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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,...

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These Mastering Myths Are Killing Your Sound

Season #8

Mastering is often misunderstood. Here are some of the biggest myths that refuse to die. All Our Courses: ā–ŗ https://members.sonicscoop.com ā–ŗšŸŽšMixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ā–ŗšŸŽ›Compression...
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The Unwritten Rules of Mix Bus EQ

Season #8

How should you EQ your mix bus? ...And should you even EQ it at all?? Platinum mastering engineer Justin Colletti explores. šŸšØ FLASH SALE: Enter code MASTERINGFLASH at checkout for an additional 20% off Mastering...
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The Best Stereo Width Plugins (That You Probably Havenā€™t Heard Of)

Season #8

Stereo Width: We all want it. But how to get it? Nick Messitte joins Justin Colletti to look over the most powerful stereo widening plugins on the market today. Check out the article version with affiliate links here:...
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Mix Masters: The Sound of Bob Power

Season #8

Bob Power was a legendary producer, engineer and mixer for the likes of Tribe Called Quest, Erykah Badu, De La Soul, D'Angelo and so many more. He passed away just before this episode was recorded, and was a great...
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What Everyone Gets Wrong About Reference Mixes

Season #8

Platinum mastering engineer Justin Colletti discusses the common myths, misconceptions and misunderstandings around mixing with references. All Our Courses: ā–ŗ https://members.sonicscoop.com ā–ŗšŸŽšMixing Breakthroughs:...
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The Unwritten Rules for Mixing Each Genre

Season #8

Rock, pop, hip hop, R&B, metal and EDM all require a different approach to the mix. Platinum mastering engineer Justin Colletti explores the norms, traditions and tropes of each genre, how to get them right, and...
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The Secret Principle To Huge Sounding Mixes

Season #8

Justin Colletti reveals the secret principle of that allows mixes to have huge sounding guitars, drums and vocalsā€”seemingly all at once. All Our Courses: ā–ŗ https://members.sonicscoop.com ā–ŗšŸŽšMixing Breakthroughs:...
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Best New Pro Audio Gear of 2026: NAMM Edition

Season #8

Justin Colletti reviews the best new pro audio gear from NAMM 2026, including headphones, studio monitors, plugins, microphones, hardware and more. Affiliate Links: Sweetwater: http://imp.i114863.net/3PXVky Thomann:...
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How to Hear EQ (...and identify frequencies instantly.)

Season #8

Have you ever been amazed at others' ability to recognize frequencies and EQ bands instantly? Is it a skill you wish you had? Justin Colletti is here to give you the good news about how you can quickly realize this...
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The 6 Stages of Mixing Progress (What Level is Your Mixing?)

Season #8

What level are your mixes at? Are you a beginner, intermediate or advanced mixer? And how do you know? Justin Colletti breaks down the 6 stages of progress in mixing. šŸšØGet 20% off all courses with code MIX2026 at...
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The Best Studio Monitors $1,500 - $3,000 RANKED

Season #7

Justin Colletti reviews the best studio monitors for mixing, producing and recording, with picks from brands like ADAM Audio, Kali Audio, Focal, Neumann, Genelec, HEDD, JBL, Eve and more.ā–ŗArticle...
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The Best New Plugins of 2025

Season #7

Justin Colletti is joined by Nick Messitte to review the top audio plugins of 2025 from makers like Soundtoys, MixWave, iZotope, Waves, Valhalla, Universal Audio and more. ā–ŗArticle Version:...
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