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Mix Breakdown: Dua Lipa, "Levitating"
Dua Lipa's smash hit "Levitating" is cited as a production and mix reference for producers, engineers and artists far outside the pop genre her music lives in. Why, and what can we learn from what this mix gets right?...
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Big Announcement
Justin Colletti has a big announcement for all fans of SonicScoop and the Breakthroughs series of courses. ►✅ Get Courses and Membership at https://members.sonicscoop.com
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STOP Doing This If You Want Your Music to Succeed
Here's a sure way to poison your music career and generally stop yourself from succeeding at making music that you're actually proud of... And what you can do instead. Get our Breakthroughs series of courses and...
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Best New Audio Gear of 2025: NAMM Edition
Justin Colletti shares his picks for the best new pro audio and music gear for the studio from NAMM 2025. Picks include headphones, microphones, plugins, hardware and more.
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The MOST Overrated Skills in Mixing
There's a lot of bad mixing advice out there. And there's some decent advice that we just pay too much attention to. Justin Colletti explores. ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression...
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The CORRECT Order for Effects in Your Mastering Chain (...and Mix Bus)
Is there a "right order" for processing and effects in mastering? Justin Colletti says yes. He unveils his own chain for mastering, sharing how and where he places his limiter, EQ, compressor and more.
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"Flat" Headphones Don't Exist ...And never will! (The Harman Curve, Exposed)
You'll never find a pair of "flat" headphones. And you'll never successfully "flatten" the frequency response of your headphones. Justin Colletti explores, with a breakdown of the Harman Curve and other headphone...
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#259 Is Your Mix REALLY Ready for Mastering? (Here's how to tell)
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
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]
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!)
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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