3 Levels of Distortion: Mix Tricks From Simple to Wild Effects

Apr 23, 2026 | 5,696 Views

Discover how to use distortion in mixing and music production with this in-depth tutorial featuring Noam Wallenberg (Mac Miller). In this video, we break down 3 levels of distortion techniques—from essential mixing foundations to wildly creative sound design—showing how to add warmth, character, and energy to your tracks using Waves plugins.

Learn how to:

Apply subtle saturation for cleaner, louder mixes,
Parallel distortion to shape drums and vocals, and
Advanced processing chains for creating unique textures and sonic identity.

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