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Week 33 · 2026 · Mixing & Mastering · Issue 12
11. August – 18. August 2026.
8 videos from the world of music production. 2 of them are this week's highlights — concisely curated, one click to the original.
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8 Videos gesamt | ★ 2 Highlights | 6 Weitere | 1 Promotion |
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| ★ This week's highlights | 8 videos |
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| ★ Highlight 01 | ● @mixdownonline · 13:07 · 11. August 2026 |
The CUBASE Vocal Tuning Move Most Producers Get WrongA tutorial on vocal comping and pitch correction in Cubase 15 using VariAudio, demonstrating how to select between multiple takes using lane view, combine takes non-destructively, and use VariAudio for subtle pitch correction while preserving emotional performance. The focus is on editing discipline and retaining the human quality of vocal performances. Teaches a thoughtful approach to vocal editing that prioritizes emotional delivery over pitch perfection, with clear DAW workflow techniques. |
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| ★ Highlight 02 | ● @Streaky_com · 5:02 · 12. August 2026 |
Your Mix Has Too Many Parts. Do This FirstA mixing workflow tip using loudness metering (Youlean Meter) and a limiter on the master bus to prevent overproduction by maintaining consistent loudness levels while mixing. The technique involves setting the limiter to boost incoming levels so the mix reaches target loudness early, reducing the natural tendency to add more elements. Presents a practical psychological mixing technique that uses loudness targets to improve decision-making and prevent unnecessary over-processing. |
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● @mixbustv · 1:32 · 14. August 2026 How To Fit LOUD Distorted Guitars in a Mix #mixing #metal #guitarA four-tip mixing technique guide for fitting loud distorted guitars into a mix without clashing with vocals, snare, and cymbals. Techniques covered include EQing in context rather than solo, sidechaining individual elements, parallel compression/saturation on heavy guitars, and automation to control perceived loudness. ► Watch video ↗ |
● @mixbustv · 21:06 · 17. August 2026 The Missing Link Between Analog & Digital | Lacuna by Sabol HillA detailed walkthrough of Lacuna by Sabol Hill, showcasing its unique physics-based saturation and multiband EQ with emphasis on the proprietary 'current' algorithm that models stereo field discrepancies found in analog hardware. The video explores all controls including three EQ curves, four independent bands with selectable saturation types (tape, tube, transformer), and demonstrates how this plugin bridges analog and digital sound characteristics. ► Watch video ↗ |
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● @masteringthemix · 11:43 · 17. August 2026 Mixing With MIXVAULTA comprehensive walkthrough of MixVault, a simplified EQ plugin designed for mixing workflows that eliminates frequency hunting by providing preset broad bands optimized for different sources (vocals, drums, bass, music). The video demonstrates the Analyze feature for smart preset loading based on source type and genre, and explains level-matching technology to prevent loudness bias in EQ decisions. ► Watch video ↗ |
● @producelikeapro · 13:49 · 12. August 2026 HARDWARE vs PLUGIN EQ on Guitars: Which Actually Sounds Better?A practical comparison of hardware (SSL Revival 4000) versus plugin EQ applied to electric guitars, covering high-pass filtering, low-end shaping, and general EQ technique for guitar tone. The video emphasizes listening over looking, committing to EQ decisions early, and understanding how different frequency ranges interact with other mix elements. ► Watch video ↗ |
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● @mixdownonline · 1:38 · 17. August 2026 Stop Making Vocals Perfect in VariAudio.A short Cubase VariAudio tutorial on subtle pitch correction for vocals, emphasizing the importance of keeping slight imperfections to preserve emotion and musicality rather than achieving grid-perfect pitch. The video demonstrates using the straighten pitch curve tool and other VariAudio options for gentle, natural-sounding corrections. ► Watch video ↗ |
● @Streaky_com · 1:02 · 11. August 2026 The Limiter Setting That Stops DistortionA brief tip on using the one-to-one button when adjusting limiter gain to identify distortion artifacts without being misled by output level changes. The technique isolates the effect of limiting so the exact moment distortion occurs becomes apparent. ► Watch video ↗ |
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— Promotion · ● @inthemix · 9:25 · 15. August 2026 If You're Not Using These 5 Things, You Should Be. Bassmaker Hidden FeaturesA feature walkthrough of Bassmaker, the creator's own bass generation plugin, covering hidden features like detection ranges for sub generators and the balance control for parallel processing workflows. The video also includes personal commentary on the plugin's launch and the creator's recent absence. ► Watch video ↗ |
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● @hardcoremusicstudio · 32:37 · 11. August 2026 I mixed this song on a plane► Watch video ↗ |
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