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Introduction (3:13)
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Track Re-Naming (6:25)
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Rough Mix (16:30)
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Markers & Tempo (6:50)
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Re-Ordering & Colors (9:32)
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Track Clean-Up (5:34)
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Sub-Mixes (5:21)
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Clip Gain (3:06)
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Master Buss FX (10:29)
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Basic Vocal Sound (20:36)
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Basic Drum Sound (13:07)
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Drum Overheads (8:43)
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Drum Room Mics (8:30)
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Kick Drum (15:46)
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Snare Drum (11:09)
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Drum Reverb (4:18)
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The Toms (7:46)
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Drum Buss EQ and Parallel Compression (7:36)
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The Bass Sound (10:40)
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Bass Synths (6:31)
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Keyboards (16:56)
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Guitars (19:10)
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Lead Vocals (14:41)
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Bk Vox (7:53)
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De-Essing (7:03)
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Screamo Vocals (9:28)
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Automation (9:24)
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Final Mix (5:07)
Multi-Platinum Engineer and Producer Kenny Gioia returns with an all-new mixing series, this time dedicated to mixing Heavy Rock / Metal! Step right up and see how Kenny sculpts an epic song by Days of Samara into a radio ready hit, explaining everything in detail as he goes.
Kenny starts by welcoming you and discusses what you'll learn in the series. He then shows how to import the previously recorded audio tracks into the DAW, rename them and set up markers for all the different parts of the song, creating a navigation map. He also gives you tons of helpful track management tips and tricks along the way.
Then Kenny explains how to clean up the audio tracks for better sound, and ease of part recognition. Sub-Mixing is looked at, as well as initial master buss effects setup. Getting the basic vocal and drum sounds are shown, and then detailed tutorials on the different drum elements and effects are given.
Moving on, Kenny pulls up the bass guitar and bass synth tracks and demonstrates how to make them deep and powerful in the mix. The guitars are next, and this thorough tutorial shows you how to dial them in just right for that big, epic sound. Vocals and all that comes with fitting them in the mix is then revealed, including making the Screaming vocal parts huge and thunderous.
Wrapping it all up, Kenny gives you a great video on using automation to finesse and create interesting moments from section to section, and then one on bouncing down the final mix to a stereo file and more. If you're a producer, engineer or mixer, this series is a must have. Learn to make your Heavy Rock / Metal tracks scream... Watch "Mixing Heavy Rock / Metal" now.
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Reviews
Submitted 5 months ago
Exceptional as always
Kenny is so easy to listen to, such a calm, competent, friendly, authoritative teacher, with no messing about, just high-value content. Very occasionally he will gloss over something which seems obvious to him, but for the most part he's very aware of the needs of the student. A1.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Mastering Facility, Sound for Film/TV, Pro Tools
Submitted 9 months ago
Great!
Typical Kenny Gioia: Efficient explanations, clear, understandable, no bla bla! Thank you for this great tutorial!
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Ableton Live, Reaper
Submitted 1 year ago
Excellant
A plus,
I am a: Professional, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Pro Tools
Submitted 1 year ago
Very Good Mixing Strategies for Any Style
There are lots of ways to mix -- like there are lots of ways to paint a great painting. He gives some exceptional examples and sound ideas about mixing that will properly frame your thinking for how you go about it and additional learning. When you watch enough of these kinds of videos from talented people you see certain patterns and principles they follow, and from there then it's a matter of what "paint you choose and your methods to paint your painting." Some styles being a little different or more or less involved than others. Worth watching!
I am a: Professional, Producer, Ableton Live
Submitted 1 year ago
Simple to follow
This is a great learning experience. Learning a different approach is always a plus. Seeing another pro using the same techniques confirms that what you're doing is the best way.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Pro Tools, Reaper
Submitted 2 years ago
Excellent Tutorial
Kenny is a fantastic tutor and the class is definitely worth watching
I am a: Producer, Professional, Audio Engineer
Submitted 2 years ago
High level of awesomeness lessons
I just bought it few days ago, and it was so enlightening!!! I couldn't find lessons like that anywhere else. You guys rock!!!
I am a: Producer, Musician, Hobbyist
Submitted 2 years ago
Insightful
Well worth the time - Final mix is t!tt!es. If you mix rock, this is what you want to see.
I am a: Producer, Professional, Audio Engineer, Musician, Sound Designer, Beat Maker
Submitted 2 years ago
Well Structured Mixing from Kenny
Regardless of the genre you are mixing, this video series provides really great insights into Kenny's mixing style. Kenny provides his mixing method for this song which is logical, structured and easy to follow. Kenny repeats the application of compression, EQ reverb, de-essing and automation in a way that make it difficult not to follow. Apply this method to your first mix and you will be so much closer to a professional sounding mix. Thank Kenny!
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician
Submitted 2 years ago
Excellent!
Great information, excellent presentation, real world applications, highly recommended.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Audio Engineer
1. When did you start dabbling in music?
I've played an instrument since I was 10. Drums and Trumpet. I'm 40 now. I can play a little bit of any instrument. Master of none. Rock bands most of my life.
2. What training have you had?
I was taught trumpet classically from grade school up until I graduated high school. I went to Five Towns College for engineering and learned that you can't just learn this stuff from school. I did graduate though.
3. When did you get into recording?
I've been recording since I was 15. Two cassette players wired to a Radio Shack mixer. Eventually I got an 8 track reel to reel by Fostex. I've used just about every DAW and I started using them before they even recorded audio. Vision and Performer were just MIDI sequencers at the time. Before they became Studio Vision and Digital Performer. I got studio jobs because I knew computer MIDI and most studios didn't. I eventually moved up to Sound Tools which was two track. Then Pro Tools made a Audio Media III card which let you have 4 inputs. Gradually I moved up from there with Pro Tools D24, Pro Tools Mix to HD.
4. People you have worked with/for?
Marcy Playground
Mandy Moore
LFO
Willa Ford
Lee Ann Womack
Paulina Rubio
Hall & Oates
Bayside
Head Automatica
Cute is What We Aim For
FTSK
and many more...
5. Why are you so good at training people?
Hmmm. My Mom always said "Self Praise Stinks". I think it's because I have no ability to talk like a professional announcer, or plan out my teachings. So I teach as if you were sitting next to me. Pretty much off the cuff. I think that engages people more. We're so used to hearing everything done so properly and planned out with unnecessary explanations and proper wording that the brain will actually ignore most of it. Your brain tunes it out like you're back at your desk at school. But if the teacher grabbed you aside and just explained it to you, I believe you'd get more out of it. That is what I try to do.
Products by Kenny
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tutorial videoCompressors Explained
Kenny Gioia is back, this time giving you the history and application of all the famous Compressors ever made, as well as their modern day plug-in equivalents! Now you’ll know exactly what Compressor to pick for your tracks and how to use them. This series is long overdue!
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tutorial videoDelay Explained
The Delay effect is one of the oldest effects to be used on recordings, and there are many different types and ways to apply it. Multi-Platinum mixer / producer extraordinaire Kenny Gioia returns with a must have series for anyone recording, mixing, engineering or producing music. See how delay can be used to make tracks bigger, wider and just cooler! Learn the important fundamentals and advanced techniques of delay, and you'll find yourself using delay smarter and more creatively.
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tutorial videoEventide UltraChannel Explained
Multi-Platinum Engineer / Mixer Kenny Gioia brings you the definitive series on Eventide's amazing UltraChannel Strip plug-in. Follow along with Kenny as he breaks down all the Features and Functions while showing you What the Plug-In Can Do on Different Sources. He also reveals all the Effects, so you'll know just what to do with them on Your Songs and Productions.
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tutorial videoFirst Song with REAPER
Platinum producer / engineer Kenny Gioia takes you step by step on how to make your first song in Cockos REAPER. From nothing to something awesome, Kenny gets you going with REAPER easily and quickly. You also get the Reaper session and audio files that Kenny uses, so you can follow along.
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tutorial videoMixing 101 - Mix Session from Hell
Platinum producer / engineer Kenny Gioia now reveals a day in the life of a mix engineer, mixing a song from beginning to end, and how to handle all the common problems you'll encounter on your way to that perfect mix. You even get the session files so you can mix along in your DAW and see and hear the results in real-time!
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