Secret Sonics 173 - 5 Lessons I'm Applying to My Mixing in 2023

Here's a little Solo-cast I recorded where I go over 5 lessons I learned this year on Secret Sonics that I'm applying to my mixing in 2023. A bit of a departure from the usual interview format but I hope you dig it! 

***Thanks to our sponsors!***

Carl Bahner's resources for studio professionals - https://www.carlbahner.com/resources

Progressions with Travis Ference - https://www.progressionspodcast.com/

***BRAND NEW!*** SECRET SONICS PATREON - patreon.com/benwallickmusic

Episodes I referenced:

Bob Horn - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2023/1/1/secret-sonics-172-bob-horn-perceptive-and-adaptive-mixing
Evan Morgan - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/2/6/secret-sonics-131-evan-morgan-manifesting-intent
Daniel Silberman - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/3/6/secret-sonics-135-daniel-silberman-driving-the-stereo-bus
Tim O’Sullivan - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/9/18/secret-sonics-158-tim-osullivan-fostering-inspiration-in-the-studio
Brian Bender - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/4/3/secret-sonics-139-brian-bender-leaning-in-to-authenticity
Mikko Gordon - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/10/23/secret-sonics-163-mikko-gordon-establishing-an-aesthetic
Neenah - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/4/24/secret-sonics-142-neenah-exploring-the-mix
Brent Hendrich - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/5/22/secret-sonics-146-brent-hendrich-working-on-what-matters-in-audio
Josh Bonanno - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/7/24/secret-sonics-153-josh-bonanno-minimalist-mixing

Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.

Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!

You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co

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

-Ben

Secret Sonics 132 - Josh Bowman - Intentional Living and Mixing

Josh Bowman is a mixing engineer based out of Toronto, ON, Canada! In our conversation, Josh shares his journey; from being a runner at the Warehouse, to taking on various gigs, to finally transitioning into full-time mixing. We go deep on how he was able to leverage a YouTube channel and Instagram to help grow his business and how keeping track of his projects helped him find more artists to work with. We chat about his approach to mixing, mix revisions, loudness and mastering, the technical vs. the emotional elements of a mix, perseverance, work-life balance, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Josh at https://bowmansound.com/

You can follow Josh on Social Media

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

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/joshgbowmanmixingengineer

***As I mentioned in this episode, Carl Bahner is giving away his Spotify algorithm course to listeners of the show. Go to https://www.carlbahner.com/coaching to learn more***

You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here - "Sad AF" by Jayde - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOgA6sZt2Xs&ab_channel=JaydeVEVO

***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

References

The Warehouse Studios - https://www.warehousestudio.com/

Bryan Adams - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryan_Adams
Travis Ference - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/9/26/secret-sonics-114-travis-ference-redefining-success-in-music
Soundradix Auto-align - https://www.soundradix.com/products/auto-align/
Connor Salmoral - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/6/7/secret-sonics-049-connor-salmoralJohn Hanes Gearspace Thread - https://gearspace.com/board/q-a-with-engineer-john-hanes/
Jon Castelli - https://www.instagram.com/mixedbyjoncastelli


Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.

Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!

Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!

You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co

Follow along via social media here:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SecretSonicsPod
Instagram: www.instagram.com/secretsonics/

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

-Ben

Secret Sonics 128 - Matt Rifino - Driven by Music

Matt Rifino is a music mixer and audio engineer based out of New Jersey, USA! In our conversation, Matt shares his journey; mixing from an early age, working at Avatar Studios, and mixing live music shows on NBC's "The Today Show." He shares insights on how to mix for live TV, how to make sure your mixes translate on consumer devices, and how TV mixing helps him mix better for artists in his personal mixing work. We also talk about overcoming burnout, quitting alcohol, becoming friends with the people you work with, becoming a life-long student, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Matt at https://www.mattrifinomusicmixer.com/

You can follow Matt on Social Media

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

***As I mentioned in this episode, Carl Bahner is giving away his Spotify algorithm course to listeners of the show. Go to https://www.carlbahner.com/coaching to learn more***

You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here - "Nightbird (Companion)" by Connor Bracken and the Mother Leeds Band - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irHNpO2n334&ab_channel=ConnorBrackenandtheMotherLeedsBand-Topic

***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

References

Matt's WCA episode - https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-322-with-matthew-rifino/
The Today Show - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Today_(American_TV_program)
Willie Green - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/1/9/secret-sonics-127-willie-green-being-true-to-artistic-intent
Valhalla Verb - https://valhalladsp.com/
Soothe - https://oeksound.com/plugins/soothe2/
Al Schmitt - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Schmitt


Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.

Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the new podcast theme music!

Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!

You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co

Follow along via social media here:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SecretSonicsPod
Instagram: www.instagram.com/secretsonics/

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

-Ben

Secret Sonics 120 - John McLucas - Unorthodox Pop Production

John McLucas is a pop producer, mixer, and mentor, based out of the USA! In our chat, John shares his journey; from rock/metal drummer to pop producer. We talk about reverse engineering a lifestyle that works for him, lessons learned about personal branding from Gary Vee, and living a digital nomad lifestyle. John also shares his approach to community building and outreach, mixing on headphones, having patience and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about John at https://www.johnmclucas.com/

You can follow John on Social Media
IG - https://www.instagram.com/john_mclucas/


You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here: "Phone a Friend" by Lia Farrington & John McLucas & Bryce Ancil - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0C2BI0KzL9M&ab_channel=VariousArtists-Topic

Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - https://discord.gg/7menEBGeYk

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

If you'd like to help support Secret Sonics, you can do so by visiting https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benwallick

References

Austin Hull - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/5/16/secret-sonics-097-austin-hull-a-fresh-approach-to-pop-music
Build a Story Brand - https://amzn.to/3mR8MC7
Carl Bahner - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/10/10/secret-sonics-116-carl-bahner-serving-and-nurturing-artists
Enoch Yang - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/10/31/secret-sonics-119-enoch-yang-forging-an-authentic-path-in-music
VSX - https://stevenslateaudio.com/vsx
Audeze - https://www.audeze.com/
Chris Graham - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/5/2/secret-sonics-095-chris-graham-helping-audio-people-in-his-own-unique-way
Warren Huart - https://www.instagram.com/warrenhuart/
Drum Monkey Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oq4cRVnBSkc&ab_channel=JohnMcLucas
Pro Mix Academy - https://promixacademy.com/
75 Hard - https://andyfrisella.com/pages/75hard-info

Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.

Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the new podcast theme music!

You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co

***If you want the show to continue to improve, feel free to fill out a listener survey here: https://forms.gle/BWKmS4YmESYid5rh8 ***

Follow along via social media here:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SecretSonicsPod
Instagram: www.instagram.com/secretsonics/


Feel free to email me at secretsonics@gmail.com with any questions and feedback you might have. I'm open to learning about what topics you'd like to hear about and which people you'd like to hear from. In pursuit of making this podcast truly helpful to anybody looking to improve at music production, all suggestions are truly welcome!

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

-Ben

Secret Sonics 091 - Caleb Parker - Getting the Most Out of a Performance

Caleb Parker is an audio/mixing engineer and music producer based out of Highland Park, CA, USA! In this episode, Caleb shared his journey from being a guitarist to managing the sound for Scary Pockets and mixing for acts such as Vulfpeck and Pomplamoose. We got deep on his approach to live-tracking bands, mixing, and so much more! Check it out!

You can find out more about Caleb at http://www.williamcalebparker.com/

You can find Caleb on Social Media

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

You can listen to the songs we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in their entireties here:

"Still Feeling You" by Couch - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4s5040zal8&ab_channel=Couch-Topic

"Karma Police" cover by Scary Pockets (Radiohead) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTJvNeHxbyc&ab_channel=ScaryPockets

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

Join the Secret Sonics Facebook community here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/secretsonics

If you'd like to help support Secret Sonics, you can do so by visiting https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benwallick

References

Scary Pockets - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-2JUs_G21BrJ0efehwGkUw
Pomplamoose - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomplamoose
Vulfpeck (live at MSG) - https://youtu.be/rv4wf7bzfFE
Ryan Lerman - https://ryanlerman.com/
Matt Ross-Spang - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Ross-Spang
Jack Conte - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Conte
Jack Stratton - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vulfpeck
Lake Street Dive - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Street_Dive
Scary Pockets - Happy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOAcSwA8LnU&ab_channel=ScaryPockets
Scary Goldings - https://open.spotify.com/album/6WMA4IvnIOuZNezGwkd8Jv
Craig Polasko - https://www.instagram.com/camfonics/?hl=en
AEA KU5A - https://www.aearibbonmics.com/products/ku5a/
Steve Albini - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Albini
Ryan Freeland - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Freeland
Plugin Alliance SVT classic - https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/ampeg_svtvr_classic.html
FF Pro Q 3 - https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-q-3-equalizer-plug-in
UA MEQ 5 - https://www.uaudio.com/uad-plugins/equalizers/pultec-passive-eq-collection.html
Goodhertz Plugins - https://goodhertz.co/
Scary Pockets "Sweet Child O’ Mine" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cl7a9YztLN4&ab_channel=ScaryPockets
Reuben Cohen - https://lurssenmastering.com/reuben-cohen/
Tchad Blake - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tchad_Blake
Kush Clariphonic - https://thehouseofkush.com/products/clariphonic-dsp-mkii
Studer A800 - https://www.uaudio.com/uad-plugins/special-processing/studer-a800-tape-recorder.html
Overtone EQ - https://www.soundspot.audio/downloads/overtone-mastering-equalizer-audio-plugin/
Slate SSL Comp - https://slatedigital.com/virtual-buss-compressors/
PSP vintage warmer - https://www.pspaudioware.net/UserArea/store/view
Oxford Inflator - https://www.sonnox.com/plugin/oxford-inflator-v3
Fab Filter L2 - https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-l-2-limiter-plug-in
64 Sound - https://www.64sound.com/
Monica Martin - https://www.instagram.com/monicamartin/?hl=en
Jeremy Most - https://www.allmusic.com/artist/jeremy-most-mn0001557937
Emily King - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emily_King
Cory Wong - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cory_Wong
Brian Greene - https://www.instagram.com/bgreensurfs/

Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.

Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the new podcast theme music!

You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co

***If you want the show to continue to improve, feel free to fill out a listener survey here: https://forms.gle/BWKmS4YmESYid5rh8 ***

Follow along via social media here:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SecretSonicsPod
Instagram: www.instagram.com/secretsonics/


Feel free to email me at secretsonics@gmail.com with any questions and feedback you might have. I'm open to learning about what topics you'd like to hear about and which people you'd like to hear from. In pursuit of making this podcast truly helpful to anybody looking to improve at music production, all suggestions are truly welcome!

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

-Ben

Secret Sonics 087 - Joe Costable - Mixing with Intent

Joe Costable is a mixing engineer based out of NY, USA! In this episode, Joe shared his journey niching down into mixing as well as his approach to mixing; including communication with artists, why he doesn't reference while mixing, why stems are built into his template and so much more! He also shared wisdom on how to treat a room, what it takes to succeed in this field, and did an elaborate "Sauce" segment where he shared individual elements of the mix we broke down from his Pro Tools session. Check it out!

You can find out more about Joe at https://www.joecostable.com/

You can find Joe on Social Media

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

You can check out the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here:

"Sunday Sunshine" by Young Rising Sons - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4L7gw4VgbIE&ab_channel=YoungRisingSons

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

Join the Secret Sonics Facebook community here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/secretsonics

If you'd like to help support Secret Sonics, you can do so by visiting https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benwallick

References

Working Class Audio - https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-160-with-joe-costable/
Mixerman's "Zen and the Art of Mixing" - https://amzn.to/3bsyMyd
Resonant Bass Traps - https://www.acousticfields.com/diy-bass-traps/
Room EQ wizard - https://www.roomeqwizard.com/
Justin Long - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/8/16/secret-sonics-059-justin-long
The Orphan the Poet - https://theorphanthepoet.com/
Echoboy - https://www.soundtoys.com/product/echoboy/
Valhalla - https://valhalladsp.com/
Waves Abbey Road Chambers - https://www.waves.com/plugins/abbey-road-chambers
McDSP - https://www.mcdsp.com/
SSL - https://www.solidstatelogic.com/products/plug-ins
Chandler Curve Bender EQ - https://www.uaudio.com/uad-plugins/mastering/chandler-limited-curve-bender.html
Kush Clariphonic - https://thehouseofkush.com/products/clariphonic-dsp-mkiiMelotron
Wes Anderson - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0027572/
Soothe - https://oeksound.com/plugins/soothe2/
J37 tape - https://www.waves.com/plugins/j37-tape#how-to-use-the-j37-tape-plugin
Sibilance - https://www.waves.com/plugins/sibilance#how-to-de-ess-vocals-sibilance-plugin-tutorial
UAD precision De-esser - https://www.uaudio.com/uad-plugins/special-processing/precision-de-esser.html
Mike Kalajian at Rogue Planet Mastering - https://www.rogueplanetmastering.com/mike-kalajian-1
Sam Moses - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/21/secret-sonics-035-sam-moses

Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.

Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the new podcast theme music!

You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co

***If you want the show to continue to improve, feel free to fill out a listener survey here: https://forms.gle/BWKmS4YmESYid5rh8 ***

Follow along via social media here:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SecretSonicsPod
Instagram: www.instagram.com/secretsonics/

Feel free to email me at secretsonics@gmail.com with any questions and feedback you might have. I'm open to learning about what topics you'd like to hear about and which people you'd like to hear from. In pursuit of making this podcast truly helpful to anybody looking to improve at music production, all suggestions are truly welcome!

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

-Ben

Secret Sonics 074 - Braeden "Pockets" Rangno - Getting to the Heart of the Record

Braeden "Pockets" Rangno is a music producer, recording and mixing engineer based out of Vancouver, BC, Canada! In this episode, discover how Braeden fosters relationships with artists and networks within his community, his approach to mixing and getting a deep low end, why he loves having the artist track in the same room as him (no vocal booths!), and so much more. Check it out!

You can find out more about Braeden at http://www.bpockets.com/

You can find Braeden on Social Media

IG: https://www.instagram.com/bpockets/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/Vibecave

You can listen to the track that we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here:

"Missing Love" by Tissa Rahim - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI2dMd1HlDk

As I mentioned in a previous episode, I've started a Whatsapp group community. If you're interested in joining, please email me at Secretsonics@gmail.com Please include your phone # and tell me a bit about what you do production-wise.

If you'd like to help support Secret Sonics, you can do so by visiting https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benwallick

References

Mark Eckert - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/5/31/secret-sonics-048-mark-eckert
Brandon Allshouse - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/9/13/secret-sonics-063-brandon-allshouse
Dominic Fricot track - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exC0BBYpxgo
Devil and Daniel Johnston - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0436231/
William Bowser - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/10/18/secret-sonics-068-william-bowser
Daniel Grimmet - http://danielgrimmett.com/
Make Pop Music - https://www.facebook.com/groups/MAKEPOPMUSIC
Space Queen - https://wearespacequeen.bandcamp.com/
Mother Mother - O My Heart record - https://open.spotify.com/album/0X7S0TEZ5NJsSxmyTnfYi2?autoplay=true
Howard Redekopp - https://www.howardredekopp.com/
Sylvia Massy - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sylvia_Massy
Derek Difilippo - https://www.instagram.com/derekdifilippo/?hl=en
Tarrus Riley - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarrus_Riley
Billy Decker - http://www.billydecker.com/
Noble bass DI - https://nobleamps.com/preamps/
Little Labs VOG - https://www.uaudio.com/uad-plugins/special-processing/little-labs-voice-of-god.html
Drumeo - Tim Proznick - https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=921905371560636
Elton John writing partner - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernie_Taupin

Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.

Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the new podcast theme music!

You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co

***If you want the show to continue to improve, feel free to fill out a listener survey here: https://forms.gle/BWKmS4YmESYid5rh8 ***

Follow along via social media here:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SecretSonicsPod
Instagram: www.instagram.com/secretsonics/


Feel free to email me at secretsonics@gmail.com with any questions and feedback you might have. I'm open to learning about what topics you'd like to hear about and which people you'd like to hear from. In pursuit of making this podcast truly helpful to anybody looking to improve at music production, all suggestions are truly welcome!

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

-Ben

Secret Sonics 070 - Noam Levinberg

Noam Levinberg is a mixing and mastering engineer based out of Tel Aviv, Israel, and currently working as the head of audio at Artlist.io!

You can find out more about Noam at https://www.noamlevinberg.com/

You can find Noam on Social Media

IG: https://www.instagram.com/noamlevinberg/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/noam.levinberg

Spotify (where you can find more of his work): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5B4FZQKa9wDjgmOuoJmcs5?si=LPVJX0NzSr6w1DZQ6kgt3w

You can learn more about Artlist.io here: https://artlist.io/

You can listen to (and watch!) the track that we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here:

"Woodhouse 12" by Dan Mayo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rMpuQ3UddE&ab_channel=DanMayo

As I mentioned in a previous episode, I've started a Whatsapp group community. If you're interested in joining, please email me at Secretsonics@gmail.com Please include your phone # and tell me a bit about what you do production-wise.

References

Tatran: https://www.tatranmusic.com/
Udi Koomran: https://www.facebook.com/udi.koomran
Pluto Studios: https://www.plutostudios.com/english/
Earthsync label in India: https://www.earthsync.com/
Neve VR console: https://vintageking.com/neve-vr72-20009-k-used
Tatran Desert Session: https://youtu.be/0_o7ZPmMCLc
Midas XR-18: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/XR18--behringer-by-air-xr18-tablet-controlled-digital-mixer
Splice: https://splice.com/
Billy Decker (interview): https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-167-with-billy-decker/
Manley Nu-Mu: https://www.manley.com/pro/mnumu
Zulu: https://www.handsomeaudio.com/
4-track Ampex: https://reverb.com/item/1345183-ampex-ag440-4-track-1-2-analog-reel-to-reel-recorder
Proac monitors: http://www.proac-loudspeakers.com/html_files/Speakers.php?Range=Studio&Speaker=Studio100
Focal Shape 40: https://www.focal.com/en/pro-audio/monitoring-speakers/shape/monitoring-speakers/shape-40
Dan Mayo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Mayo
Yehezkal Raz: https://yehezkelraz.com/
Vulf Compressor: https://goodhertz.co/vulf-comp/
Vulfpeck LAX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzxW8nxgENA&ab_channel=Vulf
Tube Screamer: https://amzn.to/2GfSMXN
AD-9: https://amzn.to/34Lzgft
The long tail of the internet: https://seths.blog/2008/07/the-long-tail-t/

Yossi Fine: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yossi_Fine

Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.

Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the new podcast theme music!

You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co

***If you want the show to continue to improve, feel free to fill out a listener survey here: https://forms.gle/BWKmS4YmESYid5rh8 ***

Follow along via social media here:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SecretSonicsPod
Instagram: www.instagram.com/secretsonics/

Feel free to email me at secretsonics@gmail.com with any questions and feedback you might have. I'm open to learning about what topics you'd like to hear about and which people you'd like to hear from. In pursuit of making this podcast truly helpful to anybody looking to improve at music production, all suggestions are truly welcome!

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

-Ben

Bonus Episode! Jewish New Year + My Approach to Mixing!

Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two. Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the new podcast theme music! You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co ***If you want the show to continue to improve, feel free to fill out a listener survey here: https://forms.gle/BWKmS4YmESYid5rh8 *** Follow along via social media here: Facebook: www.facebook.com/SecretSonicsPod Instagram: www.instagram.com/secretsonics/ Feel free to email me at secretsonics@gmail.com with any questions and feedback you might have. I'm open to learning about what topics you'd like to hear about and which people you'd like to hear from. In pursuit of making this podcast truly helpful to anybody looking to improve at music production, all suggestions are truly welcome!   Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in! -Ben

Secret Sonics 057 - Chris Creglia

Chris Creglia is a mixing and audio engineer based out of Toronto, Ontario, Canada!

You can find Chris on Social Media

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theg.is.silent/

References

Connor Salmoral: https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/6/7/secret-sonics-049-connor-salmoral
Triumph (band): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triumph_(band)
DNA recording: https://www.instagram.com/dnarecordingfacility/
Sonarworks Reference: https://www.sonarworks.com/reference
AKG k240 Headphones: https://amzn.to/3gm8Gwt
A Year Ago Today by Cinde (the song we broke down): Waiting on the official link
Mike Tompa: https://www.miketompa.com/
Capital Chambers Reverb: https://www.uaudio.com/uad-plugins/reverbs/capitol-chambers.html
Pro-Q 3: https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-q-3-equalizer-plug-in
Brainworx  SSL 4000 E: https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/bx_console_ssl_4000_e.html

Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.

Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the new podcast theme music!

You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co

***If you want the show to continue to improve, feel free to fill out a listener survey here: https://forms.gle/BWKmS4YmESYid5rh8 ***

Follow along via social media here:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SecretSonicsPod
Instagram: www.instagram.com/secretsonics/


Feel free to email me at secretsonics@gmail.com with any questions and feedback you might have. I'm open to learning about what topics you'd like to hear about and which people you'd like to hear from. In pursuit of making this podcast truly helpful to anybody looking to improve at music production, all suggestions are truly welcome!
 
Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!

-Ben