Tracking & Mixing Master Series I
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1:52 Introduction
Tony welcomes you to the series and explains what to expect in the following videos.
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3:19 The Journey of Sound
Tony discusses the fundamentals of sound; including the three transformation processes the sound goes through when traveling into your computer and out again.
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14:02 Setting Up to Record Drums
Watch as Tony mics all the drums from the ground up and and discusses the pros and cons of the individual mic types and placement.
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2:22 Tracking the Trio
Now it's time to set up for recording the guitars and bass. Tony shows the best placement for mics on the amps as well as recording directly use a DI.
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0:55 Recording Vocals
Now that the tracking of the band is done it is time to cut some vocals. Tony shows you the gear and signal path to record the lead vocal for the track.
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4:20 Keyboards & MIDI
Tony discusses how he sets up outboard MIDI keyboards and records them into the DAW. Tips and tricks are also offered on backing up performances as well as synchronization.
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1:01 3 Dimensions of a Mix
Tony discusses the 3 different perceived dimensions that make up a mix.
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3:11 Deconstructing the Mix
Tony begins with his foundations of starting a mix. Common master bus plug-ins and settings are discussed and why they're used.
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2:27 Kick
Tony solos the Kick tracks and works on them revealing routing, EQ, compression and more.
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7:41 Snare
Tony solos the Snare tracks and works on them revealing EQ, compression, reverb settings and more.
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2:11 Hats
Tony discusses his preference for using the drummer perspective when panning before demonstrating his eq plug-in settings.
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2:11 Toms
Tony shows the process he used to trim the tom mic tracks audio clips to ensure they fit in correctly in the stereo spectrum.
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1:05 Overheads
Tony adds a little top end sizzle to the overhead tracks using eq.
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2:17 Drum Bus
Tony discusses his drum bus setup and why he prefers to work that way and its benefits. Tony also shows what plug-ins he has on the drum bus.
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3:02 Room Mics
Tony introduces some room mics into the mix and adds compression to them.
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3:57 Bass
In this video Tony moves on to the bass. Tony experiments with some compressors on the bass looking for the sound he wants.
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10:44 Mixing Guitar
Tony moves on to getting the guitars fitting nicely in the mix through more processing.
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2:47 Acoustic Guitar
Tony brings the acoustic guitar in on the chorus and and uses EQ.
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5:44 Lead Vocal
Now it's time to work on mixing in the lead vocal! Tony adds eq, reverb, delay, harmonizer and some compression to the vocal track.
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2:42 Vocal Automation
Time to automate some of the parameters on the eq plug-in on the vocal track. Tony shows the benefits of automating individual frequencies.
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3:44 Mix Automation
Tony discusses using automation on sends to accentuate certain words and beats. And uses an eq as an example.
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5:52 More Vocal Automation
Tony continues painting in automation on the the vocal track plug-ins.
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5:31 Background Vocals
Now it's time to mix the background vocals and fit them into the song. Tony moves around the audio clips to make them fit.
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2:23 2 Track Master
Tony records the mix to disc and prepares it for mastering.
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2:03 Using Templates & More
Tony discusses the benefits of setting your 'work station' up consistently the same as well as the benefits of using your DAW's templates.
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2:19 Artist Feedback
Tony shows how using the Source Live plug-in allows you to broadcast the mix with the artist when they are in another location through streaming!
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1:09 Mastering Notes
Tony explains the process of sending the mix out to a mastering engineer and what the engineer does.
Product Overview
Producer of the stars Tony Shepperd has worked with Whitney Houston, Madonna, Quincy Jones, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie, Kenny Loggins, Boyz II Men and many, many more. In his first series, Tony reveals his personal theories and practices for recording a rock band and mixing the track... Get on board!.
Tony Shepperd starts your time together with an introduction, followed by "The Journey of Sound", where Tony discusses the important fundamentals of sound. Next, setting up to record drums and tracking the trio is shown. How to record vocals is then demonstrated, as well as setting up keyboards and MIDI. The "3 Dimensions of a Mix" are discussed, and Tony then begins to deconstruct the mix he created of the rock band.
Tony breaks down the mix starting with the kick drum, snare, hats, toms, overheads, drum bus and room mic. Then the bass and guitars are scrutinized, followed by the vocals and applying different automation ideas to the tracks. Tony finishes up the series showing how preparing the 2 track master, use session templates for speed and enhanced management, stream the mix for artist approval and making mastering notes!
This series is perfect for those just getting into recording and producing and offers solid advice and techniques. It's also perfect for getting another opinion on the basics to complement your existing recording and production knowledge. Spend some time with Tony and watch "Tracking & Mixing Master Series I" today, you'll be glad you did!
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Reviews
Submitted 2 years ago
very helpful
Very good series.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 3 years ago
Clarity
This video is so understandable it's crazy. It is so easily followed .
I am a: Musician
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 3 years ago
Great detailed features
I came across this the other day and was blown away how Tony could make something somewhat complex and cut it up for all levels to learn from. An xcellent teacher and engineer!
I am a: Musician
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Reviews
Submitted 2 years ago
very helpful
Very good series.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician
Submitted 3 years ago
Clarity
This video is so understandable it's crazy. It is so easily followed .
I am a: Musician
Submitted 3 years ago
Great detailed features
I came across this the other day and was blown away how Tony could make something somewhat complex and cut it up for all levels to learn from. An xcellent teacher and engineer!
I am a: Musician
1. When did you start dabbling in music?
I knew when I was 13 years old that I wanted to be a recording engineer. It's always intrigued me how various sounds were recorded and mixed.
2. What training have you had?
I have no formal training. I came up in the business at a time when there were no engineering schools. So I've learned everything from the ground up on my own.
3. When did you get into recording?
One of my first jobs when I was 15 was for the audio visual department at Andrews University. I started recording live music for the campus at many events.
4. People you have worked with/for?
Whitney Houston, Quincy Jones, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie, Kenny Loggins, Boyz II Men and many more. My full credits are here: http://www.allmusic.com/artist/tony-shepperd
5. Why are you so good at training people?
Because I didn't have the opportunity to learn under someone else, I've always tried to make my process of recording and mixing as simple and easy to understand as possible. Watching someone do this is much easier than just reading a book or hearing a lecture on it.
Products by Tony
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tutorial videoR&B Master Series II
Mega producer Tony Shepperd has worked with superstars like Whitney Houston, Madonna, Quincy Jones, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie, Kenny Loggins, Boyz II Men and many, many more. Sit in on a real-world session where Tony tracks vocals and then mixes a modern R&B song to perfection.
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tutorial videoTracking & Mixing Master Series I
Producer of the stars Tony Shepperd has worked with Whitney Houston, Madonna, Quincy Jones, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie, Kenny Loggins, Boyz II Men and many, many more. In his first series, Tony reveals his personal theories and practices for recording a rock band and mixing the track... Get on board!
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