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George Lever
Великобритания
Добавлен 23 авг 2013
Burnout vs. Evolution: Redefining My Approach to Music Making
Dive into 'Burnout vs. Evolution: Redefining My Approach to Music Making'-a raw look at how my music-making philosophy has transformed. In the studio with Blind Summit at Vada Recording Studios, a deep chat with George Perks sparked acknowledgement of my production style rethink.
Out with the old pursuit of perfection that led to burnout; in with a new vibe focusing on enjoyment and creativity for both me and the artists. This video uncovers the shift towards making music that's not just about the end result, but about loving the process.
Catch exclusive behind-the-scenes moments with Blind Summit, uncovering how past experiences reshaped my approach. Perfect for musicians, producers, or an...
Out with the old pursuit of perfection that led to burnout; in with a new vibe focusing on enjoyment and creativity for both me and the artists. This video uncovers the shift towards making music that's not just about the end result, but about loving the process.
Catch exclusive behind-the-scenes moments with Blind Summit, uncovering how past experiences reshaped my approach. Perfect for musicians, producers, or an...
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Insane Vocal Mixing Hack ft Sonnox Voca
Просмотров 21 тыс.11 месяцев назад
🔍 Ever wondered why mastering the art of vocal mixing feels like an uphill battle? In this video, we embark on a journey exploring the intricacies of utilising compression and how it could have been a more straightforward process! 🎙️ Join me as I delve into the development and discovery of a groundbreaking product - Voca by Sonnox. I had the incredible opportunity to contribute to the developme...
Where I've Been: Studio Update & Returning to YouTube
Просмотров 7 тыс.11 месяцев назад
#georgelever #musicproducer Where have I been? Well... here we go. 2023 has been so weird. so so strange. A lot has happened but it's also been a little tricky to discuss. Hopefully in the coming months I get to share much more with you about the solo project, working with people such as Sonnox and much much more. Camera gear I use; Blackmagic Ursa Mini G2= Blackmagic P6K SLR Magic APO Cine Len...
Cheap Drum Microphones Changed How I Think...
Просмотров 41 тыс.Год назад
How many of you have been in a situation like this one? Until I checked how often I was saying no, I had no appreciation for how many chances for learning I may have lost. In the past, I may have turned my nose up at "cheap" or "new" microphones I didn't initially recognise. But the process of recording with some unfamiliar mics has really opened my eyes and changed how I think! Huge kudos and ...
Now Theres Two Studios? Update 2022
Просмотров 9 тыс.Год назад
Studio tour thing that lets you know whats happened in the last year. I've bought some bits and also not bought some bits. We take a look at the synth setup I have at home now along with what new additions have made their way into the rack in the mixing studio. Camera gear I used; Sony A7siii Sony Zeiss Distagon 35mm f1.4 Tiffen Black Pro-Mist 1/4 Rode NTR Lewitt LCT 1040 FOLLOW ME: Instagram: ...
Broken Plugin Reviews On Youtube?
Просмотров 7 тыс.2 года назад
How many of you have been in this situation? You watch a youtube video about a new plugin, and the review is good enough to convince you to spend money. But, in use, you regret your choice and wish you had a better way of knowing what you can trust. I had a sit-down and wanted to consider why this may happen to us and how we can avoid it in the future. Camera gear I used; Sony A7siii Sony Zeiss...
Mix More With These 4 Steps!
Просмотров 7 тыс.2 года назад
#georgelever Over the last few weeks, I've been teaching - either online or in person. A lot of these lessons ended up covering the subject of either how to Get More Clients or Mix More in general. It took for me to look at my whole career history in order to understand the steps I initially took and that's what we cover in this video! Camera gear I use; Sony A7siii Sony 20mm f1.8 Sony Zeiss Di...
The Best Microphones Ever - Probably...
Просмотров 7 тыс.2 года назад
#georgelever Okay okay, I know. Microphones are only as good as the person using them. So, therefore, these ones are the best ever. Cause, y'know. Me. I kid! These are my micrphones. They, to me, are the best microphones ever. And now you get to hear the stories behind why. Camera gear I use; Sony A7siii Sony 20mm f1.8 Sony Zeiss Distagon 35mm f1.4 Helios 44-2 Tiffen Black Pro Mist 1/4 Rode Vid...
$5000 Spent Fixing My Recording Studio.
Просмотров 13 тыс.2 года назад
#georgelever #musicproducer Acoustic Treatment is a nightmare. Especially in a recording studio. It seems irrespective of what you search for, someone will always have an opinion and then someone else will tell you why you're wrong. In this video - I show you what I did wrong 7 years ago, and then what it took to get it right. Click here to talk with GIK about your room for free; bit.ly/3yFYBmA...
REAMP WITH ME - Getting High *gain* With Joao Medeiros.
Просмотров 17 тыс.3 года назад
#georgelever #joaomedeiros #reampwithme Today we are achieving two goals - Show you my general reamping workflow - Introduce you to Joao (best friend) Medeiros. The signal chain looks something like this; - Focusrite Redline16 - Dacappo Reamp Box - JCM800 Modded by Dan Gower - Suhr Reactive Load - Focusrite X2P Then a bunch of plugins for final tweaks.
Did I Get It Wrong? Airpods Max - 8 Month Review
Просмотров 6 тыс.3 года назад
#georgelever #airpodsmax #musicproducer Here we are! 8 months later I can now give my thoughts and feelings on the Airpod Max. Did I get it wrong initially? That's what the video walks us through. Can you mix with the Airpod Max? Are they good for production? Camera gear I use; Sony A7siii Sony 20mm f1.8 Sony Zeiss 35 f1.4 Helios 44-2 Filters; Tiffen Black Pro Mist 1/4 Freewell VND with Mist Mi...
8 Presets in 1 Song - Neural DSP Quad Cortex ONLY!
Просмотров 9 тыс.3 года назад
#georgelever #8presets Neural DSP asked me If I would like to share some presets and I was like "guys cmon, it's 7am, I need a bit more time than that to get ready." But here we are, a video exists as does another song and it's all Neural DSPs fault. However, If you love the song, it was all my idea and I will accept a Tesla Cybertruck as thanks. Follow the link to download the session stems; b...
Chasing the White Pony Snare - Curing My Hyper Focus.
Просмотров 11 тыс.3 года назад
#georgelever #musicproducer I did it again. I went down the rabbit hole for a whole day and what did I learn? I learned that where I was before was exactly where I needed to be, but now I’m a day older and none the wiser… Chasing the White Pony Snare focuses on how I work through these periods of time where I obsess over a result - and then how I creatively allow myself periods of time to meet ...
I Deleted 800 Plugins - This Is What I Kept.
Просмотров 67 тыс.3 года назад
#georgelever #musicproducer Option paralysis is real. Collecting plugins is easier than ever now but I swear I don't need 20 shades of eq. So I'm clearing house, this video goes through what I kept on my system. - Edit, since making this video there are a few plugins I've overlooked that have been added back into the system! EQ FFQ3 BigFreq Stock Logic EQ Q10 COFFEE EQ (free) SSL E Channel by B...
Mega Productive Metal Drum Recording Session
Просмотров 33 тыс.3 года назад
#georgelever This video follows me through a pretty long session covering spending 4 days at my second home of Middle Farm Studios. I'm on URM Academys - Nail The Mix! Click the link to take a look at me mixing Loathes song ' New Faces In The Dark' offers.nailthemix.com/loathe-on-ntm Camera gear used; Sony A7siii Sony Zeiss 35 f1.4 Helios 44-2 Rode VideoMic NTG FOLLOW ME: Instagram: instagram.c...
We Need To Talk About The Neural Quad Cortex.
Просмотров 19 тыс.3 года назад
We Need To Talk About The Neural Quad Cortex.
How Do Even Become Assistant Studio Engineer?
Просмотров 9 тыс.3 года назад
How Do Even Become Assistant Studio Engineer?
Neural Soldano SLO100 - Is It Legit?
Просмотров 21 тыс.3 года назад
Neural Soldano SLO100 - Is It Legit?
G1 - Recording Studio Tour Instagram QnA 2021
Просмотров 3,5 тыс.3 года назад
G1 - Recording Studio Tour Instagram QnA 2021
Neural Archetype Gojira - The Best One Yet?
Просмотров 32 тыс.3 года назад
Neural Archetype Gojira - The Best One Yet?
Reaction to my last drum session of 2020
Просмотров 6 тыс.3 года назад
Reaction to my last drum session of 2020
Recording insane drum sounds without a 'real' studio??
Просмотров 33 тыс.3 года назад
Recording insane drum sounds without a 'real' studio??
STAM & AUDIOSCAPE - SSL COMP COMPARISON.
Просмотров 16 тыс.4 года назад
STAM & AUDIOSCAPE - SSL COMP COMPARISON.
G1 - Better Song Writing Q&A - Your Questions Answered!
Просмотров 4,7 тыс.4 года назад
G1 - Better Song Writing Q&A - Your Questions Answered!
G1 Every Neural DSP Amp Plugin - PRESETS INSIDE
Просмотров 17 тыс.4 года назад
G1 Every Neural DSP Amp Plugin - PRESETS INSIDE
G1 - Guitar Tone & Pedalboard Secrets 2020!
Просмотров 6 тыс.4 года назад
G1 - Guitar Tone & Pedalboard Secrets 2020!
Link for mini desk
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Thank you for your videos, they are really inspiring, i have followed your work with sleep token and Loathe, and really enjoy your hollistic approvach to procution and video making self interviews you make. Mixing is an ever evolving transition, to the point where mixes done 1 year ago, are not to be proud of, at least in my case, but the fact that there is people like yourself is really inspiring and thank you for always helping us underground mixers and engineers! cheers from Costa rica. Pd. i have subscribed for a long time now lol
It when after years of using great mics, going through my mic locker and finding the maudio Sputnik (my first tube condenser) I haven’t used in like a decade or more. I said to myself, why not. Threw it up. Realized that it sounds fantastic and now want to throw it up in vocal shootouts with my “nice” mics. I am now taking inventory of all my gear I never really use anymore.
STEMS link doesn't work(((
MAKE COMPRESSION GREAT AGAIN!
need a part 2
I would be interested to know how it looks like for you in 2024? You still use these plugins or did you add/remove anything :)?
I can confirm I did exactly what he said today and now I am an assistant 😊
Really?! that's incredible. Congrats!
@@GeorgeLeverG1 yes it is true I also can’t believe it. But it was a similar story. I recorded a song with him and we had a good time. I always wanted to learn more but it was hard to get the chance to. I asked him and he accepted. I followed your advise and it worked out. Thank you so much love your content!!
If you’re desparate enough you’ll get what you need for a good portfolio . I even started setting up open mics. The more you do the more people you meet and opportunities grow. Putting in effort and showing passion works. Even if you’re not as good as others .
Some people will learn the knowledge and still not be able to do sound engineering . Some people are more audio producers who have more creativity as well as organisation. Don’t get disappointed if you can’t do sound engineering after a few years. Look elsewhere, maybe music business A+R or that type of thing.
I watch this vid instead of mixing 😊🎉
Line Audio CM4s are fantastic SDCs, for about £100. So good on many applications, but I really like them on overheads. And they're tiny too, which makes them very useful. Slightly above the Lauten's price bracket, I really like the Audix drum mics too. Especially the D4, which is also nice and deep but melodic on bass cab too. But with the D2 makes a good tom mic pair. I think I prefer them to the more standard Sennheiser MD421-II, which has an awkward physical design, clip problems and costs over twice as much. The Audix D6 is nice for modern kick, and dubby / subby bass too, nice to have alongside the more classic sounding Beta52A, and I prefer it to the D112 for deep kicks. And the Audix i5 can be more articulate on bottom snare (or guitar amp) than an SM57. Above that price range, Lauten's drum mics are really nice too, especially the snare mic sounds particularly good - would like to buy one.
As of right now, I think I've got 845 plugins? Surely a lot of plugins I will never ever need. Many MIDI Instruments but I think a whole bunch of Synths "just in case"
My problem with microphones, and also outboard gear is that if I love the piece I need 2 just in case I want to record or use it in stereo... I wonder if anyone else has the same affliction. Great selection. One mic that seems like a "hack" on Tom's for me is the CAD m179. It just has the right eq curve to my ears and I have to do little to no processing after the fact. Matt Brown, the drum genius turned me on to this mic and now I have 5 of them.
Your idea of cheap has changed how I think too lol 😂
Enjoyed this George. Making some changes myself. Appreciate it brotha.
Great pair of eyeglasses. What are they?
Really interesting! Thanks for sharing
Glad you enjoyed it!
got a link to that little table on amazon?
I'm late to the party, but I'm completely sold!! Not at it's lowest price right now (around 140 bucks). I'll (un)patiently wait for and offer/discount/promo! This plugin is the real deal!
That makes sense.... That has been the best analogy for recording with different mics. Goes with other things well too for recording and also making a tone. I can't have that warm light in my house. If it looks like the sun is going down, I feel sad or uncomfortable. It is from my childhood and know if I see the sun going down to that kinda color I have to go home and do shit. Then sleep and do shit at school. White light. In a good bulb is my favorite because it reminds me of luxury. But I know people that doesn't care which one. They do care about their rgb stuff on the computer, mouse, gpu, liquid coolers have rgb... But obviously you can buy bad mics. So those are the people that only have warm small lights in their computer and keyboard.
White light reminds you of luxury? How so? Do what makes you happy, of course, but the general school of thought re: aesthetics of lighting is that white light is only used for task lighting - reading lamps, kitchen lighting, bathroom mirror lighting, etc. Something a little softer/warmer for general lighting is less harsh/clinical looking, and easier on the eyes.
Thanks a lot for the clear explanation on those mics! I use for my the recording for my students the AKG (+/- €325) and they do a pretty good job for the price!
Link is dead😭
Can you reupload the stems?
I went to Monnow Valley to track drums once and the engineer asked me to bring some more drum mics for an experiment. I said all I had was ‘cheap crappy’ ones, he said it doesn’t matter, these cardioids all sound the same!
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Really enjoyed this!
I received my SA4000 MKIII last month after waiting 8 months. You can switch between the E series and G series style comps with the MKIII. I got the Fairchild MOD. I really love it. I was all in the box before this purchase and I feel it's an upgrade to the way I worked before (although, I still love the Softube Bus Processor). Changed my work flow a bit but, it's ok.
I'm using that synth at 2:32 in one of my songs. Think it is the ending of Strawberry Cat. It is funny to hear that sound in a totally different environment.
Two years later we are watching engineers clicking around in Supreme Drummer failing to breathe some live and love into a flat midi track.
wow this channel rules - this is exactly the kind of content I want. I'm surprised my youtube algorithm took this long to show me something from your channel. Those u47 clones in omni against the back wall sound great!
Welcome aboard!
Big love ❤
I’ve noticed that writing music actually keeps the ”buying new plugins” down to a minimum. The less i write the more i buy plugins 😂 Also, buy instruments. It give way more value than another 1176
Electronic avantgarde music, Burial, Trentemøller etc. 🤯 mind blown
A very good drummer and an average producer/engineer can make $100 mics sound like $5,000. A bad drummer and bad producer can make $5,000 mics sound like a smartphone.
I love these vids sitting around the fire with papa George talking about life. They are definitely appreciated. ❤️(The cats were an added bonus)
yes. those drums sounds are great. but I also need to say that this voice over tone is also great...which is sadly a hit and miss thing these days...especially in sound related videos.
I always pictured the people at Sonnox as wearing white labcoats.
The paltec is how the original subbass started in the 90s… thinking about trying it out
I want a deeeep unfiltered George Lever thoughts podcast
Imma keep my 1600 plugins but I keep the ones I need categorized to quick access it The reason why I keep them is that other engineers could also use their favourite ones when they work with me - and if they hook me up with an idea I already have the plugin so...
"Do it because you want to do it" and also show more cats!
I have never felt happy with the jobs I did until 2021. I found out I don't want to work in a job that profits mostly another person who's my boss. I felt burned out and so I started doing something different 2021, the perfect decision. I don't want to hustle, I want a fullfilling job with a meaning. My current job is exactly what I wanted. Not an easy one, not the best paid one, but perfect for me. But that doesn't mean to stop there. I am still a person that needs to study or learn constantly. It doesn't have to be job related, it needs to be something I am deeply interested into. I want to discover new things in my life, try things out. I thing you should never stop being curious. Right now I spend a lot of my free time with photography and traveling. Seeing new landscapes, animals, cultures gives me joy and being able to save those moments in a pictures is great. I know I want to start learning a new instrument in the next years. Now isn't the right time for it, but I won't pressure myself. At the moment I enjoy singing, maybe I will start over with guitar again after failing at firdt attempt learning it. But I always wanted to learn playing drums, it really fascinates me and makes me happy watching and listening drum videos/ tracks for hours.
Thank you George!
you had me at more cats
Mind blowing moments….It’s absolutely ok that I have a day job and I do my audio work when I can. Also stereo widening eq on the master buss.
verbal diarrhea
Can we just file a petition to hear George more often 😭😭