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Week 37 · 2026 · Mixing & Mastering · Issue 16
8. September – 15. September 2026.
10 videos from the world of music production. 3 of them are this week's highlights — concisely curated, one click to the original.
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10 Videos gesamt | ★ 3 Highlights | 7 Weitere | 2 Promotion |
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| ★ This week's highlights | 10 videos |
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| ★ Highlight 01 | ● @dilbydj · 23:03 · 13. September 2026 |
Are Your Drums Weak? 5 Tips to Fix ItFive-step guide to improving drum sound in Ableton, covering foundation building with layered kicks, sample selection, and drum programming techniques. Demonstrates how to create pro-sounding drums through proper kick layering, clap selection, hi-hat panning, and groove. Systematic, practical approach to drum production with clear methodology and real-time demonstration of layering and processing techniques. |
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| | ★ Highlight 02 | ● @ProductionMusicLive · 14:41 · 13. September 2026 |
Learn This ONE Mixing Technique Before Anything ElseFoundational mixing technique focused on using faders for leveling to achieve balance and punch. Explains the importance of context-based decision-making, establishing element hierarchy, and using reference tracks to guide level decisions. Teaches the fundamental mixing principle of leveling with emphasis on proper methodology and context-aware listening over complex processing chains. |
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| | ★ Highlight 03 | ● @alice-efe · 16:51 · 10. September 2026 |
Mixing Finally Clicked When I Understood ThisOverview of three mixing concepts: short-sound mixing (drum transients), medium-sound mixing, and long-sound mixing. Demonstrates spectral separation techniques using frequency-based EQ and sidechain compression to achieve clarity between competing elements. Introduces foundational mixing framework with practical spectral separation methods and sidechain compression techniques for transient separation. |
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● @masteringthemix · 10:56 · 7. September 2026 How To Diagnose And Fix Stereo Problems In Your MixEducational guide to diagnosing and fixing nine common stereo imaging problems in mixes, including narrow mixes, phase cancellation in low-end, chorus lift issues, and vocal placement. Explains how to use Stereo Volt visualizer to identify and correct each problem. ► Watch video ↗ |
● @CreativeSauce · 10:59 · 8. September 2026 Are You REALLY Hearing What Your Plugins Can Do?Guide to optimizing input levels for analog-modeled plugins using Wave Balance, covering proper metering (dBFS, VU, RMS, LUFS) and the importance of reaching -18 dBFS average level to achieve saturation and harmonic distortion effectively. ► Watch video ↗ |
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● @Streaky_com · 6:34 · 10. September 2026 Stop Your Vocal Jumping Around In The Mix (Upward Compression)Explanation of upward compression using the Bodybuilder 2 plugin for vocal control, demonstrating how it smooths vocal dynamics by lifting quiet sections rather than crushing peaks. Covers band mode, free mode, and automatic noise floor control based on incoming signal. ► Watch video ↗ |
● @Whiteseastudio · 26:12 · 9. September 2026 You're Using Soothe3 WrongComprehensive walkthrough of the Soothe3 dynamic resonance suppressor plugin, covering proper monitoring setup, basic controls (depth, detail, attack, release), and advanced EQ curve features for taming harsh frequencies in audio production. ► Watch video ↗ |
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● @mixdownonline · 22:29 · 1. September 2026 The Best Vocal Delay Plugins Ranked (One Is Already Free in Cubase)Ranked comparison of eight vocal delay plugins including Comeback Kid, H-Delay, and others, with pros/cons and scoring for each. Covers features like ducking, modulation, stereo control, and vintage character to help producers choose the right delay for vocal mixing. ► Watch video ↗ |
● @mixdownonline · 12:46 · 8. September 2026 1176 vs LA-2A Compressor: Which One to Use (And When)Comparison of 1176 and LA-2A classic compressors, explaining differences in topology (FET vs. optical), attack/recovery characteristics, compression ratios, and appropriate use cases. Demonstrates each on drums to show how 1176's speed adds punch while LA-2A's slowness adds musicality. ► Watch video ↗ |
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● @mixbustv · 22:10 · 3. September 2026 I Found A Hidden Gem Plugin | Vengeance Sound Q4antumDetailed walkthrough of Vengeance Sound Quantum delay plugin, covering three independent delay lines with feedback types, filters, effects slots, and creative modulation features. Demonstrates how the plugin's architecture encourages unique, complex delay creation. ► Watch video ↗ |
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| — Promotion · ● @producelikeapro · 21:50 · 8. September 2026 Neumann KH 150 II Review: Remarkable Low End, Clarity and Room AlignmentReview and acoustic testing of Neumann KH 150 II studio monitors, including room measurement with Neumann software, frequency response analysis, and listening tests with reference tracks to evaluate low-end clarity and room alignment capabilities. ► Watch video ↗ |
— Promotion · ● @mixbustv · 19:53 · 31. August 2026 KIIVE Paradox | New Effects BundleShowcase of five new effects from KIIVE Audio: Stereo Distortion, VC Rotary, three-tap chorus, filter, and plasma reverb. Highlights the Stereo Distortion's built-in anti-resonance engine and advanced panel controls for warmth and low-fi effects. ► Watch video ↗ |
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| Live Sessions & Interviews |
| ● @producelikeapro · 45:06 · 14. September 2026 Working With Lou Reed, John Zorn & U2; From Metal To Jazz With Marc Urselli► Watch video ↗ |
● @producelikeapro · 21:14 · 10. September 2026 How Fernando Perdomo Reimagined The Beatles’ “All My Loving”► Watch video ↗ |
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