Jonathan Friedlander is an audio engineer, music producer, mixing engineer, and the owner of Quality Sound, based in Jerusalem, Israel! In our second chat on the air, Jon talks about adjusting his studio to the pandemic, always getting better at his craft, and making sure to get credit for his work. He goes deep on his approach to recording vocals, working fast, recording and mixing drums, and his approach to mixing with parallel compression. We also chat about monitoring, capturing dynamics in live recordings, dealing with time management, the benefits of having interned at the beginning of his career, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Jon at https://www.qualitysound.biz/

You can follow Jon on Social Media

IG - https://www.instagram.com/mixedbyjon/

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You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment here: "Closer to You" by Levite - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLEPrV0_cvQ&ab_channel=LEVITE

References:

Jon's first episode - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/21/secret-sonics-009-jonathan-friedlander

Yair Elitzur - https://youtu.be/SCn2gNPCRac
Travis Ference - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/9/26/secret-sonics-114-travis-ference-redefining-success-in-music
Rick Ross Maybach IV - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afjH1sm6Q5w&ab_channel=RickRoss-Topic
Miguel Scott - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/12/13/secret-sonics-075-miguel-scott-seeking-continued-growth-in-music
John Greenham - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/8/6/secret-sonics-155-john-greenham-a-musical-approach-to-mastering
Israel Portnoy - https://www.israelportnoymusic.com/
My Blues - https://youtu.be/pJmGVm8qc4M
Focal Shape Twin - https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ShapeTwin50--focal-shape-twin-dual-5-inch-powered-studio-monitor-with-passive-radiators

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Thanks to Tzvi Gordon for helping edit this episode!

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-Ben

Jack Hartley is a music producer, audio engineer, and mixer based out of Adelaide, SA, Australia! In our conversation, Jack tells his story - transitioning from bands into the studio and putting in the reps. We chat about trends in heavy music, making sure he gets some pre-production in, and what making a heavy record looks like. He goes deep on his approach to capturing drums - collecting vast samples from every drummer on the kit they play, and how he treats bass, drums, and vocals in the mix. We also chat about work-life balance, staying healthy, being honest with artists, trusting yourself, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Jack at https://www.jackhartleyaudio.com/

You can follow Jack on Social Media

IG - https://www.instagram.com/jackhartleyaudio/

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You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment here -
"Ethos" by Wings of Thanatos - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1ZkdIFYD5Q

References:

Brainworx Ampeg SVT - https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/ampeg_svtvr_classic.html
Dr. Ford - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/5/1/secret-sonics-143-dr-ford-a-holistic-approach-to-production
Mike Pepe - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/9/27/secret-sonics-065-mike-pepe

Where does tone come from? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n02tImce3AE/
Vocalign - https://www.synchroarts.com/products/vocalign-ultra/overview
Purple Audio 1176 - https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/purple_audio_mc_77.html
Slate Distressor - https://slatedigital.com/fg-stress/
Brainworx Townhouse - https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/bx_townhouse_buss_compressor.html
Adam “Nolly” Getgood - https://www.instagram.com/nollyggd/

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Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!

-Ben

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