I love you, bro. Very long time watcher/subscriber...but first time commenter. I've been watching since you did the interview on Frightbox with Bobby. That's when I first saw you. Since then, I try to NEVER miss one of your vids, and I soak up every bit of knowledge you have to offer, and if I don't fully understand something, I watch it until I do. I truly believe in you. That you're genuine, honest, and have a very real desire to make every song the best it can be in the eyes and to the ears of the people who created each one....to make sure the message is conveyed in THEIR vision....and to share the knowledge of the process you have acquired along the way. My mixes suck..lol..but are light years ahead of where they were before I discovered you...I can't say enough, bro. Much peace, love, and appreciation in your direction... It's free, but priceless knowledge to those of us who have the same desire. RU-vid-land can be brim-full of bullshit a lot of the time. I've never felt that way for one second watching your channel.. I'm not a huge Jason Mraz fan, I am a metalhead at heart, but I will leave u with one of my favorite lines of his... "I feel like you’re an island of reality in an ocean of diarrhea.". ✌️
You have single handedly made my production career and music career as a perfomer 10 times better just by cutting the bull shit and letting us know how it really is I hope your okay and don't give up
My channel was growing nicely, until I missed a week of uploading. Since then my views dropped over 90%. I have decided to not care and just keep doing my thing at my pace. If I'm swamped with work or feeling ill I'm not going to force myself to upload. F*** the algorithm.
That's how I feel. Even if you do get lots of views, how many of those people only watch the first 5 seconds before skipping it? If you have the urge and will to upload your own creative content, do it. I don't worry about the view count anymore.
Just do what you want, i mean if you enjoy making content just make content! It doesn’t have to be about money, im sure you have lots of other avenues to buy food. I love your channel and have you on my subscription list. Go back and just have fun with it again! Look forward to seeing the other guys videos, Roelof is a great guy and enjoy his videos and reviews 🤘🏻 Enjoy life mate don’t let it burn you out. (Please don’t start putting sneaky adds in the middle of your videos 🙏🏻) Look forward to seeing more videos as and when you feel like it 🤘🏻
You tube HEAVILY manipulates channel visibility and user comment visibility. It's really frustrating. Your content is awesome. Looking forward to your next changes.
@@mrcoatsworth429 same here. I see people posting my exact comments on certain posts like an hour after I do, and they get a thousand likes when mine gets like 1
@@mrcoatsworth429 this is the second time posting this comment. Because the first vanished as you just said.... I've noticed that on some videos, I'll write a comment, get about 1 like, and then notice that someone else who writes the same comment verbatim an hour later, gets a few hundred likes. It's really a crappy user experience.
There are a lot of channels on RU-vid that try to teach mixing and music production. For me, who I choose to trust comes down purely to what their work sounds like. The quality of your work has always been top notch, and that's why I continue to come to your channel to learn. I don't need RU-vid to feed it to me!
I don't usually comment on RU-vid, but just wanted to thank you for everything I've learned hear. I'm happy for you to have this realization! From someone who got accepted into your mixing program, but truly can not afford it, I'm so thankful for the free content you have here. The videos that helped me most were probably the least popular ones. The magic frequency/ eq videos and the newer deep dive compression videos have changed and improved the way I look at mixing in such a short amount of time. I can't wait to hear from the other engineers you've trained and trust. That's one thing I love about URM, it's nice to see how different guys have their own approach to pro results. I think that's a brilliant move for your channel. Thanks for doing what you do and always evolving as a teacher!
I’ve learnt so much from your channel the past few years, in fact, you’re one of the few channels I’ll make time to watch every video. I think the majority would agree that we are very thankful for any content you have given us and continue to give us!
I literally hate everything about social media. The algorithm is predicated on a system that has essentially destroyed all the value of social media and the internet in general. There is just so much garbage out there made by people who are merely trying to make a buck regurgitating click-bait nonsense rather than actually valuable content. I appreciate the information that you put out Jordan. It's actually helpful. Glad you're going to be focusing on that.
Jordan, as someone that not only has been a fan of your work, but also had the opportunity to do Black Salt Audio stuff with you, I think it goes without saying that you are someone I’ve looked up to for years and years now. I myself ran into my own RU-vid burnout moment not too long ago. It’s really an honor to be able to listen to one of your heroes be so open with their audience and choose sincerity over prevalence. I think that’s why this community you’ve built up is so loyal. I think the sentiment will be the same amongst the commenters, but we’re happy to hear that you’re going to do what’s going to give you the most satisfaction…and we’ll be here every step of the way. Thank you for continuing to make content. I’ll be here eagerly awaiting the next video, but only when you’re ready.
Your channel is honestly the best place to authentically learn how to do production. The no BS to-the-point and perfectly detailed nuances are just perfect. I'd say this, those who want to find you, WILL find you! Cheers.
Go with your inner voice, your gut, your heart. I’ll tell you watching your videos, using your cheat sheet, taking your common sense advice has dramatically improved my recordings and mixes. Before you totally stop RU-vid, just know you have helped so many people, I thank you so very much Jordan! Keith
You changed my life in the audio world Jordan, take your time and stay well!! Do what makes you good and happy, you already made a lot of us happy with all the knowledge provided, thank you!
Hey Jordan, I get it. I just want you to know that your vids have been an invaluable resource to help me learn the basics of mixing. Luckily I found your channel early in my journey to learn how to mix. I’ve incorporated your advice into my mix strategies & they have helped my mixes go from pretty terrible to actually fairly good. I’m not at the level I want to be yet but they are definitely far better than where they were when I started. What I’m saying is, what you’ve done does have merit & is helpful to myself & obviously many other people. So thank you!
Love your content. I try to keep a tight sub list and you're the only audio channel that always stays. Glad we will still get content from you and thanks for all the amazing free info you've already passed onto us.
Thank you so much Jordan. Your knowledge has brought me so much in production. It's sad to see algorithms focus on the short attention span of nowadays. Longer vids can mean even more in depth quality. You have my ears! Can't wait!
I'm glad you're going back to the roots. I unsubscribed from your channel before because I didn't like the direction you took but now I'm definitely following your content again. Thanks for everything you've done through the years.
i probably go back and watch at least one of your videos a day. i've learned so much and felt much more confident in not only my mixing but the way i treat and think about the profession. regardless of what you do with youtube i know myself and many others will always come back to your channel. i hope to join in on some of your paid courses soon to show appreciation and keep getting closer to my dream. we appreciate you homie.
Love you Jordan. Been learning from you and your courses since 2016. This decision shows true integrity and boldness and I have no doubt you’ll continue to succeed. The good Lord doesn’t need an algorithm to prosper you. There’s favor on your God given gifts by just being yourself 😊 Thanks for sharing, and I pray God will continue to increase and bless your business! 🙌🏼
Been following your stuff since you started, man. Cool to see you’re sticking to your main goal. Regardless of you making this video, I think most of us can say we stick around because the value you offer and the person you are. Keep killing it, dude!
Your channel is the only one I regularly visit deliberately by typing it into the search bar! And I am following many dozens. It has been providing a lot of value for me too! Btw I was really happy to hear that you are such a thrice fan! When I was young there was nothing like thrice and made me love music so much more. Especially the 2000s stuff. I'll stick around! All the best, man!
We dig your channel bro. Do it at your pace. RU-vid is like every other platform that emulates a casino. I don't even mix hardcore music but always tune in to your videos for different insights of what other pros do. #fuckthealgo!
That's a good decision to make, I learned my mistakes by watching your old videos and getting huge values from your advice. So thank you so much Jordan for changing my mindset in mixing! Even your plugins recommendation is really useful, and I'm still using it right now because it is fantastic plugins and took my mixes to higher level. I'll keep watching your next and new advice, as a fan of your mixing tips!
Industry pro since 1998 --- I think your core audience is not going anywhere and will indeed seek your channel out. I don't always agree with you but I respect you because you're genuinely motivated to help people and you are a real mix engineer first (with an extensive track record) before being a RU-vidr, and there are really very few of those here.
I sub to and check every day a handful of main channels and yours is one if them, brother. Your insights have helped my mixes and I've recommended your channel to a few others that make and mix similar music. Keep it up man, we're here for it.
Just teach what you feel other people need to know. I feel like the videos I’ve saved and come back for from your channel are the ones that were definitely from you perspective and unlike anything I could find on other channels. You’ve said some pretty important, helpful things and if they’re not your most viewed videos, I’m still glad they’re out there.
I was talking to someone else in a similar position (not on YT) just before watching this. You are making the right choice as long term your health is more important that YT view. I can't afford to sign up for a course, but I have subbed and hit the notification button.
You’re the only one who cares how big your channel is. The rest of us are just trying to find value, which has nothing to do with an algorithm. In other words, this was the best possible news you could have given us. Thank youuu!
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I've been watching this channel since like 2017 and has learned a ton from it, and yes, it actually helped me get paid more for mixing. And only when it came to the point of Jordan taking a hiatus from RU-vid did I realize I'm actually not subscribed.
This is so kind of you to share your story and advice.. RU-vid is so draining and there are so many average channel that get the same views as higher quality channels because post every day... crazy
As one of your students I had to comment when you said the YT Rabbit hole cause I will say that although I learned a lot watching Videos and your videos. But I know that after being in your course for about a year I can honestly say It turned me from a underground mixer to someone who with the help of you and Roelof can give pro results to todays high production standard. I am proud to be part of the PPS love everything I learned and the community. Hope it continues growing.
Perfectly understandable. Love your videos! I really hope you are taking care of yourself in the time ahead. I Have learned so much from your free content, and the online workshops. Take care, Jordan!
Brother, I totally agree with you. I've had you tube account since 2011 and i also never paid much attention to it. I'm a metal guy from the 8O's and 90's. I started out as a guitar tech for local bands in my area, but I also had my own painting company, and it was hard to try to do the thing I loved and maintaining a business. So, I understand what you're saying and now many years later after a divorce and thousands of dollars later I get to do what want to do and that's mixing music.
I'm glad you're not stopping. Your channel has been the most useful and coherent one by far when it comes to me learning how to mix. I'll be sure to actively search you out when I feel like learning more!
I started mixing around 2016, first some of my own songs and then some of my friends' bands. I started following your channel in 2020 and since then my mixing approach started to improve. Last year I bought your mixing book and the drum tracking workshop, my skills improved exponentially and I was able to produce my band's album, get exposure and produce more and more projects. This year is one of the busiest I have had in my career as a music producer. Thank you so much Jordan.
Should have subscribed a couple years back but apparently never got around to it however, you've helped me in my mixing & recording journey so much. Thank you very much Jordan, finally got around to subscribing to your channel. Looking forward to the future of your channel...
I started following your content in 2015 or so. I continued watching because your videos were informative and useful. Your videos actually addressed issues and presented solutions to recording and mixing that worked. They were not the "entertaining" copy of everyone else's topics. I am, have been, and will continue to be a subscriber and read your emails. Thank you for all of the videos and knowledge. I look forward to your future publications. Thank you Jordan.
You're so spot on about the burnout of playing the game. I remember, maybe in blissful ignorance, a time on youtube where people just put out content they they were excited about and just wanted to share what they thought was cool and what they were prideful of with people. And now it seems like everyone is just going at it for views and clout. I, too, often get bummed where I put hours and days into videos and am so stoked about a song for it to just get shut down by RU-vid. But you know what, at the end of the day, for me at least, I'm just sticking to doing what I enjoy and hoping that people vibe with it at some point. However big or small the channel gets. Thanks for all your videos, man. Definitely been helpful. 🤘
Insane, how much work goes on behind the scenes of a youtube channel like yours. I know it‘s your job, but still spending that amount of money and time on courses, masterminds etc.. and actually applying what they teach is not easy. And on top of that you have the skillset to be a mixing engineer. I aspire to be like that one day.
As time has gone on, and totally organically, I’ve found myself dialling out other ‘how to mix’ content and just running with yours. Your philosophy (which I summarise essentially as ‘keep it simple, stick with the same approach, and most importantly understand why) is just 100% how my brain works. Put out a new video and I’ll find it, and learn from it.
I think it holds to the same standard as music itself. I make a niche genre of music that I know isn't in the mainstream but still holds it's own audience of people that find value in what I do. Same applies for a channel like this, every video has been very concise and incredibly valuable in what you offer. While there is nothing wrong with wanting to grow a larger audience, sometimes that comes with a cost of shaking away some atttributes or style that made this channel unique and wonderful in the first place. Like @emberwhite said, the people that are here for you always will be. You are the man \m/
Hey Jordan, big fan here! I started recording in 2016 and you were (and are) my mentor. I'm very close to get a super well paid job, a job that will allow me to get all the courses that I want (finally!!!). I can't wait to have yours.
I really enjoyed what I have watched from your live automation video. I haven’t quite finished watching it yet, but I think I have got more out of that, regarding automation than anything else.
Been following your videos for a long time now and, I’m sure others would agree, that those videos you’ve made to just genuinely teach us have been amazing. You’re going a better route, especially for us seriously trying to get better with the content you teach. 👍🏽
Thank you very much for everything...I have bought your bassplugin and use it every day on every mix....I have also learnt a lot from you on this channel. So take it easy and take care of yourself. The audio community needs you in good shape.
Your automation video for me is the best video I’ve seen in a long time. No one really talks about it or shows it most likely because to so many it’s not exciting but the value I got from it amazing. I’ve been a long time watcher and look forward to whatever you put out next
I love this channel. I've not been making music lately since I've been building my cleaning business this spring and summer, but I absolutely love your content. Rock on! Thank you for all your great content 🤘🏼
I've found the advice you've given very helpful, I'll still look up a "Magical..." video if I'm struggling with something, or just need to refresh. I thank you for that, even though I doubt I'll ever be able to justify the expense of doing a course, or becoming a paid member of a community, it's just not where I'm at. Money aside, I just can't make it a priority to be that focussed for it to be worthwhile. I doubt I'll maintain focus long enough for an hour and a half video on automation, despite knowing that I really need to! You do You, and let us worry about RU-vid! Incidentally, while typing this, my phone got a notification from Discord, "Glenn Fricker has just uploaded a video to RU-vid". That's how I know when he has, whether RU-vid tells me or not. I don't really get into Discord much, wrong timezone for there to be anyone to chat to really, but it is the main method of me knowing about his uploads. That might be food for thought. In any case, I see no downside to this new direction from my viewpoint, the mixing tips and tutorials was why I subscribed a few years back, if I want entertainment value, I'll watch idiots doing stupid stuff! Be well!
I remember when i first came accros your simple how to eq /cheat sheet videos it helped me understand what i was trying to hear 10x faster so thank you for that. If you can continue to provide quality information to people in the community that actually care about production im sure the channel will continue to grow and gain respect as a no bullshit channel. Best of luck and thank you!
Thank you for all that you do! This channel and your instruction and tips, as well as some of the BSA plugins, have been an absolute godsend in my process of recording, mixing, producing my band's latest album on my own. I plan on getting the ebook this next paycheck, and I look forward to further go down the rabbit hole when I wrap up my current project and have time to study while we write the next album. I'll be looking out for all future content!
Hey Jordan, that's the right choice! I watched all of your videos and learned a lot of stuff. You are a great teacher and I believe, your subscribers know that. We'll keep watching. Greatings from Germany. God bless!
I just want to say that I like what you were doing here. And your videos have helped me get better as well. Like major help. I get what you're saying. You should stick to doing what you think is goof rather than play the game. Thanks for everything Jordan
Jordan, this is all good news. Thank you for everything you have done for this community over the years. I remember first seeing your videos, and when I found out you mixed This Is How The Wind Shifts and I Am Alive In Everything I Touch, I knew I had just hit a goldmine of information because of how awesome those albums sound. Thanks to you I was able to put out a great sounding mix for the band I was in. I also wanted to thank you for reviewing that mix during the last drum mixing session. The feedback you gave was excellent and spot on. If I could afford to I would take your course in a heartbeat, hopefully I can make that happen in the near future.
As a new channel myself, I already feel this hard! Finding the balance between following my interests and serving the algorithm / audience is challenging . Thank you for sharing it so honestly!
I totally admire your work and knowledge (it's the channel I watch the most) and I understand completely what you're saying, since I have worked in social media for years. It IS excrutiating. Anyway, I'm actually glad you're taking this turn for the most healhty side of things and I will continue to follow you, watch your videos and buy your courses! You have helped me tremendously!
i had the same feeling posting videos on instagram and Tik tok . At the beginning it was fun because i was sharing some stuff that me and my friends enjoyed but after reaching 30k followers on instagram it became like chasing of what the algorithm wanted me to do , instead of what i really liked to talked about . As you say thats fine for Entertainers but as artistists cant last for long . i learned a lot from you and i think its fair to you to enjoy what you are doing . Hope everything get better with this changes . Thank you Jordan
I did notice the the shift and understood the business needs. You are my #1 resource for fundamentals and a very practical and repeatable approach to mixing. No matter what you do from this point on, you have revolutionized my tracking and mixing into radio ready music. At least know that you are still bringing value to many of us.
True fan here, watched till the end, as I always do, I just wanted to comment and say that I am beyond excited to see what happens with the channel!!! I’m here for it all. Thank you so much for everything you provide us, truly.🤘🏼
The best thing about your videos (and there are many good things about them) is you, Jordan. It's always been a pleasure to be in your down-to-earth, no BS company, albeit only virtually. I'm sorry to hear you're suffering burnout, and I wish you all the best with your changes.
Absolutely the right decision! I have noticed this for a long time now, people have become slaves to algorithms and serve it fully and devotedly..for a few small bucks. An artistic soul should not focus on these algorithms at all. He only has to do what he feels inside is right.
Thank you SO much Jordan for being true to what “drives you” - I’m sure we all benefit more from the content, when it comes from the heart. I’ve allready subscribed to your channel, joined your mailing list etc… A quick little story: Back in 2014 I had BIG hopes for a future in mixing. Back then I watched a lot of your content. But it all crashed because my ambitions were quite frankly “deluted” - I thought I wanted to do this for a living but my ambitions were not matched with equal devotion etc… It made me sad, but eventually I stopped recording, writing and playing. I now have another job as a teacher - I love it, and I’m good at it. But the music was switched off for almost 8 years. But recently my spark for just creating music for myself was reignited. I remembered your channel, watched a lot of your free content, downloaded your free mixsheet, bought your book, bought two workshops and invested in all the plugins from BSA. My mix litterally sounds twice as good as the things I made earlier - even with a 8 year break, rusty skills etc… I now have a job I like which is not related to music AND I have reignited a great hobby - partly because of your channel. THANK YOU 🤗
Amen, Jordan. It’s honestly refreshing to hear you will take this new approach. It will bring so much more value to your channel and your core audience.
i appreciate your transparency and your desire to be authentic. there are several channels that i used to love that have succumbed to doing what the algorithm wants. their videos suffer from a lack of content and creativity and it's clear that they're just trying to get clicks. your videos have helped me tremendously so i just subscribed and i look forward to your new content!
Take care of YOURSELF Jordan. You're teaching valuable lessons to people like myself and we want you healthy and happy. I cannot overstate how much your teachings have meant to me. You're smart enough to know when to level out a bit and I'm sure you're gonna make the changes needed to continue and prevail. Thank you sir.
Thanks for reminding me to hit the bell. I don’t want to miss out on your videos. I appreciate the quality content you create. Your channel has exponentially improved my productions.
There are exactly two people in my audio life who have changed my work and my thinking forever: Warren Huart and you, Jordan! Although I have never participated in any of your paid programs, all of your free lessons were more than just nuggets of information. Your way of thinking and your nature as a human being brought about lasting change in me. Thank you for that! All the best for the future, I look forward to seeing where you go from here. God's blessing!
Well, for me personally, your channel was like game changer, because approach of real pro is different comparing with other sound makers on RU-vid. Boost same frequency on kick and bass - wtf!? But it works much better then hours of surgical cutting. Your cheetsheet - Jeez it really helps! All guys on RU-vid makes rewieus on different models of 1176, but what i saw here - old fashion Waves and it's work like a beast, if you know what to do! And other stuff - tips on vocal compression, drum works, bass works, and automatisation really really cool lessons! I rewatch this all the time. I don't know what will your decision about channel, but thank you for your time and inspiration, and my best results in mixing really starting from here, i tell you... Sorry for my bad english
