EQing the return is such a great tip. Sometimes people overlook the fact they can process a reverb with EQ, compression, and so on. I've also been experimenting with using delay instead of reverb as an alternative way to push something back in the mix and avoid too much frequency build-up. The best tip of all was to think about frequency placement in the arrangement. So important! Thanks for the video, Becky.
Aw you're very welcome Preston! Yeah I'm with you on that one when it comes to processing return channels. Delays and Reverbs are a must for space too! Thanks so much for the comment 😊
Yeah, this indeed is always a good thing to do. Sometimes I already was like "is this our HPF too much generation?"... but it's all about clear bass and everything. Rock is a different thing to mix. Only stuff I do on top is using Hum Filter fx and in some cases putting the whole mix on side chain and folding distortion (you read this correctly, lol). Then there are some tools I use even more than the standard tools - Blindfold EQ for instance. That's a killer EQ I love so much. And then there is something I always keep saying to myself: if the source isn't right, don't try to fix it with large plugin chains like "yeah I got them gears to fix everything" - if the source isn't right, I'll fix it right there. I'm still learning because I never gave too much about mixing my music so I still have to catch up.
Good advice. Izotope plugins in the ozone/neutron suite are really good for identifying where frequencies are clashing and taking up the same space. Use the izotope eq on each track and you can do a masking comparison and it shows you the problem areas. 👍
I try not to use HP or LP filters, but instead use bell because that's often all that I need, and leaves the body of the instruments in tact. However, there are times when you really can't get to where you want without high or low pass. I definitely wouldn't cut on the master unless I'm mastering. I'd cut where I need on the instruments in that range.
You're definitely onto something there. Filters are implementing phase cancellation to achieve their results whereas a bell curve is just adjusting gain at different bands
Thanks for posting this! Currently mixing tracks for a beat tape I'm releasing soon, so your vid was very timely! I've only EQ'ed a Return track when something sounded *really wrong* and I was soloing everything to discover the Return was the culprit, but EQ a Reverb? I can honestly say I've never thought of it.... not sure why... LOL. I've only recently got into sidechain compression for things other than ducking bass, and even found a Max for Live creation to help called Duck Buddy - does everything the compressor or Trackspacer can do and more! Thanks once again for another good vid!
That's amazing to hear! I'm so glad this video was helpful for you. It's funny isn't it, EQ a reverb... ! It sounds obvious and makes so much sense when you hear about it for the first time. And trust me, from this point forward, it's something you'll never forget. Hope the music is going well and thank you for taking the time to comment. 😊
Aww thanks! I have a few drum breaks tutorials on my channel but I can happily do more and a breakdown on my own music when it is released. Thanks so much for the compliment too 🥰
@@BeckySaifMusic No, I don't have suite although it's on my owned piscence tab ---but will not let me use it for some reason. I have Ableton 10 that lets me record only 8 tracks in total which is becoming a problem as I try to learn more....
