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Week 39 · 2026 · Mixing & Mastering · Issue 18
22. September – 29. 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 | ● @producelikeapro · 38:22 · 25. September 2026 |
Mix This Awesome Track By Steve Maggiora and Steve Jewell (Black Stone Cherry)Steve Maggiora walks through mixing and producing an original song "Tell Me" featuring various recording techniques, drum layering with samples, and parallel compression workflows. The session demonstrates detailed multitrack mixing decisions using plugins like Virtual Mix Rack, Black Salt Audio Silencer, and Abbey Road saturator on drums, vocals, and bass elements. Mixing workflowDrum layeringParallel compressionMultitrack arrangement Detailed walkthrough of professional mixing workflow with practical plugin applications and creative layering techniques for drum production. |
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| ★ Highlight 02 | ● @mixdownonline · 15:22 · 22. September 2026 |
Why Your Headphone Mixes Don’t Translate (And How to Fix It)Comprehensive guide to mixing in headphones using equalization profiles, the Harman curve, and free tools like AutoEQ and Mixcphones for headphone calibration. The video covers applying EQ consistently across DAW and external listening, and recommends tools like SoundSource 2 for system-wide headphone correction. Headphone mixingHeadphone EQHarman curveMix translation Practical strategies for reliable headphone mixing with free and low-cost solutions addressing frequency response and mix translation issues. |
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| ★ Highlight 03 | ● @Streaky_com · 7:06 · 23. September 2026 |
Space and Depth in Mixing (It's Not Reverb)Educational video on creating space and depth in mixes using frequency placement, stereo panning, and volume relationships rather than relying solely on reverb. The tutorial uses visualization techniques (frequency/width/depth) and demonstrates practical panning and layering strategies on real mix examples. Mix depthStereo imagingPanning techniquesFrequency placement Teaches fundamental mix architecture principles using clear visual models and practical examples without excessive plugin dependence. |
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● @abletontips · 4:49 · 17. September 2026 How to Bring Static Drums to Life with a VocoderTutorial on using vocoder for drum loop processing and animation by applying automation to release, formant, and dry/wet parameters to create evolving texture and movement. The technique uses Ableton vocoder with noise carrier and utility gain compensation to enhance static drum loops. VocoderDrum processingAutomationAbleton Live ► Watch video ↗ |
● @adamellistutorials · 2:05 · 20. September 2026 Here's exactly how I make my acids sound aliveTutorial on creating dynamic acid bass sounds through sequential processing including EQ (removing 160 Hz), delay, LFO modulation, compression, and OTT multiband compression applied across multiple instances. The video demonstrates how layered processing creates movement and professional acid sound characteristics. Acid bassLFO modulationMultiband compressionDelay techniques ► Watch video ↗ |
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● @producelikeapro · 38:06 · 22. September 2026 Can You Record and Mix On Wireless HEADPHONES?: LEWITT LW6 ReviewReview of the Lewitt LW6 wireless headphones featuring proprietary ultra-wideband technology for low-latency studio monitoring and recording without Bluetooth limitations. The video demonstrates the headphones' dual connectivity options (wireless transmitter and direct analog/USB) and compares them with traditional Bluetooth solutions. Wireless headphonesStudio monitoringLow-latency recordingHeadphone technology ► Watch video ↗ |
● @producelikeapro · 21:50 · 8. September 2026 Neumann KH 150 II Review: Remarkable Low End, Clarity and Room AlignmentIn-depth review of Neumann KH 150 II studio monitors including acoustic measurement setup, frequency response analysis using DSP correction software, and critical listening tests on professionally recorded reference tracks. The review documents the speaker's low-end response and flat frequency characteristics. Studio monitorsAcoustic measurementFrequency responseMonitor calibration ► Watch video ↗ |
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● @CreativeSauce · 13:54 · 26. September 2026 Is This the Future of Virtual Instruments?Overview of Instrument X, a neural acoustics-based virtual orchestral instrument using AI-generated articulations from ethically-sourced musician recordings. The video demonstrates articulation techniques like staccato, pizzicato, and trills with real-time waveform processing and discusses the technology's advantages over traditional sample libraries. Neural acousticsOrchestral instrumentsAI synthesisArticulation techniques ► Watch video ↗ |
● @mixbustv · 16:22 · 15. September 2026 Schwabe Digital HiFAL 2 is FREE! The Best Tool Ror Your Top End!Detailed walkthrough of Schwabe Digital HiFAL 2 plugin focusing on its new filter bank redesign with linear phase, dynamic, and live modes that eliminate pre-ringing artifacts. The video explains inter-plugin communication features and demonstrates the plugin's high-frequency acceleration and limiting capabilities. High-frequency processingLinear phase filtersPre-ringing eliminationFrequency acceleration ► Watch video ↗ |
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● @CreativeSauce · 16:09 · 24. September 2026 Vocal Alignment Just Got a LOT EasierTutorial on VocAlign 7 demonstrating automatic vocal alignment using ARA plugin integration in Cubase Pro, including time-sync and pitch correction of vocal stacks and harmonies. The video shows how the plugin reduces manual alignment work and offers fine-tuning for natural-sounding results. Vocal alignmentARA pluginPitch correctionVocal stacking ► Watch video ↗ |
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— Promotion · ● @ReidStefanMusic · 2:05 · 9. September 2026 Reason Free is the Best FREE plugins for Music Producers 🔥 DOWNLOAD NOWPromotional overview of Reason Free bundle showcasing free instruments (Scales & Chords, Monotone Synth, Kong Drum Machine) and effects (Audiomatic, Scream, RV7000, Maximizer) with beat production demonstration. The video provides a quick walkthrough of included tools and encourages download from reasonstudios.com. ► Watch video ↗ |
— Promotion · ● @ReidStefanMusic · 1:27 · 25. September 2026 How To Produce an Orchestral Pop Song in Cubase 15 🔥 100% Stock PluginsQuick promotional video showcasing orchestral pop production in Cubase 15 using only stock Cubase instruments and effects. The video demonstrates basic arrangement with strings, drums, bass, and vocals with minimal explanation of techniques or settings. ► Watch video ↗ |
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