How to Mix for Live or Stream Without Plugins: Essential Techniques

Learn how to achieve professional-quality sound for live events and streaming without the need for plugins! In this tutorial, Timothy Meekins from MeekPro demonstrates essential techniques using Midas M32r console, showcasing how to mix audio effectively with built-in tools. Perfect for audio engineers, live sound technicians, and streamers who want to elevate their mix without relying on external plugins. Subscribe for more tips and tutorials on audio engineering! Timothy Meekins uses: Alclair Electro Six in-ear monitors Tannoy Gold 8 Studio monitors Midas M32R Blackmagic Pocket 6k cameras Marshall CV-502M POV Camera Shure ULXD4Q Wireless Microphone System Smart Technologies Touchscreen Audrnate DANTE Motu 896 Mackie DLZ Creator Atoms Sumo 00:00 Intro 01:05 Creating Subgroups On The M32r 01:45 Subgroup Effects 03:10 Putting You Inputs into Subgroups 05:19 Putting Channels Into a DCA 06:35 Processing The Kick 08:09 Processing The Snare 11:35 Processing The Hi- Hat 12:05 Processing The Toms 16:33 Processing The Tracks 17:05 Processing The Bass 17:38 Processing The Acoustic Guitar 18:33 Processing The Electric Guitar 19:25 Processing The Keyboard 21:29 Processing The Lead Vocal 23:45 Adding to The Lead Vocal Combinator Effect 24:45 Lead Vocal Combinator Effect as a De-Esser 25:35 Processing The BGV Stems 25:58 Processing The Live BGV's 28:50 Processing BGV EQ 31:45 Adding The Stereo Imager to The Band 34:20 Focus on Mixing 38:50 Mixing the GTR During a Solo