Master Your Mix Podcast (Mike Indovina)

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	10 Nov 2021	Scott Evans - Using Macros in the Studio	01:06:51
Scott Evans is a recording engineer based out of Oakland, California, where he runs Antisleep Audio. He has worked with artists such as Thrice, Puig Destroyer, The Loyalists, Neurosis, and many more. He is also a member of the band, Kowloon Walled City. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: What is a macro? How macros can help you save time in the studio Scott’s most time-saving scripts How macros can expand the functionality of your software Tools to assist with virtual/remote mixing Mix revisions - how to make the process smoother To learn more about Scott Evans, visit: https://antisleep.com/ Macro software to check out: Soundflow - http://links.masteryourmix.com/soundflow Keyboard Maestro - https://www.keyboardmaestro.com/main/ Alfred - https://www.alfredapp.com/ Text Expander - https://textexpander.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	09 Sep 2020	EP 45: Zakk Cervini (Blink-182, All Time Low, 5 Seconds Of Summer)	00:58:18
Zakk Cervini is a Grammy-nominated producer and mixing engineer who has worked with artists like Blink-182, All Time Low, Good Charlotte, 5 Seconds Of Summer, and many more. He is well known for being a very versatile engineer in the studio. His persistence and eagerness to constantly learn and adapt to the changing musical landscape is one of his big strengths that keeps him high in-demand. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Mixing on headphones How to make templates work in multiple genres Programming drums vs using real kits How to serve the song Using rough mixes as inspiration Creating an inspiring studio environment Follow Zakk on Instagram: @zakkcervini Sign up for my FREE Recording Studio Workshop (taking place Sept 14-20, 2020): http://recordingstudioworkshop.com To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://www.masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://www.masteryourmix.com/blueprint To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	04 Aug 2021	EP 53: How To Use Analog Summing (With Jack Shirley)	01:28:35
Jack Shirley is a record producer, engineer, and musician from the Bay Area best known for his work with artists such as Deafheaven, Jeff Rosenstock, Loma Prieta, and more. He is the owner of The Atomic Garden Studio, located in Oakland, California, where he approaches his productions with a very DIY attitude, combined with a love of analog gear. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: How to use saturation in your mixes and find the perfect between having too much vs. not enough Why Jack prefers to mix in analog How to capture a band’s true sound without getting in their way Applying EQ and compression during the recording stage How to record live off the floor Analog summing: What is it? What are the advantages? What’s the difference between active and passive summing? To learn more about Jack, visit: https://www.theatomicgarden.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	29 Apr 2020	EP 39: Matt Allison (Alkaline Trio, Less Than Jake)	01:03:48
Matt Allison is a record producer based around the Chicago area who specializes in recording punk bands. He has produced bands such as Alkaline Trio, Less Than Jake, The Lawrence Arms, Masked Intruder, The Menzingers, and so many more. His approach to punk music is very different than most modern pop-punk producers. His sound can be described as energetic, natural, and raw - without all of the the modern over-editing that typically occurs in this genre. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: - Shifting from owning a commercial studio to starting a home studio - Getting great guitar tones - Recording live off the floor - How to keep your mix sounding natural - How he accepted one of his biggest projects without even knowing how to use Pro Tools - Using drum samples in a mix To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://www.masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://www.masteryourmix.com/blueprint To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	21 Oct 2020	EP 49: Fredrick Nordstrom (In Flames, At The Gates, Opeth)	01:00:22
Fredrik Nordstrom is a producer, engineer, and mixer based out of Sweden, where he owns and operates Studio Fredman. He has worked many of the leading melodic death metal and power metal bands, including At The Gates, Arch Enemy, In Flames, and Opeth. He is considered by many in the metal community to be one of the top producers in the genre as well as a central figure of the Gothenburg style. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: “Pro” gear vs “cheap” gear – How much of a difference does it really make? Building a listening room and understanding the impact it makes on monitoring Understanding who you are making music for Why your first few takes are the most important How recording DI tracks can save your sessions The importance of taking breaks while mixing The advantages of using one session per album vs one session per song The famed Fredman technique for recording guitar tracks To learn more about Fredrick Nordstrom, visit: https://studiofredman.com/ https://fredmandigital.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://www.masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://www.masteryourmix.com/blueprint To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	06 Oct 2021	How To Make Your Songs Connect With More People (With Matt Wallace)	01:25:50
Matt Wallace is an American record producer. Best known for his work with David Baerwald, Faith No More, Maroon 5, O.A.R., The Replacements, and Train. Wallace has produced most of Faith No More's most iconic recordings, including We Care a Lot, their debut album on Mordam Records. He produced and mixed their breakthrough album, The Real Thing, which featured the hit song, "Epic." He produced Angel Dust, named the #1 most influential album of all time by Kerrang!. In 2015, he joined the band again to co-mix their album, Sol Invictus. The album debuted at number 1 on the Billboard Hard Rock Album chart. Wallace produced and mixed Songs About Jane, the debut album for Maroon 5, including the Top 40 hit singles "Harder To Breathe," "This Love," "Sunday Morning," and "She Will Be Loved." The album has sold over 10 million copies worldwide, and won a Grammy Award for "Best New Artist" in 2005. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: How to write songs that can reach a bigger audience Matt’s simple technique for getting artists to express the proper emotion needed for the song His pre production process (what it includes, what he listens for, how he makes sure the songs and artists are prepared for the studio) How to write catchy bridges that make your songs more exciting The best way to keep your music top of mind and grow your fanbase Matt’s simple techniques for creating big, clean drum sounds The secret to Mike Patton’s vocal chain on Faith No More’s “The Real Thing” To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	06 Apr 2022	EveAnna Manley: Understanding Tube Gear	00:58:30
EveAnna Manley is the CEO and co-founder of Manley Laboratories - makers of high-end audio gear frequently found in studios all over the world. Born in Las Vegas stumbled out of vacuum tube lineage as her father, Albert J. Dauray, owned the famous guitar amplifier company, Ampeg, in the late 1960's. EveAnna grew up in Atlanta listening to vacuum tubes and tales of the tube. She and her sister Stacey graduated from the prestigious Westminster Schools. EveAnna was very active in both the music and art programs in high school and then wound up as a music major at Columbia University with a mid-fi system driving her parents’ leftover AR-2ax speakers. On January 30, 1989, a 20 year old EveAnna on sabbatical from her studies at Columbia University met the crew and was hired on to the production team. She quickly learned to solder and assemble vacuum tube amplifiers, and after training a new team of assemblers, EveAnna worked her way into the Quality Control department. It was at this time that the first Manley professional products were developed, starting with the original 1u Reference 60dB Microphone Preamplifier and soon followed by the Manley Enhanced Pultec and Mid Frequency Equalizers. These products, along with the Manley Reference Cardioid and Reference Gold microphones, all made their debut at the 1990 Los Angeles AES Show. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Working your way up the ladder in the audio industry Standing out at your job Learning electronics Tubes: What makes them special? What is even vs odd order harmonic distortion? Learning to listen for the differences between different pieces of equipment Audiophile vs pro audio gear Understanding the different types of EQ and compressor designs To learn more about EveAnna Manley and Manley Labs, visit: https://www.manley.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	26 Aug 2020	EP 44: Lij Shaw (Recording Studio Rockstars)	01:42:07
Recently, I was a guest on episode 193 of the Recording Studio Rockstars podcast with Lij Shaw. In this episode we covered a lot of ground about the process of recording and mixing music. I also shared some of my story and background, which I haven’t previously discussed on the Master Your Mix Podcast. Thankfully, Lij was gracious enough to let me share this replay with you today so you can hear for yourself. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: The six important stages of every mix Switching from hardware to plugins Reverb vs delay The problem with looking for problems in your mix How to EQ vocals Getting the low end right in your mix How strumming techniques can make a big impact on your guitar tone Sign up for my FREE Recording Studio Workshop (taking place Sept 14-20, 2020): http://recordingstudioworkshop.com Check out and follow the Recording Studio Rockstars Podcast: RecordingStudioRockstars.com Rsrockstars.com/FB RecordingStudioRockstars.com/YT IG & Twitter: @RSROCKSTARS To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://www.masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://www.masteryourmix.com/blueprint Get your copy of The Mixing Mindset: the Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: http://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	23 Feb 2022	Mastering For Vinyl With Jett Galindo	01:23:16
Jett Galindo is a Filipino mastering engineer based in Los Angeles who has worked on albums for artists including Barbra Streisand, Weezer, Selena Gomez, Neil Young, and Pink Floyd. Jett began her engineering career in the world-renowned Avatar Studios in New York as the recording engineer for producer Jerry Barnes. As Barnes’ engineer, Jett engineered for veteran artists such as legendary singer-songwriter Roberta Flack, Nile Rodgers and Latin Grammy-winning Brazilian rock band Jota Quest. In 2013, Jett joined The Mastering Lab family as the sole right-hand man to pioneer mastering engineer and Grammy Technical Achievement award winner Doug Sax. Under the steady mentorship of the late Sax, Jett burgeoned to become the newest mastering engineer in The Mastering Lab roster. In 2014, Jett’s work with Brazilian rock band Jota Quest garnered the group a Latin GRAMMY nomination for Best Brazilian Contemporary Pop Album. With engineering credits spanning different genres and legendary artists (Bette Midler, Randy Travis, Nile Rodgers, Roberta Flack and Gustavo Santaolalla, to name a few), Jett Galindo carries on the legacy left behind by her late mentor, mastering legend Doug Sax (The Mastering Lab). She now works as a mastering engineer alongside Eric Boulanger at The Bakery, located at the Sony Pictures Lot in Culver City, Los Angeles. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: The best ways to learn your equipment so that you can get the most out of it Why it’s better to have less gear than more Choosing gear that has a purpose How to train your ears using blind tests Broad vs. narrow EQ - which is better? Why mastering engineers are very subtle with the EQ moves they make Mastering for vinyl What to look out for when making a vinyl master How to choose the right manufacturing plant Why track order is extremely important with vinyl masters To learn more about Jett Galindo, visit: https://www.jettgalindo.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	05 Jan 2020	EP 36: Songwriting With Kane Churko	01:12:23
Kane Churko is a record producer and songwriter best known for his work with artists such as Ozzy Osbourne, Papa Roach, Five Finger Death Punch and so many more. This episode takes a deep dive into the world of professional songwriting and some of the strategies and approaches that go into writing songs for others. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Writing songs for other artists Working with Ozzy Osbourne How to craft great songs Getting started as a professional songwriter How to organize song ideas and be prepared for writing sessions To learn more about Kane Churko, visit his website: http://www.kanechurko.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit http://www.masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: www.masteryourmix.com/blueprint To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	24 Nov 2021	Mixing Workflow Hacks with Chris Shaw	01:29:30
Chris Shaw is a four time Grammy Award winning American producer, engineer, mixer, and musician. Beginning his career at Greene Street Recording, he quickly worked his way from his start as an NYU intern, to assistant engineer, to a position as a staff engineer working with influential hip-hop artists such as Public Enemy, A Tribe Called Quest, Run-DMC, and LL Cool J. He went independent shortly after and has since made records with Weezer, Wilco, Bob Dylan, Ween, Jeff Buckley, Soul Asylum, Sheryl Crow, Super Furry Animals, Death Cab For Cutie, Lou Reed, Bad Brains, Ric Ocasek, Cheap Trick, Neon Neon, Elvis Perkins, Guillemots, Joss Stone, The Meat Puppets, Nada Surf, Dashboard Confessional, and The Derek Trucks Band. He has worked on six of Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Records of All Time". IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Finding ways to work fast and keep momentum going in the studio The minimum amount of gear needed to make great productions Chris’ simple MIDI trick that makes gating, compression, and sampling easy Using macros to eliminate tedious mixing tasks Working with Weezer Why there is no reverb on the Weezer Blue album A hack for multi-micing guitars that will make sure you capture the best sound Chris’ tips for making your choruses explode A simple technique for knowing how to prioritize instrument levels in your mixes To learn more about Chris Shaw, visit: https://www.chrisshawmix.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	30 Sep 2020	EP 46: Dan Korneff (Paramore, My Chemical Romance, Breaking Benjamin)	01:05:46
Dan Korneff is a ultra-talented producer, mixer, and engineer who has worked with many prominent rock bands including Breaking Benjamin, Paramore, My Chemical Romance, Lamb Of God, and so many more. In addition to engineering, Dan also has a plugin company, Korneff Audio, that produces amazing tools for engineers to use in their mixes. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: The importance of writing a great bridge The inexpensive condenser microphone responsible for his massive guitar sounds Blending multiple drum samples together to create huge sounding snares His strategic approach to using compression to shape sounds Using extreme compression in a mix The importance of understanding analog signal flow in order to manipulate sounds To Learn more about Dan Korneff, visit: http://www.dankorneff.com/ https://korneffaudio.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://www.masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://www.masteryourmix.com/blueprint To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	01 Sep 2021	EP 57: Working On Music For Film & Television (With Jason LaRocca)	01:22:47
Jason LaRocca is a former singer/guitarist of the acclaimed punk band, The Briggs. He became a full-fledged producer and recording engineer at the age of 18. Today, he specializes in working on music for film, television, and video games. He has worked on major motion pictures as “Bad Boys for Life,” “Paddington”, “Aquaman”, “The Accountant”, “Coming to America 2”, “Godzilla: King of Monsters”, Blumhouse horror hit “Ma”, and the 2018 Oscar-winning documentary “Icarus”. He also mixed the music for the hit video games “Fortnite”, “Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War”, “Assasin’s Creed Valhalla”, and “CyberPunk 2077”. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: The differences between working on music for bands vs film Balancing the “rules” of audio post-production with creativity Mixing in stereo vs surround sound How to approach panning when working in surround Strategizing what to put in your subwoofer channel when mixing music for film Mix translation in surround Jason’s workflow for getting very large projects done in short amounts of time Jason’s template strategy Working with orchestral elements To learn more about Jason, visit: https://www.jasonlarocca.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	16 Jan 2020	EP 37: 3 Tips to Help You Rapidly Grow Your Audio Skills	00:15:30
Learning how to create pro recordings from home can be a frustrating process. For many people it can seem daunting, difficult and slow. If you’re not getting the results you’re after, don’t give up yet. In this episode I share my top 3 tips for rapidly growing your audio skills so that the process of recording, editing and mixing your tracks can be quick and painless. If you’re ready to start making pro level productions effortlessly, then you need to listen to this episode. To take attend the free Home Studio Workshop visit: https://www.masteryourmix.com/homestudioworkshop To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://www.masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: www.masteryourmix.com/blueprint To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	09 Mar 2022	John Greenham: Mastering For Billie Eilish	01:09:21
John Greenham is a Grammy Award-winning mastering engineer who has worked with many great artists including Billie Eilish, Los Tigres del Norte, Sam Smith, Katy Perry, Ice Cube, Banks, and many more. He currently works independently out of Echo Park in LA. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Learning to hear small boosts/cuts with EQ The benefits of analog vs digital gear in mastering Working with Billie Eilish How to prepare your tracks for mastering How to make your songs sound louder on Spotify Why you should mix with a limiter on How to make your low end feel huge To learn more about John Greenham, visit: http://www.johngreenham.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	09 Feb 2022	Joe Costable: Creating Great Mixes With Minimal Processing	01:09:08
Joe Costable started his career in Houston Texas at Studio 7303. Starting as an intern, Joe eventually moved up the ranks as an engineer working with many prominent artists and producers, such as Mike Jones, Scarface, Mannie Fresh, Gerald Levert, and many others. In the years since, Joe has worked with many more artists in genres from hip-hop to shoegaze. His work has been everywhere from top 10 at radio, selling millions of copies worldwide, national ad campaigns, to being featured on the most underground of music blogs. Joe currently works out of his New York based studio mixing primarily Rock, Alternative, and Pop records. He is a member of the Audio Engineering Society and a voting member of The Recording Academy. Some of his notable credits include artists such as American Authors, Good Charlotte, Rob Thomas, Bayside, and Young Rising Sons IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Top-down mixing: How you can create a great sounding mix just using the master buss Why it’s a good idea to NOT use compression in your mixes Using automation vs compression: Which is better for creating clarity in your tracks? Joe’s vocal chain When and where to use saturation Sidechaining effects The simple mix prep step Joe takes to have more control over gates and compressors Why renaming tracks in your session can actually cause you trouble Using Soundflow to save time on your mixes A tool to easily convert your stereo tracks to mono Streamlining your mix revisions process with a simple app To learn more about Joe Costable, visit: https://www.joecostable.com/ To learn more about Soundflow, visit: http://links.masteryourmix.com/soundflow To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	11 Nov 2020	EP 51: Brian McTernan (Thrice, Circa Survive, Battery, Be Well)	01:20:08
Brian McTernan is a record producer most known for his work in the hardcore and punk scenes where he has worked with artists such as Thrice, Circa Survive, Hot Water Music, Bane, and many more out of his studio, Salad Days, in Baltimore. He’s also a guitar player and singer who has performed with his own bands, Battery and Be Well. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: How the process of trial and error will make you a better engineer Why leaving things raw can create better results than perfect How to find what makes a band special and taking their strengths to the next level The art of making a band’s vision come to life How to avoid the “sophomore slump” of making records His signal chain for achieving bass tones that cut through mixes and fit into the low-end sweet-spot How to create meaningful lyrics that people connect with The trick to editing tracks so they don’t sound stale and robotic To learn more about Brian McTernan, visit his website: saladdays.com To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://www.masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://www.masteryourmix.com/blueprint To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	17 Jun 2020	EP 42: Jamie King (Between The Buried And Me)	01:37:26
Jamie King is a producer, mixing and mastering engineer who’s production style has helped to define some of the biggest prog-metal bands of today. Having worked with artists like Between The Buried And Me and the Contortionist, Jamie has firmly established his footprint in the genre. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Working with programmed drums vs. real ones Working on arrangements with panning mind How to market your music as a prog band How simplifying your setup can lead to better recordings Recording tight guitars Jamie’s secret weapon for shaping guitar tones Using automation to get separation between parts Controlling low end when working with double kick/blast beats To learn more about Jamie, visit: https://www.jamiekingaudio.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://www.masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://www.masteryourmix.com/blueprint To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	03 Nov 2021	Tips For Getting Better Performances With Benny Grotto	01:20:27
Benny Grotto is an award-winning music producer, mixer, and recording engineer, and a co-owner of the famed Mad Oak Studios in Boston, MA. He is known for his works with Aerosmith, Ben Folds, The Dresden Dolls, and Weird Al Yankovic. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Tips for getting your drummer, guitarist, and singer to get the best performance How to coach musicians who are over-performers How to make sure an entire band plays tight with each other How to quickly build your reputation as a producer or engineer Why it’s crucial to record with EQ and compression on the way in, as opposed to dealing with it in the mixing stage The secret to capturing a big snare sound Drum overheads: When to treat them as cymbal mics vs. whole kit mics The #1 thing you want your drummers to have when recording To learn more about Benny Grotto, visit: https://www.bennygrotto.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	08 Dec 2021	Scott Michael Smith - Recording & Mixing Orchestras	01:02:46
Scott Michael Smith is an American audio engineer, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist based in Los Angeles, California. Smith has worked with John Mayer, Fink, Colbie Caillat, Katy Perry, Carole King, and Weezer amongst many others. Smith has worked extensively in film and television music as well. Some of Smith's score work includes The Handmaid's Tale, It Chapter 2, The Invisible Man, Mank and the Academy Award-winning film The Revenant. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Recording and mixing orchestras How to mic an orchestra How to keep organized and manage hundreds of audio tracks The secret to recording hundreds of tracks worth of instruments in less than 3 hours How Scott lays out his template to mix fast The challenges of recording orchestras during COVID Dolby Atmos: the challenges of adopting this new system for mixing Will Atmos work for mixing music? To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	20 Oct 2021	Finding Your Niche in Audio Production with Mike Exeter	01:12:40
Mike Exeter is a record producer and engineer best known for his work with artists such as Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Cradle of Filth, and so many others. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: The importance of diversifying your audio skills Why your technical skills aren’t the thing that sets you apart The lessons Mike learned from working alongside Rick Rubin What it’s like to work with Black Sabbath Mike’s unusual technique for recording toms Tips for getting the perfect mic position when recording guitars How to get metal mixes to sound heavy but still balanced How to manage the low end when working with lots of double-kick drums hits The 5 dimensions of mixing and how to ensure you achieve them To learn more about Mike Exeter, visit: https://www.mikeexeter.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	28 Jul 2021	EP 52: How To Become A Songwriter With Julian Emery	00:59:57
Julian Emery is a composer and producer best known for his work with artists such as Nothing But Thieves, Lissie, Simple Plan, Gavin DeGraw, and more. His career started as a session guitarist but eventually led to him becoming a hit songwriter. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: - Having a producer’s ear and learning to listen for things that serve the song - The power of persistence when it comes to making it in the music industry - How Tony Robbins can teach you to become a pro engineer - How to have crossover success as a songwriter - Finding patterns in your writing to identify your true strengths in songwriting - Dealing with writer’s block - How to break into the world of songwriting To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	02 Feb 2022	Mastering Your Music With Justin Perkins	01:32:09
Justin is an audio engineer specializing in mastering music, as well as sweetening audio for short video productions. After working at several recording studios around the state of Wisconsin including Smart Studios, Simple Studios, and a handful of others from the late 1990s to the early 2000s, he opened his own mastering studio Mystery Room Mastering in Milwaukee, WI in 2009. He also does a lot of mastering and metadata work for The License Lab, a music licensing company located in Milwaukee, WI. When time permits and inspiring topics arise, he writes articles for The Pro Audio Files. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Why mastering there is so much more that goes into mastering than just adjusting the audio Mastering DAWs: What makes them different than most software used for recording and mixing How to set up a mastering session Why it’s important to decide on track order before starting the mastering process Why automated mastering services are not really mastering your songs What is CD-Text? Streamlining your customer experience to work more efficiently How to optimize your website to get more clients Time-saving apps for your studio Loudness: how loud should your masters be? What sample rate/bit depth should you record at? What is dither? When should you use it? To learn more about Justin Perkins, visit: https://www.mysteryroommastering.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	14 May 2020	EP 40: Three Compression Mistakes To Avoid While Mixing Music	00:11:08
Compression is a super powerful tool to use while mixing music; however, when used incorrectly, it can ruin your tracks and create more work for you. Inside of this episode, I'll share the top three compression mistakes I see people making so that you can avoid them and create better mixes. Download the FREE Compression Cheat Sheet here: https://masteryourmix.com/compressioncheatsheet/ Inside of this cheat sheet, you'll learn how to choose the right compressor and dial in proper settings so that you can get the best results out of your tracks To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes,visit https://www.masteryourmix.com/ To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	20 Apr 2022	Stephen DeAcutis: Working With Analog Gear	01:10:07
Stephen DeAcutis has been working professionally as a mixer, producer, engineer, writer, and performer since the early 1980’s, having honed his skills and training under such studio heavyweights as Andy Wallace (Rage Against the Machine, Nirvana), Kevin Shirley (Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith), and Max Norman (Ozzy Osbourne) amassing credits that include such acts as Vanilla Fudge, Gladys Knight, Travers and Appice, Corey Glover, and Cyndi Lauper, to name a few. He has been contracted by Sony, Interscope, LaFace, Miramax, Columbia, MTV, The Speed Channel, ESPN, Discovery, and numerous others. From hard hitting rock and pop to death metal and country, you'll find few more experienced and musically intuitive than Stephen DeAcutis. The achievements of mixing and production specialist Stephen DeAcutis have spanned decades, taken on several roles, and manifested into a diverse number of musical genres. But the common thread throughout these accomplishments has been the artist-friendly attention to detail and dedication of the man collaborators affectionately call “Stevie D.” As the founder and operator of Sound Spa Productions, Stephen has applied his craft as a mixer, producer, engineer, composer, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist to help guide and realize the visions of some of the industry’s most elite artists and musicians. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Taking the time to get sounds right at the source Why “fixing it in the mix” doesn’t work Achieving a “meter-stick” mix Drum replacement Why putting limitations on yourself can actually make for better results Creating efficiencies with an analog setup How recording at the same levels every single time can improve your speed Reducing the number of decisions you need to make while mixing Recording guitars with DIs Finding the optimal mic positioning with guitar amps To learn more about Stephen DeAcutis, visit http://www.soundspa.net/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	15 Dec 2021	Jaimeson Durr - How to build trust with artists	01:03:48
Jaimeson Durr is a San Francisco Bay Area recording engineer, mixer and producer that works on a variety of music genres from local legends like, Sammy Hagar, Joe Satriani, Chickenfoot, The Circle, The Dead, Dan the Automator as well as many other new promising artists. For the past 14 years Jaimeson has been primarily working out of his own studio Wally’s Hyde Out (formally Studio C) in the legendary Hyde Street Recording Studio complex where many well known artists recorded including Santana, Clearance Clearwater Revival, Jefferson Airplane,The Grateful Dead, Green Day, Train, and many, many more. He has also performed on and mixed several songs for hit prime time TV shows and movie trailers 90210, The Mindy Project, Ugly Betty, Rango, Arthur, The Lorax, Tangled and many more. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Analog summing: Is it worth investing into it? How to build trust with artists so that they keep hiring you Deciding how much to edit The sweet spot for micing guitar cabinets Getting guitar tones with Joe joe Satriani How temperature can affect tuning Creating efficiencies to work quickly Recording records with iPhones To learn more about Jaimeson Durr, visit: www.JaimesonDurr.com To learn more about his studio, Wally’s Hydeout, visit: www.WallysHydeout.com To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	22 Dec 2021	Josh Newell - Becoming a master of your DAW	00:51:46
Josh Newell is a Los Angeles based engineer, mixer, and producer known for his work with a wide range of artists, including Linkin Park, Intronaut, Nas, Avril Lavigne, Celine Dion P.O.D, and many more. He has gained a reputation for being a master with Pro Tools and being very thorough with his work. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Mastering your DAW Striking a balance between being thorough vs. being fast Pro Tools certification - Is it worth it/necessary? How to get in with bands that you want to work with What makes a great assistant Optimizing your recording environment in order to work fast and stay creative The challenges of working with A-level artists Tips for editing drums so that they sound tight but natural The one track that you should be recording in order to make guitar editing easy. To learn more about Josh Newell, visit: https://josh-newell.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	15 Sep 2021	How To Create Wide Mixes (With Chris Baseford)	01:17:42
Chris Baseford is a Canadian producer, engineer, & mixer that has worked with top artists like Nickelback, Shinedown, Rob Zombie, Tommy Lee/Motley Crue, Avril Lavigne and several world-renowned producers and songwriters. Before going freelance, he worked for Sony Music and The Chop Shop Studios. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: How to dial in guitar tones that give you wider mixes Double-tracking vs quad-tracking guitars: which is best? Stacking guitars: how to decide on which tones to use Should you bother mixing for mono? Using drum samples: How to make your snares sound huge Chris’ new amp sim plugin: The ML Sound Lab CB4 To learn more about Chris, visit: http://www.chrisbaseford.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	08 Jul 2020	EP 43: Jay Maas (Bane, State Champs, Title Fight)	01:29:43
Jay Maas is a producer and engineer based out of Boston known for his work with many artists in the hardcore and punk genres. He has worked with bands such as Bane, State Champs, Citizen, Title Fight, Defeater and more. In addition to his audio skills, Jay also has a background in computer science. This has led to him creating technology aimed at helping musicians and engineers. His newest project is an online, AI-based mastering service called Maastr. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Surviving when getting started Juggling many goals at once Jay’s new AI based mastering platform (Maastr) The role of AI in modern music production How AI can help us become better mixing engineers To try out Maastr for free, visit: https://masteryourmix.com/maastr/ Save 15% when you sign up by using the coupon code: MYMPOD To learn more about Jay, visit https://www.jaymaas.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://www.masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://www.masteryourmix.com/blueprint To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	16 Mar 2022	Mixing Heavy Music With David Castillo	01:05:54
David Castillo is a producer and mixing engineer who conducts his business under the name “Ghost Ward”. He is renowned worldwide for his work with prestigious bands such as Opeth, Whitechapel, Katatonia, Carcass, Dark Tranquillity, Leprous, Soen, Soilwork, Candlemass, Bloodbath and many more. Since 2014 Castillo has co-owned the legendary Studio Gröndahl in Stockholm along with Jens Bogren. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Dealing with stress in the studio and when working in live sound Working with established bands: How to strike a balance of preserving their old sounds vs taking it in a new direction How to pick the right producer to work with Getting rid of layers in order to achieve clarity How to shape sounds at the source so that you don’t have to fix it in the mix Getting great bass tones: How to use a multi-amp setup Creating a balanced low end between your kick, bass, and guitar tracks Working with blast beats and double kick: How to get them to sound clear in the mix How to use automation to make your mixes sound more exciting To learn more about David Castillo, visit: http://davidcastillo.se/ and http://studiogrondahl.se/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	29 Sep 2021	Mixing From the Gut (With Caesar Edmunds)	00:53:41
Caesar Edmunds is an award-winning mixer, engineer, mixer & record producer based in London. He has worked with artists such as Foals, Queens of the Stone Age, PJ Harvey, The Killers, St Vincent, Ride, Beach House, HMLTD, Palace, The Amazons, FEET, Two Door Cinema Club and Circa Waves. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: - Mixing in Dolby Atmos - Getting mixes to translate - How to use multiple sets of monitors to feel confident in your mix moves - Using reverb in your mixes: How to find the right ones to use - Mixing from the gut To learn more about Caesar, visit: http://www.caesaredmunds.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	26 Jan 2022	Dusty Wakeman: Choosing The Right Microphones	01:09:52
Dusty Wakeman has worn a lot of hats – producer, engineer, musician, and owner/manager of Los Angeles based Mad Dog Studios. His work with Dwight Yoakam, Lucinda Williams, Roy Orbison, Michelle Shocked, Buck Owens and many other artists has helped generate a number of multi-platinum and Grammy-winning records. Growing up in Texas, Dusty developed a love of the whole process of making music, from touring in groups to engineering records and designing his own studios. After moving to Los Angeles in 1977 to pursue a career as a bass player, he took a “temporary” gig at West L.A. Music, where he became store manager and stayed for three years. In 1980 he founded Mad Dog Studios, which he owned and operated for 28 years. Dusty discovered Royer mics in 2000, caught ribbon fever, and picked up a number of Royers for Mad Dog Studios, leading to a close relationship with Royer Labs. Looking for a ‘lifestyle change’ after 25 years of constant engineering, producing records and touring, Dusty came across the prototype for the MA-200. His enthusiasm for the new brand led to Dusty joining Mojave Audio in September of 2005. His in-depth knowledge of recording, understanding of the importance of choosing the right microphone for the job, and his ability to share his experience make Dusty an invaluable asset to Mojave Audio. Dusty serves as President of Mojave Audio. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Imposter syndrome: What to do when you’re feeling doubt in your abilities as an engineer Mic combinations to get the ultimate guitar sound When to use ribbon microphones instead of dynamics or condensers. How to use low pass filters to create more clarity in your mix What makes one microphone better than another What to look out for when buying microphones A great resource for being able to shootout hundreds of microphones Tube mics: Are they worth the hype? To learn more about Dusty Wakeman and Mojave Audio, visit https://mojaveaudio.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	03 Jun 2020	EP 41: Kris Crummett (Dance Gavin Dance, Issues)	01:12:42
Kris Crummett is a record producer and mastering engineer known for his amazing work in the metalcore, post hardcore, and rock scenes. He has worked with artists such as Dance Gavin Dance, Sleeping With Sirens, Issues, and many more. He also owns Interlace Audio, which is a fantastic studio located in Portland, Oregon. His productions are well known for having massive tones, while sounding polished and energetic. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: His secret weapon for getting toms to cut through a mix without sounding too boomy/muddy His step-by-step checklist for using automation to create energy in his mixes How he treats vocals to get them to sound super clear and up-front How to use track presets efficiently Balancing live drums vs samples His STL Tones ToneHub presets and the art behind making great amp sims Mastering your own tracks To learn more about Kris Crummett, visit: http://www.interlaceaudio.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://www.masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://www.masteryourmix.com/blueprint To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	11 Aug 2021	EP 54: How to Make Your Drums Sound Huge (With Ken Andrews)	00:45:34
Ken Andrews is a producer and mixing engineer who has worked with artists such as Jimmy Eat World, Paramore, Beck, and many more. Not only is he an amazing engineer, but he is best known as the co-founder, lead vocalist, guitarist, bassist, and co-songwriter of the alternative rock band Failure. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: - Striking the balance of vibe vs technical perfection - Working with Jimmy Eat World - How to make a mix feel full when you only have a single guitar performance - How to use room mics to make your drums sound bigger - Using automation on drums to create movement within a mix - How to control cymbal bleed To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	25 Mar 2020	EP 38: David Bendeth (Paramore, Breaking Benjamin)	01:46:59
David Bendeth is a multi-platinum, award winning producer who has worked with artists such as Paramore, Breaking Benjamin, Bring Me The Horizon, and so many more. His journey has been full of many twists and turns and has led him to wearing many different hats in the music industry - from being an artist, A&R rep, producer, writer, and many more. David’s experiences in these fields have all come together to help him achieve the success he has today. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: - The hustle of working as a musician turned producer - The world of A&R and what it takes to become a major artist - How to differentiate every project - How to adapt to the changing landscape of the music industry - David’s new adventures in creating hip hop loops and dipping into new genres - Dealing with criticism and turning it into encouragement - How to achieve drums that slam hard and cut through a mix To learn more about David Bendeth, visit https://davidbendeth.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://www.masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://www.masteryourmix.com/blueprint To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	13 Oct 2021	Sean OKeefe - What tracks sound like in isolation vs. the mix	01:22:06
Sean O'Keefe is a record producer, mixer, and engineer based in Chicago, Illinois. He is best known for his work with Fall Out Boy, Hawthorne Heights, Plain White T's, and Beach Bunny. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Sean’s unique approach to using reference tracks to help create killer sounds quickly Working with Fall Out Boy How to dial guitar tones that sound big, wide, and clear The secret to getting your bass to cut through your mix What instruments should sound like in solo vs in the context of the mix The single most important question you need to ask your clients before starting any mix Sean’s three-meter technique to guaranteeing that his mixes are properly gainstaged to learn more about Sean, visit: https://www.seanokeefeproducer.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	12 Jan 2022	Sean McLaughlin - Communicating With Artists	01:30:19
Sean McLaughlin is a producer, engineer, mixer and assistant professor in the Music Production and Engineering Major at Berklee. He started his studio, 37’ Productions, as a means for musicians to achieve high quality, label-ready recordings routinely unavailable to unsigned artists. Sean has worked with notable producers Andy Johns, Jimbo Barton, Carmen Rizzo, and artists Rush, Elliott Smith, Marilyn Manson, Death Row Records, and many others. In 2013, 2018 and 2019, Sean had the honor of being named Producer of the Year by the New England Music Awards. In 2019, Sean became the first to win Producer of the Year for both the Boston Music Awards and New England Music Awards in the same year. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Attended vs. unattended sessions: Which should you do? How to use an artists’ rough mix to help make your mix sound better How to get mix revision notes that make your life easier Editing vocals and drums Editing drums - using tempo mapping to create a more natural feel The problem with using multiband compression The # 1 question you should ask all artists before you start working with them in order to make sure everyone shares the same creative vision EQ: Before or after compression? Should you start a mix with drums or vocals? To learn more about Sean McLaughlin, visit: https://www.37ft.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	23 Mar 2022	Jeremy Griffith: Treating Your DAW Like A Console	00:59:06
Jeremy SH Griffith is a producer, mixer, engineer, and composer working in music, tv, and film. He has been involved in a wide variety of artists including Johnnyswim, Norma Jean, Old Sea Brigade, Saosin, and Underoath. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Treating Pro Tools like a console Setting up your sessions for speed Using track folders Working in different genres How not using templates can help with creativity The differences in working with new artists vs. established acts Why the new “standards” of mixing have changed Finding the right vocal effects for your songs Syncing reverbs and delays to your song tempos To learn more about Jeremy Griffith, visit: http://www.jeremyshgriffith.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	17 Nov 2021	Dave Hillis: Working On The Birth Of Grunge Music	01:19:25
After signing his first record label deal at the tender age of 17, as a guitarist and writer with legendary thrash metal band MACE, Dave Hillis set his sights on the production and engineering side of the music business, where he was engineer for legendary producer Rick Parashar, at London Bridge Studios, Seattle. It was there that he engineered for grunge-pioneers Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains and Candlebox, to name a few. Now living in Pittsburgh, Dave works as a producer and engineer at the Vault Recording Studios. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: How to successfully network in the music industry What it was like to be working behind the scenes during the birth of grunge music How to achieve the snare sound on Pearl Jam’s “Ten” album How to create studio albums that sound like live albums Using drum samples to trigger reverbs How to find the right drum samples to use in your productions. To learn more about Dave Hillis, visit: https://davehillismusic.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	29 Dec 2021	Geoff Daking: Choosing The Right Gear To Use	00:59:31
Geoff Daking got his start as a drummer in the band, Blues Magoos. Over time, he transitioned from performing music to working in the studio, where worked with tons of great artists including Meatloaf on his “Bat Out Of Hell” album. In 1994, Geoff started a company, Daking Audio, where he has built a line of amazing, affordable mic preamps, EQs, compressors, and consoles designed to achieve pro-quality sound out of a home studio. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: How to get a job in a studio without any experience at all Working with Meatloaf, Lou Reed, Luther Vandross What makes gear better suited for home studios vs large format facilities Choosing microphone preamps: What makes a good one Mistakes you’re likely making with your preamp How to achieve different types of saturation from your mic preamp Choosing the right compressor to use What to look out for when choosing a compressor Compression types: How different models differ and what they sound like Why using stepped EQs is often better than parametric EQs Why HPFs are so critical in home studios To learn more about Geoff Daking, visit: https://www.daking.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	02 Mar 2022	Graham Waks: How to Acoustically Treat Your Home Studio	01:19:09
Graham Waks, recording engineer, mixer, producer, and owner of Left Plus Right Studio in Nashville, TN. He also runs Music City Acoustics, designing and building acoustic panels for home studios. He recorded and mixed projects in a wide range of genres with artists signed to major labels as well as indie artists paving their own way. Some of Graham’s music credits include: Lindi Ortega, Parade of Lights, Hadley Kennary, Kevin Presbrey, and Lauren Strange to name a few. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: How to learn about acoustics Finding your ideal listening position How to learn your room so that you can mix accurately How to optimize your listening environment for free Monitoring levels: What is the ideal level to listen at How to measure room modes What type of acoustic treatment should you use? How to build your own treatment Why using Sonarworks isn’t the ideal way to tune your room To learn more about Graham Waks, visit: https://www.musiccityacoustics.com/ For more information on Sonarworks, visit: http://links.masteryourmix.com/sonarworks To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	07 Oct 2020	Ep 47: Lance Prenc (Alpha Wolf, Polaris)	01:14:36
Lance Prenc is a producer and engineer from Australia who is known for his work in the metalcore genre. Having worked with bands like Alpha Wolf and Dealer, he has very quickly established himself in the scene as an engineer who pays great attention to detail in order to get amazing results. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: The importance of a good DI when recording guitar Creating consistency with your takes How to mix low-tuned guitars Applying live sound techniques to in-studio work Using clipping to improve your tracks Making your tracks sound more exciting with automation · Finding the sweet-spot when micing a guitar cabinet To learn more about Lance, visit: https://prencaudiosamples.bigcartel.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://www.masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://www.masteryourmix.com/blueprint To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	18 Aug 2021	EP 55: How To Mix With Purpose With Marc Urselli	01:10:57
Marc Urselli is an audio engineer, producer, and mixer based out of New York City where he is the studio manager at EastSide Sound. He has worked with artists such as U2, Foo Fighters, Nick Cave, Lou Reed, Sting, and so many more. In his time, he has been nominated for seven Grammy awards and has won three. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: How to work your way into the industry as a professional engineer The role of a producer vs. composer/arranger How to prepare for the studio so that you work fast and get better results The reasons why recording live off the floor will get you better results The power of having diverse musical influences Learning how to listen to music critically on your studio monitors Working with mixing templates Charging clients per song vs. per track Achieving balanced low end when working with subwoofers To learn more about Marc Urselli, visit: https://www.marcurselli.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	28 Oct 2020	EP 50: Kevin Churko (Ozzy Osbourne, Disturbed, Shania Twain)	01:13:54
Kevin Churko is a Canadian engineer, producer and song writer best known for his work with artists such as Ozzy Osbourne, Disturbed, Papa Roach, Five Finger Death Punch, Shania Twain, and countless others. Between growing up in a musical family and having had the opportunity to work under famed producer Mutt Lange, Kevin has dedicated his life to working in music and has emerged as one of the top producers/engineers in the world. He has been nominated for eight Juno Awards and has won four times. He currently lives in Las Vegas, where he works out of his studio, The Hideout. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: How to analyze your songs from a fan perspective Crafting music around vocals Kevin’s vocal chain His go-to compression settings for vocals Establishing value to your clients To learn more about Kevin, visit: http://www.kevinchurko.com/ https://www.hideoutlv.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://www.masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://www.masteryourmix.com/blueprint To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	01 Dec 2021	Hans DeKline - Mastering From A Home Studio	01:14:21
Hans DeKline is a Grammy-winning, Los Angeles mastering engineer. Since 2005, he has mastered thousands of songs & albums by artists such as U2, Pixies, Touche Amore, mewithoutYou, Burna Boy, Veruca Salt, Lisa Loeb, Mark Isham, James Fearnley (the Pogues), Letters to Cleo, UMI, Candiria, Ritchie Ramone, and so many more. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Setting your expectations for having your song mastered Whether or not you need to know how to mix before you can become a mastering engineer Why you don’t need a perfectly treated room or expensive equipment to master records professionally The most important button in your studio How long it usually takes to master a song Why attending your mastering sessions isn’t a good idea The simple tool that will help ensure your mixes translate from system to system Why meters don’t matter How to prepare your tracks for mastering To learn more about Hans DeKline, visit: https://hansdeklinemastering.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	04 May 2022	David Streit: Creating Ambient Mixes	01:03:50
David Streit is a Portland-based producer, mixer, recording, and live sound engineer who has worked with artists such as Ben Folds, Toby Keith, Henry Rollins, Johnny Cash, and more. Being an avid concertgoer, he started working in clubs and venues in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. Later moving to Nashville to become a recording engineer, David learned the ropes and further developed his recording skill assisting and learning from the engineers who came before him. Eventually, he became an engineer and producer himself and has been a freelance audio engineer for various concerts, festivals, recordings, and video shoots. He loves being part of the amazing vibrant music community in Portland. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Becoming an engineer without being a musician Why working in live sound will get you more clients for your studio Mixing live albums vs in-studio recordings Why gates aren’t always a good idea to use Working with bleed vs against it How to capture ambience in your recordings How distance affects depth Finding the optimal positioning in a room for your instruments Which instruments to record in mono vs stereo How to choose the right reverbs Why it is important to apply additional processing to your effects Working with early reflections To learn more about David Streit, visit: https://www.davidstreit.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	30 Mar 2022	Justin Weis: Starting A Recording Studio Business	00:54:53
Justin Weis is a San Francisco, CA based audio engineer and owner/operator at Trakworx Mastering & Recording. Justin has mastered, mixed, recorded or produced a wide variety of independent artists. Some of his more well-known credits include: Sammy Hagar, Papa Roach, NOFX, Elliphant, Matt Nathanson, Larry Coryell, Agalloch, The Coup, B-Legit, Zion I, Berner and Andre Nickatina. His approach emphasizes analog outboard gear and tape, integrated with modern digital tools. Justin started out in the 1980s on electric guitar, bass and vocals in local Rock bands, then developed a love for home recording. He graduated from California Recording Institute in 1994 and was hired as an instructor there. In 1995 he started Trakworx in a room within the school, then in 1997 he left teaching to create his own studio space. In recent years Justin has become a full-time mastering engineer. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Renting studios: How to keep your landlords happy Getting started with running a commercial studio Creating a busines plan for your studio Building systems that make your studio stand out above your competition How to build a snowball of clients for your studio Niching down your audio services To learn more about Justin Weiss, visit: https://www.trakworx.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	13 Apr 2022	Travis Ference: Making Your DAW Do The Work For You	01:09:57
Travis Ference is a mixer, producer, and recording engineer based out of Los Angeles, CA. With over a decade of experience in the record business he has managed to work on multiple #1 albums, several top 10's, numerous RIAA platinum and gold certified records, as well as hit TV shows and blockbuster films. His work can be heard on more than 15 million albums sold worldwide and nearly a billion streams. Upon graduating from Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, Travis moved to Hollywood and began working at Capitol Studios where he had the privilege of learning the art of recording from their world-class staff and clientele. He would later join that staff as an in-house engineer for over five years. After leaving his position at Capitol he worked as chief engineer for Alex da Kid's record label, KIDinaKORNER, managing their studios and handling day to day sessions and operations. Travis now works independently, producing and mixing for various artists, both in Los Angeles and remotely around the globe. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Picking microphones for their EQ curves Drum tuning: why it’s so important Recording drum kits without cymbals Finding the “priority” of the mix How to find frequencies that are masking each other Identifying the problems with your room and how it affects what you hear in your mixes Building templates How to properly gainstage your signal Getting big low end: how to get your kick and bass tracks to work well together Using rough mixes as inspiration To learn more about Travis Ference, visit: https://www.travisference.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	05 Jan 2022	Val Garay: Stories from over 100 Gold & Platinum Records	01:02:56
Val Garay is a legendary Producer/Engineer with a career spanning almost 4 decades when he started as a young singer/songwriter in the late 60’s. He’s garnered over 100 gold & platinum records with total record sales over 125,000,000 worldwide. He’s been Nominated for Grammy’s on 9 different occasions and won for the “Record of the Year & Song of the Year” with Bette Davis Eyes in 1981 and an Emmy Nomination for Neil Diamond’s TV Special, “Glad You’re Here With Me Tonight”. He’s worked with such legendary artists as , Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, Kim Carnes, The Motels, Jackson Browne, JD Souther, Sarah Brightman, Santana, Elton John, Bonnie Raitt, Andrew Gold, Frankie Valley & The Four Seasons, Marvin Gaye, Dolly Parton, Eric Carmen, Kenny Rogers, Neil Diamond, Joan Armatrading, Randy Meisner, Jennifer Warnes, Seals & Crofts, The Mama’s & Papa’s, Queensryche, Orleans, Donald Byrd & The Blackbyrds and the list continues. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: How to create a snowball of success in the industry Balancing your “sound” with the vision of the artists you work with Should you put songs out frequently or is it better to wait? “Letting go” with your music Giving back to younger generations How to get a balance of all of your drum kit tracks (without even turning on your monitors) The secret to getting drums and bass to feel balanced The 6 different mixes he makes for every artist he works with Reimagining songs in different genres To learn more about Val Garay, visit: http://www.valgaray.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	27 Oct 2021	Serving the song with Steven Gillis	00:59:10
Steven Gillis is a session drummer, turned producer who runs Transient Sound in Chicago. His clients range from singer/songwriters to jazz, metal and punk bands, R&B, Gospel and Hip Hop artists and everything in between. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Steven’s approach to pre-production to ensure that the songs he’s recording sound polished before he even hits record Why following modern trends in music might not be a good thing Reamping vocals and drums Using Melodyne for purposes other than tuning vocals To learn more about Steven Gillis, visit: https://www.transientsound.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	16 Feb 2022	Bruce Kaphan: How to Become a Session Musician	01:10:27
Bruce Kaphan is a musician who has worked on many studio projects, often as a pedal steel player. Kaphan was a member of American Music Club. In addition to Mark Eitzel and American Music Club, Kaphan has worked on albums for Sheryl Crow, The Black Crowes, R.E.M., John Lee Hooker, Chris Isaak, Francesco De Gregori, Love & Rockets, Red House Painters and many others. He has also appeared in such live or pre-recorded television performances of David Byrne’s Feelings tour, and Jewel’s Saturday Night Live and MTV Unplugged appearances. Kaphan has also written many articles for Recording Magazine, and has released 3 solo albums - Slider- Ambient Excursions for Pedal Steel Guitar (2001), Hybrid (2010) and Bruce Kaphan Quartet (2012). IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: How to become a session musician Is it better to niche down as a session performer? Does it matter if you know how to read music? What does it take to be the musician people want to hire? Writing for film scores - How to convey the emotion of a scene How to record pedal steel Pedal steel signal chains that will give you big, lush, ambient sounds To learn more about Bruce Kaphan, visit: http://www.brucekaphan.com To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	19 Jan 2022	Optimizing Your Creativity with Don Gunn	01:10:12
Don Gunn is a freelance recording/mixing engineer, producer, and musician in Seattle, WA. who have worked with hundreds of artists over the years including Death Cab for Cutie, Peter Frampton, Soundgarden, The Lonely Forest, King Crimson, The Humans, and Fences. Don started Gropius Mastering in 1997, but recently returned to the more creative side of producing, recording, and mixing. He primarily works at Two Sticks Audio in Seattle, a brand new room built by Jason McGerr from Death Cab for Cutie, but also Studio Litho and other fine rooms around Seattle. Don has also written an instructional book on Apple's Logic Pro DAW. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Scheduling creative time Compartmentalizing your work to optimize your creative focus Batching tasks How to edit your drums but keep a human feel The challenges that come along with mixing live albums Mixing King Crimson and Death Cab For Cutie Mixing music in surround sound How to clean up audio with clicks, pops, and noise To learn more about Don Gunn, visit: http://dongunn.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	14 Oct 2020	EP 48: Tim O’Sullivan (Leonard Cohen, Rayland Baxter, Billy Corgan)	00:58:14
Tim O’Sullivan is an engineer, producer who has worked with many amazing artists including Leonard Cohen, Karen O, Rayland Baxter, Billy Corgan, SWMRS, Fidlar and so many more. He has had quite the career in audio so far; having worked at Undertone Audio where he was responsible for wiring consoles and cables, to becoming the studio manager at Eric Valentine’s Barefoot Recording studio. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: The odd technique used to record drums with Queens Of The Stone Age Using saturation in your mixes Working with Eric Valentine Breaking the “rules of audio” How a single cable drastically altered Slash’s signature guitar sound Where to start when it comes to finding clients To learn more about Tim O’Sullivan, visit: http://osullivanaudio.com/ https://www.barefoot-recording.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://www.masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://www.masteryourmix.com/blueprint To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	08 Sep 2021	EP 58: How To Work On More Projects You Love (With Alex Crescioni)	01:07:36
Alex Crescioni is an audio engineer, music producer, and mixer based in Los Angeles. where he operates Stygian Sound studio in the legendary Sound City complex. He has collaborated with Meegs Rascon, Richard Patrick, Tim Palmer, Chris Collier, Sin Quirin, Diego "Ashes" Ibarra, Mike Wells, and Bill Metoyer. He also worked with artists on Nuclear Blast Records, Napalm Records, Wind-Up Records, Craft Recordings, Cleopatra Records and many more. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Doing more of what’s best for you vs following a “traditional path” in the music industry Audio college: Should you go or not? The importance of establishing your role before starting a project Building your niche in the industry Collaboration vs competition with other engineers: Why turning down projects and giving them to others can actually be a good thing Why writing in Guitar Pro can diminish the quality of your songs Alex’s approach to working with templates Using an All Buttons In template vs a Starting Point template: How they differ and when to use one vs the other Alex’s technique for getting more control of the low end when mixing bass Clipping: Why hitting the red is actually useful sometimes To learn more about Alex, visit: https://www.alexcrescioni.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	22 Sep 2021	How To Create Vintage-Sounding Recordings (With Alan Evans)	01:26:55
Alan Evans is a multi-instrumentalist, recording engineer, producer, vocalist and writer. He is the owner of Iron Wax Studios. He is also a founding member of the bands Soulive and Ae3 as well as co-owner of Vintage League Music. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: How to get a vintage sound with modern equipment Why “tube saturation” isn’t the sound to chase after (and what’s more important to pay attention to) Simplifying your signal chain How to use room bleed to your advantage Using minimal micing on drums Saturation: How to dial it in tastefully. To learn more about Alan, visit: https://www.theatomicgarden.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	27 Apr 2022	How To Mix Low End (with Richard Furch)	01:28:10
Richard Furch is a Los Angeles-based mix engineer with credits on 6 Grammy winning albums out of 23 nominated albums. Starting out in New York, he 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”. Moved to Los Angeles and he worked with all-time giants of the music industry such as Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. He was then tapped by the legendary Prince as mixer and engineer for his latest Gold-selling, chart-topping “Lotusflower/MPLSound” album. With 25+ million records sold including 2 diamond selling projects, 1 billion+ YouTube views, and over 400 album credits to his name he continues to craft profoundly emotional mixes with exceptional sonics and ecstatic clients for the likes of Prince, Frank Ocean, Jay-Z, Tyrese, BJ The Chicago Kid, Tobi Lou, Rick Ross, Snoop Dogg, The Game, Leela James, India Arie, TGT, Boyz II Men, The Weeknd, Ledisi, K Michelle, Chaka Khan, JJ Lin, GEM, Tanya Chua and many many more. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Making yourself indispensable as an engineer The importance of “the hang” How to make a personal connection with your clients in a digital era Why mixing in analog can actually make your tracks sound worse Preparing your files for mixing Taking chances and experimenting with creative ideas Preserving an artist’s vision by using their rough mixes How to mix low end Achieving clarity with your vocals Picking the right vocal effects To learn more about Richard Furch, visit http://richardfurch.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	25 Aug 2021	EP 56: How To Make It In The Music Industry (With Mike Watts)	01:10:00
Mike Watts is a New York based producer, engineer, and mixer who operates VuDu Studios. He has worked with tons of great artists in the indie/punk scene such as As Tall As Lions, Glassjaw, The Deerhunter, The Dillinger Escape Plan, and so many more. Not only is he a great engineer, but he also has put a lot of focus into business and marketing which allowed him to completely start over after abandoning a successful job in the catering industry in order to focus on music. As you’ll hear in this interview, it takes much more than audio skills to have success as an audio engineer. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: How to avoid failure when navigating the music industry How to find artists who want to pay you to work with them Differentiating yourself from your competition What to do if you want to start getting paid for your work but feel like your skills aren’t quite ready The power of the goosebump meter How to ensure that you get the peak performance out of an artist while recording Working with reverb - How to use it but guarantee that your mixes don’t sound muddy To learn more about Mike Watts, visit: https://www.vudustudios.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	28 Apr 2017	EP 1: Intro / What to Expect / Get Your Questions Answered	00:15:35
Introducing the MasterYourMix Podcast! This podcast is designed to help engineers, artists, and producers improve the quality of their recordings and mixes (even from a home studio). Through interviews with many professionals in the industry as well as doing Q&As with listeners, my goal with this podcast is to help you learn tips, tricks, strategies and more […] The post EP 1: Intro / What to Expect / Get Your Questions Answered appeared first on MasterYourMix.
	29 Apr 2017	EP 2: Sam Guaiana (Like Pacific, Coldfront, Heavy Hearts)	00:50:34
On this episode, I chat with Sam Guaiana, a producer and mixing engineer who has worked with artists such as Like Pacific, Coldfront, Heavy Hearts and many more. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: The importance of committing in the tracking stage vs. fixing it in the mix What to do to add excitement to choruses […] The post EP 2: Sam Guaiana (Like Pacific, Coldfront, Heavy Hearts) appeared first on MasterYourMix.
	29 Apr 2017	EP 3: Josh Bowman (Michael Bublé, Good Charlotte, Carly Rae Jepsen)	00:56:36
In this episode I’m talking with Josh Bowman, a mixing engineer who first got his start working as an assistant for producers and engineers such as Randy Staub, Bob Rock, Garth Richardson and he has worked with artists like Michael Bublé, Good Charlotte, Carly Rae Jepsen, AC DC, Nickleback and a bunch more. IN THIS […] The post EP 3: Josh Bowman (Michael Bublé, Good Charlotte, Carly Rae Jepsen) appeared first on MasterYourMix.
	05 Jun 2017	EP 4: Balancing FX & Low End, Mixing Vocals, Workflow	00:15:24
In this episode I’m answering subscriber-submitted questions in order to help you improve your mixes. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN Where to start on a fresh mix What order of instruments to mix in Why vocals are the most important element in your mix How to find the right balance of effects Getting clean, balanced […] The post EP 4: Balancing FX & Low End, Mixing Vocals, Workflow appeared first on MasterYourMix.
	12 Jun 2017	EP 5: Simon Head (Sum 41, The Descendents, Treble Charger, SNFU)	01:25:33
In this episode I chat with Simon Head, a live sound engineer, tour manager, and studio owner who has worked with bands such as Sum 41, The Descendants, SNFU, Treble Charger, and many more. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: The realities of life on the road The differences of working in a studio vs. live […] The post EP 5: Simon Head (Sum 41, The Descendents, Treble Charger, SNFU) appeared first on MasterYourMix.
	19 Jun 2017	EP 6: Dan Weston (Kevin Gates, Flo Rida, Shad, Classified)	00:52:51
On this episode, I chat with Dan Weston, a mixing and mastering engineer who has worked with artists such as Kevin Gates, Flo Rida, Shad, Classified, and many more. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: His hybrid style mixing setup inspired by Michael Brauer How the size of your room influences how you hear things How […] The post EP 6: Dan Weston (Kevin Gates, Flo Rida, Shad, Classified) appeared first on MasterYourMix.
	27 Jun 2017	EP 7: Using Compression, Reference Tracks, & Coloring Sound	00:13:59
In this episode I’m answering subscriber-submitted questions in order to help you improve your mixes. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Using plugins to “color” sound How certain plugins are eating into your headroom Using reference tracks in the tracking and mixing stages A common mistake people make when comparing their mixes to other recordings […] The post EP 7: Using Compression, Reference Tracks, & Coloring Sound appeared first on MasterYourMix.
	04 Jul 2017	EP 8: Dan Broadbeck (Dolores O’Riordan of The Cranberries, Ivory Hours, The Ghandarvas)	01:25:00
In this episode, I’m chatting with Dan Broadbeck, a Juno award winning engineer and producer based out of London, Ontario Canada who has worked with artists such as Dolores O’Riordan of The Cranberries, Ivory Hours, The Ghandarvas and more. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Building trust with an artist in the studio The power […] The post EP 8: Dan Broadbeck (Dolores O’Riordan of The Cranberries, Ivory Hours, The Ghandarvas) appeared first on MasterYourMix.
	11 Jul 2017	EP 9: Kevin Dietz (Placebo, Silverchair, Alexisonfire, Silverstein)	01:07:05
On this week’s episode, I’m chatting with Kevin Dietz – An engineer who has worked alongside artists such as Placebo, Silverchair, Alexisonfire, Silverstein and more. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: The path from interning to head engineer Using high pass filters to help you clean up your low end Mixing vocals with serial compression […] The post EP 9: Kevin Dietz (Placebo, Silverchair, Alexisonfire, Silverstein) appeared first on MasterYourMix.
	18 Jul 2017	EP 10: Josh Korody (Candle Recording, Weaves, The Dirty Nil)	01:28:50
This week, I’m chatting with Josh Korody, owner of Candle Recording in Toronto. Josh has worked with artists such as Holy Fuck, Weaves, The Dirty Nil, and a bunch more. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Starting a commercial studio Gear vs quality of your work Learn his extensive multi-mic technique for recording and committing […] The post EP 10: Josh Korody (Candle Recording, Weaves, The Dirty Nil) appeared first on MasterYourMix.
	25 Jul 2017	EP 11: David Bottrill (Muse, Rush, Smashing Pumpkins, Tool)	00:48:59
This week I’m chatting with David Bottrill, a 3-time Grammy award winning engineer and producer who has worked countless artists including Tool, Muse, Silverchair, Smashing Pumpkins, Rush, Stone Sour and so many more. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Balancing the artist’s vision vs giving people “what they want” Mixing in subgroups Building mix templates […] The post EP 11: David Bottrill (Muse, Rush, Smashing Pumpkins, Tool) appeared first on MasterYourMix.
	15 Aug 2017	EP 12: Double Tracking Vocals, Side-chaining Stems, Standing Out From The Pack	00:15:31
In this episode I’m answering subscriber-submitted questions in order to help you improve your mixes. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: When to double track vocals How to tell whether your singer is a good fit for double tracking Getting creative with EQ and sidechain compression How to replace drum sounds when all you have […] The post EP 12: Double Tracking Vocals, Side-chaining Stems, Standing Out From The Pack appeared first on MasterYourMix.
	29 Aug 2017	EP 13: Ian Bodzasi (Katy Perry, Nelly Furtado, Aerosmith, D12, Sum 41)	00:36:20
In this episode I’m talking with Ian Bodzasi, a mixer, producer, and engineer based out of Toronto, Canada who has worked with a ton of great artists including Katy Perry, Nelly Furtado, Sum 41, D12, Aerosmith, Sam Roberts, and a bunch more. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Overcoming “demo-itis” Mixing at low volumes The […] The post EP 13: Ian Bodzasi (Katy Perry, Nelly Furtado, Aerosmith, D12, Sum 41) appeared first on MasterYourMix.
	11 Sep 2017	EP 14: One Mix To Launch Your Career	00:10:08
In today’s episode, I’m taking a different approach. Rather than the usual Q&A or interview style, I want to tell you a story and share some words of motivation to get you fired up for your future in mixing. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: The story of my good friend who recently became a #1 […] The post EP 14: One Mix To Launch Your Career appeared first on MasterYourMix.
	17 Oct 2017	EP 15: Noah Mintz (Lacquer Channel Mastering)	00:43:48
In this week’s episode, I’m interviewing Noah Mintz. Noah is the owner and senior mastering engineer at Lacquer Channel Mastering. He has mastered projects for artists such as Billy Talent, The Sheepdogs, The Birthday Massacre, The National and so many more. In this episode we really dive deep into understanding the mystery of mastering and […] The post EP 15: Noah Mintz (Lacquer Channel Mastering) appeared first on MasterYourMix.
	01 Nov 2017	EP 16: Richard Chycki (Rush, Dream Theatre, Pink, Aerosmith)	01:03:23
In this episode, I’m interviewing Richard Chycki. He has worked with artists such as Rush, Dream Theatre, Pink, Aerosmith, Mick Jagger, and a whole bunch more. You don’t get to work with artists of this calibre without having the right chops… and Richard has them. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: The Importance of having […] The post EP 16: Richard Chycki (Rush, Dream Theatre, Pink, Aerosmith) appeared first on MasterYourMix.
	14 Nov 2017	EP 17: Sylvia Massy (Tool, Johnny Cash, System Of A Down, Prince)	00:56:52
Sylvia Massy is one of the most creative engineer/producers in the world. Her fun, innovative and experimental approach to recording has led to her working with major artists such as Tool, System Of A Down, Prince, Johnny Cash, and more. She has been awarded over 25 gold and platinum records, including several Grammy nominated albums. […] The post EP 17: Sylvia Massy (Tool, Johnny Cash, System Of A Down, Prince) appeared first on MasterYourMix.
	06 Dec 2017	EP 18: Nick Raskulinecz (Foo Fighters, Deftones, Rush, Alice In Chains)	01:05:50
Nick Raskulinecz is one of the biggest names in rock music today. He is a Grammy award winning producer and engineer who has worked with superstar bands such as Foo Fighters, Rush, Deftones, Alice In Chains, Mastodon,Stone Sour, and many more. In this episode, he shares his story from interning to recording some of the […] The post EP 18: Nick Raskulinecz (Foo Fighters, Deftones, Rush, Alice In Chains) appeared first on MasterYourMix.
	26 Jan 2018	EP 19: Joao Carvalho (Protest The Hero, Alexisonfire, Lights, Sloan)	00:48:12
Joao Carvalho is a Grammy nominated mastering engineer who has worked with artists such as Protest The Hero, Alexisonfire, Lights, Sloan, and many more. When it comes to someone who understands how to make masters that translate across multiple sets of speakers, no one knows this better than him. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: […] The post EP 19: Joao Carvalho (Protest The Hero, Alexisonfire, Lights, Sloan) appeared first on MasterYourMix.
	27 Feb 2018	EP 20: Marc McClusky (Weezer, Bad Religion, Motion City Soundtrack)	01:07:33
Marc McClusky is a multi-platinum award winning producer, mixer, and engineer who has worked on countless rock records. His credits include bands like Weezer, Motion City Soundtrack, Bad Religion, Everclear and a bunch more. When it comes to the importance of getting great drum sounds, Marc is an expert at this. In fact, he recently […] The post EP 20: Marc McClusky (Weezer, Bad Religion, Motion City Soundtrack) appeared first on MasterYourMix.
	02 May 2018	EP 21: Dean Nelson (Beck, Evanescence, Rolling Stones, The Ataris)	00:39:20
Dean Nelson is an engineer, mixer, and producer who, in his time, has assisted some of the biggest engineers in the industry (Jack Joseph Puig, Mark Trombino, Neil Avon). He’s also worked alongside major artists such as Beck, Evanescence, Rolling Stones, The Ataris, and more. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Working with Jack Joseph […] The post EP 21: Dean Nelson (Beck, Evanescence, Rolling Stones, The Ataris) appeared first on MasterYourMix.
	14 Aug 2018	EP 22: Jesco Lohan (Acousticsinsider.com)	01:10:14
When it comes to learning how to treat your studio for optimal sound, look no further than Jesco Lohan. He runs the website AcousticsInsider.com, where he teaches acoustic treatment techniques that actually work without all the voodoo so you can stop chasing your tail, stop thinking about sound, and get back to just having fun in […] The post EP 22: Jesco Lohan (Acousticsinsider.com) appeared first on MasterYourMix.
	11 Sep 2018	EP 23: Matt Squire (Panic! At The Disco, All Time Low, Katy Perry, Ariana Grande)	01:28:24
Matt Squire is a multi-platinum producer, songwriter and engineer who has worked on countless hits in both the rock/punk and pop genres. He has worked alongside some of the biggest names in both scenes including Panic! At The Disco, All Time Low, the Used, Katy Perry, Ariana Grande, and so many more IN THIS EPISODE […] The post EP 23: Matt Squire (Panic! At The Disco, All Time Low, Katy Perry, Ariana Grande) appeared first on MasterYourMix.
	25 Sep 2018	EP 24: James Paul Wisner (Dashboard Confessional, Underoath)	01:05:53
James Paul Wisner is a multi-gold record producer who has worked with artists such as Dashboard Confessional, Further Seems Forever, Underoath, Paramore and a whole bunch more. His production techniques helped to launch the careers of many genre-defining artists in the emo, rock, and punk scenes. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT His technique for […] The post EP 24: James Paul Wisner (Dashboard Confessional, Underoath) appeared first on MasterYourMix.
	17 Oct 2018	EP 25: Eric Ratz (Billy Talent, Arkells, Big Wreck)	01:29:51
Eric Ratz is a producer, engineer, and mixer who has worked with many of the Canadian music industry’s most successful and influential rock artists/bands including Billy Talent, Big Wreck, Arkells, Cancer Bats, Danko Jones, and more. He was the recipient of the Juno award for Recording Engineer Of The Year in both 2014 and 2015. IN […] The post EP 25: Eric Ratz (Billy Talent, Arkells, Big Wreck) appeared first on MasterYourMix.
	13 Nov 2018	EP 26: Billy Decker (Kenny Chesney, Darius Rucker, Jason Aldean)	00:55:19
Billy Decker is an incredible mixing engineer who primarily works in the country music genre. To date he has mixed 15 #1 hits. Some of the artists he has worked with include Kenny Chesney, Darius Rucker, Jason Aldean and more. Not only is he known for creating amazing sounding records, but he has also built […] The post EP 26: Billy Decker (Kenny Chesney, Darius Rucker, Jason Aldean) appeared first on MasterYourMix.
	09 Jan 2019	EP 27: Why You Need A Workflow To Follow In Every Mix	00:23:27
When it comes to mixing, most home studio engineers don’t have a process to follow. As a result, they find themselves feeling unsure of where to begin, how to process individual tracks, make them all work together, and know exactly when their work is finished. Working like this can be frustrating since it often is […] The post EP 27: Why You Need A Workflow To Follow In Every Mix appeared first on MasterYourMix.
	29 Jan 2019	EP 28: My Top Three Recording Studio Lessons Of 2018	00:14:56
As we move into 2019, I was reflecting on some of the biggest discoveries and lessons I learned in 2018. In this episode, I want to share them with you so that you can start to implement them into your own studio. I believe that there is always room to grow when it comes to […] The post EP 28: My Top Three Recording Studio Lessons Of 2018 appeared first on MasterYourMix.
	26 Feb 2019	Ep 29: Chris Graham – The Keys To A Six Figure Home Studio Business	01:21:10
Chris Graham is an engineer who has built a six-figure home studio business by mastering bands online. Some of his clients have included artists on Universal Music, Sony, Warner Brothers, Disney and more. When it comes to starting and running a successful studio business, he is a fountain of great knowledge. He shares many of […] The post Ep 29: Chris Graham – The Keys To A Six Figure Home Studio Business appeared first on MasterYourMix.
	16 May 2019	EP 30: Are You Shooting Down Work Without Knowing It?	00:08:06
Running a studio business and don’t seem to have enough clients? Perhaps the issue is due to the fact that you’re shooting down work without even knowing it. Your instinctive conversation skills might be turning off potential clients. Inside of this episode, I’ll discuss some common phrases and responses people say that might make you […] The post EP 30: Are You Shooting Down Work Without Knowing It? appeared first on MasterYourMix.
	09 Jul 2019	EP 31: Mastering Your Music with Landr vs Pro Engineers	01:40:19
These days, when it comes to mastering your music, there are so many options to choose from. There are free online mastering services like Landr who can master your audio almost instantaneously, or there is the traditional route of hiring a professional mastering engineer who might have a longer turnaround time but can offer a […] The post EP 31: Mastering Your Music with Landr vs Pro Engineers appeared first on MasterYourMix.
	27 Aug 2019	EP 32: Setting Goals When Mixing With Brian Moncarz	01:20:12
Brian Moncarz is a producer/mixing engineer based out of Toronto, Canada who has worked with many top artists including Our Lady Peace, Circa Survive, Moneen, Hot Hot Heat and more. Having studied under famed producers Bob Ezrin and David Bottrill, Brian has very quickly risen to become one of Canada’s top engineers. If there’s one […] The post EP 32: Setting Goals When Mixing With Brian Moncarz appeared first on MasterYourMix.
	20 Sep 2019	EP 33: Capturing The Details When Recording With Sam Pura	01:11:24
Sam Pura is an amazing engineer best known for his work with bands like The Story So Far, State Champs, Hundredth, and more. He has an obsession with capturing the details when recording and getting every element of the signal chain just right. In fact, he is on such a mission to find the perfect […] The post EP 33: Capturing The Details When Recording With Sam Pura appeared first on MasterYourMix.
	30 Oct 2019	EP 34: Garth Richardson (Rage Against The Machine)	00:48:04
Garth “GGGarth” Richardson is a Canadian music producer and engineer who has engineered recordings for Rage Against The Machine, Motley Crue, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and countless more. He is the son of famed Canadian music producer Jack Richardson (whose credits include Alice Cooper, The Guess Who, Bob Seger) IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: – Lessons he learned from his […] The post EP 34: Garth Richardson (Rage Against The Machine) appeared first on MasterYourMix.
	15 Nov 2019	EP 35: Maximize Your Rig With Gabe Gallucci	01:19:11
Gabe Gallucci is a producer and mix engineer based out of Toronto, Canada. He has mixed and recorded for artists such as Shawn Mendes, Francesco Yates, Victoria Duffield, David Otero, and so many more. His ear for sound has earned him multiple #1’s worldwide and over a billion streams online. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN […] The post EP 35: Maximize Your Rig With Gabe Gallucci appeared first on MasterYourMix.
	21 Aug 2024	Ian Shepherd: Creating Dynamic Mixes & Masters	01:13:07
Ian Shepherd is a British mastering engineer and MD at Mastering Media Ltd. Over the course of his career he has worked on thousands of CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays for all of the major record labels, TV stations and independents, including several number one singles and award-winning albums. He also runs the popular Production Advice website, and hosts The Mastering Show podcast. He is a fierce critic of the so-called Loudness Wars, and in 2010 founded Dynamic Range Day, an online event intended to raise awareness of the issue. He has developed several acclaimed mastering plugins with MeterPlugs: Perception AB, which received an AudioMedia Gear Of The Year Award; Dynameter which helps users achieve optimal audio dynamics for their music and the Loudness Penalty website, plugin and Studio desktop application. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Common mastering mistakes Why a “one size fits all” method doesn’t work in mastering Simplifying your mastering chain Should you factor in loudness during the mixing stage? How to find a good balance of loudness and volume What to focus on in order to create consistency between tracks on an album Keeping perspective and objectivity when mastering your own music What does “translation” really mean? What you need to be listening for Making “one master to rule them all”: How does this account for various listening scenarios (eg. non-normalized streaming and/or clubs)? Dynamics vs. loudness How to know if your tracks have a good dynamic range The problem with aiming for “target levels” To learn more about Ian Shepherd, visit: http://www.productionadvice.co.uk/about http://www.themasteringshow.com For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Plugins mentioned in this episode: Dynameter - https://meterplugs.idevaffiliate.com/112-3.html Loudness Penalty - https://meterplugs.idevaffiliate.com/112-5.html Perception AB - https://meterplugs.idevaffiliate.com/112-2.html K Meter - https://meterplugs.idevaffiliate.com/112-4.html LCAST Loudness Meter - https://meterplugs.idevaffiliate.com/112-6.html Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes? Check out my new coaching program Amplitude and apply to join: https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/ Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books: The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/master-your-mix-podcast/id1240842781 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5V4xtrWSnpA5e9L67QcJej Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review: https://masteryourmix.com/review/
	06 Dec 2023	Matt Foster: Creating Contrast Within Your Mixes	01:11:11
With extensive expertise in electronic, acoustic, and live music, Matt stands out as a seasoned professional sound engineer and producer. His journey began as a studio assistant at EMI Music Publishing studios in the mid-90s, where he had the opportunity to work with renowned artists like Jamiroquai, Primal Scream, Elastica, Guru's Jazzmatazz, and the Bluetones. Transitioning to freelance work, Matt honed his skills in top London recording studios and became an engineer. He contributed to mixes for artists such as Tin Tin Out, The Corrs, Grant Nelson, Jungle Brothers, and even remixed an early UK Garage hit for Whitney Houston. In the year 2000, Matt took on a pivotal role as the chief engineer at the prestigious UK record label MWA. In this capacity, he was entrusted with the management of two state-of-the-art studios, where his expertise and meticulous approach played a crucial role in ensuring the highest standards of audio production. As the chief engineer, Matt not only oversaw the day-to-day operations of these remarkable studios but also held the vital responsibility of quality control for the label's output, with numerous major label collaborations and joint projects. As the UK urban scene flourished in the new millennium, Matt collaborated with notable artists like Ms Dynamite, So Solid Crew, Lemar, Estelle, KRS One, Big Brovaz, Terri Walker, and worked on projects with Cold Cut, The Gorillaz, Lifford David, and Roebeck. His talent also extended to recording and mixing the BBC 1 Idents, broadcast over 100,000 times. In recent years, Matt has continued to work with top UK and international artists, building a reputation for his exceptional sonic skills. He has maintained his excellence through collaborations with Miloco Studios, writing gear reviews for Tape Op magazine, and teaching an 'Advanced Mixing Course' at the London School of Sound. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Working in live sound vs. studio Being an assistant at EMI’s demo studio How to get big, balanced low-end How analog recording affects your top-end How to get your kick and bass to work well with each other Sidechaining low-end Using harmonic enhancement The importance of adding mid-range to your bass Creating contrast with EQ and automation Using sidechained dynamic EQ Why you should always reach for volume and panning before other plugins Getting vocals to sound clear and focused His go-to compressors for vocals Dealing with sibilance Using stock plugins To learn more about Matt Foster, visit: https://realmix.online/ For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes? Check out my new coaching program Amplitude and apply to join: https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	10 Aug 2022	Christopher Scott Cooper: Mixing Live Sound	00:55:35
Christopher Scott Cooper has played guitar since age 5, composer/songwriter since age 15, and audio engineer/producer for the last 30+ years. Became a FOH mixer/Live Sound Engineer by default and spent the late 80s touring and providing services for many a band. In 1990 decided a new path in the studio was a better option and spent the next 15 years at Music Annex studios going from an intern to Chief Engineer. 15 years ago he chose the independent route and built a cozy high-end studio (Blue Seven Audio), and came full circle to being a FOH mixer again for the Fox Theatre in Redwood City and for various events and bands around the Bay Area. Experienced in live recording, live sound, sound effects capture, sound design, studio recording, toys, games, TV/Film, wiring, the system installs, computer/data management, electronics repair… all by necessity. He has also taught courses at Cogswell College and guest lectures at various Audio Institutions. Chris still writes and composes for his band New Sun, TV/Film, and various unusual ambient labels. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Learning by trial and error The important foundations you need in the studio Why live sound is the best way to learn how to mix The difference between being a passive vs. active mixer Why HPFs are your best friend in the studio and in live sound What levels you should be recording at Why 32-it floating point is a great bit-rate to record at Calibrating your ears to new spaces The importance of diversification with your skills Being good at troubleshooting Why niching down isn’t always a good idea To learn more about Christopher Scott Cooper, visit: www.bluesevenaudio.com https://www.youtube.com/user/blue7audio www.new-sun.com https://new-sun.bandcamp.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	10 Jul 2024	Andrew Scheps: Streamlining Your Mixing Workflow (Revisited)	01:06:16
A Long Island native who got his start playing jazz trumpet, Andrew Scheps has mixed records for artists such as the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Adele, Metallica, Jay-Z and many others. After graduating from the Recording Engineering Program at the University of Miami, he spent some time working for New England Digital as a field service technician for the Synclavier, one of the first digital synthesizers/samplers/workstations, then on the road with Stevie Wonder (as a keyboard tech) and Michael Jackson (mixing live sound), before settling in LA. Having got into mixing a few years before the analog-to-digital revolution, Andrew worked with a collection of vintage gear at his Punkerpad West studio in Van Nuys, California, including a Neve Electronics BCM-10 with ten 1073s that were used for reference during the Waves Audio Scheps 73 plugin modeling process. In July 2015, he made the switch to working completely “in the box” Scheps is known for his balanced, modern sounding and often loud mixes. He is also the owner and president of Tonequake Records and Punkerpad UK (formerly Punker Pad West). IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: The importance of having skills that go beyond basic audio engineering Diversifying your skills and musical genres Being proactive vs reactive in the studio Why he switched working on analog gear to being 100% in the box Creating efficiencies in your workflow How using macros will make you a better engineer His go-to macros for saving time Andrew’s new app, Bounce Factory The various mixes you should be delivering to every client How he uses his “rear buss” system to make his mixes feel bigger His approach to creating ambiance in a mix Various ways you can manipulate your plugins to get a cooler sound To learn more about Andrew Scheps, visit: http://www.mcdman.com/scheps For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes? Check out my new coaching program Amplitude and apply to join: https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/ Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books: The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/master-your-mix-podcast/id1240842781 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5V4xtrWSnpA5e9L67QcJej Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review: https://masteryourmix.com/review/
	14 Dec 2022	John Burke: Achieving a Perfect Vocal Sound	01:11:30
John Burke is an engineer based in northeast Ohio who has worked in multiple genres ranging from pop, rap, and metal. He also runs the website, perfectvocalsacademy.com where he helps people with learning how to record, edit, and mix their vocal tracks. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Letting your market choose you Editing vocals Timing vs tuning: Which one to fix first? Autotune vs. Melodyne: Which is better? Processing background vocals differently than lead vocals The tools everyone should have for editing vocals Should you remove breaths? Fixing vocal plosives Stretching vs nudging vocals Removing background noises Tips for recording clean vocal tracks How to find the key of your song When and where to use clip gain Multiband compression vs. regular compression vs. dynamic EQ John’s go-to vocal chain To learn more about John Burke, visit: https://perfectvocalsacademy.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	01 Feb 2023	Tony ”Jack The Bear” Mantz: Forging Your Own Path In Music	00:55:05
Tony “Jack the Bear” Mantz is owner and founder of Deluxe Mastering. He has had over 35 years working in many facets of the music business both here and overseas, but found his niche in mastering. Tony or (Jack) as he is also known, was trained in vinyl mastering at the famous Frankford Wayne Labs in NYC. This was the training ground for such luminaries as the late great Tom Coyne and Herb Powers. For decades now Tony has mastered for many of Australia’s top artists along with a few international artists that have notched up Gold & Platinum awards. It’s this expertise alongside his commitment to excellent customer service that will make your mastering experience a smooth one. Aside from mastering, Tony is also doing the rounds on the public speaking circuit to schools and organizations about his journey in the music industry. During these talks he shares his profound life lessons in music and life that have shaped him today. Tony’s hope is to inspire others, to pursue their dreams in life. Tony also hosts the Mastering Music Mastering Life podcast, where he has in-depth and engaging conversations with music industry heavyweights in all matters of music and life. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Doing what you love Defining success Dealing without parental/social support systems Making your own success How to network properly How to provide value to others (even when you think you don’t have anything to offer) Battling imposter syndrome The fine-line between self-deprecation and humility To learn more about Tony “Jack The Bear” Mantz, visit: http://www.jackthebear.com.au/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	20 Sep 2023	Doug Boehm: How To Make Guitars Sound Big	01:00:57
An American record producer and Grammy Award winning recording engineer, Doug has worked with some of the best Pop, Indie, and Rock musicians. His roster includes the critically acclaimed Girls, and their offspring-solo artist Christopher Owens, Tokyo Police Club and French Kicks. Recently, he has been in the studio with Aussie favorites Birds Of Tokyo, Roadkill Ghost Choir, Twin Peaks, Elle King, and LA's Dear Boy. Recording and mixing credits include Australia's The Vines, Paul Dempsey, Powder Finger, as well as American pop phenoms Katie Perry, Fallout Boy and Miley Cyrus. Other credits include Booker T Jones, Guided By Voices, The Whigs, The Pharcyde, Guru, Dr Dog, Company of Thieves, The Honorary Title, Islands, Liz Phair, Starsailor, Ezra Furman and the Harpoons, and the Stone Foxes. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Quitting audio college as a fast track to working in the audio industry How to rise up the ranks in a studio Working for Jack Joseph Puig The simple trick for getting things to sound good How to analyze reference tracks Getting mixes to translate Why your monitors aren’t your problem NS10s: why they’re the worst Preserving the sound of a client’s rough mixes Getting bug, wide guitars His simple approach to micing guitar amps A trick for getting wider drum room sounds Working with Tokyo Police Club Using Transient Designers on room mics Committing to sounds on the way in The importance of automation to make mixes sound exciting Notable gear mentioned in this episode: Shure SM57: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/vN2JYO To learn more about Doug Boehm, visit: https://www.dougboehmmusic.com/ For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes? Check out my new coaching program Amplitude and apply to join: https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
	13 Mar 2024	Johan Holmström: Composing For Video Games	00:47:28
Johan Holmström is a highly accomplished Swedish composer renowned for his significant contributions to the realm of video game music, particularly in his role as the composer for Candy Crush Soda Saga. With an extensive background in both composition and orchestration, Mr. Holmström meticulously crafted and arranged the score for the game, which was recorded with the prestigious London Symphony Orchestra at the iconic Abbey Road Studios. As a resident composer and sound designer at King, the acclaimed creators of Candy Crush and numerous other top-grossing games, Johan Holmström consistently demonstrates his exceptional musical prowess. Following his studies at the Musicians Institute and Berklee College of Music in Boston, he garnered invaluable experience playing alongside some of Sweden's most prominent artists, with a notable emphasis on showcasing his exceptional Hammond skills. In addition to his impressive work in the gaming industry, Johan has made substantial contributions to the Swedish music scene. For three consecutive seasons, he served as the bandleader and composer for the popular Swedish children's show "Bacillakuten," further showcasing his versatility and talent in the field. His achievements, including the distinguished recording sessions at Abbey Road Studios, have earned him accolades such as the title "King of video game music" among other commendations. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Working on casual games vs. AAA-level games Preparing scores for orchestras Composing music for games such as Candy Crush Asking questions when you’re feeling stuck Designing sound effects Getting your team on the same page Making sure your music translates across multiple devices How to get into the gaming industry Finding people better than you to collaborate with For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Get your copy of The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide To Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio by visiting: https://therecordingmindset.com Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes? Check out my new coaching program Amplitude and apply to join: https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!

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