The SonicScoop Podcast | Mixing, Mastering, Audio Engineering and Music Production (SonicScoop)

Justin Colletti reviews all the best closed back headphones under $200.

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Is there a right and wrong way to produce albums? Justin Colletti says yes. Here's why.
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Phil Weinrobe answers questions about his MixCon masterclass and his hybrid approach to mixing and mic techniques. Check out the main presentation here: https://youtu.be/YJ-Fc_Nm_H8

Big thanks to Soundtoys for helping make this free to the public. Check them out at https://soundtoys.com

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Dennis Jones, aka ROC.am, answers questions about his MixCon masterclass and approach to mixing. Check out the main presentation here: https://youtu.be/hIHvJvJ0b1o

Big thanks to Kali Audio for helping make this free to the public. Check them out at https://kaliaudio.com

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Marc Urselli answers questions about his MixCon masterclass and approach to mixing and mic techniques.

Check out the main presentation here: https://youtu.be/5a41Qhb8r9s Big thanks to JZ Microphones for helping make this free to the public. Check them out at https://jzmic.com 

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Richard Furch answers questions about his MixCon masterclass and approach to reverb, mixing and more. Check out the main presentation here: https://youtu.be/0Z33jLS8IX4?si=z6OByyjiUsFElkVc

Big thanks to Relab for helping make this free to the public. Check them out at https://relabdevelopment.com

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Jason Cheese Goldberg talks about his MixCon masterclass and approach to mixing.

Check out the main presentation here: https://youtu.be/wIrrlFXtkYs

Big thanks to oeksound for helping make this free to the public. Check them out at https://oeksound.com

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To clip or to limit? That is the question today. Where, why and how would you use a clipper rather than a limiter, and vice versa? Justin Colletti explores.

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Andy Wallace is one of the most revered rock and rap mixing engineers of all time.  What makes him so great?

We'll cover his work with artists like Nirvana, System of a Down, Beastie Boys, Rage Against the Machine, Slayer, Coldplay, Aersosmith, Run DMC, Linkin Park, Jeff Buckley and more.

We'll even compare his work back to back with that of other mixers, often on the same album—or even the same song.

This week’s episode of the SonicScoop Podcast is sponsored by Soundtoys, Focusrite, and Baby Audio. 

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What are the best modeling microphones for the studio? Justin Colletti shoots out the top options from Universal Audio, Antelope and Slate, including the LX, Edge, M1 and more

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Microphone Links:
Universal Audio Sphere: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/c/3177824/794166/11319?u=https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=Universal%20Audio%20Sphere

Universal Audio Standard: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/c/3177824/794166/11319?u=https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=Universal%20audio%20standard

Antelope Audio Edge: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?N=0&InitialSearch=yes&Ntt=Antelope%20Edge&BI=20084&KBID=13882&SID=DFF

Antelope Audio Axino: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?N=0&InitialSearch=yes&Ntt=Antelope%20axino&BI=20084&KBID=13882&SID=DFF

Slate VSM: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/c/3177824/794166/11319?u=https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=Universal%20audio%20standard

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Does the demo still matter? Or did the DAW kill it? And what should music pre-production look like in the 21st century?

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Michael Brauer is one of the most critically acclaimed and influential mixing engineers of all time. But why?
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Join Justin Colletti as we take a closer look at the great Michael Brauer's work with artists like Coldplay, John Mayer, Grizzly Bear, James Bay, Aerosmith, James Brown and many more.

Here's a link to the Michael Brauer comparison playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3MKVHwmAtZhztmnUJ1OC1G?si=bc154f1d18744024

Here's my mixing shootout against Michael Brauer from MixCon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-pFNcMKZDc

Check out some of my own work at the link below: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7oTw7efd6U5117UPorYjN1?si=214a9757f4eb48b4 Here's Michael's MixCon Masterclass: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PS7f_Jsln04

Here's one of my popular Michael Brauer Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZWbxwgkpfA

Big thanks to Soundtoys, Baby Audio and Focusrite for making this episode possible.

Justin Colletti reviews the top pro level headphones for mixing, focusing on open back models for $400 and under from brands like Audeze, Avantone, Hifiman, Beyerdynamic, Sennheiser, Sony, Steven Slate, Shure, AKG, Neumann, Focal, Audio Technica and more.

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Audeze MM-100: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?N=0&InitialSearch=yes&Ntt=Audeze%20mm%20100&BI=20084&KBID=13882&SID=DFF

Avantone Planar the II: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/c/3177824/794166/11319?u=https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=Avantone%20Planar%20II

Hifiman Edition XS: https://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&tag=sonicscoop08-20&linkCode=index=mi&keywords=Hifiman%20Edition%20XS

Sennheiser HD 490 Pro: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/c/3177824/794166/11319?u=https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=sennheiser%20HD%20490%20pro

Slate VSX: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/c/3177824/794166/11319?u=https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=Slate%20VSX

Sony MDR MV1: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/c/3177824/794166/11319?u=https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=Sony%20MDR%20MV1

Austrian Audio Hi-X: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search?s=Austrian+Audio+Hi-X&irclickid=UiKUjiwdAxyNRaZ0i2WejQ8cUkF1q83EN2%3AHS40&irgwc=1&utm+medium=SonicScoop&utm+source=Impact

Beyerdynamic DT Series: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search?s=Beyerdynamic+DT&irclickid=UiKUjiwdAxyNRaZ0i2WejQ8cUkF1qaSIN2%3AHS40&irgwc=1&utm+medium=SonicScoop&utm+source=Impact

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Spotify! Is the audio quality a problem? Can you evaluate mixes through it? And, is the pay structure harmful to artists? Do playlists make music worse?

Justin Colletti gives answers.

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What makes a rock mix great? There are countless lessons to learn in Audioslave's self-titled debut, mixed by Rich Costey and produced by Rick Rubin.
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Audioslave is a rock supergroup featuring Soundgarden's lead singer and rhythm guitarist Chris Cornell with Rage Against the Machine members Tom Morello, Tim Commerford and Brad Wilk. Produced by Rick Rubin and mixed by Rich Costey, it helps define the sound of good modern rock mixing.

What makes the mix and production for "Heat Waves" by Glass Animals so successful? Justin Colletti analyzes it in real time in this mixing breakdown.

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"Heat Waves" spent a longer time on the Billboard Hot 100 than any other song in history: 91 weeks. It also took longer to hit #1 than any other song at 59 weeks—more than a full year. Mixed by Manny Marroquin and Chris Galland.

What makes this mix great? Justin Colletti analyzes the mix, production and arrangement for Blink 182's "All The Small Things".

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"All the Small Things" by Blink 182 is an enduring hit that has been streamed over 1.1 BILLION times. What makes it so popular after more than 2 decades? And what can we learn about what the mix gets right?

Steve Albini earned a lifelong cult following of music fans and music producers after his work on Nirvana’s In Utero.

But what made his mixes and productions unique?

And what can we learn from his approach in the studio, and in the mix?

That’s what we’ll analyze today.

Join Justin Colletti as we take a closer look at the late, great Albini’s work with artists like Nirvana, Pixies, PJ Harvey, Breeders, Joanna Newsome and more.

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What makes Chris Lord-Alge one of the most famous mixers in history? It's not the gear.

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Chris Lord-Alge or "CLA", is one of the most famous mixers on the planet. Almost everyone in music production has heard his name. Or at least his initials!

But what makes his work special?

And is he really a cut above other mixers?

Here's a link to the CLA comparison playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5SVHTjDdQNgUPouomuEyFj?si=2aed4bbeeac54150

Check out some of my own work at the link below: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7oTw7efd6U5117UPorYjN1?si=214a9757f4eb48b4 Big thanks to Soundtoys, ADAM and Focusrite for making this episode possible.

In order to mix well you need a roadmap. A system. A repeatable process that reminds you where you are in the mix, where you want to go, and how to get there. Here's how to build your own.

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Justin Colletti shares his own system for mixing in Mixing Breakthroughs https://mixingbreakthroughs.com If you want to learn to build your own, for free, that's what this episode is for.

Big thanks to Soundtoys, ADAM and Focusrite for making this episode possible.

What makes Tchad Blake one of the most acclaimed mixers in history? It's not the gear.

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Tchad Blake is one of the most inventive, critically acclaimed, and influential mixers of his generation.

Like many in this series, he's the kind of mixer that other mixers credit as being their favorite mixer! Tchad's mixes are known for sounding incredibly "analog", but he works exclusively in the box.

Why do his mixes sound so fat and so organic using all digital tools? That's what we'll take a look at today.

Here's a link to the Tchad Blake comparison playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Hsis936dQBmi2VslZ9XPc?si=c5173e642ee546c7

Check out some of my own work at the link below: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7oTw7efd6U5117UPorYjN1?si=214a9757f4eb48b4

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What makes Serban Ghenea a great mixer? It's not the gear.

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Serban Ghenea is probably the most critically acclaimed pop mixer of this generation. It's not just that he's worked on some of the most streamed releases of all time. It's also that he's the kind of mixer that other mixers credit as being their favorite mixer!

Unfortunately, he's notorious for not doing interviews. But in the few he has given, he and his assistant have been open books as far as revealing exactly what tools they use. And they are all well within reach for the average producer.

So, why do his mixes sound so far above the average? That's what today's livestream is all about. We'll be analyzing Serban's mixes to figure out exactly what make them tick.

Here's a link to the Serban comparison playlist. Odd number tracks are Serban mixes. Even number tracks are another mixer on the same album: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2jG4HMtDuaXJIRINX24Y9w?si=4818cbc8c26b4fc8

What are the best reference mixes? Justin Colletti shares his favorite reference mixes, WHY they work, and how you can choose your own.
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Jerry Hammack joins Justin Colletti to talk about what made The Beatles sound the way they did, and what we can learn from them in the studio today.

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There's a right and wrong way to use references when mixing or mastering. Justin Colletti shares the best and worst approaches.
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It’s common to talk about “talent” when it comes to music. But how much difference does talent really make?
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What makes this mix great? Justin Colletti analyzes the mix, production and arrangement for The Weeknd's "Blinding Lights"
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The Weeknd's Abel Tesfaye is one of the biggest pop stars of the past decade, with the most streamed song in the history of Spotify with nearly 4.5 billion listens. Why has the song "Blinding Lights" and the album "After Hours" captivated so many, and what can we learn from what it gets right? Big thanks to Soundtoys and JZ Microphones for making this episode possible.

Justin Colletti is joined by Gregg Lehrman, CEO of the music-making software company Output, to talk about artificial intelligence in the music industry.

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Will A.I. compete with musicians? Can we benefit from us? How it will shape the realities of making a living in music in the future?

Check out Output at https://output.com Try Co-Producer for free at https://coproducer.output.com

Mastering engineer Justin Colletti answers your questions about mixing and music production in this livestream Q&A.
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What makes this mix great? Justin Colletti analyzes the mix, production and arrangement for Tame Impala's "The Less I Know The Better".

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Tame Impala's Kevin Parker has had a huge influence on indie pop and rock, and just how far sounds can be pushed toward their breaking point while still sounding impressive, musical and satisfying.

Take a deep dive into the sounds of "Currents" and "The Less I Know The Better" in this episode. Big thanks to Soundtoys for making this episode possible.

Why does your mix sound OK in the studio, but terrible in the car? 

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Justin Colletti looks through the lens of the "Car Check" to help you figure out why your mixes won't translate to other systems, and what you can do about it.


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What makes this mix great? Justin Colletti analyzes the mix, production and arrangement for Soundgarden's "Black Hole Sun".

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Superunknown stands the test of time with some S-Tier rock mixes that sound amazing on any good system. Mixed by Brendan O'Brien and produced with Michael Beinhorn, songs like "Black Hole Sun" and "Fell On Black Days" get just about everything right that a rock mix can get right. There are a ton of lessons to be learned here about relative levels between vocals, kick, snare, tom and guitars in the genre, exactly how to use panning to enhance the stereo filed and a lot more. Big thanks to Soundtoys, Lewitt Audio and Ultimate Support for making this episode possible.

►See free audio tutorial videos with Justin here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3yghKGBjggTkBYyc-1_larMT6K4rGwmr

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Justin Colletti analyzes the mix, production and arrangement for Britney Spears' smash hit "Toxic" to show what makes it work so brilliantly well. Check out all courses here:

►Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com
►EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com
►Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com
►Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com

Justin Colletti shares his picks for the best new pro audio and music gear for the studio from NAMM 2024. Includes headphones, microphones, plugins, hardware and more. 

Check out all courses here:
►Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com
►EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com
►Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com
►Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com

Justin Colletti analyzes the "bad" mix for Pharrell Williams "Happy" to show what makes it great.

Check out all courses here:
►Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com
►EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com
►Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com
►Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com

There's a big misconception about how sampling rate works in audio. And we're going to put it to rest.

Justin Colletti exposes the most pernicious myth about sample rate: That with too few samples, the shape of the original waveform can be misrepresented.

Sine waves could turn into triangle or sawtooth waves if you tried to "draw" them using too few "dots". That this could happen seems logical, and intuitive... but is 100% wrong!

Almost all of us assume this is what would happen at one point or another. But today Justin proves why it's wrong in three ways., and give advice on choosing the best sample rate for you.

Check out all courses here:

►Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com

►EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com

►Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com

►Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com

How good your mix "sounds" doesn't matter if it doesn't FEEL right. The #1 way to get mixes to feel better is to correctly identify the rhythmic "micro hooks" in any given section.

The word "hook" can mean a lot of things in music. Here, we are not necessarily talking about the "hook" in the sense of the "chorus" of the song. We're talking about "microhooks" found throughout the song.

Learn all about them, and other ways to make your mix FEEL right and hook listeners... Regardless of how "good" it sounds. Check out all courses here:

►Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com

►EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com

►Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com

 ►Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com

GRAMMY-Winning mixer Jeff Ellis has worked with the likes of Doja Cat, d4vd, Frank Ocean, The Neighbourhood and many more.

In today's MixCon Masterclass he'll talk about his approach to mixing, and especially how to avoid what he calls "Mixer Brain" and the "Mixing Death Spiral".

Big thanks to Kali Audio for helping make this one free to the public. check them out at https://kaliaudio.com 

 ►EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com
►Mixing Breakthroughs: https://MixingBreakthroughs.com
►Compression Breakthroughs: https://CompressionVreakthroughs.com
►Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.co
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Follow Jeff at https://instagram.com/jeffellisworldwide

We asked your questions of producer and mix engineer Joel Hamilton after his MixCon masterclass.

Check out the main presentation here: https://youtu.be/ysaqkNmMgSc

Big thanks to Plugin Alliance for helping make this one free to the public. Try out anything they make for free at https://plugin-alliance.com

Enter to win more than $10k in free gear in the MixCon Mega Giveaway here: https://delicious-audio.com/mixcon-mega-giveaway/

Nic Hard answers your questions about his MixCon masterclass and approach to mixing. 

Check out the main presentation here: https://youtu.be/bNQkbY7A9XY

Big thanks to Sonarworks for helping make this one free to the public. Try out anything they make for free at https://sonarworks.com

Enter to win more than $10k in free gear in the MixCon Mega Giveaway here: https://delicious-audio.com/mixcon-mega-giveaway/

Thanks also to Lewitt Audio, Soundtoys and Ultimate Support for supporting the podcast.

We asked questions of Gavin Lurssen and Reuben Cohen about their MixCon masterclass and approach to mastering

Catch the full masterclass here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xzjLjXlcCo

Big thanks to Audeze for helping make this one free to the public. Try out anything they make for free at https://audeze.com

Enter to win more than $10k in free gear in the MixCon Mega Giveaway here: https://delicious-audio.com/mixcon-mega-giveaway/

Thanks also to Lewitt Audio, Soundtoys and Ultimate Support for supporting the podcast.

►EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com

►Mixing Breakthroughs: https://MixingBreakthroughs.com

►Compression Breakthroughs: https://CompressionVreakthroughs.com

►Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.co

We asked Sylvia Massy your questions after her MixCon Masterclass. Sylvia has worked with Tool, System of a Down, RHCP, Johnny Cash, Tom Petty, Jason Isbell an more.

Catch the full masterclass here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1Ai-4SoIIg Thanks to Soundtoys https://Soundtoys.com

Want to know how to EQ Drums? And Bass? And Vocals? And Guitars? And Pianos? And, well... EVERYTHING? Justin Colletti gives the answers in this episode.

Discover a groundbreaking new EQ system, designed to elevate your entire mix—even if you have no experience! Learn more: https://EQBreakthroughs.com

Check out the plugin giveaway mentioned in the video here: https://us.pluginsmasters.com/giveaway-1st-anniversary/?v=ba43077c0ac9

Check out all courses here:

►Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com

►Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com

►Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com

​Joel Wanasek of  URM Academy  and Nail The Mix visits the SonicScoop Podcast to talk to Justin Colletti this week.

Joel is a high caliber mixing engineer with major credits from metal to pop. In recent years, Joel has rediscovered the allure of analog after years of doing great work on primarily digital platforms.

We’ll also talk also talk about his evolving view on mastering your own mixes, how to ignore bad advice and where to find the good stuff, and so much more.

Big thanks to UltimateSupport stands for sponsoring this episode! Check out the Deluxe Broadcast Mic Stand used in the episode.

Thanks also to Soundtoys. Check out anything they make for free at Soundtoys.com

Chris Selim of  @mixdownonline  visits the SonicScoop Podcast to talk to Justin Colletti about scaling down his studio intentionally, creative ways of making an income in music and sound, and the intersection of music and faith.

►Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com

►Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com

►Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com

Justin Colletti reviews the top pro level headphones for mixing and mastering, focusing on open back models from brands like Audeze, Neumann, Focal, Beyerdynamic, Sennheiser, Sony, Focal, Steven Slate, Shure, Audio Technica and more.

Article Version with links to all headphones : https://sonicscoop.com/best-headphones-for-mixing-and-mastering-the-ultimate-buyers-guide-2023/

Cameron of ​ VenusTheory visits the SonicScoop Podcast to talk to Justin Colletti about the realities of producing and releasing music today.

Join for a wide ranging discussion on everything from A.I. to music discovery algorithms and new tools and strategies to leading a creative life. 
►Mixing Breakthroughs here: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com
►Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com
►Mastering Demystified here: https://MasteringDemystified.com

What are the best places to learn mixing and music production...or just to be entertained? Justin Colletti ranks his favorites and takes your nominees.
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What's the best way to go about soundproofing a room? It is more involved than some realize. The principles are simple. But the reality isn't always easy to hear. Justin Colletti dives into the details. 
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Coverage of Dolby Atmos has be characterized by one of two things: Hype or Hatred. Are there real benefits to the format? Is it just a fad? Or is it a danger to independent musicians and producers? Justin Colletti dives deep.
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Are you a producer? I mean, REALLY a producer? If you're looking to hire one, what should you look for? Here's what a producer is and does... and who's just faking.
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Your technical skills as a producer or engineer are only half the equation... Or maybe less than that!
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How much do audio engineers and music producers earn in 2023? Where are the jobs and how much do they pay? Justin Colletti dives into the data.
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How can you tell when your mix is finished? How do you know it's good enough? Justin Colletti shares his take.
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How long does it take to get really GOOD at mixing music? How about producing or recording? Justin Colletti gives his take.
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Justin Colletti share how you can avoid the pitfalls of buying the wrong gear and falling for awful, awful gear advice.
►Get FREE plugins that run on your GPU: https://gpu.audio/sonic-scoop
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Justin Colletti goes over his favorite new gear from NAMM 2023, and some key insights on how the show has changed.

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 ►Get Mixing Breakthroughs here: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com

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Justin Colletti and special guest Jack Rubinacci talk about how to overcome tinnitus and hearing loss so that you can thrive as a musician, producer or engineer in the studio and on stage.
►Get FREE plugins that run on your GPU: https://gpu.audio/sonic-scoop
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Justin Colletti shares the top 10 ways you can dramatically speed up your progress in mixing.

►Get the Lauten LS-208 Mic used in this video for $50 off here: https://bit.ly/lauten208-50off

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Justin Colletti shares the top 10 items you need in our studio that you might not have thought of.
►Get the Lauten LS-208 Mic used in this video for $50 off here: https://bit.ly/lauten208-50off ►Get FREE plugins that run on your GPU: https://gpu.audio/sonicscoop
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Rick Rubin is one of the most successful music producers in the history of modern music. He's been talking a lot about his approach in recent interviews, and his book The Creative Act. But there's a LOT he leaves out.

Justin Colletti has gone through the book and tens of hours of interviews to read between the lines and share the advice that Rubin is really trying to get across.

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►Get Mastering Demystified here: https://MasteringDemystified.com

Want to get your music discovered and actually heard on YouTube? Justin Colletti shares the top 4 tips that will get the algorithm to pick up your music so you can gain real world fans.

►Become a Member and get custom feedback on your mixes, music and channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEKv3KIZoZrjv2LymD3iMg/join
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►Get Mixing Breakthroughs here: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com
►Get Mastering Demystified here: https://MasteringDemystified.com

Do you REALLY know what your Knee control does and how you should use it? How about Compressor Link, Feed Forward, Key, Sidechain & Release Hysteresis?

Want to go deeper? Get Compression Breakthroughs here: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com

►Get Mixing Breakthroughs here: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com

►Get Mastering Demystified here: https://MasteringDemystified.com

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Should you upgrade your speakers? Justin Colletti gives you all you need to know to make the right decisions in upgrading your studio's monitors.

►Get Compression Breakthroughs here: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com

►Get Mixing Breakthroughs here: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com

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A masterclass in meters! What can your meters tell you about your mix and how to improve it? Can they guide you to better sounds? Justin Colletti tells you everything you need to know.

►Get Compression Breakthroughs here: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com

►Get Mixing Breakthroughs here: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com

►Get Mastering Demystified here: https://MasteringDemystified.com

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Why do your mixes sound OK in your studio, and fall flat everywhere else? Can you get great mixes, even in compromised rooms, or if you're mixing on headphones? Here are the answers.

Justin Colletti distills down into the major keys to making your mixes work, no matter where you mix, or where your mixes go.

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Let's face it: We're all lazy sometimes. But Justin Colletti wants you to harness your lazy instincts for good instead of getting your mixes quietly killed by them.

When you put first things first, and front load some of your effort, the whole mixing process becomes so much faster, easier, more effective, and more FUN.

Thanks to GPU Audio for sponsoring this episode. Visit GPU.audio/SonicScoop to get a FREE convolution reverb and modulation bundle.

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Justin Colletti shares the 10 bad habits that are holding you back, and keeping you from "going pro" in music and sound.

Borrowing from insights from the field of neuroscience, as well as age-old wisdom, get ready for a podcast episode that will shake you to your bones, break you down and build you back up. For 2023, this podcast is switching to a livestreaming format.

Love what you're hearing? Let us know the timestamp of your favorite moments in the episode and we'll make them into a short clip.

Chris Tabron is a 2 x GRAMMY award-winning and multi-platinum record producer and mixer known for his work with Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, Mary J. Blige, The Strokes, Battles and Erykah Badu. More recently, his work as an additional producer and mixer was recognized at the 63rd GRAMMY awards for The Strokes recording, The New Abnormal, which won Best Rock Album, produced by Rick Rubin. 

Join us for this Q&A from his MixCon Masterclass. See his full masterclass here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-HQPE7AcCg

Ronald Prent is an accomplished and innovative mixer with over 40 years of experience. He has worked in rock, pop, metal and classical, and has been a pioneer of multi-channel formats. His long list of clients includes Celine Dion, Simple Minds, Freddie Mercury, Dire Straits, The Police, Rammstein, The Scorpions, Elton John, Tina Turner, Queensryche, Def Leppard, David Garret, Manowar, Depeche Mode and many more.

Join us for this conversation with Ronald from MixCon 2022. Learn more about mixing at https://mixingbreakthroughs.com

Diamond-selling mix engineer Richard Furch walked us through an international pop mix in this MixCon Masterclass. First, he showed off his approach to pop vocals, drums and more in stereo before diving into Atmos. Now, hear his answers to the most popular questions asked of him.

At the start of his career, Richard Furch was part of some of the seminal albums of the 2000’s such as Outkast’s “Speakerboxxx/The Love Below” and Usher’s “Confessions” and critical darlings such as Fountains Of Wayne’s “Stacy’s Mom”. As a mixer, his credits have grown to include the likes of Prince, Frank Ocean, Jay-Z, Tyrese, Snoop Dogg, The Game, The Weeknd, Chaka Khan, JJ Lin and GEM, adding up to 6 Grammy winning albums out of 23 nominated albums.

Joe Chiccarelli is a ten-time Grammy-winning producer/engineer/mixer whose credits include Beck, U2, The White Stripes, The Strokes, The Killers, Elton John, Morrissey, Jason Mraz and more.

In this week's podcast episode, Hear the live Q&A from Joe's MixCon Masterclass, where he walks us through his approach to mixing, with a special emphasis on tasteful use of drum samples, guitar treatments, and processing vocals in parallel. You'll also get some insights into how he uses his own custom Vocal Strip plugin, made by IK Multimedia.

See the full masterclass for free here: https://youtu.be/DeCDJvXmU7Q

Big thanks to IK Multimedia for helping make this presentation free to the public! Check out everything they make at https://ikmultimedia.com

We asked your questions of producer, engineer and mixer Catherine Marks following her MixCon masterclass.

Catherine’s credits include Manchester Orchestra, Alanis Morrisette, Wolf Alice, St. Vincent, Local Natives, Interpol, PJ Harvey, Kanye West and many more.

Check out her full masterclass here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0GEKw9cf-8

Big thanks to Soundtoys for helping make this one free to the public. Visit them at https://soundtoys.com where you can try any of their plugins for free for 30 days. 

Learn more about mixing with Justin's full length course https://mixingbreakthroughs.com

Recently on the SonicScoop YouTube channel, Justin Colletti did a mix shootout with a platinum-selling, Grammy-winning mixer to see if he could do just as well using nothing but stock plugins in his DAW!

A crazy experiment? Maybe, but the results were revealing, and not what everyone expected.

After the session Justin hosted a live Q&A as part of MixCon. Here are the questions and answers.

Thanks to GPU Audio for sponsoring this podcast. Get free Early Access to their convolution reverb at https://gpu.audio/sonicscoop

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►Get Mastering Demystified here: https://MasteringDemystified.com

Thanks also to Soundtoys! Try their plugins for free at https://soundtoys.com

Fix your bottom end! The low end in your mix is both the hardest part to get right, AND the most important part to get right.

Here's what's holding you back. And what you can do about it.

In this episode of the podcast Justin Colletti offers his take on the three things that mess up low end on mixes and what you can do differently for powerful, coherent kicks and basses.

Thanks to GPU Audio for sponsoring this podcast. Get free Early Access to their convolution reverb at https://gpu.audio/sonicscoop

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►Get Mixing Breakthroughs here: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com

►Get Mastering Demystified here: https://MasteringDemystified.com

Fix your bottom end! The low end in your mix is both the hardest part to get right, AND the most important part to get right. Here's what's holding you back, and what you can do about it.

In this episode of the podcast Justin Colletti offers his take on the three things that mess up low end on mixes and what you can do differently for powerful, coherent kicks and basses.

Thanks to GPU Audio for sponsoring this podcast. Get free Early Access to their convolution reverb at https://gpu.audio/sonicscoop

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►Get Mixing Breakthroughs here: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com

►Get Mastering Demystified here: https://MasteringDemystified.com

There are secret norms and unwritten rules to making rock records sound like rock records.

If you want powerful, impressive, inspiring rock sounds, Justin Colletti has the answers...and the pitfalls to avoid.

Whether it's hard rock, punk, metal, grunge, thrash, classic rock, grindcore, post-rock, post-punk, garage rock revival or just heavy music in general, here are the top 10 mixing mistakes to avoid... and what to do instead.

Thanks to GPU Audio for sponsoring this podcast. Get free Early Access to their convolution reverb at https://gpu.audio/sonicscoop

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Should your EQ come before your compressor or after? Should your compressor go after your saturator or before?

There are so many different orders you could put your effects in. Which are best and why? And how are you supposed to remember them all?

Justin Colletti gives you the principles and concepts you need to get this right every time.

Thanks to GPU Audio for sponsoring this podcast. Get free Early Access to their convolution reverb at https://gpu.audio/sonicscoop

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What's the most important thing in all of music mixing?

Contrary to popular belief, it's NOT making everything equally audible at all times.

Being able to get a "well balanced" mix is a useful skill. But when you're ready to go beyond merely competent mixing and into the world of truly memorable, world-class mixing, that touches and impresses end listeners...

...Then the key to this crucial mindset shift is finding the crucial "focal points" of the song, and letting them dominate other elements.

This is a core component of the best and most memorable mixes and sounds you'll ever hear.

Justin Colletti details how to find your focal points, and how to evaluate, organize and treat each of the sounds in your mix in order of importance.

Thanks to GPU Audio for sponsoring this podcast. Get free Early Access to their convolution reverb at https://gpu.audio/sonicscoop

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Want to have a sustainable career in music?

Ultimately, there are only 5 ways to make an income in music production. (And honestly, any other art form you love.)

Justin Colletti details all of the major approaches, with several specific examples in each.

Thanks to GPU Audio for sponsoring this podcast. Get free Early Access to their convolution reverb at https://gpu.audio/sonicscoop

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https://mixingbreakthroughs.com

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https://MasteringDemystified.com

A listener asks: "Justin, what are your pet peeves as a mastering engineer?"

Hear his full response, with the complete list of the "7 deadly sins of mixing".

Thanks to GPU Audio for sponsoring this podcast. Get free Early Access to their convolution reverb at https://gpu.audio/sonicscoop

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Is there a "right" level for listening? Yes! And it varies, depending on whether you're mixing, mastering, producing or recording.

Learn how your listening level effects what you hear, and what to do about it. Justin Colletti shares the strategies the best pros use to get this part of their process right.

Thanks to GPU Audio for sponsoring this podcast. Get free Early Access to their convolution reverb at https://gpu.audio/sonicscoop

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Want to get your music heard, by actual people? There are only 4 ways to do it.

The most successful artists employ all four of these major strategies, while those that languish in obscurity for their whole live rarely do more than 1 or 2 with any seriousness.

Justin Colletti shares all four of these approaches, as well as their benefits and pitfalls, in this week's episode.

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You're wasting your time by trying to learn mastering! ...Or are you?

Justin Colletti shares why you shouldn't bother learning mastering, and focus on other parts of music production instead. (And when you should.)

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What's the best way to handle mastering revisions? Get this right, and you'll be able to avoid the #1 mistake that plagues all too many mastering sessions.

Justin Colletti shares his approach, and a handful of best practices you can adopt, whether you are a mastering engineer, mixer, producer or artist.

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Compression and limiting are among the hardest music production skills to learn. Almost everyone makes these 5 mistakes when they first get into mixing audio. And for a long time after as well!

Below, Justin Colletti gives you what you need to know to avoid the most common pitfalls of mixing with compression. Enjoy this free podcast episode, or learn even more at https://CompressionBreakthroughs.com.

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The biggest thing that will hold back the sound of your mix is the quality of your RECORDING.

Justin Colletti offers up the 5 biggest recording mistakes that practically everyone makes for far too long.

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"Fix it in the mix!"

We all know it can't be done...

Or CAN it?

Justin Colletti offers advice on what to do when you encounter sounds that you feel need to be "fixed" in the mix.

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NEWSFLASH: It's not 1995 anymore. If your way of releasing music stuck in the 20th century?

Justin Colletti offers some of the best strategies for putting your music out there in 2022 and getting it noticed.

Record releases simply aren't what they used to be. If you're determined to record and release 12 songs and put them all out at once, before building a fanbase, your chances of having a good time are pretty low.

Here are some creative and PROVEN ways to produce and release music that actually gets heard.

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