You can learn more about recording, mixing, and mastering from YouTube in 2026 than most people could access in entire careers twenty years ago.
The hard part is not finding content. It is finding trusted voices who actually know what they are talking about.
If you are an audio engineer, producer, or artist who wants to get better without wasting hours on fluff, this guide is for you. These are YouTube channels that are clearly focused on real audio education, run by engineers, educators, and companies with proven track records.
Every channel listed here:
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Publishes audio focused content that can be verified by its own description or catalog
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Has an established footprint in the engineering and production community
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Offers practical value you can apply immediately in your DAW
Let’s get into it.
1. In The Mix
Channel focus: Recording, production, mixing, and mastering education
On the In The Mix channel, Scottish audio engineer Michael Wynne focuses on simplifying recording, production, mixing, and mastering for producers and engineers. His videos cover topics like EQ, compression, low-end control, stereo imaging, and complete mix walkthroughs.
Why engineers like it:
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Clear, step by step breakdowns
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Practical explanations of concepts like gain staging and headroom
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A focus on fundamentals that translate across any DAW
Great starting point: Search the channel for vocals, drums, or “mix from scratch” to see full workflow examples.
Channel: youtube.com/@inthemix
2. Produce Like A Pro
Channel focus: Real-world studio workflows and production techniques
Produce Like A Pro is run by producer and engineer Warren Huart. The channel welcomes viewers into a community of engineers, recordists, musicians, and producers, and shares tutorials, gear breakdowns, and behind the scenes looks at well known songs and albums.
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Full production and mixing breakdowns
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Recording techniques in professional studios
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Interviews and walkthroughs with working engineers
Great starting point: Look for “Inside The Song” style content and mix breakdowns to see how decisions are made at a track level.
Channel: youtube.com/c/Producelikeapro
3. Pensado’s Place
Channel focus: Mix philosophy, career insight, and high level audio conversations
Pensado’s Place is a long-running weekly show hosted by Grammy-winning mix engineer Dave Pensado. The official channel description explains that Pensado and co-host Herb Trawick talk “all things audio,” and that Dave shares insights from his career along with conversations with influential people in music and audio.
Why engineers keep coming back:
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Candid conversations with mix and production heavyweights
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“Into The Lair” segments where Pensado breaks down specific mix techniques
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A focus on both technical moves and mindset
Great starting point: Classic Into The Lair episodes and interviews with mixers like Jaycen Joshua or Noah “40” Shebib give you a window into high level mix thinking.
Channel: youtube.com/@Pensadosplace
4. Dan Worrall
Channel focus: Deep dive audio theory, plugins, and critical listening**
Dan Worrall’s YouTube channel is known for in depth explanations of audio concepts, analysis of plugin behavior, and practical mixing techniques. He has also created educational videos for companies like FabFilter that explain EQ and reverb from first principles.
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Detailed visual explanations of EQ, dynamics, saturation, and loudness
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Honest examinations of tools instead of hype
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A focus on understanding why something works
Great starting point: Look for his tutorials on EQ and reverb to sharpen your foundational understanding of how these tools actually behave.
Channel: youtube.com/c/DanWorrall
5. The Pro Audio Files
Channel focus: Mixing, recording, mastering, and ear training**
The Pro Audio Files YouTube channel supports the broader Pro Audio Files platform, which has been sharing audio education since 2009. The channel description states that it helps producers, engineers, and musicians “level up their audio skills” through videos and related resources.
On the channel you will find:
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Mix walkthroughs and concept videos
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Focused tutorials on vocal processing, drum mixing, and effects
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Content tied to larger courses and ear training tools
Great starting point: Their vocal FX or template series videos are helpful if you are building repeatable workflows.
Channel: youtube.com/@proaudiofiles
6. Mix With The Masters
Channel focus: High level sessions with world class mixers and producers**
Mix With The Masters runs an educational program and online platform that gives engineers an opportunity to learn from top mixers and producers. Their YouTube channel offers free excerpts and sneak peeks from sessions that feature names like Chris Lord-Alge, Manny Marroquin, Shawn Everett, and others.
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Short segments from mixing and production masterclasses
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Q&A sessions with major engineers
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Clips that focus on specific mix decisions or techniques
Great starting point: Watch vocal or drum mixing sneak peeks to understand how elite mixers shape tone, dynamics, and space inside dense records.
Channel: youtube.com/user/MixWithTheMASTERS
7. MusicTechHelpGuy
Channel focus: DAW workflows and production training, especially for Logic Pro**
MusicTechHelpGuy is known for structured, professional tutorials on music production, recording, and Logic Pro. This is supported by the channel’s description, which states that it provides professional video tutorials for music production and recording, with a focus on Logic.
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Complete Logic Pro course style playlists
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Mixing series that move from setup through final tweaks
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Focused lessons on vocal comping, tuning, sidechaining, and more
Great starting point: The “Logic Pro 11 Essentials” or “Logic Pro 11 Mixing” playlists are structured like full courses, perfect if you want a start to finish learning path.
Channel: youtube.com/@MusicTechHelpGuy
8. Waves Audio
Channel focus: Plugin usage, mix techniques, and live sound workflows**
Waves Audio is widely recognized as a leading developer of professional audio plugins for music production, mixing, mastering, live sound, and post production. Their YouTube channel features tutorials, product walkthroughs, and mix tips that revolve around Waves tools and real use cases.
On the channel you will find:
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Plugin specific walkthroughs
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Mix tips and demonstrations from working engineers
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Live sound and console workflows featuring Waves systems
Great starting point: Their “Top 10 Tutorials” playlists and plugin examples can help you understand how to get more out of tools you may already own.
Channel: youtube.com/c/waves
How To Actually Use These Channels Without Getting Overwhelmed
Subscribing to all of these is easy. Using them in a way that produces real progress is the part most people skip.
A simple approach:
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Pick one primary channel for fundamentals
For example, In The Mix or MusicTechHelpGuy for structured, concept heavy content. -
Add one “deep dive” channel
Dan Worrall or The Pro Audio Files can help you push beyond surface level understanding. -
Use high level channels for inspiration, not comparison
Pensado’s Place and Mix With The Masters are ideal for mindset, taste, and decision making at scale. -
Pair learning with real projects
Watch one video, apply the concept on your next mix, and then move on. Passive watching will not build your ears.
Where EngineEars Fits Into This Learning Stack
You can absorb a huge amount of knowledge from these channels, but at some point you need:
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Real clients
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Real feedback
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Real stakes
Platforms like EngineEars give engineers and studios a way to:
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Create a professional profile that showcases credits and services
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Connect with artists who are actively looking for mixing, mastering, recording, and Dolby Atmos services
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Move from “learning in theory” to working on actual records
If you are using YouTube to sharpen your skillset, pairing that education with a platform where artists can actually hire you helps close the loop from practice to career.
