The SonicScoop Podcast | Mixing, Mastering, Audio Engineering and Music Production

The SonicScoop Podcast | Mixing, Mastering, Audio Engineering and Music Production

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,...

Episodes

The Great Lie of DIY

Season #7

Platinum mastering engineer Justin Colletti shares stories to help you overcome the pitfalls of DIY music production and gear making. All Our Courses: ► https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs:...
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The #1 Reason Mixes Don't Translate

Season #7

Platinum mastering engineer Justin Colletti shares stories to help you understand how mixers go wrong, and what you can do about it. Courses: ► https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs:...
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What Makes Lyrics “Good” or “Bad”?

Season #7

Justin Colletti discusses the best and worst lyrics in pop history, and how to make yours better. Courses: ►https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression...
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Become a Mixing Artist [ft. Jordan Valeriote & Black Salt Audio]

Season #7

Jordan Valeriote does't want you to be mixing "engineer". You can be something better. ►🚨Special 25% discount on his courses and Black Salt plugins with code SONIC25 at https://sonicscoop.com/blacksalt for a limited...
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Mix Masters: The Secrets of Shawn Everett's Sound

Season #7

Shan Everett is among the most acclaimed and influential producers, engineers and mixers of working today. From his work with Alabama Shakes, Hozier, Beck, War on Drugs, Local Natives, Kasey Musgraves, Big Thief,...
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Mixing Doesn't Have to Be Hard (THIS Makes it Easy.)

Season #7

Justin Colletti reveals how great mixers make the process easier, faster and more fun, WHILE getting better results. Courses: ► https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🚨Enter SECONDCHANCE2025 at checkout for an extra...
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Picking Winners: The Art of Mixing with Contrast

Season #7

Justin Colletti talks about the main aspects of contrast in mixing and how to exploit them: Depth, Dynamics, Wetness, Width, Height. Courses: ► https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs:...
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Best Mastered Albums According to Audiophiles

Season #7

Justin Colletti reviews the best mastered albums to find out what they have in common. Courses: ► https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs:...
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2025 Audio Engineer Salaries & Jobs Report (WHAT is happening to California??)

Season #7

Join Justin Colletti as he breaks down the latest in audio engineer and music producer salaries and jobs. Article version: https://sonicscoop.com/industry-intel-2025-audio-engineer-salaries-and-jobs-report/ Courses:...
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The Best IEMs for Producers and Engineers

Season #7

Justin Colletti reviews the best IEMs for mixing, producing, recording and even mastering, with picks from brands like Alclair Audio, 64 Audio, JH Audio, Beyerdynamic, Sennhesier, Ultimate Ears, Etymotic and more....
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The Best Budget Studio Monitors, RANKED [All Models Compared, 2025]

Season #7

Justin Colletti reviews the entry level budget conscious studio monitors for mixing, producing and recording, with picks from brands like ADAM Audio, Kali Audio, IK Multimedia, Presonus, JBL, Yamaha, KRK and more. ...
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How I Finally Went Platinum as an Audio Engineer

Season #7

Justin Colletti shares the story behind is first platinum record as a mastering engineer. Courses: ►https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression...
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