How to MIX A REGGAE SONG with DM Kahn 

1:47 first thing ima do is turn down the percussion. In fact, lets turn everything down and start eqing the drums. 16:50 bass 21:15 piano 24:00 skankity skank guitar (chickachica) 27:00 bringing in that other skanky guitfiddle 28:30 some notes on how he likes to pan out the rhythm section 30:40 lets do a little work on this bubble organ 35;45 37:41 (end rant) back to where he digs panning his rhythm section 40:00 lets work a little more on the pluck guitar 51:00 ok, this percussive organ, lets pan this off and add some upper freq to poke through 52:20 some conversation on old reggae organs 54:00 back to work on percussion 56:10 some mix bus processing (By the way, if you don’t use paid plugins, use logic’s tape delay with zero delay and boom, you’ve got tape effects) 1:00:00 fuckin with various eq settings on the bass 1:02:00 ok lets add in some percussion 1:06:00 now lets add some reverb 1:12:00 we can make a percussion bus! 1:14:30 COSTUME CHANGE! Lets keep talking about percussion. 1:16:42 lets add a few more reverbs! (To the busses) 1:20:00 lets add MORE REVERB! 1:22:00 delay(delaydelaydelaydeldeldelldddd)

I’m a Jamaican an your from the state, I don’t see no one on RU-vid doing what you doing from Jamaica, Jamaica producers ,engineers don’t share what you r sharing, so much information on your channel,watching your channel for two days now,thanks a lot keep up the good work,great job.

what a wonderful demonstration of how real authentic reggae is done. Keep this up and anytime people are looking for reggae tutorials ,you will be the number 1 channel. I would boldly say that there is no one on the internet that is providing such content for authentic reggae. keep it coming meh bredda.

I'm learning a lot about getting a specific sound out of my mixes. I'll be watching more of your videos. I never use the phrase pluck guitar though. I call it mute guitar and most of the veterans that actually created Reggae call it the stick lead. I like your vibe. Keep doing the work. This is needed

Love your reggae tutorials DM Kahn so inspiring and insightful

Invaluable lessons about mixing, producing. Thank you Khan, you are awesome 🙏🏽

A massive amount of skills here, thanks for the vid! This is how you get a roots sound!!!

DOOD. The saturation trick is amazing. Holy sh. Sounding louder but being quieter?? WHAT SORCERY IS THIS??? I'm in the end stages of mixing an album, feeling a little in over my head. I don't have the same software or plugins you do, but I'm still gleaning a lot from hearing you talk about it. I had a hard time hearing the difference between dry and wet on several of your plugins, but I suppose that comes with time. Also. Vibraslap. Highly underrated.

Excellent insight into your reggae mixing technique, very informative video. Really like the fact that you reference old school reggae sounds. Can't wait for you to Dub Up this riddim! Have a great holiday season and best wishes from the U.K.

Vielen Dank, mal wieder sehr hilfreich und inspirierend. 🙏☮️

Thank you! Very nice of you to let us see this! I always get lost in my reggae mixes and it is great to use your explanation as a practice reggae template if you will...thanks!

Your lessons are high quality, Mr. Kahn. Thanks so much for sharing your loving skills on this channel. Exactly what I was hoping to find.

Thanks, you did it wonderfully! Great job. Looking forward to the master one & other future content 😉🖒

You are a blessing to reggae music

Thank you so much DMK. This was a great tutorial on a subject that I'm in love with! 😝🌴🙌

Best and thorough instrumental mixing tutorial i've seen on youtube so far! Thanks man, keep doing this! 💯

now i can die in peace, i have been searching videos on youtube and wait till one day i will able to find one. And there it is. Great job man and great lessons. Really appreciate the things you do. Keep on man.

Man it's informative, funny, and mellow! I love it. good job bro👍

simply awesome! you are my hero for sure!

I'm actually making this beat myself to learn some reggae techniques. It's in my own style, and made on reason with no midi keyboard or much musical knowledge. It's really helped me learn so thanks.

I have been waiting for a few weeks to watch this video it was enjoyable and you explain everything with detail. Thank you very much.

yeahh, I love your job 😁 thanks for all, fantastic videos

You have gained one subscriber, amazing explanation, loved it!

Kahn So much enlightenment given here. cant wait for the next one! I would love to see a video on how you process vocals within the same type of reverbs already in place for the whole track or would you use a totally different chain for that?

Wow. That was like having a day in class. Really informative. My favourite channel rn.

Nice job Mr. Khan. you got the feel and you got the know how, much respect,.I watched through the entire tutorial and picked up quite a bit, I'm self taught so any bit of knowledge I can find to add i'm grateful. I found an oasis hire. Be safe and stay healthy, looking forward to the other one. One love.

Fantastic insight to mixing. One of the best I have watched!

Another blaster from The Master!👍😎✌️

Wow! Phenomenal talent and content. I can't believe the depth of your skills and generosity. Amazing music you're producing there pal. Thanks

thank you for all the tips, very helpful and professional. keep it up!

I'm a Jamaica and i love what you are doing keep on doing the good work 👍

Maaaaassive Master Class Tutorial! We feel ya passion an love! Give thanks, seen! Jah bliss

This is awesome stuff, you're a fantastic tutor and a very cool bass player, nice in the pocket feel, your instructions are clear and very highly detailed even for a mere 90mins work I could hear the difference in definition. I am a bass player myself and I've been learning how to mix my music projects but I could never find a video that walked you through the process as yours does because most engineers don't like sharing their personal procedures and tricks to the world. Your tutorial will be a valuable resource and a major game changer for my home recordings. Keep up the fantastic work, subbed your channel. Bless!

I'm still working on my first reggae jam, and though I know I'm far from done, I'm realizing with this video just how much more is left to do. I appreciate these tutorials.

This is the video I was waiting for!! I love your panning decisions, I will take this knowledge with me. I would love to know where you place brass, main vocals and chorus vocals in your mix.

thats really great work ,learn alot from this ! thx!

Thanks a lot for your tips and tricks master!!! I hope i get slate digital stuff one day ;) Great work!!!

love your videos. Ive started to follow my new journey into the reggae music production. Im finding your content very helpful. Thank you

Finally a tutorial focusing in reggae & dub.Thanks!Respect!

My man out here dropping free knowledge!!! Much appreciated. Been looking for that “Reggae” snare my whole life. You made me realize that’s it’s been in front of me this whole time! Subscribed.

Nice tutorial..👏we need more piano skank poly rhythms tutorials👌🏼

i never would have dreamed there was such an in-depth science to this beautiful music .... thank you so much @DM Kahn (you are totally spot on about the saturation too!)

Very helpful very nice tips. Sure a good reference. And man I just love the love u show in your eyes with the reggae music🙏😂 oh and a good roots big riddim.. Just missing that rockers fills in that man🙌🏿be safe thanks

Great tutorial... real authentic and natural Reggae - thx

Thank u Bro , Great channel!! more than mixing tutorial its a arrangement tips!

Thanks so much for this great tutorial.

Good job thank for taking the time on this mix,lots of nice info. Well done keep it up.

Loved this. Thanks

The mix is so clean. I can hear all the instruments.

Keep doing these!

masterfully mixed indeed my man! so much to learn from this one. gonna need to watch a few times to take notes. thanks.

So helpful!, sounds great! Thank you!!!

I just start watching this channel and its really #FANTASTIC for sure. My sub is already counted. Thanks brother for sharing such great tips.

duuuuuuuuuuude so much knowledge packed in an hour and a half thank you @DMKahn gives me giraffe aftermath vibes

Great DM Kahn! Thanks a lot!

Great info! Thank you!

The Saturation technique! Thank you!

Great content! Nuff thanks!

greattt job mann i watch the full video and i take lesson thankss

Amazing stuff, thank you! Greetings from Brazil

love it

You do great job bro

i'm gonna stuck with kick&bass EQ-ing. this tutorial so pretty awsome for us. thank you so much, sir...

Nice! A separate video about reverbs, delays and all the effects you use would be awesome!

Great mix love it .

Aloha. Im a reggae/any genre artist. 35 years in the biz. Your tutorials are golden

Hi, thanks for all your tutorials. they have been extremely helpful. a drum fill tutorial would be ideal

bro i really loved how to teach

Love it very informative

Just subscribed. Just amazing channel!

GREAT!

thanks for sharing!

Love to play your video when my friends are visiting lol make me look like a musician although I have no single idea about it.

59:18, the virtual tape machine, it took the mix to a new level.

Great job Kahn!

Good works keep it up bro...

perceived loudness, db levels and what saturation is doing is just crazy and interesting!

Waou !

"I'll add a little reverb, that sounds really good", exactly what I just said! :-)

You deserve more subscribers than most sh**y channels on YT. Nice work. Keep it up. Already subscribed.

A video on mixing reggae vocals please!!! Love the channel.

Hey dude - am getting right into your lessons as they are top quality. Any plans to do a tutorial on creating a dub version? Stay safe amigo!

The way the TG 1234 spread the sound at the side was impressive and I would if you a tuto specially on the way you use your reverde

Wonderful. Could you please do one with a song and those drum fills?

Nice one bro

I'll add a little delay to my thumbs up, so you'll get it multiple times. Thanks a lot for this video DM! very helpfull

Very nice

you the best bro

Beautiful. Truly a lost art. This shouldn't be free. Ur a Rasta Dr. Dre.Blessings ❤

Great tutorial again DM Kahn. Respect. Learning a lot from your tutorials as always. What are your typical go-to or recommended vst synths or plugin for producing reggae? Drum, base, keyboard skunk and organ..somewhat hard to find decent vsts for reggae. Thanks

Thx Khan

Thank you for sharing. I don´t understand a lot of things to many pluguins and flavors... it's kind of crazy to be composer, musician and also producer

Awesome!! That helped me a lot. Could you do a mixing video only with waves plugins ?

Merci pour le tuto moi même je bosse sur Logic Pro depuis 3ans et j essaye de comprendre le mixage d un morceau merci 🙏

Bless up Mr. Kahn for sharing your knowledge with us. Do you have any in dept mastering tutorial i could get to purchase or so?

I'm loving that bubble organ sound, man. Is there a video where you show the settings to get that sound from the vts?

Muito bom mesmo

Do you ever use the logic compressors and eq? I had purchased the total studio 2 bundle form ik t-racks they sound awesome but are computer heavy i only use them to master ...

NICE NICE

Brother thank you for this helpful tutorial but unfortunately i don't have Logic x and i want soo much the Space designer reverb. Do you know any similar alternatives that i can use?