Into The Lair - Dave On Effects
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12:38 How to Use Aux Sends While Mixing
Mixing engineer Dave Pensado shows you his favorite methods of using Aux Sends while mixing in the 41st episode of Into The Lair from Pensado’s Place.
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12:23 Abbey Road Reverb Technique
In this video, Dave shows a simple technique (sometimes known as the Abbey Road Studios reverb technique) in the 128th episode of Into The Lair from Pensado’s Place.
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7:57 Slap Delays Tips and Tricks
Dave shows you everything you wanted to know about slap delays and some tips and tricks for getting new effects with them in the 92nd episode of Into The Lair from Pensado’s Place.
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11:30 Various Types of Reverbs
In this video, Dave discusses how he uses various different types of reverb effects in various applications in the 44th episode of Into The Lair from Pensado’s Place.
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7:23 How to Make Your Mixes LOUD!
Dave Pensado walks you through how to make your mixes loud without sacrificing dynamics or balance in your mix in the 46th episode of Into The Lair from Pensado’s Place.
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6:16 Stereo Hi-Pass/Lo-Pass Filter Technique
In this video, Dave shows one of his favorite stereo filtering effects using hi-pass and low-pass filters on the 75th episode of Into The Lair from Pensado’s Place.
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8:15 Creating LOUD tracks with EQ and Compression
Dave shows you how to use EQ and Compression on individual tracks to “prepare them” to be loud before sending them to the master buss in the 47th episode of Into The Lair from Pensado’s Place.
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5:11 Mixing Multiple Vocal Delays
In this video, Dave shows you how using multiple delays on a vocal and adjusting by ear can give your delays a better feel in the mix than simply timing them with the bpm of the track in the 104th episode of Into The Lair.
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12:55 Mid-Side EQ Technique
Dave reveals how he uses M-S, or Mid-Side EQing techniques on the instrumental section of a mix in the 34th episode of Into The Lair from Pensado’s Place.
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5:15 Vocal Delay Effect Tricks and Tips
Dave Pensado teaches you some new tricks to try to get great vintage analog delay effects for your tracks in the 73rd episode of Into The Lair from Pensado's Place.
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4:21 How To Create Reverb Effects from Delays
Mixing engineer Dave Pensado shows you a cool trick to create interesting reverb effects with the help of some delay plug-ins and creative panning in the 74th episode of Into The Lair from Pensado’s Place.
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15:21 Instrument Levels in a Mix
Dave explains how he treats the relative level of instruments in a mix to bring out certain emotions or styles for the listener in the 38th episode of Into The Lair from Pensado’s Place.
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6:25 Creating Vocal Delays Without Plug-Ins or Hardware
In this video, Dave shows you how to create delay effects without the use of plug-ins or hardware delay units in the 61st episode of Into The Lair from Pensado’s Place.
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5:03 Get Great Vocal Reverbs Using 3 Mono Sources
Dave shares how to get great sounding vocal reverbs using this unique technique of using 3 separate mono sources in the 84th episode of Into The Lair from Pensado’s Place.
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3:10 Digital Clipping Is Your Friend!
In this video, Dave shows you how digital clipping can sometimes help tracks cut through the mix in the 87th episode of Into The Lair from Pensado’s Place.
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4:15 Audio Mix Trick Using a Signal Generator
Mixing engineer Dave Pensado shows some creative mixing tricks using a signal generator inside of Pro Tools in the 67th episode of Into The Lair.
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9:34 Creating Interesting Vocal Effects
Dave shows creative ways of creating cool vocal effects in the 40th episode of Into The Lair from Pensado’s Place.
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4:07 Creative Vocal Delays and Effects
In this video, Dave shows you a creative way to get great-sounding vocal delays and effects in your mixes in the 98th episode of Into The Lair from Pensado's Place.
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9:53 Working with Multiple Instrument Tracks
Mixing engineer Dave Pensado shows you how he makes multiple instrument (in this example, distorted guitar) tracks fit together in a mix in the 43rd episode of Into The Lair from Pensado’s Place.
Product Overview
Curated from the free Into The Lair (ITL) video tutorial series, Grammy Award–winning mix engineer Dave Pensado shows you how to creatively use effects like Reverb, Signal Generators, Delays, EQ, and Compression to turn plain boring tracks into something special!
The right effects within a song can make or break keeping a listener interested. Dave covers creating reverb effects out of delays, using digital clipping in your mix, creating vocal delays without plug-ins or hardware, and choosing the right reverb for your mix. These effect-focused
Dave then goes over using aux sends for your effects while mixing, using reverb techniques from Abbey Road’s studios, properly incorporating slap delays in your mix, how reverb affects mood and creating effects with high-pass and low-pass filters.
Dave also reveals how to make your mixes louder through EQ, compression, and other techniques, mixing multiple vocal delays on a single vocal, triggering effects on your drum tracks using samples, mixing massive kick drums, incorporating mid-side EQ to create room in your mixes and achieving the vintage vocal delay effect.
Watch and use these techniques today and see how your tracks and productions sound more polished and professional!
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Reviews
Submitted 6 months ago
Super stuff
Dave doing what Dave does best. Great series.
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Logic Pro
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Submitted 3 years ago
Great
It helps me with different techniques
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Submitted 3 years ago
So interesting
Love ITL. Tons of info and delivered by a pro:)
I am a: Student, Hobbyist, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Pro Tools
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Submitted 3 years ago
Dave is the best!!
I started watching Into the Lair on *name removed* a few years ago. Dave is so giving and helpful and I can't say enough about how well he explains things.
I am a: Hobbyist
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Submitted 4 years ago
DAVE IS FULL OF GOOD INTERESTING TRICKS .
I've learned alot than I expected . Looking forward for more videos of you in the future
I am a: Professional, Producer, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Game Designer, Mastering Facility, Ableton Live, Bitwig Studio, FL Studio, Logic Pro
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 4 years ago
interesting
His approach is not as smooth as others I have watched but he is down to earth and still interesting none-the-less.
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Submitted 4 years ago
Perspectives you didn't know you needed.
Little things add up. Including distortion.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Ableton Live, Cubase
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 5 years ago
Another great set of vidoes by Dave Pensado
I really enjoy Dave's videos. He continually demonstrates out of the box thinking, to encourage mix engineers to be creative. I'm still in the early learning phase, and it will be a little while before I try many of his ideas. But, the thought seed are there, waiting to grow.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Audio Engineer, Musician
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Reviews
Submitted 6 months ago
Super stuff
Dave doing what Dave does best. Great series.
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Logic Pro
Submitted 3 years ago
Great
It helps me with different techniques
Submitted 3 years ago
So interesting
Love ITL. Tons of info and delivered by a pro:)
I am a: Student, Hobbyist, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Pro Tools
Submitted 3 years ago
Dave is the best!!
I started watching Into the Lair on *name removed* a few years ago. Dave is so giving and helpful and I can't say enough about how well he explains things.
I am a: Hobbyist
Submitted 4 years ago
DAVE IS FULL OF GOOD INTERESTING TRICKS .
I've learned alot than I expected . Looking forward for more videos of you in the future
I am a: Professional, Producer, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Game Designer, Mastering Facility, Ableton Live, Bitwig Studio, FL Studio, Logic Pro
Submitted 4 years ago
interesting
His approach is not as smooth as others I have watched but he is down to earth and still interesting none-the-less.
Submitted 4 years ago
Perspectives you didn't know you needed.
Little things add up. Including distortion.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Ableton Live, Cubase
Submitted 5 years ago
Another great set of vidoes by Dave Pensado
I really enjoy Dave's videos. He continually demonstrates out of the box thinking, to encourage mix engineers to be creative. I'm still in the early learning phase, and it will be a little while before I try many of his ideas. But, the thought seed are there, waiting to grow.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Audio Engineer, Musician
Dave Pensado is one of the recording industry’s preeminent mix engineers. With multiple Grammy nominations and wins under his belt, Dave has had an astounding career. Christina Aguilera, Pink, Shakira, Beyoncé, Flo Rida, Afrojack, Frank Ocean, and more are a fraction of the superstars who keep Dave on speed dial. From pop to hip hop, country to Latin, and R&B to alternative, Dave’s special niche is making radio-friendly records while enhancing artistic intent.
In 2010, Dave and his manager started a web series entitled Pensado's Place. The show is wildly popular, is seen in over 150 countries by 600,000 people a month, and is used as curriculum in over 100 colleges around the globe. Every week audio artisans who work with superstars like Coldplay, Kanye West, Rascal Flatts, and more join Dave to discuss all things audio. The show has been featured in Forbes, Huffington Post, Boston Globe, and Last Call with Carson Daly among others.
With all the success, what is Dave’s favorite part of his career? "Nothing is better than being able to teach," says Pensado. "The ability to share and watch it positively impact a life is incredibly powerful." It’s that ethos that makes Dave so revered by his peers and makes him a legend to his fans.
Products by Dave
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tutorial videoGroove3 Exclusive
In these brand-new Groove3 exclusive Into The Lair episodes, mixing engineer and co-host of popular web series Pensado's Place Dave Pensado brings you into his world with engineering and mixing tutorials from the best in brand.
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tutorial videoInto The Lair - Dave On Drums
Curated from the free Into The Lair (ITL) video tutorial series, Grammy Award-winning mix engineer Dave Pensado drills down on teaching you how to get your drums sounding just right!
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tutorial videoInto The Lair - Dave On Effects
Curated from the free “Into The Lair” video tutorial series, Grammy winning mix engineer Dave Pensado shows you how to creatively use effects like Reverb, Signal Generators, Delays, EQ, and Compression to turn plain boring tracks into something special!
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tutorial videoInto The Lair - Dave On General Mixing
Curated from the free “Into The Lair” video tutorial series, Grammy winning mix engineer Dave Pensado shows you awesome tips and tricks on the art of mixing. Learn how to use Reference Mixes, Dissect a Mix and Make Tracks Wider Sounding. Dave also reveals the Top 10 Mixing Mistakes, Ear Training, Keyboard Shortcuts, Mastering Techniques and more!
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tutorial videoInto The Lair - Dave on Guitars
Curated from the free “Into The Lair” video tutorial series, Grammy winning mix engineer Dave Pensado shows you his awesome secrets and techniques when working on Guitars that will make them big and wide in your mixes!
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