The SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of Music

The SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of Music

Hosted by: SonicScoop

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...

Episodes

How to Use Frequency Analyzers (The Right Way)

Season #3 Episode #151

Frequency analyzers can be a useful tool. But they can also lead you down the wrong path, encouraging you to fix "problems' that aren't really there. What's the best way to use them in your mixes and masters? Justin...
View Episode

Is Quantity Better than Quality in Music Production? Producer Hyperbits on his Path to 50M+ Streams

Season #3 Episode #150

Producer Hyperbits has a seemingly controversial take on the quality vs. quantity debate. But the more you think about it, the more his advice makes sense. Hyperbits (aka Serik Slobodskoy), is a producer and artist...
View Episode

Legendary Grunge Producer Jack Endino on Recording, Mixing, Mastering and "Setting Himself on Fire"

Season #3 Episode #149

Jack Endino has worked with Nirvana, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, L7, Mudhoney and so many of the biggest bands in the Seattle Grunge scene. This week, he releases his latest solo album "Light Myself on Fire". He talks...
View Episode

Bad Arguments for Super High Resolution Audio, Rebutted!

Season #3 Episode #148

Hi Res Audio isn't all it's cracked up to be. That's what all the blind listening tests seem to indicate anyway. But when Justin Colletti says this, he gets pushback from some people. What are their arguments and...
View Episode

Mix Bus Processing: How to Compress, EQ, Limit and More (...Without Destroying Your Mix)

Season #3 Episode #147

Should you compress, EQ or limit your mix bus? And if so, HOW? Here are the Pros and Cons of mix bus processing from Justin Colletti. â–şSee free audio tutorial videos with Justin here: ...
View Episode

Making Money in Music with Brands (ft. Tommy Zee)

Season #3 Episode #146

Want a clear path to making money with your music? Today’s guest, Tommy Zee, offers one proven way to earn a real living in music production: Making music for brands. Major brands spend countless billions each year on...
View Episode

How to Parallel Compress EVERYTHING: A Comprehensive Guide

Season #3 Episode #136

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.
View Episode

3 Key Takeaways from Producer and Electronic Artist TAETRO

Season #3 Episode #135

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...
View Episode

3 Key Mixing Takeaways from 7X GRAMMY-Winner Brian Vibberts

Season #3 Episode #134

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
View Episode

3 Key Takeaways from Award-Winning Mixer on Mixing Soundtracks and Orchestral Elements

Season #3 Episode #133

Justin Colletti offers his top 3 takeaways from Jake Jackson and Christian Henson’s Mixing Masterclass at MixCon 2021.
View Episode

Top 3 Insights from Multi-Platinum Mixer Koen Heldens

Season #3 Episode #132

Justin Colletti shares his key takeaways from Koen Heldens' 2021 MixCon masterclass. Check out Koen's full masterclass here: https://youtu.be/WHfTwWVt5CY
View Episode

Top 3 Music Production Insights from Tom Holkenborg (aka Junkie XL)

Season #3 Episode #131

Justin Colletti shares his top 3 takeaways from Tom Holkenborg (AKA Junkie XL)'s MixCon Masterclass.
View Episode