# Q&A Jaycen Joshua **URL:** https://community.mwtm.com/c/masters-q-a/q-jaycen-joshua/31.md [Latest](https://community.mwtm.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.mwtm.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.mwtm.com/tags.md) --- ## [Ask your questions to Jaycen Joshua by creating a New Post](https://community.mwtm.com/t/ask-your-questions-to-jaycen-joshua-by-creating-a-new-post/88)
**Author:** [@MWTM\_Admin](https://community.mwtm.com/u/MWTM_Admin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/ask-your-questions-to-jaycen-joshua-by-creating-a-new-post/88 "2026-03-12T19:31:56Z")
Ask your questions by creating a New Post. --- ## [Hard Clipped Beats with Jaycen Joshua template](https://community.mwtm.com/t/hard-clipped-beats-with-jaycen-joshua-template/8888)
**Author:** [@Eudoxe\_Parrain](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Eudoxe_Parrain)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/hard-clipped-beats-with-jaycen-joshua-template/8888 "2026-09-13T16:01:31Z")
Hi :v: After using Jaycen’s template for a while (sounds amazing and louuuuud of course :pray:), I only have one problem with it. Some client are coming with hard clipped beats with no kicks (Lil Xelly, Berrymane, Mari… --- ## [Updated protools template?!](https://community.mwtm.com/t/updated-protools-template/17467)
**Author:** [@Jacob\_Lutz](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Jacob_Lutz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/updated-protools-template/17467 "2025-12-22T23:20:43Z")
Would love an updated template! Also the presets have been withheld for a long time now too, can we all get in on the fun?! Thanks so much. -J --- ## [Vocal Chain indicators](https://community.mwtm.com/t/vocal-chain-indicators/17435)
**Author:** [@Marcus\_Greggs](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Marcus_Greggs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2025, 2:18am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/vocal-chain-indicators/17435 "2025-12-01T02:18:23Z")
Hey Jaycen love the content I have a a question I know there are multiple ways and you use gain staging to set your mixes up for success but my question does your vocal chain have a indicator like how your drum buss does… --- ## [C Drums - what is "C"?](https://community.mwtm.com/t/c-drums-what-is-c/3538)
**Author:** [@Andrew\_Wright](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Andrew_Wright)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2025, 10:20am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/c-drums-what-is-c/3538 "2025-11-30T10:20:37Z")
What does the “C” in C Drums mean? --- ## [Tube Screamer Plugin vs al for 808](https://community.mwtm.com/t/tube-screamer-plugin-vs-al-for-808/17298)
**Author:** [@John\_P](https://community.mwtm.com/u/John_P)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2025, 4:34am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/tube-screamer-plugin-vs-al-for-808/17298 "2025-08-31T04:34:40Z")
Have you ever ran 808s thru a hardware ibanez tube screamer pedal instead of the plugin? If you have any experence with them (or have access to test it out or even just an opinion from what you know) I figure the TS9 wou… --- ## [Kensington Trackball](https://community.mwtm.com/t/kensington-trackball/7409)
**Author:** [@Ivan\_Buccarella](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Ivan_Buccarella)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2025, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/kensington-trackball/7409 "2025-01-10T20:15:37Z")
Hi Jaycen, I saw that you are using the Kensington trackball. How did you configure the buttons? And is it better than a regular mouse? Thanks for everything Ivan --- ## [Why is jaycen Joshua sitting sideways?](https://community.mwtm.com/t/why-is-jaycen-joshua-sitting-sideways/4541)
**Author:** [@Lajos\_Ostfalk](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Lajos_Ostfalk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 6:02am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/why-is-jaycen-joshua-sitting-sideways/4541 "2024-08-12T06:02:34Z")
Hey Do you know why jaycen joshua sometimes sits sideways to the desk ? And not straight in front ? Is there a special reason for that ? Thanks a lot --- ## [Whats the difference between C Drums / C Drums M?](https://community.mwtm.com/t/whats-the-difference-between-c-drums-c-drums-m/3543)
**Author:** [@Simon1](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Simon1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2024, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/whats-the-difference-between-c-drums-c-drums-m/3543 "2024-06-12T22:35:40Z")
Hey, I’m not mixing in Pro Tools and I’m not sure if I got this right? I thought that you first let the drums go through the NLS chain and afterwards through the RBass, Shadowhills Compressor etc. -chain. So I thought i… --- ## [Investing in a good mic (bedroom producer/artist)](https://community.mwtm.com/t/investing-in-a-good-mic-bedroom-producer-artist/7330)
**Author:** [@Andreas\_Eden](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Andreas_Eden)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2024, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/investing-in-a-good-mic-bedroom-producer-artist/7330 "2024-06-11T19:29:26Z")
Hi Jaycen, Been watching your videos over and over. Thank you so much for sharing your tricks!=) I am a bedroom producer + singer and I’m working on my first album ever, It’s for a modern electronic music / RNB album. … --- ## [Mixing Template](https://community.mwtm.com/t/mixing-template/7111)
**Author:** [@Marcus\_Greggs](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Marcus_Greggs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2024, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/mixing-template/7111 "2024-05-30T21:20:09Z")
will the mixing template ever be available for the members of the Mix with Masters community due to limited seats and avail for people to me be in person to the events. --- ## [Rough mixes that are already great](https://community.mwtm.com/t/rough-mixes-that-are-already-great/3557)
**Author:** [@Sam7](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Sam7)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2024, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/rough-mixes-that-are-already-great/3557 "2024-01-15T23:38:13Z")
Hi Jaycen, First of all thank you (and Dave) taking the time to share your knowledge on MWTM. I’ve watched all your videos, and learned lots. You’re the best. Have you ever been sent a rough mix/session that was alread… --- ## [Master Fader vs Aux](https://community.mwtm.com/t/master-fader-vs-aux/3537)
**Author:** [@Andrew\_Wright](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Andrew_Wright)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2024, 9:05am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/master-fader-vs-aux/3537 "2024-01-15T09:05:12Z")
Hi Jaycen, I notice that you started using master faders for all of your top level busses. Is there are a reason you started doing this as opposed to just using an aux? Thanks again for all of the info you share with … --- ## [The “God Particle” plugin on the master bus while sending to mastering](https://community.mwtm.com/t/the-god-particle-plugin-on-the-master-bus-while-sending-to-mastering/3518)
**Author:** [@Marek\_Rakovicky](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Marek_Rakovicky)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2024, 12:48pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/the-god-particle-plugin-on-the-master-bus-while-sending-to-mastering/3518 "2024-01-14T12:48:44Z")
Hi Jaycen, Hope you’re doing well. I’ve been experimenting with the ‘God Particle’ plugin on the master bus during mixing and appreciate its natural sound and the unique character it adds. Would you recommend using it o… --- ## [Studying method and template](https://community.mwtm.com/t/studying-method-and-template/2887)
**Author:** [@ivan\_delannoy](https://community.mwtm.com/u/ivan_delannoy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2023, 3:29am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/studying-method-and-template/2887 "2023-12-30T03:29:34Z")
hi Jaycen, can you explain me how to improve my hearing by my own and how you develpoed your template. did you do it by your own? Thanks --- ## [The god particle low end section](https://community.mwtm.com/t/the-god-particle-low-end-section/2635)
**Author:** [@Daniel\_Estrin](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Daniel_Estrin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2023, 2:48am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/the-god-particle-low-end-section/2635 "2023-12-22T02:48:02Z")
Hi Jaycen! Hope u doing well. Got a question about The low end multiband indicator in TGP. I saw in most of your videos that the “sweetsoot” of the GR is no more then 1.8. On ozone 4 I remember u said that if u see o… --- ## [808 rcomp gain staging](https://community.mwtm.com/t/808-rcomp-gain-staging/2462)
**Author:** [@Diego\_Cichello](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Diego_Cichello)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2023, 10:27am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/808-rcomp-gain-staging/2462 "2023-12-17T10:27:19Z")
Hey jaycen, in the rcomp for Your 808 gain staging…. How many db you add on the rcomp? Is it on a number and „set and forget“ or do you add that in what you compressed? Thank you :slight\_smile: --- ## [Frequency Slotting](https://community.mwtm.com/t/frequency-slotting/2419)
**Author:** [@Raymond\_Cordero](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Raymond_Cordero)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2023, 5:51am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/frequency-slotting/2419 "2023-12-16T05:51:13Z")
Hey Jaycen, Love all the gems you’ve dropped in the recent episode! I’m curious as to how you tackle working with producers who prefer their mixes on the beats (ex: Metro Boomin) - If you we’re given a 2 track how woul… --- ## [THE WEEKND “Vocal Effect”✨](https://community.mwtm.com/t/the-weeknd-vocal-effect/2382)
**Author:** [@Lyon\_Geezy](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Lyon_Geezy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2023, 8:04am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/the-weeknd-vocal-effect/2382 "2023-12-15T08:04:02Z")
Hellow Jaycen!! one of my favorite The Weeknd albums is “My Dear Melancholy” and the sound of that album is just amazing, I’ve always wondered what reverb settings you used for that album and if they were Inserts or Send… --- ## [Best practises when preparing a song for mixing](https://community.mwtm.com/t/best-practises-when-preparing-a-song-for-mixing/2344)
**Author:** [@dhandatron](https://community.mwtm.com/u/dhandatron)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2023, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/best-practises-when-preparing-a-song-for-mixing/2344 "2023-12-14T19:08:48Z")
Hi Jaycen, As a producer I would like to know what I can do (and avoid) with my song before I ready it for mixing to ensure that mixing has every opportunity to be a success? Thank you for all the amazing gems and teac… --- ## [TRANSFORMERS - EQ Settings. Do they change?](https://community.mwtm.com/t/transformers-eq-settings-do-they-change/2304)
**Author:** [@Esli\_Sugich](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Esli_Sugich)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2023, 4:27am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/transformers-eq-settings-do-they-change/2304 "2023-12-14T04:27:11Z")
Hey Jay, quick question, sorry to ask so many. For your transformers. Transformer 1 you said is for when you want 8k and above transients, however, the EQ settings on FabFilter show otherwise with a HP from 2k. Transfor… --- ## [Sir clipper+gain stracture](https://community.mwtm.com/t/sir-clipper-gain-stracture/1828)
**Author:** [@Daniel\_Estrin](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Daniel_Estrin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2023, 2:50am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/sir-clipper-gain-stracture/1828 "2023-12-04T02:50:43Z")
Is always the standard SIR clipper is only 9% of saturation? Or when u gor hard picks u turn the treshhold down ? What the peak inn db of ur kick usually when u coming in to the TGP? And what the peak of the in db whe… --- ## [Mix preparation](https://community.mwtm.com/t/mix-preparation/1438)
**Author:** [@Marthin\_Gundersen](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Marthin_Gundersen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2023, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/mix-preparation/1438 "2023-11-19T21:39:52Z")
Do you have a mix preparation routine that you always perform, such as: Vocals (RX and volume normalisation) Drums (Volume normalisation to a specific peak value) --- ## [The Weeknd Vocal Effect](https://community.mwtm.com/t/the-weeknd-vocal-effect/1291)
**Author:** [@Lyon\_Geezy](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Lyon_Geezy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2023, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/the-weeknd-vocal-effect/1291 "2023-11-14T23:32:22Z")
Hellow Jaycen!! one of my favorite The Weeknd albums is “My Dear Melancholy” and the sound of that album is just amazing, I’ve always wondered what reverb settings you used for that album and if they were Inserts or Sen… --- ## [Stereo information and loudness](https://community.mwtm.com/t/stereo-information-and-loudness/1273)
**Author:** [@yigitcan\_sagir](https://community.mwtm.com/u/yigitcan_sagir)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2023, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/stereo-information-and-loudness/1273 "2023-11-14T18:24:07Z")
Hey Jaycen! In order to achieve loud records, is it vital to have little information( especially low end) on the sides? And another question is, ı heard that the true peak is mainly based on the high end side of the spec… --- ## [Clipper - Gold Clipper, SIR Clipper, How much clipping, settings](https://community.mwtm.com/t/clipper-gold-clipper-sir-clipper-how-much-clipping-settings/1251)
**Author:** [@Esli\_Sugich](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Esli_Sugich)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2023, 12:49am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/clipper-gold-clipper-sir-clipper-how-much-clipping-settings/1251 "2023-11-14T00:49:59Z")
Hi Jaycen, Have you tried the Gold Clipper? would that replace the SIR clipper? How much are you usually clipping on the drum & bass bus, and what are the settings on your SIR clipper? Thanks! --- ## [Mix on Headphones](https://community.mwtm.com/t/mix-on-headphones/909)
**Author:** [@Ivan\_Buccarella](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Ivan_Buccarella)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2023, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/mix-on-headphones/909 "2023-11-07T13:37:12Z")
Hello Jaycen, Recently, I had to move my studio to my home. The space I have available is too small for my studio monitors (Focal SM 9). Therefore, I recently decided to work with headphones (Audeze MM 500). I really …