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Patchbays and Beyond: Wiring a Studio RIGHT for Analog Gear
Seth Berman of RAD Distribution joins Justin Colletti to talk about the evolution of studio wiring and how to connect better with next generation studio tools. Thanks to RAD for being longtime supporters of this...
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Don't Be an Audio Dork. Be a Mix Ninja Instead.
Grammy-winning mixer and producer Jeff Ellis, knows how to slice through the nonsense and focus on what's really important in mixing. His new course "Mixer Brain" (https://sonicscoop.com/mixerbrain) is about making a...
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Super-Creative Producers Have Been Doing This for 50 Years (Brian Eno's Oblique Strategies)
Brian Eno is famous for producing and mixing for artists like David Bowie, INXS, Daniel Lanois, Devo, Coldplay, Roxy Music, David Byrne, Laurie Anderson and more. His unusual approach to production, and his "Oblique...
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Mix Breakdown: Fleetwood Mac "Dreams" [Remasters Compared!]
Fleetwood Mac's "Rumours" is one of the most enduring albums of its era. But why? And what does the mix and the production get right? We'll explore its masterful use of reverb, and much more. āŗā
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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. āŗā
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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. āŗšMixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com āŗšCompression...
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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: āŗšMixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.comāŗšCompression Breakthroughs:...
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