Secret Sonics 111 - Mike Pepe - Crafting the Sound of a Band

Mike Pepe is a music producer and mixing engineer based out of LA, CA, USA. In his returning episode, Mike shared his experience of Corona PTSD and leaving Barefoot Recording for a new space at the Fab Factory. We go deep on staying humble and overcoming imposter syndrome, knowing how hard to push a band, spending the right amount of time (lots!) and getting the right sounds for a production, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Mike at https://www.mikepepemusic.com/

You can follow Mike on Social Media

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

You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here: "bitemytongue" by Wilder. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KW5hNVrUPjA&ab_channel=RudeRecords

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References

Mikes first episode - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/9/27/secret-sonics-065-mike-pepe
Joe Pepe - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/8/8/secret-sonics-107-joe-pepe-the-flow-of-a-session
Eric Valentine - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Valentine
Sundressed - https://www.ruderecords.com/artists/sundressed/
Metallica Documentary - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metallica:_Some_Kind_of_Monster
Taylor Hahn - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/4/18/secret-sonics-093-taylor-hahn-building-a-life-of-growth-in-audio
Barefoot Recording - https://www.instagram.com/barefoot_recording/?hl=en
Fab Factory - https://www.fabfactorystudios.com/
Dave Pensado - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Pensado
Arnob Bal - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/11/15/secret-sonics-072-arnob-bal-nomadic-journeys-of-a-record-producer
AVID Heat - https://www.avid.com/plugins/heat
Wilder. record - https://open.spotify.com/album/1sq1qEFFPTJpTdfiRDEFbz

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Secret Sonics 110 - Jesse Ray Ernster - Going All In On His Dreams

Jesse Ray Ernster is a mixing engineer based out of LA, CA, USA. In this episode, Jesse shares his journey; moving to LA, working with Kanye West, transitioning into full-time mixing, and working on records by the likes of Burna Boy and Doja Cat. We go deep on getting management, raising your rates, monitoring, Dolby Atmos, and so much more! Check it out!

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

You can follow Jesse on Social Media

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

You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here: "Naked" by Doja Cat - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlGBKVcXZq0&ab_channel=dojacatVEVO

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

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References

Andrew Maury - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/7/18/secret-sonics-104-andrew-maury-mixing-with-intuition
Jesse and his dad mixing a record - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOuYGmxIBbA&ab_channel=JesseRayErnster
Tyga - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyga
Jesus is King (Kanye West) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesus_Is_King
Diddy - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_Combs
Twice as Tall (Burna Boy) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twice_as_Tall
Monsters You Made - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRpBLAwIbeA&ab_channel=BurnaBoy
Poppa Bear Norton - https://www.poppabearnorton.com/
Gerhard mastering - https://www.instagram.com/gerhardwestphalen/
Dolby Atmos - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolby_Atmos
Dale Becker - https://www.instagram.com/beckermastering/?hl=en
Chris Graham - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/5/2/secret-sonics-095-chris-graham-helping-audio-people-in-his-own-unique-way
Bounce Butler - https://www.bouncebutler.com/
Carl Bahner - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/8/9/secret-sonics-058-carl-bahner
Strauss Elektroakustik - http://www.strauss-electroacoustics.com/frontpage
Unf*ck projects - https://www.instagram.com/unfckprojects/?hl=en
Jesse’s sub-kick samples - https://www.mixland.io/
Submarine - https://www.waves.com/plugins/submarine#presenting-submarine-subharmonic-generator-plugin
Eventide h3000 - https://www.eventideaudio.com/products/effects/pitch-delay-modulation-filtering/h3000-factory
Spectre - https://www.wavesfactory.com/audio-plugins/spectre/

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-Ben

Secret Sonics 109 - Maor Appelbaum - Emotive Mastering

Maor Appelbaum is a mastering engineer based out of LA, CA, USA. In this episode, Maor shares his journey; moving to the States from Israel, working with Sylvia Massy, and transitioning into full-time mastering. He talks about his approach to mastering, getting emotion out of a record, an inside look at some of his gear, being a part of the audio community, getting on the phone with clients, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Maor at https://maorappelbaum.com/

You can follow Maor on Social Media

FB - https://www.facebook.com/maorappelbaummastering
IG - https://www.instagram.com/maorappelbaummastering/

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

Sylvia Massy - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sylvia_Massy
G3 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G3_(tour)
The Oven - https://hendyamps.com/the-oven
Magic Death Eye Compressor - http://magicdeatheye.com/
Maselec - http://www.maselec.com/
Lynx Hilo - https://www.lynxstudio.com/products/hilo/
Electronauts m97 - http://electronaut.info/m97/
Waves abbey road mastering chain - https://www.waves.com/plugins/abbey-road-tg-mastering-chain#abbey-road-tg-mastering-chain-demo
Pete Lyman - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/7/11/secret-sonics-103-pete-lyman-how-to-cut-a-record
PMC ib1s passive - https://pmc-speakers.com/products/professional/passive/ib1s#:~:text=The%20IB1S%20is%20an%20extremely,and%20SB100%20sub%20bass%20system.
Creative Mastering with Maor Appelbaum - https://proaudiomasterclasses.com/classes/creative-mastering-with-maor-appelbaum

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-Ben

Secret Sonics 108 - Gab Strum - Realizing Artistic Vision

Gab Strum, AKA Japanese Wallpaper, is a music producer, songwriter, and artist based out of Melbourne, Australia. In this episode, Gab shares his journey, from getting started really young to working with tons of artists. He talks about his approach to production, remixing, advice for up-and-coming artists, getting unique tones and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Gab at https://gabstrum.com/

You can follow Gab on Social Media

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

Japanese Wallpaper IG - https://www.instagram.com/japanesewallpaper/?hl=en

You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here: “Swing of Things” by MAY-A - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIWl60YsGko&ab_channel=MAY-A

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

Andrew Maury - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/7/18/secret-sonics-104-andrew-maury-mixing-with-intuition
Asher Parkes - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/20/secret-sonics-006-asher-parkes
Wafia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wafia
McCartney 3,2,1 - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13679628/
Tame Impala - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tame_Impala
Ben Allen - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_H._Allen
Mix with the Masters with Philippe Zdar - https://mixwiththemasters.com/dm26
The Mitchells vs the Machines - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7979580/
Alex Lahey - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Lahey
Gordi - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordi_(musician)
Chris Walla - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Walla
Geoff Swan - https://www.instagram.com/geoff_swan/?hl=en
Ruby Smith - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/3/26/secret-sonics-090-ruby-smith-blending-artistry-and-engineering
Waves pitch shifter - https://www.waves.com/plugins/soundshifter#creating-dance-risers-and-mixing-different-bpms
Mojava MA 200 - https://mojaveaudio.com/ma-200/
Sketchcassette - https://aberrantdsp.com/plugins/sketchcassette/
Daniel Anglister - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/11/22/secret-sonics-073-daniel-anglister-how-to-make-impactful-records
Eduard Kort - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/20/secret-sonics-005-eduard-kort

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

-Ben

Secret Sonics 107 - Joe Pepe - The Flow of a Session

Joe Pepe is a music producer based out of LA, CA, USA. In his returning episode, Joe talked about moving to LA, finding management, and his approach to production and collaboration. He also shared an inside look at LA writing room sessions, how he stays on top of production trends, how he's able to combine genres so seamlessly, and so much more! Check it out!

You can follow Joe on Social Media

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

You can listen to his production reel here - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2lXYQ8pinxXtVxVl20MOda?si=5ff325b5f7ff47f0

You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here: "FTS" by Brooke Daye - https://song.space/5dd4fg/song/1761005

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
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References

Mike Pepe - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/9/27/secret-sonics-065-mike-pepe
Joe’s first episode - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/11/8/secret-sonics-071-joseph-pepe-and-zack-burke-are-btwn-the-collaborative-production-duo
Andrew Maury - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/7/18/secret-sonics-104-andrew-maury-mixing-with-intuition
Song.space - https://songspace.com/
Kyle Reynolds - https://www.instagram.com/kylereynoldsmusic/?hl=en
Darrick Atwater - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/7/25/secret-sonics-105-darrick-atwater-going-deep-on-sound-design
Dua Lipa - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dua_Lipa
Cory Wong - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cory_Wong
Brooke Daye - https://www.instagram.com/brookedaye/?hl=en
Lil Uzi Vert - XO tour life - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrsFXgQk5UI&ab_channel=LILUZIVERT
Splice - https://splice.com/
izotope Vocalsynth 2 - https://www.izotope.com/en/products/vocalsynth.html
Kickstart plugin - https://www.kickstart-plugin.com/
Soundtoys - https://www.soundtoys.com/
Billie Eilish - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billie_Eilish

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-Ben

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

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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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Secret Sonics 105 - Darrick Atwater - Going Deep on Sound Design

Darrick Atwater is a music producer, sound designer, audio engineer, and artist based out of Atlanta, GA, USA. In his returning episode on the podcast, we chat about surviving the pandemic, going deep on sound design, wavetable synthesis 101, and so much more. The two of us also get real and talk about dealing with burnout, anxiety, and maintaining a sense of self-worth in this crazy industry. Check it out!

You can learn more about Darrick and get his sample and preset packs at https://www.agentmethod.net/#/

You can follow Darrick on Social Media

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

You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here: "Orion Remix" by IVEEN - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3WVZeCUtrg&ab_channel=AgentMethod

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References

Darrick's first episode on Secret Sonics - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/21/secret-sonics-025-darrick-atwater

Audiomovers - https://audiomovers.com/wp/
Slate Digital - https://slatedigital.com/
Phase Plant - https://kilohearts.com/products/phase_plant
MGK x Travis Barker - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wK-8TCDrbV8&ab_channel=MGKVEVO
Phoebe Bridgers guitar smash on SNL - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZjxLtQfO_w&ab_channel=PhoebeBridgers
Daniel Anglister - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/11/22/secret-sonics-073-daniel-anglister-how-to-make-impactful-records
Noga Erez - https://nogaerez.com/
Serum - https://xferrecords.com/products/serum
Mr. President "Coco Jumbo" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaZlFRL0ZB4&ab_channel=CrystalBird
Virtual Riot - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_Riot
AU5 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Au5
IVEEN - https://www.instagram.com/iveenofficial/?hl=en
Reason - https://www.reasonstudios.com/en/reason/rack-plugin
Korneff - https://korneffaudio.com/

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Secret Sonics 104 - Andrew Maury - Mixing with Intuition

Andrew Maury is a record producer and mixing engineer based out of Brooklyn, NY, USA. Andrew shares his journey from working FOH for Ra Ra Riot to mixing for acts such as Shawn Mendes and Lizzo. We go deep on his mindset when it comes to mixing, advantages of proper monitoring, avoiding burnout, moving into the box, and so much more! Check it out!

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

You can follow Andrew on Social Media

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

You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here: "Go For It" by CRUISR - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2_P9jLxPOU&ab_channel=CRUISR

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

Andrew on Working Class Audio - https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-155-with-andrew-maury/
Carl Bahner - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/8/9/secret-sonics-058-carl-bahner
Ra Ra Riot - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ra_Ra_Riot
Chris Walla - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Walla
Sound City - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sound_City_(film)
Teddy Geiger - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teddy_Geiger
"There’s Nothing Holding Me Back" by Shawn Mendes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dT2owtxkU8k&ab_channel=ShawnMendesVEVO
"Jerome" by Lizzo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Necaw0YYpk8&ab_channel=LizzoMusic
ASC Attack Wall - https://www.rspeaudio.com/Attack-Wall-Webboutique-a/276.htm
Sam Sherbin - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/1/17/secret-sonics-080-sam-sherbin-the-feel-of-a-record
Jon Castelli - https://www.instagram.com/mixedbyjoncastelli/
ATC 25a - http://atcloudspeakers.co.uk/professional/loudspeakers/scm25a-pro/
Amphion one18 - https://amphion.fi/create/products-pro-audio/studio-monitors/one18-nearfield-studio-monitor-2/
Michael Brauer - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Brauer
Daniel Anglister - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/11/22/secret-sonics-073-daniel-anglister-how-to-make-impactful-records
Noga Erez - https://nogaerez.com/
Kenny Beats - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenny_Beats
Avocet monitor controller - http://www.cranesong.com/avocet.html
CBS broadcast limiter - https://www.bn1studio.co.uk/on-the-bench-cbs-audimax-4450-stereo-compressor-leveller/
Decapitator - https://www.soundtoys.com/product/decapitator/
Classic Albums - Peter Gabriel: "So" - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3142710/
Boss OC-3 - https://www.boss.info/global/products/oc-3/
Michael League from Snarky Puppy - https://youtu.be/WI5Eg5Whu-8?t=184
Tech 21 Comp Tortian - https://www.tech21nyc.com/archive/comp-tortion/
Joe Laporta - https://sterling-sound.com/engineer/joe-laporta/
Justin Perkins - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/4/25/secret-sonics-094-justin-perkins-going-deep-with-mastering
UA Studer A800 - https://www.uaudio.com/uad-plugins/special-processing/studer-a800-tape-recorder.html
Oxford inflator - https://www.sonnox.com/plugin/oxford-inflator-v3


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Secret Sonics 103 - Pete Lyman - How to Cut a Record

Pete Lyman is a mastering engineer and the owner of Infrasonic Mastering based out of Nashville, TN, USA. Pete shares his journey from being a "punk-rock kid" to mastering some of today's top records. He goes deep on his approach to mastering, running a mastering house, vinyl cutting, loudness and gain-staging, moving to Nashville, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Pete at https://www.infrasonicsound.com/pete

You can follow Pete on Social Media

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

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

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References

Justin Perkins - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/4/25/secret-sonics-094-justin-perkins-going-deep-with-mastering1956 Neumann AM-32B cutting lathe - https://www.robotlemon.com/juice/tag/1956+Neumann+AM-32B
Slayer’s "Reign in Blood" - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reign_in_Blood
Dead Kennedys' "Frankenchrist" - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankenchrist
Richard Simpson - https://www.rpmrecords.dk/blog/record-cutting-and-stereo-bass-for-vinyl/
Rupert Neve Master Buss Processor - https://rupertneve.com/products/master-buss-processor
Warren Huart interview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Py-Kns83ZPM&ab_channel=ProduceLikeAPro
Maselec MPL 2 - http://www.maselec.com/products/mpl-2/index.html
Access Analog - https://accessanalog.com/
Brandi Carlile - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brandi_Carlile
Chris Stapleton - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Stapleton
Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit - https://www.jasonisbell.com/
Dan Bacigalupi - https://www.infrasonicsound.com/daniel
Fabfilter - https://www.fabfilter.com/
UA 2500 - https://www.uaudio.com/uad-plugins/compressors-limiters/api-2500-bus-compressor.html
BX digital v2 EQ - https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/bx_hybrid_v2.html
G clip - https://www.gvst.co.uk/gclip.htm
Vance Powell - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/4/11/secret-sonics-092-vance-powell-capturing-the-magic
PMC BB5 XPD - https://pmc-speakers.com/products/archive/archive/bb5-xbd
Trinnov System - https://www.trinnov.com/
Piper Payne - http://www.piperpayne.com/
Audeze LCD-X - https://www.audeze.com/products/lcd-x
Raelynn Janicke - https://www.infrasonicsound.com/raelynn
Dave Gardner - https://www.infrasonicsound.com/dave
Dave Cobb - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Cobb

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Secret Sonics 102 - Anh Le - AKA ÊMIA - Following Her Artistic Intuition

Anh Le, AKA EMIA, is a music producer and artist based out of Brooklyn, NY, USA! In this episode, Anh shared her journey; from writing songs to self-producing her own music as well as for others. We talk about her approach to songwriting and production as well as how she's managed to get placed on Spotify playlists, advice for up and coming artists and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Anh at https://www.thisisemia.com/

You can follow Anh on Social Media

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

EMIA's Spotify page - https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Q1WubieQ4mTNNf4YOlFGh?si=pigSeHgBRQu8EZBS28oVRg&nd=1

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

"Bet You Left it Out" by EMIA - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INAfGk0vlGw&ab_channel=%C3%8AMIA

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

Austin Hull - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/5/16/secret-sonics-097-austin-hull-a-fresh-approach-to-pop-music
Grammy Camp at USC - https://music.usc.edu/grammy-camp-immerses-students-in-the-world-of-music/
Native Instruments Komplete bundle - https://www.native-instruments.com/en/specials/komplete/komplete-13/
Spitfire Soft Piano - https://labs.spitfireaudio.com/soft-piano
Why heel height goes down when the economy goes up - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2fWKe_Mfp0&ab_channel=ModernGurlz
Blue Dragonfly - https://www.bluemic.com/en-us/products/dragonfly/
Kickstart - https://www.kickstart-plugin.com/
MUNA - https://www.whereismuna.com/
Serum - https://xferrecords.com/products/serum

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Secret Sonics 101 - Duane Lundy - A Nurturing Approach to Production

Duane Lundy is a music producer and mixing engineer based out of Lexington, KY, USA! In this episode, Duane shared his journey; from tennis player and coach to jumping deep into music production. He talks about how he taught himself production, how he strives to nurture the artists he works with in order create a comfortable space to create in, his approach to tracking and mixing, working with legacy artists such as Ringo Starr, and so much more! Check it out!

You can follow Duane on Social Media

FB - https://www.facebook.com/The-Lexington-Recording-Company-110919066995445
IG - https://www.instagram.com/duanelundy/

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

"Is This Life" by Miles Nielsen - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbGeakwUHeM&ab_channel=MilesNielsen-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
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References

Justin Perkins - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/4/25/secret-sonics-094-justin-perkins-going-deep-with-mastering
Stergile Simpson - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sturgill_Simpson
Joe Pug - https://joepugmusic.com/
Space Echo - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roland_RE-201
Chilton Console - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJmpCP-Z2Mw&ab_channel=JamieDurrantMusician-TalkingSonics
Ringo Starr - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ringo_Starr
Ringo song Duane worked on - https://open.spotify.com/track/3jiC6BO9Zs0MqiFMwL0v6s?si=10b9a76dceb2440d
Joe Montigue - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/5/30/secret-sonics-099-joe-montague-going-deep-on-the-ringo-sound
IRKO - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/12/20/secret-sonics-076-irko-being-true-to-himself-and-the-music
Justin Craig - https://www.instagram.com/justinwcraig/
Miles Nielsen - https://www.milesnielsen.com/
Cheap Trick - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheap_Trick
Depth of Field (Duane's radio show) - https://esweku.org/depth-of-field


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Secret Sonics 100 - Omer Karni - Deep Dive on Acoustic Treatment

Omer Karni is an acoustician and studio designer/builder. He is the owner of Omer K Acoustic Design based out of Tel Aviv, Israel! In this episode, Omer shared his story - from audio engineer to acoustic designer. He shares how he built his business, how he learned about acoustics by trial and error, his approach to treating a room so that mixes translate, working for companies such as Waves Audio and so much more! Check it out!

You can find out more about Omer and his work on Social Media

IG - https://www.instagram.com/omer.k.acoustics/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/omerkacoustics

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

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References

Room Modes - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Room_modes#:~:text=Room%20modes%20are%20the%20collection,dimensions%20or%20a%20divisor%20thereof.
Sam Moses - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/21/secret-sonics-035-sam-moses
Elisa Pangsaeng - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/2/7/secret-sonics-083-elisa-pangsaeng-allowing-music-to-inspire-audio
Focal Clear - https://amzn.to/3vWyGqg
Waves Audio - https://www.waves.com/
Barefoot Micromain 27 - https://barefootsound.com/micromain27/
Tannoy Gold - https://www.tannoy.com/product.html?modelCode=P0C2C
Kali Audio - https://www.kaliaudio.com/
Vance Powell - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/4/11/secret-sonics-092-vance-powell-capturing-the-magic

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 099 - Joe Montague - Going Deep on the "Ringo" Sound

Joe Montague is a drummer and self-proclaimed Ringo fanatic who specializes in 60's style drum recordings. Joe is also the host of "That 60's Recording Podcast" and is based out of Northern England, UK! In this episode, Joe shared his story - from playing in bands and Beatlemania tribute shows to recording drums from his own studio for artists around the world. We go deep on his approach to acoustic treatment and mic placement, how he communicates with the artists he works with and so much more. Check it out!

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

You can find Joe's podcast at https://that60srecordingpodcast.podbean.com/

You can find Joe on Social Media

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

You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here: "Stay Home" by Chinofeldy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBgpgjCIby8&ab_channel=ChinoFeldy

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References

Waynes World drum shop scene - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Qi3JERmk9E&ab_channel=Movieclips
Bob Armstrong - https://www.therhythmstudio.co.uk/news-posts/rs-archive-bob-armstrong-drumming-tips#:~:text=Bob%20Armstrong%20is%20the%20UK's,Mooney%20and%20many%20more...
Ringo Starr - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ringo_Starr
Beatlemania - https://ukbeatlemania.com/about-us
Alex Sterling - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/2/21/secret-sonics-085-alex-sterling-building-a-home-for-music-in-nyc
Isolated Drums - https://www.allyouneedisdrums.com/isolated-drums-archive
Reslo RB 1 - https://www.pinterest.com/pin/101119954106533510/
Geoff Emerick’s Book - https://amzn.to/3uIkKPn
D19 mic - https://vintageking.com/akg-d19-c-dynamic-microphone-94823-vintagev
Vance Powell - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/4/11/secret-sonics-092-vance-powell-capturing-the-magic
Waves Abbey Road Plugins - https://www.waves.com/bundles/abbey-road-collection#legendary-analog-sound-abbey-road-collection
Sgt Peppers - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sgt._Pepper%27s_Lonely_Hearts_Club_Band
Abbey Road - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbey_Road
That 60’s Recording Podcast - https://that60srecordingpodcast.podbean.com/
Ken Scott - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Scott
Malcolm Toft - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malcolm_Toft
John Kurlander - https://www.johnkurlander.com/
Sean Mercer - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/5/23/secret-sonics-098-sean-mercer-finding-magic-in-the-details
Joe Kane - https://www.hofner.com/news/news/view/label/Joe%20Kane%20-%20Them%20Beatles%20-%20Dr%20Cosmo%27s%20Tape%20Lab/
Aaron Sterling - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_Sterling
Wilco - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilco

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Secret Sonics 098 - Sean Mercer - Finding Magic in the Details

Sean Mercer is a music producer, musician, and audio/mixing engineer based out of Baltimore, MD, USA! In this episode, Sean shared his story - how he transitioned from playing in local bands to recording and producing their music as well for a host of other artists spanning many genres. We go deep on his approach to producing and mixing, particularly his approach to drums. We also talk about his work with songwriter Jackson Dean, communication with artists, and how to generously educate them about the production process and so much more! Check it out!

You can find out more about Sean at https://www.seanmerceraudio.com/

You can find Sean on Social Media

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

You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here: "Golden Calf" by Yo No Say - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdU4B22YAyo&ab_channel=MagicMirrorMusic

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

Mat Leffler-Schulman - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/3/14/secret-sonics-088-mat-leffler-schulman-building-a-life-around-music-and-audio
Jackson Dean - https://www.instagram.com/thejacksondean/?hl=en
Jackson Dean National Anthem - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecdW0RY9nBM&ab_channel=JacksonDean
Jeff Waters - https://www.instagram.com/jeffinbmore/?hl=en
Music at Emmanuel - Live Church recordings - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgtOhNpd90gnb0UL7Vz5iwaj4tu07gsH0
Line Audio Mics - http://www.lineaudio.se/
Weiss Maximizer - https://www.softube.com/mm-1
EV 635A Microphone - https://products.electrovoice.com/na/en/635a/
Fabfilter Saturn - https://www.fabfilter.com/products/saturn-2-multiband-distortion-saturation-plug-in
Soundtoys - https://www.soundtoys.com/
Space Echo - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roland_RE-201

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 097 - Austin Hull - A Fresh Approach to Pop Music

Austin Hull is a music producer, mixing engineer, and artist based out of Orlando, FL, USA! Austin is the founder and owner of Make Pop Music. In this episode, Austin shared his story - how he transitioned from playing in metal bands to producing pop music, how he started the Make Pop Music Facebook group and built a career in production. We go deep on his approach to producing and mixing, how he stays creative and inspired in the studio, communicating with artists and so much more! Check it out!

You can find out more about Austin at https://www.austinhull.com/

You can find out more about Make Pop Music at https://www.makepopmusic.com/

You can find Austin on Social Media

IG - https://www.instagram.com/austinhull23/

You can find Make Pop Music on Social Media

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

FB - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makepopmusic

You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here: "Gone in the Morning" by Liam Ferrari - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfEgpdtc6-s&ab_channel=LiamFerrari

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

Six-Figure Home Studio podcast episode with Austin - https://www.thesixfigurehomestudio.com/how-to-build-an-audio-career-100-online-from-anywhere-in-the-world-with-austin-hull/
House of Balloons The Weeknd - https://open.spotify.com/album/7zCODUHkfuRxsUjtuzNqbd?autoplay=true
Max Martin - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Martin
Blackbear’s Sex EP mixtape - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJkYpyer3so&ab_channel=MindsAblaze2
Ariana Grande tutorial video - https://youtu.be/A_9zYei1Rvo
Two-Sided Mind - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNw4vHKctzE&ab_channel=AustinHull
How to make a pop song in 10 steps - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4YixkCxZk8&ab_channel=MakePopMusic
Verbsuite Classics - https://slatedigital.com/verbsuite-classics/
Fabfilter Pro R - https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-r-reverb-plug-in
Valhalla Vintage Verb - https://valhalladsp.com/shop/reverb/valhalla-vintage-verb/
R-Vox - https://www.waves.com/plugins/renaissance-vox
Slate 2a - https://slatedigital.com/fg-2a/
Slate VBC - https://slatedigital.com/virtual-buss-compressors/
Lin MB Waves - https://www.waves.com/plugins/linear-phase-multiband-compressor
Fabfilter Saturn - https://www.fabfilter.com/products/saturn-2-multiband-distortion-saturation-plug-in

Plugin Alliance Black Box - https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/black_box_analog_design_hg-2.html
Pro-L 2 - https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-l-2-limiter-plug-in
Virtual Tape Machine - https://slatedigital.com/virtual-tape-machines/
How to make a Lauv style track MPM - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpLUoDzuAJM&ab_channel=MakePopMusic
Daniel Grimmett - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/3/21/secret-sonics-089-daniel-grimmett-helping-music-producers-succeed
Focal Shape 65 - https://www.focal.com/en/pro-audio/monitoring-speakers/shape/monitoring-speakers/shape-65

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Secret Sonics 096 - Sophie Ackroyd - Getting to the Heart of the Song

Sophie Ackroyd is a music producer and songwriter based out of London, England, UK! In this episode, Sophie shared her journey - from working a day job at the BBC to managing a London recording studio to writing and producing for artists. We talked about her approach to artist development, production, communication and even touched on slowing down and practicing self-care during the pandemic. Check it out!

You can find out more about Sophie at http://sophieackroyd.co.uk/

You can find Sophie on Social Media

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

You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here: "Good on Me" by BOBBi - https://open.spotify.com/album/4psVza2lE0cHEM00sIPGNR?highlight=spotify:track:2P83ymA5SjyxWcQD1b60sw

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References

Ruby Smith - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/3/26/secret-sonics-090-ruby-smith-blending-artistry-and-engineering
ICMP college - https://www.icmp.ac.uk/
Sphere recording studio - https://www.allstudios.co.uk/featured-studio/sphere-studios-london/
Red Bull Studios - https://www.redbullmusicstudios.com/
Spotify Noteable - https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/spotify-bins-secret-genius-launches-noteable-hub-for-songwriters-producers-and-publishers/
Vocalsynth (izotope) - https://www.izotope.com/en/products/vocalsynth.html
Waves Morphoder - https://www.waves.com/plugins/morphoder
Yoga with Adriene - https://yogawithadriene.com/
Sam Cramer - https://www.instagram.com/samcramerrr/
Lewis Chapman - https://www.instagram.com/lewis.chapman.14/
Katie Tavini - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/1/24/secret-sonics-081-katie-tavini-mastering-music-with-intent

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-Ben

Secret Sonics 095 - Chris Graham - Helping Audio People in His Own Unique Way

Chris Graham is a mastering engineer and the owner of Chris Graham Mastering in Columbus, OH, USA! He's also the founder of Bounce Butler and the co-host of the Six Figure Home Studio Podcast. In this episode, Chris shared his journey from musician to mastering engineer and his unique approach to building his business. We talked about how he's able to master using a laptop and headphones, why outboard gear is no longer necessary and we also talked about mental health and how he's trying to grow from his past experiences. Check it out!

You can find out more about Chris at the following places -

Business coaching - https://chrisgrahamcoaching.com/

Bounce Butler - https://www.bouncebutler.com/

Mastering - https://www.chrisgrahammastering.com/

Podcast - https://www.thesixfigurehomestudio.com/podcast/

You can find Chris on Social Media

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

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

Fischer 400 amplifier - https://classicreceivers.com/fisher-400
Songs in the Key of Life - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Songs_in_the_Key_of_Life
Bob Ludwig - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Ludwig
Brian Hood - https://456recordings.com/#about
Auedeze LCD-X - chrisgrahammastering.com/headphones coupon code: 6fhs

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 094 - Justin Perkins - Going Deep with Mastering

Justin Perkins is a mastering engineer and the owner of Mystery Room Mastering in Milwaukee, WI, USA! In this episode, Justin shared his journey; from recording bands in high school to working in recording studios to niching down into mastering. We go deep on his approach to mastering, including his unique method of quality assurance, how he uses Reaper, outboard gear, RX, and Wavelab in tandem to do the work he does and so much more! Check it out!

You can find out more about Justin at https://www.mysteryroommastering.com/

You can find Justin on Social Media

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

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

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

Joe Costable - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/3/7/secret-sonics-087-joe-costable-mixing-with-intent
Matt Boudreau - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/2/14/secret-sonics-084-matt-boudreau-sustaining-a-life-in-audio
Working Class Audio episode - https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-156-with-justin-perkins/
Lookout records - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lookout_Records
CD Architect - https://www.amazon.com/Sony-CD-Architect-5-2-Download/dp/B00DQG89XU
Smart Studios - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smart_Studios
Death Cab for Cutie - Plans - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plans_(album)
Waynes World - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayne%27s_World_(film)
Trevor Sadler - http://www.mastermindproductions.net/credit.htm
Bob Katz Book - https://amzn.to/32MKKNW
iZotope RX - https://www.izotope.com/en/products/rx.html
Reaper - https://www.reaper.fm/
William Bowser - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/10/18/secret-sonics-068-william-bowser
Wavelab - https://new.steinberg.net/wavelab/
Bettermaker - http://www.bettermaker.eu/
Cranesong HEDD - http://www.cranesong.com/hedd.html
Audeze 4z - https://www.audeze.com/products/lcd-4z
PSI monitors - https://www.psiaudio.swiss/
Glenn Schick Mastering - https://www.gsmastering.com/
Cranesong Avocet - http://www.cranesong.com/avocet.html
Pro Audio Files article about mastering preparation - https://theproaudiofiles.com/mastering-preparation/
Bitter by Stillwell - https://www.stillwellaudio.com/plugins/bitter/
Pro Audio Files - -6db myth - https://theproaudiofiles.com/6-db-headroom-mastering-myth-explained/

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

-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

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

-Ben

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

-Ben