Secret Sonics 177 - Jennifer Ortiz - Networking and Building Trust in Audio

Jennifer Ortiz is an audio engineer, mixer, and podcaster based out of LA, CA, USA! In our conversation Jennifer and I go deep on the following:

Freelance engineering in LA
Networking and building relationships

Building Trust
Podcasting
Getting into Atmos
Getting gritty sounds
Using mid-side techniques in mixing
Parallel vocal processing
Getting into the "zone"

Enjoying the journey

And so much more!

You can learn more about Jennifer at https://www.jnymixedit.com/

You can follow Jennifer on Social Media

IG - https://www.instagram.com/jny.mixedit/

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References:

True Peak Hour (Jennifer's podcast) - https://www.truepeakhour.com/
Christal Jerez - https://www.christalssoniclab.com/about
Waves Smack Attack - https://www.waves.com/plugins/smack-attack-transient-shaper#drum-mixing-tricks-manipulate-pitch-and-attack
Little Radiator - https://www.soundtoys.com/product/little-radiator/
Waves Sibilance - https://www.waves.com/plugins/sibilance#how-to-fix-harsh-rap-vocals
Dynaudio LYD48 - https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/LYD48BKL--dynaudio-lyd-48-3-way-powered-studio-monitor-left-side-black

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Secret Sonics 170 - Charlie Deakin-Davies - Full Speed Ahead

Charlie Deakin-Davies is a record producer, songwriter, musical director, and multi-instrumentalist based out of London, England, UK! In our conversation Charlie and I go deep on the following:

Getting their start and charting from a young age
Being naive and productive vs. experienced with imposter syndrome
Working with Gary Barlow
MDing and touring
Pop songwriting sessions
Major labels signing TikTokkers
Green lights, fast workflow, and virtuous creative cycles
Approach to guitars and bass
Compression vs. Automation
Quantity leads to quality and inevitable successes
Be friendly

And so much more!

You can learn more about Charlie at https://www.charliedeakindavies.com/

You can follow Charlie on Social Media

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

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You can listen to the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4cc3hwpzEs&ab_channel=GaryBarlow-Topic

References:

Rookes - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/4/10/secret-sonics-140-rookes-breaking-new-ground-in-music
Martin Lumsden - https://martintheproducer.com/
Gary Barlow - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Barlow
Fraser T. Smith - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fraser_T._Smith
Mannon Grandjean - https://www.progressionspodcast.com/episode/manon-grandjean
Fred Again - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Again
Devil-Loc - https://www.soundtoys.com/product/devil-loc/
Arcade by Output - https://output.com/products/arcade
TCC (the Trans Creative Collective) - https://linktr.ee/TransCreativeCollective

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Secret Sonics 168 - Richie Beretta - The Quest for Authenticity

Richie Beretta is a music producer and mixing engineer originally hailing from NYC and currently based out of San Diego, CA, USA! In our conversation Richie and I go deep on the following:

Paul McCartney’s bass tone
Recording on Dad’s tape machine
Recording is stopping to capture a moment in time
The woes of pop culture and discontent over Art becoming content
Richie's quest for authenticity
Listening to music > making music
Mixing vs. producing
Richie's Bass tone + chain
Backing off on compression
What he still gets from analog gear
Being true to your taste in music

And so much more!

You can learn more about Richie at http://www.richieberetta.nyc/

You can follow Richie on Social Media

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

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You can listen to the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here - https://orcd.co/d1qpvdd

References:

Hofner Beatle bass - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%C3%B6fner_500/1

Serban - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serban_Ghenea

Ex Machina speakers - https://exmachinasound.com/

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Secret Sonics 167 - Martin Cooke - Engaging with the Record

Martin Cooke is a music producer and mixing engineer based out of LA, CA, USA! In our conversation Martin shares his story; studying at Berklee college of music, moving to LA, working at Henson, and later for Rich Costey, and eventually going freelance and doing his own thing. We chat about the producing vs the mixing mindset, getting clients, outboard gear, how he gets guitar and drum tones, preserving dynamics, monitoring, Rush, making sure to be engaged in the work you do and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Martin at https://www.mcooke.net/

You can follow Martin on Social Media

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

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You can listen to the “Sauce” segment song here - https://youtu.be/pS6PiY84Ms0/

References:

Travis Ference - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/9/26/secret-sonics-114-travis-ference-redefining-success-in-music
Rich Costey - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rich_CosteyShadow Hills Equinox Summing Mixer - https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Equinox--shadow-hills-industries-equinox
Magic Death Eye - http://magicdeatheye.com/
AudioThing Wires - https://www.audiothing.net/effects/wires/
AudioThing Springs - https://www.audiothing.net/effects/springs/

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Secret Sonics 166 - Benny Faccone - Making the Records Shine

Benny Faccone is a 17-time Grammy Award-winning music producer and audio engineer based out of LA, CA, USA! In our conversation Benny shares his story; studying at Berklee college of music, moving to LA, assisting at A&M, and getting his "in" as an engineer working on Latin records. We chat about working with great producers, Analog vs. Digital sound and stereo width, panning, working with Santana, mixing drums and percussion, getting a big low-end, remembering to enjoy the moments, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Benny at http://bennyfaccone.com/biography/

You can follow Benny on Social Media

Benny IG - https://www.instagram.com/bennyfaccone/

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References:

Bobby Owsinski - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/7/5/secret-sonics-151-bobby-owsinski-birds-eye-view-of-the-audio-industry
Trident Series C - https://reverb.com/item/477386-trident-series-80c
API 550A - https://www.apiaudio.com/product.php?id=106

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Secret Sonics 161 - Jim Homes - Capturing Bold Sounds

Jim Homes is an audio engineer, music producer, mixing engineer, and one half of Boe Weaver, a production duo based out of the Isle of Wight, UK! In our chat, Jim shares his story; getting signed almost on a whim really young, building a studio with his brother, and remixing for major label artists. We chat about doubling down on your strengths, trying to keep the human elements in a production, the advantages of working as a duo and overcoming its challenges. We also talk about not being afraid to reach out to people for work, run ins with tchad blake, reverb, going bold and not waiting for the mix, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Jim at http://www.boeweaver.com/

You can follow Jim on Social Media

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

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You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment here: "Waking Up Without You" by Rhys Lewis - https://youtu.be/Ei3mlmQOkDk

References:

Empire Sound - https://www.instagram.com/empire_sound_/

Alex Clare - https://alexclare.com/

Tchad Blake - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tchad_Blake

Vance Powell - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/4/11/secret-sonics-092-vance-powell-capturing-the-magic

Head - https://stageaudioworks.com/sound-engineer-howard-head-bullivant-talks-deploying-sennheiser-mics-pj-harvey-james-blake-bat-lashes-natasha-khan/

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-Ben

Secret Sonics 160 - Jonathan Friedlander - Working Fast and Supporting Artists

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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Secret Sonics 159 - Justin LaPointe - Tracking the Magic in the Room

Justin LaPointe is an audio engineer, music producer, mixing engineer, and the owner of Barnhouse Sound on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada! In our chat, Justin talks about his journey in audio; from interning at a large facility to building a destination recording studio. He goes deep on creating an environment that fosters creativity, capturing live bands, and getting great drum sounds. We also chat about mixing, mastering, staying inspired, not being afraid to reach out to artists you love, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Justin at https://www.barnhousesoundproductions.com/

You can follow Justin on Social Media

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

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You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment here: "Banquets" by Fast Hatchet - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yp5VwjKLn6Q&ab_channel=FastHatchet-Topic

References:

Electric City Sound - http://electriccitysound.com/
Vance Powell - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/4/11/secret-sonics-092-vance-powell-capturing-the-magic
Glyn Johns - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glyn_Johns
AKG 451B - https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/C451B--akg-c-451-b-small-diaphragm-condenser-microphone
Soundtoys - https://www.soundtoys.com/

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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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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

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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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Secret Sonics 140 - Rookes - Breaking New Ground in Music

Rookes is a music producer, remixer, audio engineer, and artist based out of London, UK! In our conversation, Rookes shares her journey; transitioning from artist to producer as the pandemic set in, winning an MPG scholarship, and forming 2% Rising, a network for women and gender minorities in audio. She goes deep on her approach to working with artists, production, programming beats, and remixing. We also chat about the importance of having an abundance mentality, being open to collaborating with people who might have a different workflow than you, finding inspiration from other art, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Rookes at https://www.iamrookes.com/about

You can follow Rookes on Social Media

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

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You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment here -
"Narc (Rookes Remix)" by Shar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrJJLNaknjo&ab_channel=SHAR-Topic

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References

2% Rising - https://www.2percentrising.com/
Katie Tavini - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/1/24/secret-sonics-081-katie-tavini-mastering-music-with-intent
Ben Parker - https://www.instagram.com/benparkerjnr/
Damian Taylor - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/11/28/secret-sonics-123-damian-taylor-music-productions-deep-thinker
Olga Fitzroy - http://www.olgafitzroy.com/
Emily Lazar - https://www.instagram.com/emilylazarlodge/
Waves Vocal Bender - https://www.waves.com/plugins/vocal-bender#meet-vocal-bender-real-time-voice-manipulation
Waves Vocal Rider - https://www.waves.com/plugins/vocal-rider#how-to-level-vocals-perfectly-in-3-clicks
Ruby Smith - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/3/26/secret-sonics-090-ruby-smith-blending-artistry-and-engineering
No Such Thing Records - https://www.nosuchthingrecords.com/
Enoch Yang - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/10/31/secret-sonics-119-enoch-yang-forging-an-authentic-path-in-music
Heel of My Hand - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_kgB6S6mbU&ab_channel=RookesMusic
Oblique Strategies - http://stoney.sb.org/eno/oblique.html

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Secret Sonics 138 - Fi Roberts - Magic in the Details

Fi Roberts is a sound engineer, producer and musician based out of London, England, UK! In our conversation, Fi shares her journey; studying engineering at SAE, coming up in Strongroom studios and transitioning into freelance production and engineering. She goes deep on her approach to production, capturing piano, mixing, and working with artists. We also chat about her extensive use of automation, what building sample libraries is like, doubling down on herself, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Fi at https://www.firoberts.com/about
You can follow Fi on Social Media

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

***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 !***

The song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment is not yet released!
"Double Pink" by And Is Phi

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References

Katie Tavini - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/1/24/secret-sonics-081-katie-tavini-mastering-music-with-intent
Strongroom Studios - https://www.strongroom.com/
Tap Collective - https://www.instagram.com/tappcollective/
Hanakiv - https://www.instagram.com/hanakiv/
Noam Wallenberg - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/21/secret-sonics-038-noam-wallenberg
Native Instrument Una Corda - https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/keys/una-corda/
Eventide Omnipressor - https://www.eventideaudio.com/plug-ins/omnipressor/
Michael Brauer - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Brauer
Arturia tape plugin - https://www.arturia.com/products/software-effects/tape-mello-fi/overview
Daniel Silberman - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/3/6/secret-sonics-135-daniel-silberman-driving-the-stereo-bus
Acustica Cream - https://www.acustica-audio.com/store/products/cream
Matt Snell - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/8/23/secret-sonics-060-matt-snell
Evan Morgan - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/2/6/secret-sonics-131-evan-morgan-manifesting-intent
Fernando Lodeiro - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/1/1/secret-sonics-126-fernando-lodeiro-nurturing-relationships-in-the-studio
Connor Salmoral - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/6/7/secret-sonics-049-connor-salmoral


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Secret Sonics 134 - Andy Reed - Making a Song in a Day

Andy Reed is a record producer, engineer, musician, and the owner of Reed Recording Company in Bay City, MI, USA. In our conversation, Andy shares his approach to making recordings by making artists feel comfortable and psyched to be in the studio. He talks about how he can make a record in a day by committing to sounds and using his circle of musician friends to help him track the song. We also chat about building a studio in his basement, mixing while he goes, using the right microphones, being inspired by gear, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Andy at https://www.reedrecordingcompany.com/

You can follow Andy on Social Media

FB - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=767303771

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

***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 song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here - "The World is Mine" by The Legal Matters - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zr0WsSwpMF0&ab_channel=TheLegalMatters-Topic

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

References

Joe Montague - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/5/30/secret-sonics-099-joe-montague-going-deep-on-the-ringo-sound
Brendan Benson - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brendan_Benson
Verve Pipe - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Verve_Pipe
Jon Friedlander - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/21/secret-sonics-009-jonathan-friedlander
Mike Pepe - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/9/5/secret-sonics-111-mike-pepe-crafting-the-sound-of-a-band
V251 - https://microphone-parts.com/collections/microphones/products/v-251-tube-microphone
Plugin Alliance Blackbox - https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/black_box_analog_design_hg-2.html
Altiverb - https://www.audioease.com/altiverb/
Mrs. Mills Piano - https://www.spitfireaudio.com/originals/#mrs-mills-piano
Sunset Sound Studio 3 - https://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/trsunsetsound/
Josh Bowman - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/2/13/secret-sonics-132-josh-bowman-intentional-living-and-mixing

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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

***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


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Secret Sonics 129 - Steve Ornest - Fostering a Community with Music

Steve Ornest is a music producer, engineer, mixer, musician, and co-owner of Total Access Recording in Redondo Beach, CA, USA! In our conversation, Steve shares his journey; from working in the studio at an early age, to meeting acclaimed producer Wyn Davis and eventually partnering up with Wyn as a co-owner of Total Access Recording. He shares insights on tapping into local talent, building relationships, and being a conduit for the artists he works with. We also talk about working with Mixerman and Ken Scott, overcoming workaholicism, Total Access's new rehearsal space, zooming out and appreciating the journey, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Steve at https://www.tarecording.com/staff

You can follow Steve on Social Media

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

***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 - "War Profiteer" by Jokers Hand - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJGByeVH-n8

***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 Six-Figure Creative episode - https://6figurecreative.com/is-the-antiquated-commercial-recording-studio-dream-dead-maybe-not-with-steve-ornest/
Fernando Lodeiro - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/1/1/secret-sonics-126-fernando-lodeiro-nurturing-relationships-in-the-studio
Travis Ference - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/9/26/secret-sonics-114-travis-ference-redefining-success-in-music
Wyn Davis - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Total_Access_Recording
Total Access Recording - https://www.tarecording.com/
Mixerman - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/21/secret-sonics-017-eric-sarafin-aka-mixerman
Ken Scott - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Scott
How Music Works - https://amzn.to/3qTEuAT
Saturn - https://www.fabfilter.com/products/saturn-2-multiband-distortion-saturation-plug-in
Decapitator - https://www.soundtoys.com/product/decapitator/
Plugin Alliance SVT - https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/ampeg_svtvr_classic.html
Recording Studio Rockstars - https://recordingstudiorockstars.com/category/podcast/


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.

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Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!

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Secret Sonics 106 - Justin Craig - Letting Musicality Guide Production

Justin Craig is a Grammy-nominated music producer, mixing engineer and musical director based out of Brooklyn, NY, USA. In our conversation Justin shared his journey from Lexington, KY to musical directing on Broadway, to producing songs for artists. We talked about his approach to production and mixing, playing multiple instruments, getting massive drum sounds out of a small recording space, overcoming imposter syndrome and so much more! Check it out!

You can follow Justin on Social Media

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

You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here: "Thorns" by Ashley Strongarm - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaCPsax4qmw&ab_channel=AshleyStrongarm-Topic

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

Duane Lundy - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/6/24/secret-sonics-101-duane-lundy-a-nurturing-approach-to-production
McCartney 3, 2, 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAkqy5QntGQ&ab_channel=Hulu
Layla Moheimani - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/7/19/secret-sonics-055-layla-moheimani
These United States - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/These_United_States
Livinia Jones Wright - https://www.instagram.com/laviniajoneswright/?hl=en
Steven Trask - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Trask
Hedwig and the Angry Inch - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedwig_and_the_Angry_Inch_(musical)
T Bone Burnett (speech I mentioned) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T_Bone_Burnett
Fleetwood Mac “Tusk” - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tusk_(album)
Andrew Maury - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/7/18/secret-sonics-104-andrew-maury-mixing-with-intuition
Neural DSP Wong Amp - https://neuraldsp.com/plugins/archetype-cory-wong
Soundtoys - https://www.soundtoys.com/
Flea 47 - https://vintageking.com/flea-microphones-47-with-f7-capsule
Caleb Parker - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/4/4/secret-sonics-091-caleb-parker-getting-the-most-out-of-a-performance
Justin Perkins - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/4/25/secret-sonics-094-justin-perkins-going-deep-with-mastering
TJ Lippell - http://www.tjlippleaudio.com/
Alex Clare - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Clare

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-Ben

Secret Sonics 093 - Taylor Hahn - Building a Life of Growth in Audio

Taylor Hahn a record producer, recording/mixing engineer, and the owner of Hahn Audio in Denver, CO, USA! In this episode, Taylor shared his journey; from quitting his day job to building recording studios and making records. We go deep on his approach to mixing, tracking electric guitars, why he believes in analog summing, why he only books out one project at a time, communication with bands and so much more! Check it out!

You can find out more about Taylor at https://www.hahnaudio.com/

You can find Taylor on Social Media

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

FB - https://www.facebook.com/hahnaudio/

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

"Don't Let Me Go" by The Regular - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttcBmVCj210&ab_channel=TheRegularMusic

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

Nicholas Di Lorenzo - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/6/28/secret-sonics-052-nicholas-di-lorenzo
ATC 45s - http://atcloudspeakers.co.uk/professional/loudspeakers/scm45a-pro/
As I Lay Dying - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/As_I_Lay_Dying_(band)
Atreyu - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atreyu
Hunter Reece - https://iamhunterreece.com/
Kemper amps - https://www.kemper-amps.com/profiler/overview
STL profiler - https://www.stltones.com/products/stl-tonehub-plugin
Overloud profiler - https://slatedigital.com/th-u/
Dangerous 2 bus plus summing mixer - https://www.dangerousmusic.com/product/2-bus-plus
SSL 611 EQ - https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/611EQX2--solid-state-logic-611eq-500-series-parametric-equalizer
Tubetech pe1c - http://www.tube-tech.com/pe-1c-program-equalizer/
LA-2A - https://www.uaudio.com/hardware/la-2a.html
Distressor - https://www.empiricallabs.com/distressor/
Slate 2A - https://slatedigital.com/fg-2a/
Zen and the Art of Mixing - https://amzn.to/3dsu4S3
Vance Powell - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/4/11/secret-sonics-092-vance-powell-capturing-the-magic
Burl Converters - https://burlaudio.com/
Bricasti M7 - https://www.bricasti.com/en/pro/m7.php
Alan Douches - https://westwestsidemusic.com/about/
Eddie Vedder - Into the Wild - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIajEyhwUdE&ab_channel=BlackHoleOfMusic
Telefunkin U47 - https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/U47--telefunken-u47-large-diaphragm-tube-condenser-microphone
Focal Twin 6s - https://www.focal.com/en/pro-audio/monitoring-speakers/sm6/monitoring-speakers/twin6-be
The Regular - https://theregular.bandcamp.com/
Ted Jenson - https://sterling-sound.com/engineer/ted-jensen/
Chris Garinger - https://sterling-sound.com/manager/chris-grainger/
Adam Grover - https://sterling-sound.com/engineer/adam-grover/

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.

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Secret Sonics 092 - Vance Powell - Capturing the Magic

Vance Powell is a 6-time Grammy-winning record producer and audio/mixing engineer based out of Sputnik Sound in Nashville, TN, USA! In this episode, Vance shared his journey; from working front of house to producing and mixing Grammy-winning records for artists such as Jars of Clay, The Raconteurs, Jack White, Chris Stapleton, and many many more. We got deep on his approach to mixing and why analog gear still matters. Check it out!

You can find out more about Vance at http://www.sputniksound.com/vance/

You can find Vance on Social Media

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

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

"Blacklist" by Carina Frantzen - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t89YLccowFo&ab_channel=CarinaFrantzen

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

Matt Boudreau - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/2/14/secret-sonics-084-matt-boudreau-sustaining-a-life-in-audio
Jars of Clay - The 11th Hour - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Eleventh_Hour_(Jars_of_Clay_album)
Lou Whitney - https://tapeop.com/interviews/98/lou-whitney/
Blackbird Studio - https://www.blackbirdstudio.com/
John McBride - https://www.blackbirdstudio.com/about-us
Mitch Dane - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitch_Dane
Jacquire King - https://www.jacquireking.com/
Richard Dodd - http://richarddodd.com/
Jack White - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_White
The Raconteurs - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Raconteurs
Icky Thump - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OjTspCqvk8&ab_channel=TheWhiteStripes
Joe Chicarelli - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Chiccarelli
Rome - Jack White and Dangermouse - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rome_(Danger_Mouse_and_Daniele_Luppi_album)
Would You Fight For My Love? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQOnbp_DspY&ab_channel=JackWhiteVEVO
Sea of Cowards - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_of_Cowards
I’m Shakin’ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkcGuZHPbKk&ab_channel=JackWhiteVEVO
South Park Guitar Hero - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Zb629CHOxE&ab_channel=SouthParkClips
Diarrhea Planet - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mnb9cnsA6V4&ab_channel=KEXP
Brandi - Carlile - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brandi_Carlile
Dave Cobb - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Cobb
Phish - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phish
Trey Anastasio - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trey_Anastasio
The Barn - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Barn_(recording_studio)#:~:text=The%20Barn%20is%20a%20recording,Green%20Mountains%20near%20Burlington%2C%20Vermont.&text=Phish%20has%20used%20the%20Barn,exception%20of%20Joy%20(2009).
Ghosts of the Forest - https://trey.com/projects/ghosts-of-the-forest/
Chris Stapleton - "Cold" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fq15HXc6pmw&ab_channel=ChrisStapletonVEVO
Rick Barnes - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/5/10/secret-sonics-045-rick-barnes
Pete Lyman - https://www.infrasonicsound.com/pete
Chris Athens - https://chrisathensmasters.com/
Gavin Lursssen - https://lurssenmastering.com/
Carina Frantzen - https://www.carinafrantzen.com/
David Beck Bass - https://www.davidbeckdavidbeck.com/

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.

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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

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

-Ben

Secret Sonics 090 - Ruby Smith - Blending Artistry and Engineering

Ruby Smith is a music producer, audio/mixing engineer, and artist based out of Berlin, Germany! In this episode, Ruby shared her journey moving to London from Australia and later to Berlin, working in large studios and working as a freelance producer and engineer. We discussed her solo artist project and how she works with other artists, her approach to mixing, why she loves analog reverb, why community is so important (in her words: "without the people, it's just gear"), and so much more! Check it out!

You can find out more about Ruby at https://rubysmith.xyz/about

You can find Ruby on Social Media

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

Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@postdusk?lang=en

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

"Long Summer" by Post-Dusk (AKA Ruby) - https://purplesneakers.com.au/2021/03/watch-post-dusk-long-summer/

"Idiot's Dream" by Freddie Dickson - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yO0uonHDeUo&ab_channel=FreddieDickson

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References

Katie Tavini - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/1/24/secret-sonics-081-katie-tavini-mastering-music-with-intent
Chrissie Lopez - https://twitter.com/chrisylopezdrum?lang=en
Alan Moulder - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Moulder
Noatune studios - http://www.noatune.com/
Kota Banks - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kota_Banks
Red Bull Studios - https://www.redbullmusicstudios.com/
Strongroom Studios - https://www.strongroom.com/
Freddie Dickson - https://www.instagram.com/freddiedickson/?hl=en
Space Station Reverb - https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/ursa-major-space-station
Echoboy - https://www.soundtoys.com/product/echoboy/
FF Pro-DS - https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-ds-de-esser-plug-in
Eiosis E2deesser - https://www.eiosis.com/e2deesser
Valhalla - https://valhalladsp.com/
Manny Reverb - https://www.waves.com/plugins/manny-marroquin-reverb#manny-marroquin-signature-series-overview
Phil Spector - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_Spector
Mixerman - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/21/secret-sonics-017-eric-sarafin-aka-mixerman
DT 770s - https://amzn.to/3smvUZG
Audiomovers - https://audiomovers.com/wp/
Asher Parkes - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/20/secret-sonics-006-asher-parkes
Arcade Fire - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arcade_Fire
Marta Salogni - https://www.instagram.com/martasalogni/?hl=en
David Wrench - https://www.soundonsound.com/people/david-wrench
Ebonie Smith - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/6/14/secret-sonics-050-ebonie-smith
Layla Moheimani - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/7/19/secret-sonics-055-layla-moheimani
WMA - https://womensaudiomission.org/
Ami Kozak - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/1/3/secret-sonics-078-ami-kozak-how-to-grow-your-following

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!

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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 085 - Alex Sterling - Building a Home for Music in NYC

Alex Sterling is an audio engineer, music producer, studio owner, and entrepreneur based out of NYC, NY, USA! In this episode, check out Alex's journey; from building relationships to building studios, recording philharmonic orchestras, his approach to mixing and mastering, monitoring, going to Mix With the Masters, his new exciting business venture and so much more! Check it out!

You can find out more about Alex at http://precisionsoundstudios.com/

You can find Alex on Social Media

IG: https://www.instagram.com/precisionsoundnyc/?hl=en

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

Sam Sherbin - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/1/17/secret-sonics-080-sam-sherbin-the-feel-of-a-record
IAR - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institute_of_Audio_Research
Irko - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/12/20/secret-sonics-076-irko-being-true-to-himself-and-the-music
Skyler Cocco - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/1/10/secret-sonics-079-skyler-cocco-following-her-own-creative-compass
Maz from Snarky Puppy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPvLo7gUjTU&feature=emb_title&ab_channel=GroundUPMusicNYC
Bernard Fox - https://bernardfox.com/
David Chesky - https://chesky.com/pages/david-chesky
Philharmonic of the Americas - https://www.laphil.com/musicdb/artists/4200/philharmonic-orchestra-of-the-americas
SSL Duality - https://www.solidstatelogic.com/products/duality-fuse
Jungle City recording - https://junglecitystudios.com/
Fabfilter Pro-DS - https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-ds-de-esser-plug-in
The Magic Death Eye - http://magicdeatheye.com/
Sam Moses - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/21/secret-sonics-035-sam-moses
Matt Garber - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/21/secret-sonics-042-matthew-garber
Tom Elmhurst - https://tomelmhirst.net/
Mix with the Masters France - https://mixwiththemasters.com/seminars
Matt Boudreau - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/2/14/secret-sonics-084-matt-boudreau-sustaining-a-life-in-audio
Michael Brauer - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Brauer
Joe Chiccarelli - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Chiccarelli
Jimmy Douglass - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Douglass
Manny Marroquin - http://www.mannymarroquin.com/
Greg Wells - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greg_Wells
ATC SCM 110 - http://atcloudspeakers.co.uk/professional/loudspeakers/scm110asl-pro/
Heracio Malvicino studio designer - https://www.malvicinodg.com/about/
Sylomer material - https://www.pyroteknc.com/products/sylomer/#:~:text=Sylomer%2C%20the%20special%20PUR%20Elastomer,returns%20to%20its%20original%20form.

Alex's new speaker stand product - https://www.instagram.com/spacelabsystems/?igshid=18wdjzwvwf57t
Lynx (producer) - https://www.instagram.com/lynxmusic7/?hl=en

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
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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