Mixing
Gain staging, EQ, compression, space and low end: turning multitracks into a balanced mix.
17:35Low end & drumsMixing basics: bass
A solid starting point for bass in a mix.
13:59Low end & drumsSerial compression for a tight, solid bass
Shows why two gentle compressors can beat one hard one on bass, with the attack and release reasoning explained and checked against references.
10:33Gain staging & balanceSix gain staging mistakes, and how to avoid them
Saved to public playlists by 13 different people between 2018 and 2024: a practical fix for the level problems most home mixes have.
1:19:24Mix process & famous mixesBob Power's mixing masterclass at MixCon 2017
Over an hour of hard-won thinking from one of hip-hop's great mixers.
11:49Gain staging & balanceSetting proper levels in the box
Follows level through the whole session, from input to master.
5:13Gain staging & balanceGain staging: set conservative levels before you mix
Saved to public playlists by 12 different people between 2015 and 2021: a short first step for anyone whose mixes keep clipping.
25:14Gain staging & balanceA complete guide to gain staging
Answers the follow-up questions most gain staging videos skip.
9:12Gain staging & balanceGain staging explained: headroom, noise and setting levels
Saved to public playlists by 12 different people between 2021 and 2025: a clear grounding in why levels matter, not just which numbers to hit.
21:02Low end & drumsKick and bass tricks from three engineers
Several approaches to the same problem side by side.
16:03Low end & drumsThe pocket EQ trick for clean bass
A simple, repeatable fix for muddy bass.
6:10Gain staging & balanceGain staging: three things to know
Corrects common myths in six minutes.
6:31Gain staging & balanceThree rules of gain staging
Short and easy to remember.
29:57Compression & dynamicsRick Beato on how compression works and how pros use it
A complete compression primer in one sitting: the controls, the hardware they come from, and real before-and-after examples on a full track.
6:03Low end & drumsAndrew Scheps on Green Day's bass
A real record's bass chain from a top mixer.
44:41Low end & drumsEight tips for better low end
A thorough low-end checklist from a working producer.
49:15Mix process & famous mixes21 mixing tips a Nashville producer wishes he'd known as a beginner
Practical workflow habits, each shown in a session rather than just named. Commenters with years of experience say they still picked up new things.
12:13Low end & drumsHow to EQ bass
A clear, practical bass EQ lesson.
13:15Low end & drumsAnchoring the bass in a mix
A classroom tip from a working mix engineer.
15:41Low end & drumsTony Maserati on bass, synth bass and drums
Shows how to control several low-end sources at once.
7:41Low end & drumsJoe Barresi on mixing bass guitar
A hard-rock engineer's approach to bass.
12:16Reverb, delay & spaceEvery common reverb type explained
Hear each reverb type before you choose one.
9:44Low end & drumsBalancing kick and bass with a VU meter, a trick from Jacquire King
A practical starting point for low-end balance that doesn't depend on your monitors or room; many viewers say it fixed their kick and bass on the first try.
25:02Compression & dynamicsHearing compression: a detailed lesson on vocal and guitar compression
Built around listening rather than presets: it trains you to hear the change, including the eyes-closed listening habit commenters single out.
14:40Low end & drumsMixing bass with multiband compression
Shows when multiband is the right tool.
8:34Low end & drumsA kick and bass mixing trick
Tackles the hardest low-end problem directly.
4:29Low end & drumsBass that cuts through
Bass that still reads on phones and laptops.
10:43Reverb, delay & spaceThree-dimensional reverb
Gives flat electronic mixes some depth.
25:51Reverb, delay & spaceChoosing a reverb
Teaches the decision, not the preset.
23:39Gain staging & balanceGain staging demystified
Explains the reasons behind the rules, not just the numbers.
9:35Low end & drumsBlending 808 and kick
Tackles the most common low-end clash in hip-hop mixes.
8:48Reverb, delay & spaceFive reverb tricks
Quick ideas that add depth.
8:26Mix process & famous mixesAndrew Scheps mixes guitars and bass
A top rock mixer at work.
45:51Low end & drumsFive tips for great bass sounds
Starts at the source, not the plugin.
9:53Reverb, delay & spaceTempo-synced reverb pre-delay and decay
A small technique that tightens a mix.
11:18Low end & drumsWorking with low frequencies
Practical low-end habits from a top mixer.
12:59Gain staging & balanceGain versus volume
Clears up two words people use as if they mean the same thing.
1:04:10Mix process & famous mixesChris Lord-Alge's mix secrets
A rare long look at one of rock's best-known mixers working in a session.
18:24Gain staging & balanceSetting levels with VU meters
An old-school habit that makes gain staging easy to hear and see.
31:22Gain staging & balanceStarting a mix the right way: levels and plugin sweet spots
A clean, sensible way to start every mix.
7:13Compression & dynamicsAudio compressors explained: threshold, ratio, attack, release and make-up gain
The animations make the controls visible: you see attack change the punch of a sound as you hear it. A clear first lesson before any plugin-specific video.
12:31Compression & dynamicsSix rules of compression, drawn out on a whiteboard
Short and visual: the drawings make attack and release click, and the rules give a beginner a sensible place to start.
16:25Compression & dynamicsWhen and how to use sidechain compression in Ableton
Explains the reasoning before the settings, and the band-split trick shows how to duck only the lows so the rest of the sound stays intact.
11:29Reverb, delay & spaceCalculating reverb time and pre-delay
Takes the guesswork out of reverb settings.
8:20Compression & dynamicsHow sidechain compression works
A short, clear first lesson.
1:12:28Mix process & famous mixesNolly's rock mixing masterclass, part 1
An unhurried look at how a respected metal and rock mixer thinks.
15:22EQ11 common EQ mistakes and how to avoid them
A compact checklist of habits to unlearn; even experienced mixers in the comments say it caught mistakes they still make.
8:04Low end & drumsThe history of the Pultec low-end trick
Explains the trick instead of repeating it.
15:14Mix process & famous mixesSixteen mixing tips
Quick to skim, and you can jump straight to the tip you need.
8:35EQWhy high-passing helps your mix
Addresses myths about high-pass filters in plain terms.
10:26Compression & dynamicsSidechain ducking with Dave Darlington
A mixing engineer's practical take on ducking.
6:00Reverb, delay & spaceSending delay into reverb
A quick technique with a big result.
12:03Reverb, delay & spaceReverb versus delay
Clear guidance on two effects people confuse.
58:47Low end & drumsMixing bass on seven songs
Many examples of one task.
23:37Reverb, delay & spaceRecording reverbs and delays
Part of a well-structured series.
4:28Low end & drumsAndy Wallace's bass EQ trick
A simple idea from a legendary mixer.
5:17Low end & drumsUsing filters on bass
Cleaner bass with two simple tools.
5:17Low end & drumsGreg Wells on mixing bass
A top producer's bass process.
9:03Reverb, delay & spaceKSHMR's reverb tips
Clear tricks from a top EDM producer.
21:33Reverb, delay & spaceAdding reverb and delay to a mix
Shows effects in the context of a full mix.
4:55EQEQ frequencies for a kick drum
A quick kick EQ reference.
21:35Reverb, delay & spaceFive delay mixing tricks
Delay ideas beyond the basic echo.
6:30Reverb, delay & spaceReverb and delay explained
A clear first lesson on time-based effects.
20:28Compression & dynamicsSidechain compression: what you need to know
A clear overview in one sitting.
5:25Compression & dynamicsSetting up a compressor
Calm and clear about what each control does.
10:49Mix process & famous mixesCalibrating your speakers for mixing
Consistent listening level is a cheap fix that changes every mix decision.
8:50Compression & dynamicsNew ways to use sidechain compression
Goes past ducking a bass to the kick.
10:51Compression & dynamicsAndrew Scheps' rear-bus parallel compression on a whole mix
A clear A/B of one widely used mix-bus trick, with the routing shown step by step so you can rebuild it in any DAW.
9:07Low end & drumsFixing low mids in bass tone
Targets the most common bass problem.
18:55Low end & drumsCleaner, tighter low end
A practical low-end overview.
20:52Compression & dynamicsA compressor designer on drum compression
A designer's insight into what compressors do to drums.
9:08Gain staging & balanceK-metering and monitor calibration in Logic
A pro's approach to consistent levels.
15:52Mix process & famous mixesTen mixing tips that changed one producer's work
Practical habits rather than plugin tricks.
7:22Compression & dynamicsAn OTT guide for leads, bass and master
Gets control over a much-abused plugin.
6:36Reverb, delay & spaceAbleton reverb techniques with Mad Zach
Creative ideas from a respected producer.
13:06Mix process & famous mixesHow to mix drums
A clear, practical drum mix.
19:12EQMixing the midrange
Focuses on the band most beginners neglect.
15:22EQEQ basics: frequency, band shapes and Q, shown in FL Studio
A patient first lesson on what each EQ control does, with sounds to hear at every step. It carries over to any DAW's EQ.
10:48Mix process & famous mixesSetting instrument levels in a mix
The most important and most skipped mix stage.
10:36Compression & dynamicsCompression basics
A clear introduction.
12:06Compression & dynamicsFET, tube, optical and VCA compressors
Helps you pick the right compressor.
9:39EQCleaning up a muddy mix
Teaches you to diagnose mud, not just cut 300 Hz everywhere.
8:56Mix process & famous mixesWhy mixing in mono helps
A simple habit with a large payoff.
6:54Low end & drumsHannes Bieger on drum bus compression for punchy drums
A short, focused look at attack time on drums from a working engineer. The changes are subtle, so it doubles as an ear-training exercise on good monitors.
17:55Compression & dynamicsWhat OTT actually does: multiband compression explained
Turns a much-used, little-understood preset into something you can reason about, starting from compression basics.
12:54Low end & drumsA low-end mixing trick
Simple and effective.
41:39Low end & drumsEQing any bass guitar
Teaches you what to listen for.
9:28Compression & dynamicsCompressors explained: a practical session
Calm, practical demonstration.
21:34Gain staging & balanceReading VU meters to judge a mix
An old-school tool for balanced mixes.
10:08Compression & dynamicsFive compression mistakes
Quick fixes for over-compressed mixes.
16:41Compression & dynamicsGain automation before compression
An industry habit beginners often skip.
11:26Compression & dynamicsSidechaining in Ableton
A clear, practical lesson.
13:47Reverb, delay & spaceTen ways to use delay
A complete delay map.
8:31Reverb, delay & spaceDucking reverb and delay with sidechain
Cleaner effects without losing space.
21:00Reverb, delay & spaceFive reverb and delay tricks
Creative effect moves, clearly shown.
8:58Low end & drumsA new way to sidechain a bassline in Ableton
A fresh take on a common technique.
10:20Compression & dynamicsCompression ratios explained
One control, explained thoroughly.
19:56Compression & dynamicsHow to actually use a compressor
Focuses on use rather than theory.
9:55Compression & dynamicsParallel compression in Ableton
A clear demonstration of a key technique.
9:01Compression & dynamicsCompression explained in Ableton
A clear beginner explanation.
8:03Mix process & famous mixesFocus... on mixing drum samples
A big-name producer's drum habits.
11:37Reverb, delay & spaceNine reverb parameters to know
Know the controls instead of trusting presets.
13:06Reverb, delay & spaceThe mystery of pre-delay, solved
Makes pre-delay finally make sense.
8:30Low end & drumsNolly's bass processing masterclass
A detailed look at heavy rock bass.
10:54Low end & drumsDave Pensado on bass and kick
Practical low-end habits.
13:50Reverb, delay & spaceTypes of reverb and when to use them
A clear reverb primer.
53:37Mix process & famous mixesAriel Borujow's pop and R&B mixing masterclass
A working mixer's process, in depth.
1:06:22Mix process & famous mixesJoey Raia's hip-hop mixing masterclass
An hour with a top hip-hop mixer.
22:57Reverb, delay & spaceMarc Daniel Nelson's reverb settings
Real settings from a working producer.
12:24Reverb, delay & spaceThe Abbey Road reverb technique
A simple way to cleaner reverb.
16:26Reverb, delay & spaceFive reverb mixing tricks
Useful ideas for depth.
10:49Mix process & famous mixesTen years of mixing advice in ten minutes
Quick, useful hindsight.
38:08Mix process & famous mixesMick Guzauski on pop and funk mixing
Rare time with an engineer behind some very polished records.
8:25Reverb, delay & spaceA stereo width trick for clarity
Width without the phase problems.
36:44EQHow the pros use EQ
An experienced producer's EQ habits, instrument by instrument.
6:30Mix process & famous mixesChris Lord-Alge mixes Muse's guitars
Big rock guitars from the engineer known for them.
12:48Compression & dynamicsHow a compressor works: threshold, ratio, attack, release and knee
Thinking of compression as changing a sound's shape is a useful frame, and the diagrams make the controls easy to picture.
7:30Spatial audio & AtmosSpatial audio in FL Studio
Brings Atmos to producers who work in FL Studio.
47:40Spatial audio & AtmosHow mixing in Dolby Atmos works
The clearest full explanation of Atmos before you open a session.
5:14Spatial audio & AtmosSurround sound in five minutes
Five minutes that make surround formats make sense.
11:02Spatial audio & AtmosMixing Dolby Atmos in Pro Tools with free tools
Shows you can start mixing Atmos without buying anything.
31:32Mix process & famous mixesAn engineer's own production techniques
Specific, tested tricks from someone who mixes for a living.
16:38Reverb, delay & spaceHardware reverbs against their plugin versions
An honest listening test on a question producers argue about.
18:54Compression & dynamicsLogic's Multipressor explained: multiband compression on the mix bus
Makes one of Logic's least understood stock plugins approachable, and explains why the different frequency areas need different dynamics.
21:56Compression & dynamicsThe compressor models inside Logic's stock compressor, compared
Shows which hardware-style model to reach for in Logic's own compressor, with each one heard on the same mix.
11:28Reverb, delay & spaceThe Haas effect: creating width with tiny delays
A psychoacoustic trick for width explained and demonstrated in a mix, including when it starts causing problems.