The SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of Music
Join SonicScoop's Justin Colletti and guests to explore best practices for running a creative business in audio, music and other creative fields. From tips and tutorials on music production and audio engineering, to...
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Better Editing Can Improve Your Mixes More Than Compression or EQ
Good mixing is important. Sure. We all know that. But so many new mixers try to fix issues that would be much better solved by spending a little more time and attention in editing your tracks. Here's what to listen...
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Is Your Mix Just Different, or Actually Better? Here's How to Tell
You're on 8 plugins deep on the vocal track of "Mix 8 Final FINAL Rev3". But is it BETTER? Or just different? Here's how to decide and how to keep perspective in the studio. â–şGet the free mastering workshop:...
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The Most Overrated Studio Gear (and the Most Underrated)
Justin Colletti gives his picks for the most overrated studio gear for recording, mixing and mastering, as well as the most underrated studio tools. â–şGet the free mastering workshop:...
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The Secret Science of Stacking Compressors
Justin Colletti reveals the secret science of stacking compressors in the mix in the latest episode of the SonicScoop podcast. Learn how to set attack, release, ratio and more in layered compression and limiting.
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How to Parallel Compress EVERYTHING: A Comprehensive Guide
Justin Colletti offers his tips on how to use parallel compression and processing on practically everything, from drums to bass to vocals, pianos, 808, mix bus and more.
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3 Key Takeaways from Producer and Electronic Artist TAETRO
Justin Colletti shares his key insights from a masterclass from music producer and electronic artist TAETRO, who recently appeared at MixCon 2021. See the full presentation here: https://youtu.be/EitAlJLoHFs Big...
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3 Key Mixing Takeaways from 7X GRAMMY-Winner Brian Vibberts
Justin Colletti gives a recap of the extremely detailed, 2 hour long mixing masterclass from Brian Vibberts at MixCon 2021. Check out the full masterclass here: https://youtu.be/1t6LwP56-60
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3 Key Takeaways from Award-Winning Mixer on Mixing Soundtracks and Orchestral Elements
Justin Colletti offers his top 3 takeaways from Jake Jackson and Christian Henson’s Mixing Masterclass at MixCon 2021.
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Top 3 Insights from Multi-Platinum Mixer Koen Heldens
Justin Colletti shares his key takeaways from Koen Heldens' 2021 MixCon masterclass. Check out Koen's full masterclass here: https://youtu.be/WHfTwWVt5CY
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Top 3 Music Production Insights from Tom Holkenborg (aka Junkie XL)
Justin Colletti shares his top 3 takeaways from Tom Holkenborg (AKA Junkie XL)'s MixCon Masterclass.
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Top 3 Takeaways from Grammy-Winning Mixer Quentin "Q" Gilkey
Justin Colletti shares his top 3 insights from Quentin "Q" Gilkey's recent MiCon presentation. See the full mix walkthrough here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVkcb1P6Q8k
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The Top 5 EQ Myths, Busted!
Is it really better to cut than to boost? Is phase shift from EQ really a problem? Justin Colletti answers all these common EQ questions and more.
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