Mix With The Masters – Inside The Track #48 – Death Cab for Cutie “Kids in ’99′” (TUTORIAL)

Year of issue: 2021
Manufacturer: Mix With The Masters
Manufacturer’s website: Link
Author: Peter Katis
Duration: 0h 54min
Distribution Type: Video Tutorial
English language

Description: Welcome to Tarquin Studios for a series of articles on tracking, production and mixing with Peter Katis! In this episode, the acclaimed producer will focus on the alternative rock single Kids in ’99 from Death Cab for Cutie. Katis plays the original demo, describes how he approached the project and talks about the path to the final mix. He explains why he suggested changing the arrangement of the songs, used certain microphones and preamps, and made different choices to help realize the vision of the recording. In addition to sharing his tracking techniques, Peter elaborates on his original mixing setup, which uses the best of analog and digital capabilities. He talks about his hybrid workflow, which includes ITB processing, analog summing, external equipment processing, tape pass, and the final mix chain in Pro Tools. He also discusses important psychological aspects of his profession – countering artist resistance, keeping a fresh look and more!

Content :
1. Demo track, mics, preamps, comparison, drums, guitar, bass, processing, rearrangement
2.Drum tracking setup, vocal recording & mix chain, samples, effects, dynamics, EQ
3. Outboard & ITB mix chains, summing, tape, metering, gain staging, automation, referencing
There are subtitles in English and Spanish.

Sample files: not provided
Video format: MP4
Video: AVC, 1920×1080, 16: 9, 29.97 fps, 2500 kb / s
Audio: AAC, 48 kHz, 160 kb / s, 2 channels