Secret Sonics 191 - Matt Huber - The Hyper-Focused Mixing Engineer

Matt Huber is a mix engineer based out of LA, CA, USA! In our conversation Matt and I go deep on the following:

His journey from Arkansas to LA (via Nashville)
Delegation & scaling
Niching down
Atmos

His approach to mixing

Getting bright (but not harsh) vocals

Mixing into a limiter

Why he buys every single plugin

The quality of high vs. low track-count

Advice for those getting started

And so much more!

You can learn more about Matt at https://matthuber.co/

You can follow Matt on Social Media

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

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Sauce Segment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMXee-O4uj0

References:

Joan - https://www.instagram.com/songsbyjoan/
Soothe - https://oeksound.com/plugins/soothe2/
God Particle - https://cradle.app/product/the-god-particle/
AOM Invisible Limiter G3 - https://aom-factory.jp/products/invisible-limiter-g3/
Boys Like Girls - https://www.boyslikegirls.com/

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-Ben

Secret Sonics 190 - John Velasquez - Fostering a Community Around Music

John Velasquez is a music producer, mixer and songwriter based out of LA, CA, USA! In our conversation John and I go deep on the following:

The importance of humility
How he has built a community of creatives that he collaborates with
Mindfulness
Being real
Patience
Working with a team
Getting artists to deliver great vocal performances
The cry test
Limitations are good
The mix = the arrangement
His new studio
Be yourself

And so much more!

You can learn more about John at https://linearmanagement.com/index.php/john-velasquez/

You can follow John on Social Media

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

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

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Sauce Segment: https://youtu.be/QukinUmMBsk?si=Fuo1DlGS93L6t5Ll

References:

Zella Day - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zella_Day
Local Natives - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_Natives
Vacations - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vacations_(band)
You Sexy Thing - https://youtu.be/MhRXOOc_p-0?si=s3bbL3JyYzNoozvB
Shawn Everett - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shawn_Everett
Dave McNair - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2023/6/11/secret-sonics-185-dave-mcnair-an-audiophiles-approach-to-mastering

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-Ben

Secret Sonics 186 - Travis Ference - Strategic Audio Workflows

Travis Ference is a Grammy-nominated mixing engineer and the host of Progressions, a podcast about finding success in the music industry. Travis is based out of LA, CA, USA! In our conversation Travis and I go deep on the following:

Fatherhood and time management
Soundflow, scripts, and other shortcuts
Is AI coming for mixing engineers?
Content creation and the surplus of noise on the internet
Travis’s approach to stem processing
Raising your rates
ROIs on a mix
Is technology helping us?
Investing in your health
Sidequests don’t help your mix
Selling yourself authentically

And so much more!

You can learn more about Travis at https://travisference.com/

You can follow Travis on Social Media

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

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

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Sauce Segment: https://youtu.be/w3ycs8MCzmg

References:

Soundflow - https://soundflow.org/
Bounce Factory - https://www.bouncefactory.net/
Phil Weinrobe - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2023/5/14/secret-sonics-183-philip-weinrobe-music-productions-unorthodox-thinker
Colin and Samir - https://www.youtube.com/c/ColinandSamir
Goldclip - https://www.schwabedigital.com/
Ebony Smith - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/6/14/secret-sonics-050-ebonie-smith
Carl Bahner - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/10/10/secret-sonics-116-carl-bahner-serving-and-nurturing-artists

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-Ben

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! 

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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

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-Ben

Secret Sonics 172 - Bob Horn - Perceptive and Adaptive Mixing

Bob Horn is a multi-platinum Grammy Award-winning audio and mixing engineer based out of LA, CA, USA, known for working with artists such as BTS, Usher, Timbaland, NeYo, Lupe Fiasco, and so many more! In our conversation Bob and I go deep on the following:

His journey from Berklee, to Nashville, to LA
Working with Neff-U
Learning from his clients
Working with BTS
His approach to mixing
Feel vs. Technician mindset
Getting amazing low-end 
Frequency masking
Heavy-handed editing from the mixer’s chair
Paying attention to all the details
Sidechaining
Matching all 7 BTS vocalists in a song
Being cognizant of your attitude

And so much more!

You can learn more about Bob at https://www.bobhornmixing.com/bio

You can follow Bob on Social Media

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

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You can listen to the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here - https://youtu.be/KGQD_hKUd8s

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References:

Nicholas Di Lorenzo - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/10/17/secret-sonics-117-nicholas-di-lorenzo-pushing-boundaries-beyond-mastering
Neff-U - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theron_Feemster
Shachar Boussani - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/9/11/secret-sonics-157-shachar-boussani-going-all-in-with-mixing
Dave Pensado - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Pensado
Manny Marroquin - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manny_Marroquin
Trackspacer - https://www.wavesfactory.com/audio-plugins/trackspacer/

Bob's Pro Mix Academy course - https://youtu.be/Dek-3UYfryI
Donald Philip - https://www.instagram.com/itsdonnybravoo/
Sonobus - https://www.sonobus.net/

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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

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

-Ben

Secret Sonics 165 - Andrew Maury and Jesse Ray Ernster Answer Your Burning Questions (Recording of Live AMA Event)

Mixing phenoms Andrew Maury and Jesse Ray Ernster return to the podcast in a live AMA event that was recorded last month. In this conversation, Andrew and Jesse answered some of your burning questions and we went deep on so many topics including being overly self-critical, deliverables (what Andrew and Jesse actually provide their clients), Atmos, analog summing (and is it worth it?), saturation, and plugin development. We chat about monitoring, reconnecting with the kid in you, prioritizing elements within the mix, being a friend to the artists you work with, what really went into mixing Burna Boy's latest record, the attack wall, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Andrew at http://andrewmaury.net/

You can learn more about Jesse at https://www.jesseraymix.com/

You can follow them on Social Media

Andrew IG - https://www.instagram.com/aemaury/

Jesse IG - https://www.instagram.com/jesseraymix

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

References:

Andrew's first episode - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/7/18/secret-sonics-104-andrew-maury-mixing-with-intuition
Jesse's first episode - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/8/29/secret-sonics-110-jesse-ray-ernster-going-all-in-on-his-dreams
Damian's Instagram reel - https://www.instagram.com/reel/CjghJ1qJdTv/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Tchad Blake - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tchad_Blake
Sam Pura - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/10/30/secret-sonics-164-sam-pura-launching-bands-with-impactful-records
Mixland Plugins - https://www.mixland.io/
Nacho Molino - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/6/19/secret-sonics-150-nacho-molino-fearless-mixing
Ken Lewis - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/9/12/secret-sonics-112-ken-lewis-100-gold-records-and-beyond
Notion - https://www.notion.so/
Tube traps - https://www.acousticsciences.com/product/attackwall/

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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

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

-Ben

Secret Sonics 153 - Josh Bonanno - Minimalist Mixing

Josh Bonanno is a mixing engineer based out of Nashville, TN, USA! In our second conversation on the podcast, Josh catches us up to date and we talk about so much, including how he tries to spread knowledge and build community on the internet, the weird state of the social media platforms, and the real life community in Nashville. We chat about having patience, quantity leading to quality, trusting your room and speakers, using the rough mix as a bible, and how deliverables are changing the way people mix. We also go deep on his minimalist approach to mixing, surprising his clients with some artistic touches, getting over a hustle mindset and taking the time to rest, and so much more! Check it out!

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

You can follow Josh on Social Media

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

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Click here to listen to "Thanks for Thinking" - https://www.carlbahner.com/thanks-for-thinking 

You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment here -
"Sad Girl Thing" by Zoie X: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsKfipR5D6w&ab_channel=Z%C3%B8ieX-Topic

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

References:

Josh's first episode - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/21/secret-sonics-033-josh-bonanno

Brian Bender - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/4/3/secret-sonics-139-brian-bender-leaning-in-to-authenticity
Brent Hendrich - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/5/22/secret-sonics-146-brent-hendrich-working-on-what-matters-in-audio
Lossy by Goodhertz - https://goodhertz.com/lossy/
Sam Moses - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/1/30/secret-sonics-130-sam-moses-finishing-records
Damian Taylor - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/11/28/secret-sonics-123-damian-taylor-music-productions-deep-thinker

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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

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

-Ben

Secret Sonics 150 - Nacho Molino - Fearless Mixing

Nacho (Ignacio) Molino is a 3x Grammy-winning and 5x Latin Grammy-winning mixing engineer based outside of Rochester, NY, USA! In our conversation, Nacho tells his story - moving from Panama to the USA after nearly 2 decades in the business, sleeping in the studio, and making things work. He talks about how getting good at recording informs the mixing process and vice versa, the difference between the mixing mindset and the mastering mindset, and how working on so many genres has helped him in all areas of mixing. He goes deep on his approach to mixing - how he creates space in a mix, and how he sets the tone (not dynamics) from the stereo bus. He also emphasizes leaning into what you do well, having patience, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Nacho at https://nachomolino.com/

You can follow Nacho on Social Media

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

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Click here to listen to "Thanks for Thinking" - https://www.carlbahner.com/thanks-for-thinking 

You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment here -
"Bam Ba Ram (Remix)" by Flama, Kafu Banton, & Dynasty The King: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcSeKf79Qlc&ab_channel=Flama-Topic

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

References:

Sam Sherbin - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/5/8/secret-sonics-144-sam-sherbin-betting-on-himself
Sam Moses - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/1/30/secret-sonics-130-sam-moses-finishing-records
Blackbox HG2 - https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/black_box_analog_design_hg-2.html
Waves SSL Compressor - https://www.waves.com/plugins/ssl-g-master-buss-compressor
Fernando Lodeiro - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/1/1/secret-sonics-126-fernando-lodeiro-nurturing-relationships-in-the-studio
CLA - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Lord-Alge

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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

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

-Ben

Secret Sonics 149 - Kevin McCloskey - Perseverance in Audio

Kevin "Black Pearl" McCloskey is a mixing engineer and the owner of Black Pearl Studios and Bigger Mixes based out of Charlotte, NC, USA! In our conversation, Kevin tells his story - from playing drumline in marching band to studying audio, persevering and eventually opening a recording studio and working with the likes of DaBaby. He talks about getting efficient in the studio, what major labels really want from mixers, and how he's able to mix on headphones. He goes deep on his approach to mixing, taking care of himself, having goals outside of music, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Kevin at https://www.biggermixes.com/

You can follow Kevin on Social Media

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

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Click here to listen to "Thanks for Thinking" - https://www.carlbahner.com/thanks-for-thinking

You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment here -
"Fallin' Off" by Tyler Loyal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gMduD4qYCs&ab_channel=TylerLoyal-Topic

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

References:

Mark Eckert - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/5/31/secret-sonics-048-mark-eckert
DaBaby - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DaBaby
Beyerdynamic DT770s - https://amzn.to/3zOvO3F
Chris Graham - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/5/2/secret-sonics-095-chris-graham-helping-audio-people-in-his-own-unique-way
Knif EQ - https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/knif_audio_soma.html
Ozone Maximizer - https://www.izotope.com/en/products/ozone/features/maximizer.html/
SSL Fusion Vintage Drive - https://store.solidstatelogic.com/plug-ins/ssl-fusion-vintage-drive-plug-in
Class A Mastering from Shadow Hills - https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/shadow_hills_class_a_mastering_comp.html
Avid Lofi - https://www.avid.com/plugins/d-fi
Blackbox - https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/black_box_analog_design_hg-2.html
Waves Smack Attack - https://www.waves.com/plugins/smack-attack-transient-shaper#drum-mixing-tricks-manipulate-pitch-and-attack

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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

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

Secret Sonics 148 - Mark Abrams - In Pursuit of Excellence in Audio

Mark Abrams is a record producer, mixing engineer, and the content manager for pureMix! Mark is based out of Columbus, OH, USA! In our conversation, Mark tells his story - studying audio and getting an internship only to find his way back to his parents' basement. He talks about how a masterclass with Vance Powell changed the game for him and enabled him to make more intentional decisions as a producer. That class introduced him to the world of learning from the best engineers in the business, and eventually doing all the work he does with pureMix. He goes deep on his approach to producing with intent, setting the soundstage in a mix, and how he implements systems and automation to cut his workload in half! Check it out!

You can learn more about Mark at https://www.markabramsmixing.com/

You can follow Mark on Social Media

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

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Click here to listen to "Thanks for Thinking" - https://www.carlbahner.com/thanks-for-thinking

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

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

References:

Vaughan Music Studios - https://vaughanmusicstudios.com/record/
pureMix - https://www.puremix.net/
Pensado’s Place - https://www.pensadosplace.tv/
Andrew Scheps - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Scheps
Vance Powell - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/4/11/secret-sonics-092-vance-powell-capturing-the-magic
Fab Dupont - https://www.fabulousfab.com/
Zapier - https://zapier.com/
Soundflow video with Mark and Andrew Scheps - https://youtu.be/PTbt1cmYzsI
Brauer Motion - https://www.waves.com/plugins/brauer-motion#presenting-brauer-motion-spherical-auto-panner
Cory Wong Victor Wooten interview - https://youtu.be/UkAowtHSEMA?t=1261

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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

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

Secret Sonics 146 - Brent Hendrich - Working on What Matters in Audio

Brent Hendrich is a music producer and mixing engineer based out of Nashville, TN, USA! In our conversation, Brent tells his story - skipping school and getting his first audio gigs from his job at Starbucks. He goes deep on his approach to production, mixing, communication with mastering engineers, mixing templates, and getting more minimalistic in his approach with experience. We talk about embracing content creation, setting goals, holding himself accountable, working on what really matters, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Brent at https://brenthendrich.com/

You can follow Brent on Social Media

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

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

References:

Ronnie Brookshire - https://www.allmusic.com/artist/ronnie-brookshire-mn0000844677
Lex Fridman’s interview with Rick Rubin - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_szemxPcTI&ab_channel=LexFridman
Billy Decker - http://www.billydecker.com/
Oxford Inflator - https://www.sonnox.com/plugin/oxford-inflator-v3
Serban Ghenea - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serban_Ghenea
Tchad Blake - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tchad_Blake
Softube Console1 - https://www.softube.com/console1
Dr. Ford - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/5/1/secret-sonics-143-dr-ford-a-holistic-approach-to-production
Mojave MA200 - https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MA200SN--mojave-audio-ma-200-large-diaphragm-condenser-microphone-satin-nickel
Neumann KH310 - https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/KH310L--neumann-kh-310-8.25-inch-3-way-powered-studio-monitor-left-side

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Secret Sonics 144 - Sam Sherbin - Betting on Himself

Sam Sherbin is a mixing engineer based out of LA, CA, USA! In our second conversation on the podcast, Sam brings us up to date; betting on himself and moving to LA, being a great hang, sticking around the studio, and working hard. He goes deep on leaning into fear, having a beginner's mindset, and always striving for growth. We also chat about working with long-term clients, gratitude to do what we do, what to listen for in an already great-sounding producer's mix, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Sam at https://www.samsherbin.com/

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

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You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment here -
"CAVIAR" by CL - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzoWpiP1bVU&ab_channel=Jendukie

References:

Sam's first episode - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/1/17/secret-sonics-080-sam-sherbin-the-feel-of-a-record

Andy Reed - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/2/27/secret-sonics-134-andy-reed-making-a-song-in-a-day
Dee Kei Waddell - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/4/17/secret-sonics-141-dee-kei-waddell-the-way-of-the-mixer
Manny Marroquin - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manny_MarroquinIrko - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/12/20/secret-sonics-076-irko-being-true-to-himself-and-the-music
Tchad Blake - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tchad_Blake
Al Schmitt - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Schmitt
Willie Green - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/1/9/secret-sonics-127-willie-green-being-true-to-artistic-intent
John Greenham - http://www.johngreenham.com/
Nicholas Di Lorenzo - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/10/17/secret-sonics-117-nicholas-di-lorenzo-pushing-boundaries-beyond-mastering
Jesse Ray Ernster - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/8/29/secret-sonics-110-jesse-ray-ernster-going-all-in-on-his-dreams
Neenah - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/4/24/secret-sonics-142-neenah-exploring-the-mix

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Secret Sonics 143 - Dr. Ford - A Holistic Approach to Production

Dr. Ford is a music producer, mixer, and songwriter based out of Nashville, TN, USA! In our conversation, Dr. Ford shares his journey; from scrubbing toilets as an intern to joining a country band, to eventually producing and mixing for artists around the world. He goes deep on his holistic approach to production, mixing, and maintaining a career in this industry - including keeping in mind if the fix is momentary or constant, making sure everything is phase-aligned, using dynamic EQ and de-harsh-ers, keeping the mids and sides in mind and using mid-side compression, why dual mono is important, and how he uses parallel compression. We also chat about his game-changing trip to Mix with the Masters with Jack Joseph Puig, vocal textures, the rule of threes, the golden ratio, lessons learned from his mom's real estate business, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Dr. Ford at https://www.drford.com/

You can follow Dr. Ford on Social Media

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

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References:
Recording Studio Rockstars episode - https://recordingstudiorockstars.com/rsr136-daniel-ford-secrets-hip-hop-lcr-mixing-powerful-vocals-studio-biz/Ronnie King - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronnie_King
Richie Rich - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Real_Richie_Rich
Sound Kitchen - http://soundkitchen.com/
Soothe2 - https://oeksound.com/plugins/soothe2/
Jack Joseph Puig - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Joseph_Puig
Waves Vitamin - https://www.waves.com/plugins/vitamin#when-eq-isnt-enough-to-boost-masters-vitamin
MAuto Align - https://www.meldaproduction.com/MAutoAligniZotope RX - https://www.izotope.com/en/shop/rx-9-advanced.html
Mike Wells mastering engineer - https://www.dangerousmusic.com/news-press/tribute-to-mike-wells-mastering-engineer
iZotope Tonal Balance - https://www.izotope.com/en/products/tonal-balance-control-2.html
Slate Digital VSX - https://stevenslateaudio.com/vsx

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Secret Sonics 142 - Neenah - Exploring the Mix

Neenah is a mixing engineer, singer-songwriter, and producer based out of Amsterdam, Netherlands! In our conversation, Neenah shares her journey; from artist to engineer, to attending "Mix with the Masters" with Tony Maserati, to mixing records for artists worldwide. She goes deep on her approach to mixing - how to get drums to knock, getting great results in the box, when to send tracks to analog gear, subtle and creative sidechaining, and when she knows the mix is finished. We also chat about working on music that speaks to her, having her artist project as a creative outlet, letting go of perfection, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Neenah at https://linktr.ee/NeenahMusic

You can follow Neenah on Social Media

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

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You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment here -
"Arizona" by Jordan Mitchell - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cp5m3zeg_Co&ab_channel=JordanMitchell

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References:
Xylo Aria - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/2/20/secret-sonics-133-xylo-aria-empowering-women-in-audio
Tony Maserati - https://tonymaserati.com/
Fi Roberts - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/3/27/secret-sonics-138-fi-roberts-magic-in-the-details
Brian Bender - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/4/3/secret-sonics-139-brian-bender-leaning-in-to-authenticity
Fabfilter Saturn 2 - https://www.fabfilter.com/products/saturn-2-multiband-distortion-saturation-plug-in
Daniel Silberman - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/3/6/secret-sonics-135-daniel-silberman-driving-the-stereo-bus
Bettermaker Mastering Limiter - https://www.bettermaker.com/mastering-limiter
Statinski - https://www.instagram.com/statinski_mastering/
Knock Plugin by DECAP - https://pluginsthatknock.com/products/knock-plugin
Waves Trackspacer - https://www.wavesfactory.com/audio-plugins/trackspacer/
Fernando Lodeiro - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/1/1/secret-sonics-126-fernando-lodeiro-nurturing-relationships-in-the-studio
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert - https://amzn.to/3MsKFDS
Damian Taylor - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/11/28/secret-sonics-123-damian-taylor-music-productions-deep-thinker

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Secret Sonics 141 - Dee Kei Waddell - The Way of the Mixer

Dee Kei Waddell is a mixing engineer, podcaster, and entrepreneur based out of LA, CA, USA! In our conversation, Dee Kei shares his journey; from playing in bands to opening a recording studio really young, getting a boost of confidence from Leslie Brathwaite at Mix With the Masters, and starting the "Mixing Music" podcast. He goes deep on his approach to mixing - starting with the bass, being aware of his objectivity, thoughts on analog gear, and monitoring. We also chat about believing in the artists he works with, fatherhood, Twitch, having fun doing the work, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Dee Kei at https://www.deekeimixes.com/about

You can follow Dee Kei on Social Media

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

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You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment here -
"Lover" by Genevra Munoa - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXP2JnaEcwE&ab_channel=VariousArtists-Topic

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References

Leslie Brathwaite - https://www.instagram.com/lesterbud/
Chris Graham - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/5/2/secret-sonics-095-chris-graham-helping-audio-people-in-his-own-unique-way
“The Mastering Show” - https://themasteringshow.com/
Jesse Ray Ernster - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/8/29/secret-sonics-110-jesse-ray-ernster-going-all-in-on-his-dreams
Atomic Habits - https://amzn.to/3M6MNRu
Progressions - https://www.progressionspodcast.com/
Mike McClellan - https://www.instagram.com/mikemcclellanmusic/
Caleb Parker - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/4/4/secret-sonics-091-caleb-parker-getting-the-most-out-of-a-performance
Tilt saturation plugin - https://www.mixland.io/online-store/TILT-EQ-Plugin-p437766387
The Invisible Limiter - https://aom-factory.jp/products/invisible-limiter/

The Happiness Project - Amazon Link
Kids books - deekeiandkayoko.com

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Secret Sonics 139 - Brian Bender - Leaning Into Authenticity

Brian Bender is a music producer, mixer, composer, and sound designer based out of LA, CA, USA! In our conversation, Brian shares his journey; coming up in NYC and working with the likes of Philip Glass and Russ Elevado, going freelance, and eventually making his way to LA. He goes deep on his mindsets when capturing bass, mixing, and working with artists and composers. He talks about working with Nate Smith, Dave Holland, and Kris Bowers. We also chat about the importance of timing (in performance, programming, and compression), fostering relationships, psychoacoustic, leaning into your own creative voice, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Brian at https://www.rainbowblonderecords.com/collective/brian

You can follow Brian on Social Media

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

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You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment here -
"I Am a Man (Intro)" by Ben Williams - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZoLijWq3rs&ab_channel=BenWilliams-Topic

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References

Strong Songs interview - https://strongsongspodcast.com/episode/the-producers-philosophy-with-brian-bender

David Baker - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Baker_(composer)

Russ Elevado - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russell_Elevado
Rainbow Blonde Records - https://www.rainbowblonderecords.com/
Vance Powell - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/4/11/secret-sonics-092-vance-powell-capturing-the-magic
Dave Holland - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Holland
Nate Smith - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nate_Smith_(musician)

Brian's Desk - https://umproject.com/The-Motherbrain-1
Nicholas Di Lorenzo - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/10/17/secret-sonics-117-nicholas-di-lorenzo-pushing-boundaries-beyond-mastering
CC Custom Drums - https://www.candcdrumsusa.com/

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Secret Sonics 135 - Daniel Silberman - Driving the Stereo Bus

Daniel Silberman is a record producer, engineer, musician, and the owner of Ridgeway Recording in Chicago, IL, USA! In our second conversation on the podcast, Dan brings us up to date on his life; overcoming an illness and an injury, relearning how to play guitar and bass, taking on fewer clients, and giving more to the artists he chooses to work with. He goes really deep on his mixing process, specifically his extensive approach to stereo bus processing. We also chat about monitoring, psychoacoustic, what the Pultec is really doing, saturation, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Daniel at https://www.ridgewayrecording.com/

You can follow Daniel on Social Media

Dan's IG - https://www.instagram.com/liveforthemusik/

Studio IG - https://www.instagram.com/ridgewayrecording/

***As I mentioned in this episode, Carl Bahner has an awesome new mindfulness/business podcast for creative freelancers called "Thanks for Thinking." Click here to listen - https://www.carlbahner.com/thanks-for-thinking !***

You can listen to the songs we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in their entirety:
"Oseh Shalom" by Beth Reinstein - https://soundcloud.com/beth-reinstein/oseh-shalom
"Fall" by Alex Chadwick has yet to be released

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References

Dan's first episode - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/5/24/secret-sonics-047-daniel-silberman

Michael Brauer - https://www.mbrauer.com/
Tim O’Sullivan - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/7/5/secret-sonics-053-tim-osullivan
Jack Stratton/Vulfpeck - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vulfpeck
Goodherz Tupe - https://goodhertz.co/tupe/
SSL Smart Research C1LA - https://vintageking.com/smart-research-c1la
Unfairchild Compressor - http://www.undertoneaudio.com/products/unfairchild
SPL Passeq - https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/spl_passeq.html
Nicholas Di Lorenzo - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/10/17/secret-sonics-117-nicholas-di-lorenzo-pushing-boundaries-beyond-mastering
Ken Lewis - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/9/12/secret-sonics-112-ken-lewis-100-gold-records-and-beyond
Eric Valentine - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Valentine
Greg Wells - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greg_Wells
Craig Bauer - https://www.craigbauer.com/
Ian Sefchick - https://www.instagram.com/magicdeatheye/
Alex Sterling - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/2/21/secret-sonics-085-alex-sterling-building-a-home-for-music-in-nyc
Bob Clearmountain - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Clearmountain
Barefoot MM27 - https://barefootsound.com/micromain27/

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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

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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


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Secret Sonics 131 - Evan Morgan - Manifesting Intent

Evan Morgan is a mixing engineer and music producer based out of Vancouver, BC, Canada! In our conversation, Evan shares his journey; from touring musician to sitting behind the glass to eventually transitioning into mostly mixing. We go deep on producing from the songwriter's point of view, doing post-production to help manifest the artist's intent, and why workflow is more important than sonics. We also chat about low-end theory and how phase alignment is the key to getting a massive bottom end, mastering, communication, practicing self-care, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Evan at https://evanmorganproductions.com/

You can follow Evan on Social Media

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

***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 - "Best Rapper Ever" by Tom MacDonald - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y4IAdZ8srA&ab_channel=TomMacDonald

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

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References

Arnold Lanni - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arnold_Lanni
ATC25 speakers - https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SCM25A--atc-scm25a-pro-7-inch-3-way-powered-studio-monitors
Soundradix Auto-Align - https://www.soundradix.com/products/auto-align/
CPS Mastering - https://www.cpsmastering.com/
Elisa Pangsaeng - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/2/7/secret-sonics-083-elisa-pangsaeng-allowing-music-to-inspire-audio
Kristian Montano - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/10/25/secret-sonics-069-kristian-montano
Evan's YouTube tutorial for "Best Rapper Ever" - https://youtu.be/BhajYuQkysQ

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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


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