Always Do This FIRST When You're Mixing
Hardcore Music Studio
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I'm here to to help aspiring rock & metal audio engineers make better sounding records. My name's Jordan Valeriote. I've been a recording engineer, mixer and producer for over 10 years and have worked with artists like Silverstein, Emery, Neck Deep, Counterparts, Intervals and more. I regularly post the best recording and mixing tips, tutorials and walkthroughs for heavy music on this channel. While other "experts" online are trying to teach you useless rules and place limitations on your work - advice like "only boost 3db on an EQ" or "avoid using compression," I'm here to reveal the techniques that pro engineers actually use on real world records. In addition to the free videos here, I also offer premium courses related to mixing, recording and editing. Access to my courses is limited to email subscribers only. To get on my email list, download my free mixing guide for EQ and compression at https://mixcheatsheet.com
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In this video, find out my step-by-step method for thoughtfully tackling mix problems. Slow down, simplify, and do the next right thing. ☛ Get my premium training & full plugin suite now at https://blacksaltaudio.com ☛ Learn the go-to starting points for EQ and compression in heavy mixes with my FREE Mixing Cheatsheet https://mixcheatsheet.com Watch this next: Why You Overthink and Second Guess Your Mix https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wsh_9Vs7CI Music I’ve Worked On: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6I7P7AIIWRB6ocsjQjGPKX?si=e89941db94084b03 Website: https://hardcoremusicstudio.com ------------------------- MY FAVORITE GEAR: Computer / Interface: Mac M1 Studio Max https://sweetwater.sjv.io/anOMOo Avid Carbon https://sweetwater.sjv.io/ZQ6M6g Apogee Duet 3 https://sweetwater.sjv.io/y2qXqb Monitors / Headphones: Avantone CLA-10a https://sweetwater.sjv.io/WqyMyZ Audio Technica ATH-M50 https://sweetwater.sjv.io/PyOMON Microphones: Shure SM57 https://sweetwater.sjv.io/daOMy7 AKG D112 https://sweetwater.sjv.io/Kj0MBy Sennheiser e604 https://sweetwater.sjv.io/DKyvWa Shure SM7b https://sweetwater.sjv.io/5g5vk3 AKG C451b https://sweetwater.sjv.io/jre9Rv Shure SM81 https://sweetwater.sjv.io/eK1LnD Audio Technica AT4050 https://sweetwater.sjv.io/JzKMqr Preamps/Outboard: API 3124 https://sweetwater.sjv.io/eK1LRD EL8 Distressor https://sweetwater.sjv.io/XYmMd4 Favorite Plugins: BSA Clipper https://blacksaltaudio.com/clipper Escalator https://blacksaltaudio.com/escalator Low Control https://blacksaltaudio.com/low-control Waves SSL Bundle https://waves.alzt.net/dMd4q Waves CLA Compressors https://waves.alzt.net/0va0P Waves Platinum https://waves.alzt.net/jxz2M Slate Trigger 2 https://sweetwater.sjv.io/MmAM53 SoundToys Rack https://sweetwater.sjv.io/xkLgyd Auto-tune Pro https://sweetwater.sjv.io/OreMYr Vocalign Project https://sweetwater.sjv.io/xkLgyA Cranesong Phoenix II https://sweetwater.sjv.io/PyOMrz Instruments / Amps: Ludwig Black Beauty Snare https://sweetwater.sjv.io/1r9vDR Gibson Les Paul https://sweetwater.sjv.io/B0nvz1 Evertune Guitars https://sweetwater.sjv.io/WqyM6P Fender Jazz Bass https://sweetwater.sjv.io/nLX5R6 Sansamp Bass Driver DI https://sweetwater.sjv.io/OreM9Q EVH 5150 https://sweetwater.sjv.io/4PGvr9 Mesa 2x12 cab https://sweetwater.sjv.io/75avGA
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