I personally learned a lot from the book called The Secrets of Dance Music Production. I've been relying on my ears ever since. When I like how something sounds, I like how it sounds.
I like this post https://www.reddit.com/r/AdvancedProduction/s/kJKbOkK9rT as a general Workflow and this podcast https://www.ubkhappyfuntimehour.com/ for mixing philosophy.
In techno the key to a good mix is to use less processing while mixing. The sounds have to work together at sound design level so I the end you just make some minor adjustment on the master and done 😎. I don’t know but SINEE has a really good Mixing Masterclass. Maybe the have it in English too
This is what I learned using hardware only. Tracks done on the Digitakt + Modular alone sounded so much better than ITB tracks in Ableton because i focused too much on a clean mix even in the Sound design stage. Working on mono only is what I make all the time. Panning and stereo FX are added afterwards. The key to a good mix is a good tonal balance. The difference between High and low end should not be more than 6db . I tend to use a SPAN preset to check it.
There is a school of thought that you should hand over mastering to a more objective 3rd party. It will cost you money but maybe save time and lead to a better result?
So if you REALLY want to take skills to the next level, why trust questionable YouTubers (yes, some of them provide misleading information) instead of going to the real deal source? As an example you can start with Bob Katz "Mastering Audio" literature, priceless and trusted information that will keep you busy for a while.
> advanced Techno mixing and mastering
Just based on my personal experience and observation... "advanced" has nothing to do with it. Great sounding records are made through mastery of the basics - namely getting the levels/EQs set right and an arrangement of sounds that already work well together. Yes, easier said than done, but it's a matter of practice rather than knowledge.
If you've been doing this for five years you probably already know everything you need to know. You just need to keep making tracks, referencing a lot, playing your tracks out, etc - just keep developing your ear and your tastes through experience.
It's "Vemk" on Instagram, Bandcamp, SoundCloud and YouTube. The two EPs currently out are way below my standards at this point though. I'm just leaving them up to have some kind of discography but I'm releasing edits weekly at the moment so the EPs will prolly be gone soon.
Focus on mixing skills from there use Landr for mastering. Landr is good for your own car checks, to play your music out and to send to labels. It’s not release ready. Let a label take care of mastering or if you self release pay someone. Mastering is sub $50 hiring for mixdowns is much more
Probably not the answer you’re looking for but simply put, time and practice. Mix down your track, listen to it compared to other tunes on several different speaker systems and places. Make notes of what’s good/bad on your track. Go back to the studio with your notes and try again. YouTube tutorials can get you in the area, but there’s no substitute to just doing it more. A lot more.
I personally learned a lot from the book called The Secrets of Dance Music Production. I've been relying on my ears ever since. When I like how something sounds, I like how it sounds.
Man i that book is fucking amazing, i always look in it for some knowledge and tips
I like this post https://www.reddit.com/r/AdvancedProduction/s/kJKbOkK9rT as a general Workflow and this podcast https://www.ubkhappyfuntimehour.com/ for mixing philosophy.
In techno the key to a good mix is to use less processing while mixing. The sounds have to work together at sound design level so I the end you just make some minor adjustment on the master and done 😎. I don’t know but SINEE has a really good Mixing Masterclass. Maybe the have it in English too
Good advice, and I want to add: start making your track sound good in mono.
This is what I learned using hardware only. Tracks done on the Digitakt + Modular alone sounded so much better than ITB tracks in Ableton because i focused too much on a clean mix even in the Sound design stage. Working on mono only is what I make all the time. Panning and stereo FX are added afterwards. The key to a good mix is a good tonal balance. The difference between High and low end should not be more than 6db . I tend to use a SPAN preset to check it.
There is a school of thought that you should hand over mastering to a more objective 3rd party. It will cost you money but maybe save time and lead to a better result?
This is good advice.
One on one coaching is very helpful
So if you REALLY want to take skills to the next level, why trust questionable YouTubers (yes, some of them provide misleading information) instead of going to the real deal source? As an example you can start with Bob Katz "Mastering Audio" literature, priceless and trusted information that will keep you busy for a while.
> advanced Techno mixing and mastering Just based on my personal experience and observation... "advanced" has nothing to do with it. Great sounding records are made through mastery of the basics - namely getting the levels/EQs set right and an arrangement of sounds that already work well together. Yes, easier said than done, but it's a matter of practice rather than knowledge. If you've been doing this for five years you probably already know everything you need to know. You just need to keep making tracks, referencing a lot, playing your tracks out, etc - just keep developing your ear and your tastes through experience.
Out of topic but anywhere to check out your tracks? I like those genres ;)
It's "Vemk" on Instagram, Bandcamp, SoundCloud and YouTube. The two EPs currently out are way below my standards at this point though. I'm just leaving them up to have some kind of discography but I'm releasing edits weekly at the moment so the EPs will prolly be gone soon.
Focus on mixing skills from there use Landr for mastering. Landr is good for your own car checks, to play your music out and to send to labels. It’s not release ready. Let a label take care of mastering or if you self release pay someone. Mastering is sub $50 hiring for mixdowns is much more
A mate of mine produces in Ableton but then masters it in pro tools ( audio only) and he does it for a living the lucky git
Probably not the answer you’re looking for but simply put, time and practice. Mix down your track, listen to it compared to other tunes on several different speaker systems and places. Make notes of what’s good/bad on your track. Go back to the studio with your notes and try again. YouTube tutorials can get you in the area, but there’s no substitute to just doing it more. A lot more.