How It’s Done w/ Kris Crummett
You know Kris Crummett for his work with bands like Dance Gavin Dance, Sleeping With Sirens, Issues and Crown The Empire among countless others– albums that have set the standard of production for this generation of the genre!
And for the very first time EVER he’s sharing his ENTIRE PROCESS in this course where he produces a complete song from start to finish with Cane Hill.
Pre-production
6 videos
You’ve heard people (including Kris) say that pre-pro is the most important part of the process, and there’s a reason for that! Getting this right is half the battle, because if you don’t have a map, how do you even know where you’re going?
- Getting your studio and session totally ready for production, (DAW, setup, midi, gear, instruments, etc)
- Using the Kemper’s onboard pitch shifting to help determine the key of the song
- Figuring out the perfect song structure
- How to make sure the band is prepared as possible BEFORE the studio
Guitar
15 videos
What course would be complete without a massive, insanely detailed section on guitars?? This goes extremely deep, going into every single aspect of Kris’ meticulous process.
- Creating a “tone map”
- Amp, cab, and mic shootout
- Tweaking tones to perfection
- Tracking guitars: double tracking, quad tracking, rhythms, solos, cleans, leads
- Getting the tightest, sickest takes out of a guitarist
- A song structure change that happens *after* gear gets torn down (and how Kris manages it)
Drums
14 videos
Tight, punchy, and crisp – yet organic – drums are the foundation of Kris’ mixes, and this section goes through the entire process, from setup to tracking to editing. Don’t fix it in the mix, get it right at the source!
- Drum kit, shell and cymbal selection
- Microphone selection and placement
- Drum tuning
- A look at dialing levels, a headphone mix, and preparing for tracking
- Tracking drums, section by section
- Seamless punching
- Editing drums while maintaining feel
Vocals
14 videos
Vocals are the emotional hook for most songs, and Kris is known for his flawless vocal mixes. The key to great vocals is capturing a truly special performance charged with energy and emotion – and Kris goes through exactly how to set the stage for that!
- Setting up a great vocal chain
- Dialing a slamming headphone mix
- Recording and writing the vocal parts in real time
- Writing and managing stacks of harmonies
Bass
5 videos
The truth? Bass is the secret weapon in every mix! It’s what gives the guitars that huge, thumping thickness, locks in with the drums, and make the whole thing come together. And Kris’ bass tracking process is the key to unlocking its full potential!
- Dialing multiple bass tones. Everything from the nastiest distortion to a clean bass DI
- Bass tracking, section by section
- A final listen to the the song with the entire band
Post-production & Mix prep
5 videos
This is a crucial but often-overlooked step: setting yourself up for success with the mix prep process Kris has refined in the course of producing hundreds of albums over the past 15 years.
- Transparent vocal editing, both screaming and singing, timing and pitch
- Post-production effects
- Preparing the session for mixing
Mixing & Mastering
11 videos
You’ve tracked incredible performances with amazing tones, now is when it all comes together! Kris outlines every step of his mixing process, including all those special little touches that make his mixes what they are AND his approach to mastering.
- A full look into Kris’ mixing approach for this song
- How to manage “Hybrid” mixing (analog & digital)
- A look into Kris’ mastering approach
- How Kris handles mix revisions
Here’s what you’ll get:
- Over 75 videos (over 18 hours in total)
- Multi-tracks for the Cane Hill track (including samples and DIs)
- Kris’ Pro Tools mixing session
- Guitar + bass TAB
- Multitrack Drum Samples (from the session)
- On-demand access to 4 Q&As with Kris
- Access to Private Facebook group + Private Discord channel
- All 3 of Kris’ Nail The Mix sessions (Dance Gavin Dance, Tilian and Sleeping With Sirens)
- Kris’ Fast Track “Mixing Real Drums”
Get How It’s Done w/ Kris Crummett
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Does it matter what DAW I use?
No. Almost everything in the course can be easily translated into any DAW.
What if I don't have all the same plugins?
Some things may require a specific plug-in, but the vast majority can be translated to any plug-in.
Do I need to be a member of URM or Nail The Mix?
Nope!
What if I cancel my URM/Nail The Mix membership?
You'll have lifetime access to any course you buy from us, even if you cancel.