Panning Explained®
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4:09 Introduction
In this tutorial, Kenny goes through the basics of panning, how it's used in modern production and how it really works.
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3:22 Pan Laws
Kenny explains the complicated concept of using Pan Laws simply and how to set them correctly in your DAW.
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9:47 Frequency and Sound Localization
Part of panning is how each sound is localized differently. In this video, we go through how frequencies affect panning.
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6:56 Panning FX
In this tutorial, Kenny goes through many popular panning plug-ins like Autopan and Rotating speakers in addition to using automation.
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11:30 Creating Stereo and Doubles
Here, Kenny shows you how to create stereo from mono sources and how to use delays and shift tracks to imitate doubling. Comb Filtering and Phase are also explained.
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9:21 Stereo FX
Kenny runs through all the most popular stereo FX and how to use them and create widely panned versions of them. Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Flange and Ping Pong Delays are all described.
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12:38 Drums and Percussion
In the next few videos, Kenny takes a typical song and it's mix and carefully chooses how to pan each source. Here we start with the drums.
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9:01 Bass, Keys and Piano
Kenny continues to take a typical song and it's mix and decides how to pan each source. Here we do the Bass, Keys and Piano.
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5:06 Guitars
Kenny continues with the song and it's mix and chooses how to pan each source. Here we dig into the Guitar tracks.
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9:59 Vocals
Here Kenny carefully chooses how to pan the vocals.
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4:03 Finished Mix
Kenny has included the final mix of this song so it can be referred to and what it will eventually sound like panned correctly.
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12:56 LCR Mixing and Panning Approach
LCR mixing has become very popular lately and Kenny shows you why and how to adjust your mix to match these rules. Kenny remixes the song using LCR techniques.
Product Overview
When mixing, something as simple as positioning a sound to the left or right may seem like a simple thing, but it makes all the difference between a good mix and a great one. Multi-Platinum mixer Kenny Gioia breaks down the art of Panning, so you get a solid foundation and advanced knowledge of this basic, but incredibly important mixing technique.
Kenny starts with an introduction, where he goes through the basics of Panning and how it's used in modern production. Then, Kenny makes the complicated concept of using Pan Laws simple, and how to set them correctly in your DAW. Frequency and Sound Localization is then discussed, as well as Panning FX such as Auto-Pan, Rotating Speakers and using Automation in your DAW to design cool moving effects.
Creating Stereo & Doubles are up next, and Kenny explains how to go Stereo from Mono sources, and how to use Delays and Shift Tracks to imitate Doubling, while being aware of Comb Filtering and Phase issues. Making Wide Stereo FX with Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Flange and Ping Pong Delays is then shown, giving new life to your old effects!
Now that you have the basics down, Kenny goes over how to Pan each track in a mix, including Drums, Percussion, Bass, Keyboards, Piano, Guitars and Vocals. He even includes the finished mix of the song so you can hear how the individual panned tracks sound in the mix. Lastly, LCR Mixing and Panning has become very popular lately and Kenny demonstrates why and how to adjust your mix to match these industry standard rules.
If you're a mixer, engineer, producer or just someone getting into recording, this series is an absolute must have. You can't build your sonic temple on a weak foundation. Make yours strong... Watch "Panning Explained" today!
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Reviews
Submitted 6 months ago
Great basics with useful advanced techniques.
I used this just to refresh my knowledge of panning but found inspiring as well as informative.
I am a: Professional, Musician, Game Designer, Reaper
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Submitted 11 months ago
helpful and Easy to understand !
this is another great series from KG , this guy explains everything so clear and very easy to understand as if you were sitting right next to him in the control room , although most of us know what panning is there is more depth to it in which KG hits !
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Submitted 1 year ago
Great chance to watch a mixing workflow
Something that is only now starting to be a bit less rare than hen's teeth is the chance for newbies to watch an experienced mixer show his/her workflow in mixing. Although the scope of this video is limited to panning, it's still extremely helpful to watch how someone goes through the paces.
I am a: Student, Hobbyist, Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Digital Performer
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Submitted 1 year ago
Excellent Video on Panning
This is something I will definitely use now that I know how useful it is. I knew the basics of Left and Right but not panning a stereo track hard left and center or placing like sounds to the same side of the stereo field.
I am a: Hobbyist, Audio Engineer, Cakewalk Sonar
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Submitted 2 years ago
In Depth Course on Panning!
I learned a lot from this. There are a few things I have not thought of that will now make my mixes much better. Thank you!
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Submitted 2 years ago
Good Information
Panning isn't even something I gave much thought to beyond the basics. This series did a good job of raising awareness of so much more.
I am a: Beginner, Student, Hobbyist, Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Studio One
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
very helpfull!
he hi s the guru man always good in his exposition, good!
I am a: Hobbyist
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Submitted 2 years ago
Enlightening !
This opened up a new world for me, I'm learning how to mix and master and this has taught me lessons I will surely use in the near future. Great Job,and thank you!
I am a: Student, Hobbyist, Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Mastering Facility, Ableton Live, Pro Tools
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
Excellent Tutorial
Very good and easy to understand. Great tips !!
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Cakewalk Sonar
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Submitted 2 years ago
Very helpful !
Nicely Explained!
I am a: Professional, Musician, Producer, Sound for Film/TV, Ableton Live, Logic Pro
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Reviews
Submitted 6 months ago
Great basics with useful advanced techniques.
I used this just to refresh my knowledge of panning but found inspiring as well as informative.
I am a: Professional, Musician, Game Designer, Reaper
Submitted 11 months ago
helpful and Easy to understand !
this is another great series from KG , this guy explains everything so clear and very easy to understand as if you were sitting right next to him in the control room , although most of us know what panning is there is more depth to it in which KG hits !
Submitted 1 year ago
Great chance to watch a mixing workflow
Something that is only now starting to be a bit less rare than hen's teeth is the chance for newbies to watch an experienced mixer show his/her workflow in mixing. Although the scope of this video is limited to panning, it's still extremely helpful to watch how someone goes through the paces.
I am a: Student, Hobbyist, Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Digital Performer
Submitted 1 year ago
Excellent Video on Panning
This is something I will definitely use now that I know how useful it is. I knew the basics of Left and Right but not panning a stereo track hard left and center or placing like sounds to the same side of the stereo field.
I am a: Hobbyist, Audio Engineer, Cakewalk Sonar
Submitted 2 years ago
In Depth Course on Panning!
I learned a lot from this. There are a few things I have not thought of that will now make my mixes much better. Thank you!
Submitted 2 years ago
Good Information
Panning isn't even something I gave much thought to beyond the basics. This series did a good job of raising awareness of so much more.
I am a: Beginner, Student, Hobbyist, Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Studio One
Submitted 2 years ago
very helpfull!
he hi s the guru man always good in his exposition, good!
I am a: Hobbyist
Submitted 2 years ago
Enlightening !
This opened up a new world for me, I'm learning how to mix and master and this has taught me lessons I will surely use in the near future. Great Job,and thank you!
I am a: Student, Hobbyist, Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Mastering Facility, Ableton Live, Pro Tools
Submitted 2 years ago
Excellent Tutorial
Very good and easy to understand. Great tips !!
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Cakewalk Sonar
Submitted 2 years ago
Very helpful !
Nicely Explained!
I am a: Professional, Musician, Producer, Sound for Film/TV, Ableton Live, Logic Pro
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.
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