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

#259 Is Your Mix REALLY Ready for Mastering? (Here's how to tell)

Season #6

How can you tell if your mix is ready for mastering? Justin Colletti reveals the best practices. Courses: ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com►🎛Compression Breakthroughs:...
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#258: Why I Quit My Dream Job in Music

Season #6

When is it time to quit? Justin Colletti tells his story of quitting his dream job in music and in education. Courses: ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs:...
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The Best Closed Back Headphones for the Recording Studio (Under $200) [2025 Edition]

Season #6 Episode #257

Justin Colletti reviews all the best closed back headphones under $200. Article version here: https://sonicscoop.com/the-best-closed-back-headphones-for-the-recording-studio-under-200-2025-edition/ ►🎚Mixing...
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There's a WRONG Way to Produce Music (FIGHT ME!)

Season #6 Episode #256

Is there a right and wrong way to produce albums? Justin Colletti says yes. Here's why. SALE ON COURSES: ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs:...
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Mix Breakdown: The Killers, “Mr Brightside”

Season #6 Episode #255

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Hybrid Mixing Interview with Phil Weinrobe

Season #6 Episode #254

Phil Weinrobe answers questions about his MixCon masterclass and his hybrid approach to mixing and mic techniques. Check out the main presentation here: https://youtu.be/YJ-Fc_Nm_H8 Big thanks to Soundtoys for...
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ROC.am Interview on In-The-Box Mixing, Atmos Mixing & more

Season #6 Episode #253

Dennis Jones, aka ROC.am, answers questions about his MixCon masterclass and approach to mixing. Check out the main presentation here: https://youtu.be/hIHvJvJ0b1o Big thanks to Kali Audio for helping make this free...
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Marc Urselli Interview on Microphones & Mic Techniques (U2, Foo Fighters, Nick Cave, John Zorn)

Season #6 Episode #252

Marc Urselli answers questions about his MixCon masterclass and approach to mixing and mic techniques. Check out the main presentation here: https://youtu.be/5a41Qhb8r9s Big thanks to JZ Microphones for helping make...
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Mixing with Reverb: Richard Furch Interview on Reverb Techniques [Prince, Jay-Z, The Weeknd]

Season #6 Episode #252

Richard Furch answers questions about his MixCon masterclass and approach to reverb, mixing and more. Check out the main presentation here: https://youtu.be/0Z33jLS8IX4?si=z6OByyjiUsFElkVc Big thanks to Relab for...
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Hip Hop Mixing: Jason "Cheese” Goldberg Interview [NBA YoungBoy, Tyler The Creator, Travis Scott]

Season #6 Episode #251

Jason Cheese Goldberg talks about his MixCon masterclass and approach to mixing. Check out the main presentation here: https://youtu.be/wIrrlFXtkYs Big thanks to oeksound for helping make this free to the public....
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Clipping Vs. Limiting: A Comprehensive Guide [How, When and Why to Use Each]

Season #6 Episode #250

To clip or to limit? That is the question today. Where, why and how would you use a clipper rather than a limiter, and vice versa? Justin Colletti explores. ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ...
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Mix Masters: The Secrets of Andy Wallace's Sound

Season #6 Episode #248

Andy Wallace is one of the most revered rock and rap mixing engineers of all time.  What makes him so great? We'll cover his work with artists like Nirvana, System of a Down, Beastie Boys, Rage Against the Machine,...
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