gracias warren!!!!

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

Thanks ever so much Juan!

@Jairlobomayorga 4 года назад

what an amazing content, Thank you so much!!

@penname1348 6 лет назад

great tricks, thanks!

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

Thanks ever so much penname1!

@gilbertnorum4366 6 лет назад

Warren Huart you sir are awesome!

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

Gilbert Norum thank you ever so much!!

@BillGraper 2 года назад

Amazing!!!

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

Thanks ever so much!

@CesarBenzoni 4 года назад

Jeeez, so helpful! Thanks always!

@mypetdrgn 6 лет назад

Thanks So Much Warren!!!

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

You're very welcome!!

@stevenxw 6 лет назад

awesome stuff! thank you!

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

Thanks ever so much Steven!

@gorillachillaproductions 5 лет назад

great mix and guy well done !

@LarryGreenMusic 6 лет назад

I really like the Slate Virtual Tape machine. Steven said that he and Fabrice worked a long time to get the high end right.

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

Perfect Larry!!

@augustinpannard 5 лет назад

Cool !!! I like it !! It changes my life !!!🤗🤗🤗

@emilianolopez5631 4 года назад

You are the hero

@svedlundrodriguez 6 лет назад

Great video, thanks!

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

svedlundrodriguez yanks ever so much!

@Racingheartrecords 5 лет назад

I need to make notes of all the places where a drive control is hiding. I have completely ignored the MJUC drive, but this is awesome, especially in combination with the timbre dial.

@kieranmacfeely 5 лет назад

Great tips...thanks

@agrainofmalt 6 лет назад

Blown away by the simple LoFi plugin taming the high end on the drum room mic(s)... superb!

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

Hi James, yes, an amazingly simple trick!

@louderthangod 6 лет назад

A super underrated saturator that I rarely see mentioned but when people know it, they usually love it is the UAD VSM-3. The balance of 2nd and 3rd order harmonica can be subtle or totally raunchy but I use it on individual tracks and even on masters and it also does great MS saturation processing.

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

Thanks for the great insight! I really appreciate it! I'll have to try that out!!

@petemusgrove7422 6 лет назад

Thanks for pointing out the peaks with regard to saturation - that's something I hadn't thought about. I agree with you on the MJUC, I have one and it's one of the best decisions I've made re plugins. A free saturation plugin that I love and use a lot is "Density" from Airwindows.... it goes from "tasteful creamy" to 11 :-)

@TheMychordstar 2 года назад

Best mentor 👍👍👍

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

Thanks ever so much

@TiagoOliveira-ll2iw 5 лет назад

Warren huart, you are my fucking hero! Thanks for all the tricks!!! You are all about the feeling of the music with its tips! You help a million fo records sounding good!

@fletcher2311 5 лет назад

Nice job, Warren. Sub added!

@mikakettunen7939 4 года назад

Finally I got the real world equivalent for practical demonstration on LO-FI SATURATION - which yours truly have been using since the day 0 for all variety of fucked up effects.

@MartinLuxen 6 лет назад

Awesome tips!

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

Thanks very much Martin!

@shiftcyclicity 3 года назад

This video just blew my mind! Thanks a lot Warren!

@avsinghmusic4881 6 лет назад

love you bro

@_patrikjay_ 6 лет назад

I wish I could Saturate my brain with the permanent recall memorization of every one of the tricks, from every Team PLAP Vid ever.....:)

@dietmarreinsch8702 5 лет назад

beautiful

@matchingsticks8206 6 лет назад

saturation also works well on 808s for hip hop mixes!

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

Absolutely!! Agreed 100%!

@nichttuntun3364 5 лет назад

Hi. Lovely video. Thank you for showing. I love saturation too. From the subtle to the extreme. I would give SansAmp a go but it's iLok protected. So nope to this one. Cheers.

@michal.ochedowski 6 лет назад

I'm loving these quick tips videos. Very informative. By the way, does DI mean direct input ?

@bradw2k 4 года назад

DI = Digital instrument

@michelremes 6 лет назад

Hi Warren, Thanks for your TOP tutorials. By far the best of what I check on RU-vid. I'm constantly improving my mixes. Marvelously thank you.

@Producelikeapro 6 лет назад

Hi Michel Remes wow!! Thank you ever so much!!

@HansRavnsfjall 5 лет назад

Warren, you should really try the Kazroog True Iron Plugin for saturation. Just downloaded it, and so far - i love it - and best of all, it´s pretty affordable at only 39$.