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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Does Dither Really Matter?
Dithering Demystified! Is Dither as important as it's made out to be? What effect does it have on your audio? When should you do it? And which kind is best? Justin Colletti explores.
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Everything You Wanted to Know About Sidechain Compression (...but were afraid to ask)
How, why, when and where should you use sidechain dynamics processing? Justin Colletti gives you the overview of all the principles and common applications.
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How to Use Saturation on the Mix & Master Bus
Does saturation have a place in mastering or on the mix bus? Absolutely says Justin Colletti. It can increase depth, density and perception of detail, and used properly, can help give you a louder, more pleasant...
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The 6 Most Common Mix Problems (And How to Fix Them)
What's holding your mix back? Justin Colletti shares his picks for the 6 most common mix issues, and how to overcome them in your own mixes.
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1 Big Tip for Much Better EQing
Is there a better way to EQ? Justin Colletti thinks so. This easy to implement approach beats aimlessly sweeping through your EQ any day of the week. You can get better sounds with this simple 3-step trick...
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1 Big Tip for Much Better Masters (...And Mixes!)
Justin Colletti offers one big tip to dramatically improve your masters and your mixes. And it has to do with not just where, but WHEN you put in your limiter.
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How Much Should a Mix Cost?
How much should you charge for a mix? How much should you expect to pay for a mix? How about mastering workā€”how much should that cost? Justin Colletti explores.
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Should You Pursue Your Passion into a Music or Audio Career?
Passion! Should you follow it into a career in music or audio? Or should you play it safe? Justin Colletti gives his take.
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How & Why to Use the RATIO Control on Your Compressor
What exactly is that "ratio" control on your compressor, and how should you use it? When do you want to use a low ratio, and when should you use a higher one? Justin Colletti gives you the best practices.
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Pre-Fader vs Post-Fader Reverb and Effects
Should you be running your effects in pre-fader or post-fader mode? Are there reasons to do one over the other? How about putting your effects right on the inserts? Justin Colletti gives you the best practices.
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Preparing for Mastering: What Files (And Levels) Do I Need to Send to the Mastering Engineer?
What kinds of files should you be sending to your mastering engineer? Should you be leaving your buss processing on or off? How loud should your mixes be. Justin Colletti answers all this and more in today's episode.
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How to Make Your Studio or Music Work into a Real Business (Not a "Job")
When it comes to your work in the studio or in music, do you approach it like a job, or like a business? What's the difference? And why can treating your work like a business, rather than a "job" be both more fun and...
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