Release year: 2021
Producer: Mix With The Masters
Manufacturer website: Link
Author: Illangelo
Duration: 1h 12min
Handout type: Video tutorial
English language
Description: Join us at the OCL studios in Alberta for the second series of MWTM videos with Illangelo! In this episode, the Grammy Award-winning producer and sound designer gives you an in-depth look at “After Hours” by The Weeknd. Opening an Ableton session, he explores every element of a complex project, demonstrating his workflow and revealing innovative techniques along the way. You’ll see how he used a variety of instruments to create an immersive soundscape with clean vocals that cut through the instrumental. He shares his carefully crafted vocal chains, shows how he automates various effects at certain moments, and walks through the mix bus step by step. You’ll learn how he enhances clarity with filters, groove with complex sidechain compression and modulation movement. In addition to his methods, Illangelo also discusses the inspirations for the record and the process of making it!
Content :
1. Ableton workflow, inspiration, groups, filtering, dimensionality, vocal chain, dynamics, oversampling
2. Vocal tuning, doubles, reverb, delay, saturation, compression, effects automation, modulation
3. Texture, sub-bass, spreading low end, harmonics, drum buss, side-chaining, clarity, separation
4. Synth processing, chorus progression, ad-lib effects, intimacy, bridge, outro, other vocal chain
5. Mix buss treatment, project overview, recap, unique aspects of this record
There are subtitles in Russian, English and Spanish.
Sample files: not provided
Video Format: MP4
Video: AVC, 1920×1080, 16:9, 29.97 fps, 1000 kb/s
Audio: AAC, 48 kHz, 256 kb/s, 2 channels
