Secret Sonics 154 - Stephen Kerrison - Instinctive Mastering

Stephen Kerrison is a mastering engineer based out of Liverpool, England, UK! In our chat, Stephen shares his journey from a touring musician to studio as a mastering engineer. He talks about the Weird Jungle mastering collective, instilling confidence in the artists he works with, working in the box, tools of the trade, and using his instincts to master. We also chat about Seth Godin marketing tactics, vinyl, loudness, feeling grateful, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Stephen at https://talltreesaudiomastering.com/

You can follow Stephen on Social MediaIG - https://www.instagram.com/stephen_kerrison/

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You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment here - "Lorn" by
Modern Technology - https://modern-technology.bandcamp.com/album/lorn

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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
Glenn Schick - https://www.gsmastering.com/
Bobby Owsinski - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/7/5/secret-sonics-151-bobby-owsinski-birds-eye-view-of-the-audio-industry
Pete Lyman - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/7/11/secret-sonics-103-pete-lyman-how-to-cut-a-record
Weird Jungle - https://www.weirdjungle.com/
Seth Godin - https://seths.blog/2008/07/the-long-tail-t/
Carl Bahner - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/10/10/secret-sonics-116-carl-bahner-serving-and-nurturing-artists
Human Worth Records - https://humanworth.bandcamp.com/

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-Ben

Secret Sonics 152 - Ramera Abraham - Bringing Vocals to Life

Ramera Abraham is a vocal producer and sound engineer based out of London, England, UK! In our conversation, Ramera tells her story - studying at the Abbey Road Institute, building relationships, and hitting the ground running as a vocal producer. She goes deep on her approach to working with artists - using emotional intelligence in a session, extensive session prep, microphone preferences, choosing a space for a vocal to live in, and Melodyning. We also get into client acquisition, branding, mixing with her gut, having confidence, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Ramera at https://ramera.co.uk/

You can follow Ramera on Social Media

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

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You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment here -
"no matter what i say" by Matt Taylor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOb4Ab9OhXE&ab_channel=MattTaylor-Topic

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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
Abbey Road Institute - https://abbeyroadinstitute.co.uk/
Valhalla - https://valhalladsp.com/
Native Instruments Replika XT - https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/effects/replika-xt/

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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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