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Mixing With Saturation - Why You Need It 

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Saturation is an amazing technique that can bring life, vibe and energy to your mixes and production. In this video I explain what it is and how to get started using it by sharing some free plugins / vsts. Saturation is a huge topic but hopefully this video sets you in the right direction :)
While some of the examples here used heavily driven tape and tube saturation, often a subtle amount is all you need and you'll soon start getting a good ear for how much is enough. Don't forget to explore the other forms of saturation too!
Free saturation plugins I use -
Saturation Knob - goo.gl/zcStnR
Headcrusher Free - www.vst4free.com/free_vst.php?...
Ferric TDS - goo.gl/s75Cqz
Paid plugins-
Slate Digital Virtual Tube Collection
(I love the slate plugins but I'm not sponsored by the company, I'm a full paying customer sharing my experiences)
Gain Staging video I mentioned - • Gain Staging - The 3 R...
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@jahva1O1
@jahva1O1 5 лет назад
I love your hair.. its thick, fuller, has warmth, and SATURATED...
@ffjaron
@ffjaron 5 лет назад
jahva1O1 yeah, his paste is giving him a lot of saturation. Wonder if theres a free demo.
@marwox6765
@marwox6765 5 лет назад
@@ffjaron lol
@fuzzyhymnself
@fuzzyhymnself 4 года назад
Y'all ain't got no sense lol 😂😂
@steveshields2293
@steveshields2293 4 года назад
True. To me Thicc definitely means the bottom end it's fuller and more round 👍🏿
@shiroal-fatih1984
@shiroal-fatih1984 4 года назад
Lmao
@brandongreco6729
@brandongreco6729 5 лет назад
This dude is a beast of a teacher.Feels like I should pay this dude for these videos.
@IceyGuy
@IceyGuy 4 года назад
Patreon ;)
@d-rockanomaly9243
@d-rockanomaly9243 4 года назад
A beastcher.. Beacher... Beaster... Nvm it doesn't really work. He's a beast of a teacher.
@joelonsdale
@joelonsdale 4 года назад
You do!
@prodbysaze2892
@prodbysaze2892 4 года назад
@@d-rockanomaly9243 Teast?
@d-rockanomaly9243
@d-rockanomaly9243 4 года назад
@@prodbysaze2892 lol that'll have to do.
@inthemix
@inthemix 6 лет назад
Mastering overview video will be posted on Saturday :)
@mohandass5030
@mohandass5030 6 лет назад
And Finally....☺☺☺
@Hemel02
@Hemel02 6 лет назад
can u make a vedio about mixing and mastaring plugging comes with fl studio?
@enricoreimann5609
@enricoreimann5609 5 лет назад
I know, I'm a little late, but you know It came out on "Satur-Day" (you know, because of "saturation" 😅
@ACES-BRAZIL
@ACES-BRAZIL 4 месяца назад
justin bieber cheap...no man
@DavidDiMuzio
@DavidDiMuzio 5 лет назад
I'm loving your tutorials man. You're great at making complex ideas simple and easy to understand. Btw, if you ever come to Nashville I'd be happy to show you. You've always got a free place to crash here :)
@inthemix
@inthemix 5 лет назад
Thank you! I really appreciate that David
@BenPotts
@BenPotts 6 лет назад
such a great channel, even as an experienced producer this is just top notch stuff, very very well done
@inthemix
@inthemix 6 лет назад
Ben Potts Thank you very much Ben!
@penguinshredder
@penguinshredder 5 лет назад
@@inthemix Couldnt agree more.
@tehsma
@tehsma 5 лет назад
If you duplicate the sound that you are applying saturation to- this one without the effect- you can invert the phase of this "bare" copy, and adjust its volume until it almost cancels the saturated copy. Almost, because the harmonic differences the saturation plugin introduced are left behind. Only the "effect" remains. This can be a useful way to compare or analyze different saturation or distortion plugins in an objective way. It may remove some of the mystery of some of these plugins.
@wreck2881
@wreck2881 5 лет назад
👍
@BenjaminMJ
@BenjaminMJ 5 лет назад
you can also make an IR of their effect.. so u can make an IR of your fav settings or whatever.. as long as the effect is linear as in not changing for the duration of the IR sample.. like half a second or something.. right?? u seem to have expertise.. and im just repeating something i heard :D
@GeorgePiazza
@GeorgePiazza 5 лет назад
You are describing what is commonly called a Null Test - take an unprocessed audio signal (or file) and a processed version of the same signal, match the levels (rms or average), invert the polarity of one, then play or render them starting from the same sample position. To fully grasp this, take two identical audio files, invert the polarity of one, then play them together. They will cancel each other and you will hear nothing - silence. Be sure NO processing of any kind is applied to one or both - not even a miniscule gain change. Regarding your Null Test experiment between an unprocessed and processed signal: Yes, it is a good way to understand what these plugins are doing - what they are adding; but only if the applied saturation is static (doesn't change with the dynamics / level of the original signal), or if the plugin has complex non-linear interactions. With dynamic non-linear saturation plugins, it's better to adjust by ear - just don't overdo it (there is a reason engineers didn't add Aural Exciter to every track back in the 70s & 80s. Something has to be in the background, otherwise it's a wall of mush - piercing mush that will get fatiguing real fast.). Consider a few nonlinear analog systems: Tubes have a very smooth curve toward higher nonlinear saturation; transistors and op-amps tend to be more linear until they approach their clipping point with a smaller dB transition range to hard clipping; transformers vary with the given design topology and materials - their saturation type, amount and curve in relation to input fluctuations (level) vary greatly.. (they also exhibit EM field effect saturation); tape is a very complex non-linear system, between the input & output electronics, the magnetic heads, bias, tape formulation, particle domain concentration & polarization, etc.. Older plugins (and some recent ones) typically applied 'static' saturation to a signal, regardless of average level or fluctuations in amplitude (a cheap way of simulating tube, tape, transformer and other analog non-linearities). These can easily be nulled to expose the added saturation. But many new plugins have dynamic implementations of saturation - e.g. the amount of saturation will fluctuate in relation to signal amplitude. Even with non-saturating dynamic processors, it can be hard to make sense of the 'delta' from a null ('delta': what is leftover - the difference between the unprocessed and processed files). Some plugins distinguish between transients and average levels as well (check out Physion from Eventide and the Unfiltered Audio plugins for examples). Sophisticated tape saturation plugins (especially deeply modeled multi tube devices like a good guitar amp emu or the Thermionics Culture Vulture) and other 'end-to-end' emulations combine numerous techniques to interactively generate varying degrees and types of saturation: the UAD SSL Console has numerous clipping points; their Distressor emulation is also highly reactive; the Manley Vari Mu tube mastering compressor & the Voxbox both have extremely complex non-linear interactive circuit topology, including the Input & Output tubes & transformers, the program dependent compression behavior, the tube amplifier and, with the VoxBox, the EQ inductors. multiple nonlinear dynamic systems interacting with each other, making an analysis by 'Null Test' almost meaningless.
@dumithegreat3892
@dumithegreat3892 5 лет назад
Kekka dake da
@jakoby757
@jakoby757 5 лет назад
I make broccoli with this technique
@heinrichsmit2
@heinrichsmit2 5 лет назад
Finally a youtuber that doesn't waste my time and I can actually see results
@louisjans9450
@louisjans9450 6 лет назад
It fills in the gaps between the frequencies, this is how I hear it. Very good explanation 👍
@inthemix
@inthemix 6 лет назад
Louis Jans But does it press the space-bar to start? ;)
@louisjans9450
@louisjans9450 6 лет назад
Only a wizard knows the answer 😜
@NTayls80
@NTayls80 4 года назад
Man, thank you so much for doing this. Your videos are almost incredible in regards to their clarity and value! You are a gift among the youtube rubble. Lots and lots of respect 👏🏼
@LaScienceMusicale
@LaScienceMusicale 6 лет назад
that's just amazing ! Ty It is often used in post-rock and EDM also in contemporary music
@KaitavSapreMusic
@KaitavSapreMusic 6 лет назад
Very impressive tutorial. I like how you talked about "warmth" 3:10 and how companies market their plugins. :D Thank you so much!
@1998Cebola
@1998Cebola 3 года назад
Having binged your videos over the last couple of days and going this far back really accentuates how much your presentation has improved. This is by no means bad, but compared to the quality of lighting, sound and overall visual presentation in the most recent videos the small changes make a huge difference.
@andrewryder1319
@andrewryder1319 4 года назад
That was an extremely clear and effective explanation. I'm finally beginning to understand saturation. I look forward to learning more from you. Thank you!
@simonehanley2873
@simonehanley2873 4 года назад
As a 60 yr old who came from the wonderful world of analogue production I think this guy is a great teacher. Great descriptions and explanations, lovely voice and hair and a good knowledge of his subject. I've just subscribed.
@lisah1922
@lisah1922 6 лет назад
I love saturation knob. It works really well on my lead bus. Thanks for this video! You make amazing content! Keep it up! ♥️
@inthemix
@inthemix 6 лет назад
Lisa H Thank you, I've used it on countless distorted leads, it's definitely got something magic going on behind the simple one dial because it sounds great!
@StrayMedicine
@StrayMedicine 5 лет назад
AHHH thank you for your informative videos! Very useful, you break down jargon a lot of people use without knowing what it means. Maybe I've been looking in weird areas on RU-vid or something but your videos are a lot more informative and clear to me than other people's I've seen about mixing/mastering, and I feel like I'm finally getting a grasp on verbage and understanding things because of you.
@rjrmusic665
@rjrmusic665 5 лет назад
The most eloquent and easy to understand explanation of saturation I've ever heard! BTW, I love everything about this channel! Top-notch stuff!
@inthemix
@inthemix 5 лет назад
What a lovely thing to say. I really appreciate your comments :)
@tresilloproductions
@tresilloproductions 4 года назад
I’ve been watching a lot of your videos, not really by choices, but out of utility. They have been greatly helpful. Thanks for your work. I’m subscribed
@QuintSEnce
@QuintSEnce 5 лет назад
Great explanation to saturation, a lot of people just have no idea of what saturation can do... but I think you really did clear up the question mark that appears over peoples heads when saturation is mentioned. Excellent info.
@sc4rlotte456
@sc4rlotte456 3 месяца назад
whenever im looking to research a new topic, i always look for your videos, even if they're rly old. you explain things in a great way, thank you!
@Skejtboard
@Skejtboard 5 лет назад
Love your tutorials! The thing that makes you better than other music tutorials is that you often bring in visual so that you could really see and understand whats happening before I my self can wrap my head around it. I know its not good to make music with your eyes but its a wonderful teaching tool. Thanks! Will watch more.
@Andydemelo
@Andydemelo 4 года назад
Underrated channel. These lessons are like payed lessons! Learning alot here! Thanks bro.
@kurupt8929
@kurupt8929 4 года назад
Really appreciate your efforts put into your videos,the way you explain everything in detail and in a way that makes sense, is top notch and very professional and I'm getting results instantly !! Thanks heaps mate
4 года назад
Man, im from Poland and im watching your movies from quite a lot but i love your type of explaining everything :) I learn a lot from this movies :)
@i-AMsorrow
@i-AMsorrow 4 года назад
Subbed! after a 5 year break away from production, I came across one of your videos and now watched many!, Very informative and I've learnt a load more than I already knew from your vidz! Keep up the damn good work 👍🏻
@zimzimmaberlin
@zimzimmaberlin 3 года назад
Thank you for explaining so good. And also for sharing your experiences to emphasize with a little amount on relevant channels.
@salvadorcabezadevaca9560
@salvadorcabezadevaca9560 6 лет назад
Really appreciate all the quality content that ITM delivers to all the community 🔥
@cjlaws2341
@cjlaws2341 4 года назад
This channel is so informational always learn something new here thanks for being so detailed and easy to follow I love your videos
@aiyleatom2211
@aiyleatom2211 6 лет назад
Learnt a lot from you ...and you'll be blessed for being helpful for the ppl who cant afford music classes...thank u bro
@BeansGalaxy
@BeansGalaxy Год назад
You’ve connected parts of my brain with this video. I’ve always left my “analog” plugins in the red and subtlety used clippers but I could never understand why my saturation sounded flat
@heclairsful
@heclairsful 5 лет назад
I have been away from a while but thanks for all tutorials to keep me update, you guys are awesome
@thesethreekings
@thesethreekings 4 года назад
One of the very best mixing tutorial channels on RU-vid 🔥
@JojoWoori
@JojoWoori 4 года назад
You explained so easily! Thank you so much! I was always feeling something was missing. my tracks sounds kinda empty, you made me realize why. 👍
@lawrencevaughan5373
@lawrencevaughan5373 5 лет назад
Nailed it. Seriously great explanation. Top quality content mate!
@rafaelkumoto
@rafaelkumoto 5 лет назад
This is the best video about Saturation I’ve seen! Thank you!
@emiel333
@emiel333 6 лет назад
Another great video, Michael! I do use saturation sometimes on specific parts of my tracks. You explained it correctly, the warmth that comes along the sound is nice. I'm looking forward to the next video, and have a great week with producing and making music! Greetings, Emiel.
@streetlord5592
@streetlord5592 6 лет назад
This my first time commenting on your video and I must say I have learnt a lot from you over this few months. God bless you and continue giving us your best. Bless up
@inthemix
@inthemix 6 лет назад
Street Lord Thank you! I'll keep trying my best :)
@skygazer3696
@skygazer3696 2 года назад
Only Mike can help us better than none. Bless having this channel .
@nuttzbeats5667
@nuttzbeats5667 3 года назад
Always got great content man! You've made my productions sound so much better by what you've taught!
@JonathanChivon
@JonathanChivon Год назад
Thank you so much, your video is really helpful! I've been curioused to know about what Saturation do to the mix for a long time.
@23thkr
@23thkr 4 года назад
This is a really informative channel with quality content. Here i feel welcomed rather than other mixing channels on youtube, where the host would respond to your questions and comments in a very condescending and arrogant way. I dont understand why some mixing engineers believe they are superior to anyone else in the same field. So being a cool guy towards your clients or potential clients is as important as the mixing skills to grow your business Big fan of this channel and keep up the good work :)
@neoncut
@neoncut 2 года назад
This was a really nice intro for me. The side-by-side comparisons were really helpful and had the right length. Made me excited to make music. 🌶️🌶️🌶️
@housethis3567
@housethis3567 6 лет назад
I liked the examples you made, thank you again for the excelent job you doing! 👍
@OUTSS1
@OUTSS1 5 лет назад
This video was REALLY informative! Always kinda thought of saturation as a meh kind of thing to add in the mix. But this really makes sense
@crust5909
@crust5909 Год назад
NOW i understand. The other people making videos about it did not gave good examples, or dived in too many details about the mathematics/geometry of the sound wave. Thank you for making this video easy to understand.
@OloffMusic
@OloffMusic 4 года назад
These tutorials are incredibly clear.
@paxtecum8699
@paxtecum8699 5 лет назад
Thanks for explaining everything in a really simple and understandable way
@IgorMeshcheriakov
@IgorMeshcheriakov 5 лет назад
Thank you! This video is helpful to understand the basics of saturation.
@iamGoldy
@iamGoldy 6 лет назад
Man your voice is so relaxing. Can you start an audiobook series or something
@inthemix
@inthemix 6 лет назад
Kreate Yeah I want to make that happen. Let's do it.
@iamGoldy
@iamGoldy 6 лет назад
looking forward to it
@nervz3837
@nervz3837 6 лет назад
Do it!
@AudioReplica2023
@AudioReplica2023 5 лет назад
he just wanna hear you moan...lmfao!
@nenissaK
@nenissaK 4 года назад
@Nobby Heads So warm it's heated up
@lumpyfishgravy
@lumpyfishgravy 6 лет назад
Since getting hold of Waves Scheps Omni I've been hooked on saturation, and especially intrigued with the difference between Even and Odd. The former (which you get from asymmetric hardware like Class A) seems to lift and sweeten a part. The latter (from symmetric hardware like Tape) tends to add weight and sometimes darkness. Fun stuff. Most analogue gear has a bit of both. So what I'd really like in the next Omni release are mix controls for the 3 types of saturation on offer.
@Mooreeezy
@Mooreeezy 5 лет назад
You did an amazing job explaining this - thank you!
@halseyballistic
@halseyballistic 6 лет назад
Awesome. Thanks for your time to post this video for us all in the recording world
@neimaddnilb
@neimaddnilb 4 года назад
Awesome video man, thanks for the explanation on using saturation in the mix
@danboniface914
@danboniface914 4 года назад
Another great video. One of the best mix teachers out there.
@MiaAmareMusic
@MiaAmareMusic 5 лет назад
really helpful video - thank you for all your work Michael
@davidleeroth357
@davidleeroth357 4 года назад
AS ALWAYS, Great videos. Very detailed. Keep up the good work
@lioneyebeatz
@lioneyebeatz 4 года назад
Just started making beats like a month ago and i have been learning a lot from your videos thank you
@suadaselimovic2697
@suadaselimovic2697 5 лет назад
You are so motivational and that really keeps ms going
@Table-Top
@Table-Top 6 лет назад
another great video, thanks Michael.
@MabawaVocal
@MabawaVocal 4 года назад
ONE OF THE EASIEST EXPLANATIONS EVER,I UNDERSTOOD YOU 100%
@ezdmusic
@ezdmusic 6 лет назад
i never saw videos clearer than yours, well done !
@inthemix
@inthemix 6 лет назад
Eliot Hantute Thanks Eliot :)
@ka-zen648
@ka-zen648 6 лет назад
really high quality tutorial and well explained. thanks!
@dariofromthefuture3075
@dariofromthefuture3075 2 года назад
Clearest sound communicator on youtube. Your videos are SATURATED with knowledge :)
@fredscalliet
@fredscalliet 5 лет назад
Simple, straightforward and instructive. Thanks !
@morgengabe1
@morgengabe1 6 лет назад
First time watching. This seems like a cool spot! Nice video. Got me wanting to dig out my old mic preamp to put synths through
@cheslinscheepers2547
@cheslinscheepers2547 Год назад
Thanks man your videos are really to the point and insightful. Much appreciated.
@SaintGabriel111
@SaintGabriel111 4 года назад
Thank you, Michael! Great content as usual!
@oscar9876543
@oscar9876543 5 лет назад
Very interesting, I've known about saturation, and have used it for my bass. But adding it to my drum mix? I'm gonna have to try that out!
@DrVilest
@DrVilest 6 лет назад
Very helpful and interesting video
@KoolteethDeBlog
@KoolteethDeBlog 6 лет назад
Again a great tutorial! I learned a lot from this. Thx ;)
@tengoodquestions
@tengoodquestions 6 лет назад
Hey, you come across very very well ! Keep up the good work, already subscribed but I wanted to point that out. I learned more about Saturation today, thank you !
@NRTKDNB
@NRTKDNB 2 года назад
Best Tutorial channel of all times !
@eldowns
@eldowns 4 года назад
Outstanding video. Very well explained and produced.
@iranoutofideas3422
@iranoutofideas3422 6 лет назад
This was a very easy to understand saturation video unlike the others I have read/watched.
@jeramylaboy1444
@jeramylaboy1444 4 года назад
Can you do a vid on saturation for bass music ( edm specifically). This info is so good i appreciate all the help you give to the producer community
@Light00000
@Light00000 5 лет назад
This was great! Really enjoy your videos🙌🙌🙌
@kobalt77
@kobalt77 6 лет назад
Excellent video Mike, well presented, full of useful tips and knowledge, and no unnecessary waffle............. very much appreciated my man, thank you ....................... Camel Crusher is free and my Go To saturation.......... I have tried many, and always end up back using that little beauty.................. OH, and MDA VST are very basic, but absolutely wonderful, and they have a few different saturation plug-ins, but the whole suite is worth installing in my H O .... :)
@ArnaudKenfack
@ArnaudKenfack 5 лет назад
Don't hope it helped, my friend, because it did hugely! Thank you man
@TheKillander
@TheKillander 5 лет назад
Your information is really valuable. Thank you
@growponics9170
@growponics9170 5 лет назад
This was a good video. I learned stuff i didnt know about here. Cheers
@Insideranon
@Insideranon 6 лет назад
Im trying this. I make metal and this may have been what I have been looking for to get that sunk in all together feel I've been looking for
@jabobihlman541
@jabobihlman541 3 года назад
Another great one! Thanks Michael.
@StinaViktor
@StinaViktor 6 лет назад
You are the best bro, cheers!
@brandonmalela2506
@brandonmalela2506 3 года назад
one love and salute to all your learners , we should pay this guy for learning us thse things
@gkfhigh2253
@gkfhigh2253 5 лет назад
Your videos are always helpful
@justdougbrand
@justdougbrand 2 года назад
You just taught me a lot within the first 3 minutes. Sheeesh. Thanks a lot man!!!
@TheoYoungMusic
@TheoYoungMusic 5 лет назад
Really great video, thanks for making it!
@adilmuzic
@adilmuzic 6 лет назад
Thanks Mike for this topic... Helped a lot... Was pretty much confused!!! Thanks 😊
@ABIRBEATS
@ABIRBEATS 4 года назад
amazing info Ive learnt alot from you i really appreciate it thanks soo much :)
@MordioMusic
@MordioMusic 6 лет назад
Great video And good example to understand.
@chadbierman8058
@chadbierman8058 5 лет назад
Thanks for the great explanation! God bless!
@DEEP_PRACTICE
@DEEP_PRACTICE 5 лет назад
Grateful for your insights dude!
@BobAkry
@BobAkry 5 лет назад
Keep it up with this stuff man, youre awesome 👌🏿
@flamingsoundsofficial8730
@flamingsoundsofficial8730 4 года назад
bro really Love your tutorials🔥. Thanks
@Yonikaii
@Yonikaii 3 года назад
Awesome and super useful video as always!!
@hleet
@hleet 3 года назад
Thanks for the explanation. Way easier to understand than most of "teachers" over internet.
@dj_Kzas
@dj_Kzas Год назад
Great tutorial as always Mike.
@tylerrobblee8038
@tylerrobblee8038 2 года назад
The exact video I needed. Cheers!
@VicTheMonster
@VicTheMonster 5 лет назад
I love your tutorials Bro. Thank you so much
@bluevioletmoon
@bluevioletmoon 2 года назад
You explain really well. Thank you.
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