EDM Digital Mixing with Analog Results
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5:13 Kick Drum Processing
Learn how to process a solid punchy kick drum in a dense EDM production.
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6:43 Kick Low Parallel Processing
Koen demonstrates how to emphasize the low-end of a kick drum without altering the original's kick drum timbre.
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6:31 Kick Top Parallel Processing
You can enhance the kick drum's attack frequency without altering the original kick drum's timbre.
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5:23 Clap Processing
How to process a clap to give it presence and carve space for the kick drum in the clap.
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4:52 Snare Processing
Craft a hard hitting snare and to carve space for the kick drum in the snare.
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4:50 Clap & Snare Parallel Midrange Processing
Learn how to give the Clap and Snare additional midrange presence without altering the clap or snare’s original timbre.
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3:47 Clap & Snare Parallel Top Processing
Add additional air to the Clap and Snare without altering the Clap and Snare's original timbre.
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3:35 Toms Processing
Koen demonstrates his technique for building solid punchy toms in a dense EDM production.
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5:22 Toms Low Parallel Processing
Learn how to add additional low-end punch to toms without altering the toms original timbre.
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5:46 Toms Top Parallel Processing
Give the toms’ attack a solid punch without altering the toms original timbre.
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5:49 OH Processing
Koen demonstrates how to create those classic EDM “glass hats” and make them shimmer without sounding harsh.
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7:13 Drum Group Processing
Learn how to glue together the drum buss.
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4:11 Drum Group Transient Designer Processing
Add additional punch to the drums for clarity and perceived loudness.
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6:05 Bass Group Processing
Koen explores how to carve out space for the kick and remove low-end rumble and muddiness for a clean and powerful bass.
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4:17 Bass Group Parallel Processing
Learn how to add additional loudness to the bass so it will cut-through on even the smallest of multi-media speakers.
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2:58 Bass Group Sidechain Processing
Create space for both the kick drum and bass.
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6:18 Keyboard Group Processing
Learn the famous EDM pumping technique using sidechain processing.
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3:56 Keyboard Group Sidechain Processing
Learn the famous EDM pumping technique using sidechain processing.
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2:30 EFX Group Processing
Carve out space and make the effects sound huge in a dense EDM production.
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7:00 Vocal Group Processing
Learn to process vocals that cut through the mix.
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5:28 Mix Buss Processing
Glue together the entire mix and add punch, presence, and air for that “radio ready” sound.
Product Overview
Star mixer Koen Heldens has worked on tracks for Beyonce, Lil Wayne, Rhianna, Missy Elliot, and scores more. Koen is in high demand because when he mixes “in the box” it sounds like he’s behind a mega-console with a ton of analog outboard gear. See how Koen does it as he shares some of his juiciest EDM mixing secrets!
Koen approaches mixing in a very organized way, and he starts out on how to process the kick drum in order to get that punchy EDM kick sound.
He then demonstrates how you can craft the perfect snare and clap sounds with punch and presence, and then explores how to process toms, overheads and the drum group, finishing up drum processing duties.
Moving to the rest of the instruments, Koen demonstrates how to process the bass group using both sidechain and parallel processing, followed by how to create wide, cinematic club keyboard sounds, and how to carve out space for effects.
How to use groups and group parallel processing to give vocals a lift is next, and Koen concludes his series with a video on mix bus processing to give everything that final, radio-ready sheen.
Whether you’ve just started mixing EDM music, or you’re an experienced mixer looking for some pro tips from one of the best, watch “EDM Digital Mixing with Analog Results” today!
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Reviews
Submitted 1 year ago
Deep Insight on Parallel Processing - rest rather Basic
What I liked: Deep insight how he parallel processes Tracks and Groups to get a deep and uncluttered Low end and how to deal with other instruments to still sit right in the mix having a huge Lowend. What I didn't like: The final Mix has a very good balance but unfortunately still sounds like a bedroom Production in the end. Suggestion: Use another track that has better bass/keyboard/lead sounds if not using any delays, reverbs or modulation effects is the intended and "pure", "analog approach". Or show how to bring the cheap sounds that have been delivered to the next level.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Audio Engineer, Cubase
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 3 years ago
Very nice!
Thank you for this knowlegde.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Mastering Facility, Ableton Live
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 4 years ago
Great insight into EDM track processing!
If your new to mixing EDM his explanation and descriptive reasons for application of certain techniques is incredible. For the more advanced student alot of the information is just great review with real application.
I am a: Student, Professional, Audio Engineer, Musician
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Reviews
Submitted 1 year ago
Deep Insight on Parallel Processing - rest rather Basic
What I liked: Deep insight how he parallel processes Tracks and Groups to get a deep and uncluttered Low end and how to deal with other instruments to still sit right in the mix having a huge Lowend. What I didn't like: The final Mix has a very good balance but unfortunately still sounds like a bedroom Production in the end. Suggestion: Use another track that has better bass/keyboard/lead sounds if not using any delays, reverbs or modulation effects is the intended and "pure", "analog approach". Or show how to bring the cheap sounds that have been delivered to the next level.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Audio Engineer, Cubase
Submitted 3 years ago
Very nice!
Thank you for this knowlegde.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Mastering Facility, Ableton Live
Submitted 4 years ago
Great insight into EDM track processing!
If your new to mixing EDM his explanation and descriptive reasons for application of certain techniques is incredible. For the more advanced student alot of the information is just great review with real application.
I am a: Student, Professional, Audio Engineer, Musician
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tutorial videoEDM Digital Mixing with Analog Results
Star mixer Koen Heldens has worked on tracks for Beyonce, Lil Wayne, Rhianna, Missy Elliot, and scores more. Koen is in high demand because when he mixes “in the box” it sounds like he’s behind a mega-console with a ton of analog outboard gear. See how Koen does it as he shares some of his juiciest EDM mixing secrets!
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