Release Year: 2023
Producer: Mix With The Masters
Producer Website: https://mixwiththemasters.com/videos/tom-elmhirst-travis-scott-til-further-notice
Author: Tom Elmhirst
Duration: 0:52:26
Type of Content: Video Tutorial
Language: English
Description: Watch as a Grammy-winning engineer reconstructs the mix of one of this year’s biggest records. In this episode, Tom debuts his “out of the box” workflow—an approach he perfected while working on the album at Rue Boyer Studios. The boundaries between engineering, sound design, and arrangement begin to blur as he delves into the art of mixing in the modern era.
Tom begins with an overview of his custom-built ProTools template. He presents his unusual drag-and-drop effects workflow—a unique approach that pays homage to the iconic dub producers of the late ’60s and ’70s. With a comprehensive array of complex effects at his disposal, he’s able to create a sense of freedom and unpredictability that’s difficult to achieve digitally.
Tom uses these effects to create a wealth of depth, color, and tone in a mix. From Travis Scott’s signature autocrowning to 21’s textured verses and James Blake’s ghostly vocal hooks, you’ll learn how he sets the stage for each of these superstar performers and creates individual vocal chains for each moment of the track.
As he works on the arrangement, he zooms in on each of the song’s iconic transitions. He breaks down their construction and demonstrates how he transformed each into a standout moment. This attention to detail is a hallmark of Tom’s work, and by showing you the inner workings of his process, you’ll learn that mixing and arranging are two sides of the same coin.
Contents :
6 parts + Russian/English/Spanish subtitles
Sample files: none
Video format: MP4
Video: 1920×1080, 16:9, 25 fps, 4090 kbps
Audio: AAC LC, 44.1 kHz, 127 kbps, 2 channels
