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Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
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 happyGetting started with running a commercial studioCreating a busines plan for your studioBuilding systems that make your studio stand out above your competitionHow to build a snowball of clients for your studioNiching 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
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Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
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 consoleSetting up your sessions for speedUsing track foldersWorking in different genresHow not using templates can help with creativityThe differences in working with new artists vs. established actsWhy the new “standards” of mixing have changedFinding the right vocal effects for your songsSyncing 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
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Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
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 soundWorking with established bands: How to strike a balance of preserving their old sounds vs taking it in a new directionHow to pick the right producer to work withGetting rid of layers in order to achieve clarityHow to shape sounds at the source so that you don’t have to fix it in the mixGetting great bass tones: How to use a multi-amp setupCreating a balanced low end between your kick, bass, and guitar tracksWorking with blast beats and double kick: How to get them to sound clear in the mixHow 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
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Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
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 EQThe benefits of analog vs digital gear in masteringWorking with Billie EilishHow to prepare your tracks for masteringHow to make your songs sound louder on SpotifyWhy 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
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Wednesday Mar 02, 2022
Wednesday Mar 02, 2022
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 positionHow to learn your room so that you can mix accuratelyHow to optimize your listening environment for freeMonitoring levels: What is the ideal level to listen atHow to measure room modesWhat type of acoustic treatment should you use?How to build your own treatmentWhy 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!
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
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 itWhy it’s better to have less gear than moreChoosing gear that has a purposeHow to train your ears using blind testsBroad vs. narrow EQ - which is better?Why mastering engineers are very subtle with the EQ moves they makeMastering for vinylWhat to look out for when making a vinyl masterHow to choose the right manufacturing plantWhy 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!
Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
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 musicianIs 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 sceneHow to record pedal steelPedal 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!
Wednesday Feb 09, 2022
Wednesday Feb 09, 2022
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 bussWhy it’s a good idea to NOT use compression in your mixesUsing automation vs compression: Which is better for creating clarity in your tracks?Joe’s vocal chainWhen and where to use saturationSidechaining effectsThe simple mix prep step Joe takes to have more control over gates and compressorsWhy renaming tracks in your session can actually cause you troubleUsing Soundflow to save time on your mixesA tool to easily convert your stereo tracks to monoStreamlining 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!
Wednesday Feb 02, 2022
Wednesday Feb 02, 2022
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 audioMastering DAWs: What makes them different than most software used for recording and mixingHow to set up a mastering sessionWhy it’s important to decide on track order before starting the mastering processWhy automated mastering services are not really mastering your songsWhat is CD-Text?Streamlining your customer experience to work more efficientlyHow to optimize your website to get more clientsTime-saving apps for your studioLoudness: 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!
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
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 engineerMic combinations to get the ultimate guitar soundWhen to use ribbon microphones instead of dynamics or condensers.How to use low pass filters to create more clarity in your mixWhat makes one microphone better than anotherWhat to look out for when buying microphonesA great resource for being able to shootout hundreds of microphonesTube 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!