Release Year: 2023
Producer: Mix With The Masters
Producer Website: Link
Author: Kevin Davis
Duration: 0h 32min
Type of Material: Video Lesson
Language: English
Description: Kevin Davis is back with a new video dedicated to the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin! Watch the Grammy Award-winning engineer break down his mix of Jennifer Hudson’s rendition of Aretha’s iconic ballad “Ain’t No Way” for the 2021 biopic “Respect.”
Davis reveals his hybrid processing chains and original techniques for processing soulful, dynamic performances. By examining each processing stage in detail, you’ll discover his methods for softening harsh artifacts and enhancing subtle details. Learn how Kevin combines channel strips with compressors to achieve his signature sound and add dimension, tone, and color to this lush soundtrack. These additions capture the spirit and warmth of classic soul recordings while adding a high-quality, modern twist. A must-see for both vintage connoisseurs and modern innovators.
Contents :
1. Mix references, setting intentions, hybrid processing, lead vocal treatment, background vocals, reverbs
2. Vintage drum tones, taming transients, saturation and warmth, plugin selection, treating piano, vibraphone, and horn sections
3. Maintaining perspective, mix buss processing, gain staging, working with the artist and label, preparing for mastering
Subtitles are available in Russian, English, and Spanish.
Sample files: none provided
Video format: MP4
Video: AVC, 1920×1080, 16:9, 30 fps, 1500 kbps
Audio: AAC, 44.1 kHz, 160 kbps, 2 channels
