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Amapiano Mixing Tutorial in Caustic 3 | Behind The Scenes of Mixing "Shaka" by Brian Nhlabathi
🎧 Unlock the sound of Amapiano! Dive deep into the mixing process for the track "Shaka," by Brian Nhlabathi a collaboration born from the Caustic users community.
🎧 Unlock the sound of Amapiano! Dive deep into the mixing process for the track "Shaka," by Brian Nhlabathi a collaboration born from the Caustic users community.
In this in-depth tutorial, I break down my complete mixing approach, focusing on how I achieved the final master on DAW Work 4. Watch as I move through the mix, balancing levels, shaping tones, and applying effects to create a clean, powerful, and contemporary Amapiano sound.
In this in-depth tutorial, I break down my complete mixing approach, focusing on how I achieved the final master on DAW Work 4. Watch as I move through the mix, balancing levels, shaping tones, and applying effects to create a clean, powerful, and contemporary Amapiano sound.
NOTE: At first, it might sound weird—like when I'm twisting knobs to find the perfect tone. So please stick around and trust the process.
My Role & Responsibilities on this Work:
My Role & Responsibilities on this Work:
Focused Mixing Process: This video starts after the sound check phase, diving straight into the creative and technical process of mixing.
Focused Mixing Process: This video starts after the sound check phase, diving straight into the creative and technical process of mixing.
Channel-Strip Balancing: Watch how I balance the levels of each track to create a cohesive and dynamic soundscape where every element has its place.
Channel-Strip Balancing: Watch how I balance the levels of each track to create a cohesive and dynamic soundscape where every element has its place.
Parametric EQ in Action: See how I use surgical EQ cuts and boosts to carve out space for each element, preventing frequency clashes and enhancing clarity.
Parametric EQ in Action: See how I use surgical EQ cuts and boosts to carve out space for each element, preventing frequency clashes and enhancing clarity.
FX Racks & Automation: I'll show you how I use effects like reverb, delay, and compression to add depth, width, and movement to the mix, giving it a professional polish.
FX Racks & Automation: I'll show you how I use effects like reverb, delay, and compression to add depth, width, and movement to the mix, giving it a professional polish.
▶️ WATCH THE FINAL 30-SEC MASTER: or click here (DAW Work 4)
https://youtu.be/-XlPHfaiwmc?si=-YCFjd_fIuWSbvYe
🔌 My Gear & Software:
DAW: Caustic 3
Genre: Amapiano
Download Caustic to find the folder: ✅https://www.softpedia.com/get/Multimedia/Audio/Audio-Mixers-Synthesizers/Caustic.shtml#download
✅https://apps.apple.com/za/app/caustic...
Disclaimer & Credits
Track Credit & Collaboration:
The original project file for "Shaka" was created and generously provided by Brian Nhlabathi. Full credit for the composition goes to him. This video is a collaborative demonstration of my mixing and mastering process, undertaken with his permission.
Purpose of Video:
This content is presented for educational and demonstration purposes only. This is not an official remix and is not monetized. The sole intention is to showcase audio engineering techniques within the Caustic 3 software for the purpose of teaching and community learning.
Original Artist & Community:
I discovered Brian's work through the "Caustic Beats" WhatsApp group, where he is an admin. You can connect with him and other talented producers via the group link here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lx15LQlmG6MDRrYMlD8p9L
Copyright: All rights to the original musical composition "Shaka" are retained by Brian Nhlabathi. No copyright infringement is intended.
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