Mixing with Analog Plugins - Classic Tools for Drums, Bass, Vocals and Synths
Waves Audio via YouTube
Overview
Learn how to mix an entire session using analog-modeled plugins in this 37-minute tutorial that explores classic mixing techniques. Follow along as mixing engineer Bradley Denniston demonstrates the warmth and character of vintage-style processing across a complete mix. Discover how to enhance drums with rich harmonic depth, shape punchy and dynamic bass tracks, craft impactful vocals, and add interest to synths and keyboards. Starting with a session overview, the tutorial progresses through detailed demonstrations of mixing techniques for different instruments, concluding with a before-and-after comparison. Master the use of iconic tools like SSL-style processors and CLA compressors to add analog warmth, character, and energy to your mixes while maintaining modern workflow efficiency.
Syllabus
0:00 Intro
0:35: Session overview
2:07: Mixing Drums
14:00: Mixing Bass
20:13 Mixing Vocals
28:04: Mixing Synths and keyboards
35:06: Final before and after
Taught by
Waves Audio