THE 5 DRIVERS OF MIXING -- The Core of EVERY Great Mix 

Seriously, FORGET any other introduction tutorial which may exist! This guy really is the way forward. His formula's are so easy to grasp and there is zero convoluted jargon busting to wade thru! Par excellence!

I found your mastering tutorial because I just saw it randomly in a sidebar on a related video. And I was a bit skeptical at first, because the title of the video made me think of those guys on here who post like 10 minute mastering pass "tutorials" to brickwall everything and make every mix sound terrible. So I hesitantly clicked the link, and 31 minutes later I felt really stupid. Because it was actually incredibly informative. I've been "mixing and mastering" (lol), my own projects for a little over 10 years and they never quite sound how I want them to. I learned a lot about the basics, just by messing around in my DAW's. But only in the past few years have I really started focusing on getting back to basics. And while I found your mastering tutorial incredibly useful, I found this one even more so. It's like you put into a list the various disciplines and techniques that bounce around my head every time I'm mixing. But when I'm mixing I always forget one or two of them, and the end result is not as tight as it should be. And like a lot of folks, I always used to just throw plugins and compression on everything and call it a day. But in the last few days I've been trying to go with the less is more approach and it's been really eye opening. Well you asked if anyone found this useful. I hope my answer expresses just how useful I found this. Now on to part 2!

I don't know how to thank you, this is helping me a lot, I really couldn't find better explanations anywhere else. Thank you.

You are a master teacher, you know how to simplify a subject. Congrats

Big Thanks Rob. This has really helped my mixing. I like knowing how to think through the process, and the iterative nature of it keeps me moving forward toward a better mix rather than feeling stuck in one place fighting. Big thanks.

Rob Williams you are a genius and such an exceptional communicator. You literally created so many avenues in my mind and then summarized it by answering every single question that popped up. Amazing, wonderful and much needed. Thank you.

hi,Rob things become clearier now after a few of your lessions you a very good teacher keep up the good work,GOD BLESS

Rob, Yes!! This did help. Please, more videos. You have an excellent way of explaining things. After watching just one thirty minute video I feel like I spent two years in college.

Man you deserve much more views! You're simply too generous to share your knowledge!! Thanks a lot, have been benefited a ton by your vid!

Great Video. Would recommend this to anyone going into mix field. Really puts things into a simple and logical perspective. One of the first I have found without a sales pitch attached for some crummy plug-in. Although i must admit...almost thought this was an infomercial because It was well spoken in the beginning and also because the vid was really well done.

very well explained and extremely helpful for myself as a beginner... much thanks!

Came from you Mastering video which, is all I have (along with someone else's) going for me to master my music. Thank you so much for this.

This is just what I've been looking for! Thank you Rob!

Rob because of you I know how to master. You've made a huge impact in my music career. Thank you so much.

Best mixing, mastering lesson you'll find on youtube. Thanks so much , ur videos really helped me. Very easy to understand, not confusing like other music lessons on utube.

Hey Rob, I really appreciate what your doing here. A HUGE thank you!

Great overview! I think this video really helps clarify mixing to a beginner who may be confused about what mixing actually is.

Hi Rob, I really liked the part where you talk about adding an EQ that could fit into ALL of the 5 steps. It forces one to think about WHY one would want to add an EQ (or other filter). Such a great example of how you open up the mixing process to make things easy to understand. And yes, lots of ideas spinning in my head right now, but I have a clear vision because of the way how you summarised your process at the end this very useful video. Tnx a lot!

Hi Rob, great video back to basics, sometimes we all overlook the real problem, looking forwards to watching the next video and putting this into practice, thanks again, Nigel.

Great simple easy to understand tutorial on mixing.

Thanks a lot for this video and the mastering video. I've watched tons of videos on RU-vid, and yours by far was the most straight to the point, and universal in terms of having a formula to run with.

You really hit the nail in these videos. How you distinguish mixing is extraordinary and also the contribution you become to people out here is amazing. So I just want to say thank you. You have made a difference in my life and I look forward for more videos and I have signed up for that course your having. A thousand thumbs up and a happy Marcus! :)

Your video helped me to realize what am I doing and why. Thanks

Rob, Again very nice presentation. The part about shaping instruments to fit better in the mix is spot on. It made me refer to your previous Mastering EQ Cheat Sheet pdf :-)

Awesome video, that's for taking much of the mystery out of the process. I am looking forward to the next video! Thanks Rob

Fantastic! Really clear and logical, without sounding dry and theoretical - nice mix!

Rob, thank you very much for this analysis. I am a beginner hobbyist, and this is a great piece to absorb a lot of information in a sensible way.

Thanks,... well spoken. The best on the net!!!!...Rob , you the man (unwelspoken?)

Hey Rob, Just wanted to say I think this is one of the most important things to learn when mixing. For a long time I've worked on this sort of workflow, but it was hard to have some sort of structure to "name" each one of these aspects. I've still got a long way to go, but this video definitely helped me a lot. I often miss a stage/get them in the wrong order. It's so easy to get obsessed making cool effects, only to realise the balance isn't right. Floyd.

Thanks very much Rob. Yes, it did help me! Simplicity and clarity is so important, and you handle both so well.

this video was also helpful. to me personally, more as an overview. Like, in me I sort of know this already, but you actually cleaned it up in my head and sorted it out, or made boxes for it. it was nice. so thanks. the most interesting part that stuck out for me was the driver: SHAPE. I think there's gonna be some really fascinating moments for me. It felt like YES, in me. HERE'S where the real magic is that will give the song BREATH. Can't wait for you to speak more about it. mmm sweet

This is so good! Thanks a lot! This is definitely going to bring greater productivity and meaning to my mixing sessions.

Yes this gave me the much needed mixing foundation I ever had!!! Thanks for your expertise 10 times over...

Thank you for this video. It gave me more clarity on how to "work" a mix.

Yes this has helped much. I usually pan stuff as I go but it does make sense to pan later since the eq'ing also creates space. Thanks for the info.

Mixdowns are normally an intimidating process for me. When every action requires you to make so many compensations it can be really overwhelming on where to start but this video has really helped provide me with a clear direction

Thank you Rob. Very easy to follow, and understand.

Awesome, just what I was looking for. Doing all this already, but moving it more to the concious level really helps making the mixing process more efficient.

I'm so happy to have found your videos! They're a bit longer than most of the other informative videos on youtube, but you explain things clearly and orderly, you're easy to listen to (which is HUGE for me!), easy to follow, and the videos are overall just very professional and very well put together. Thank you!

Very professional and simple at the same time!

Thanks Rob,that was so helpful and spot on.

I remember watching your first video and it was a great help. . and so it this one for starters. .

Thxs a lot Rob, As clear as an azure sky of deepest summer, subscribed!!

Hey Rob. Thanks for the valuable information! Watching your video made me realize that I have been following the same five drivers (for the most part) on a subconscious level. Your video made me aware of what I am actually doing, which is another step forward towards to understanding - and making - making great mixes.

Very useful "philosophy" or concept of mixing! Specially me, I went far from mixing to mastering concepts and this main basics was very useful for me like refresh the steps of getting better mix! Keep it up!

This has helped greatly!! Great insight and even though I do all the 5 drivers, it kind of just gave me a clearer path to a better mix and the questions I should be asking myself. Def, helped me and sure it will show next time I sit down with a song.

awesome explanation! I feel as I understand it a LOT better now! love the accent!

This is a very professional video that I ever watched, Thanks Mr. Rob :) very help me in my mix

Hi Rob Thank you so much for the 5 Drivers of Mixing. Very informative,You make things so easy to understand for an old guy like me.

Thanks! Really gave me a perspective on the work I do. I already do it like you do, now I just know that I'm doing it. Thanks Rob.

Rob, a big thank you for sharing your expertise. I have wanted to produce some simple vocal tracks for a long time but my mix downs always sound amateurish. Your videos have been very helpful for this newbie.

Really helped lot bro...thank you for taking you are valueable time to teach new comers....once again thanks a lot bro...

HI ROB, SOME TIME AGO I SAW THE BEST VIDEO THERE IS ABOUT PARALLEL COMPRESSION , I REALLY LOVED IT , AND I DO NOT KNOW WHY IS NOT THERE ANYMORE , YOU EXPLAINED WITH A VOICE TRACK AND I REALY MISS IT , IS IT POSSIBLE FOR YOU TO PUT IT AGAIN ? I HOPE YOU CAN DO THAT , PRAYING FOR THAT !!!!!! LOVE , PANCHO

Rob, just wanted to say thank you - great presentation - very well thought out methodology. Can't wait to try your approach on my PT rig. Awesome.

I love your work buddy. You never fail to impress!

Couldn't have explain it better!!!! Thank You!!!!

This is a success. Dude keep doing what you are doing. God will give you more skill as you continue to impart to others.

This was so well explained. The best mixing explanation video I've seen.

This is an awesome video for beginners in mixing such as myself

Hi Rob. I just want to say thank you very much for this simple yet powerful information you laid here for us especially for newbie like me in mixing. You just saved me a lot of time trying to figure out on what needs to be done on how to mix properly. Keep safe :)

Really nice man! Thanks so much for your effort. Best tutorial I've seen for this subject.

Really great job Rob! Thank you!

Make sure you check Raz Klinghoffer's mixes, really good mixes

Woowww, I have been looking for such an insightfull video a loong time!!! props man.. Youre a great teacher!!

Nice work Rob. Thank you

Fantastic tutorials, very clear, ultra pro!

amazing video! i was lost in mixing and this helped me so much!

Really great info Rob. Thanks.

Awesome! Thanks a lot!

Awesome man! A lot of great Info that I've read before, but presented in a way that makes more sense. Love your videos! Keep up the good work!

thank you Mr. Rob Williams

Great advice and good presentation. Cool! Thanks :)

Great video, very clearly explained.

Thank you very much I have been making beats for years and only started to mix a few months ago I have got a lot better but this video and others alike are so helpful Very grateful and look forward to more The list is very useful and i ended up getting lost in a mix, however this thought process is very objective an a MUST Cheers

THANKS BRO. JUST WHAT I NEEDED

Thanks man, you helped me to understand better what is it a mixing proess!

This is a cool video man... Thank you so much for this. Love the way you put everything together and easy to understand.

Thanks for the video! It was really informative!

My ultimate goal is not just making them sound better but i want to feel the bass,and drums and stil make it so I can hear the high hat and guitars ,keys clear or full, making it wide more so than loud. That's the problem for me, it is very difficult to get it just so. Theres always something wrong with it to me.

Dude I thought that was a white solid composited from use of a green screen! Your tutorials are amazing, and the video quality, dang. Very VERY nice

thanx rob... that was really cool!!

very informative as was the 7 step mastering video. Question: this quite successful guy once told me he mixed and mastered his first album on regular computer speakers!! I don't have any proper studio monitoring (yet), am I wasting my time with regular headphones and speakers? I've taken some of my mixes around different places to listen to, and even though it's still on the fly, it's not shockingly bad. What do you think?

GRACIAS POR COMPARTIR SUS CONOCIMIENTOS, THANKS A LOT! NOW ITS CLEAR FOR ME....I WILL DO A BETTER MIX; NEXT TIME.

Awesome video, great job!

accually there is an interactive multitrack format (often 4-5 of the main groups - bass/drums/vocals/keys/gtrs). which is really cool I think. not very popular though.

I just put OST and an L2 on every channel. Am I good now?

This is a very informative vídeo. Thanks a lot.

excellent video! thank you!

Thank you so much for this video is really good.

Cool! What a big help

That definitely helped...thanks

Very helpful. thank you very much!

Nice work; this was very helpful!

I agree with your approach.

Thought you given up or something m8, but thank god your back :) Go Go Go!! :)

Great info. Thanks man.

Thanx Rob for this stuff! Do you have a video where you put mixing into practice? that we can see how you mix vocals, base guitars drums? thanx

Great video l learnt a lot

Thanks, great video

duuuuuuuude you're awesome,thanks