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

Top 10 Reasons Your Mix SUCKS.

Season #4 Episode #165

Ouch. Does your mix suck? Here are the top 10 reasons why you might feel that way, and what you can do about it. Justin Colletti has coached thousands of mixers through his online courses, mix coaching calls and...
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How to Compress EVERYTHING: A FREE Comprehensive Guide

Season #4 Episode #164

What is the best way to compress vocals? How about compressing drums? Compression on bass? Pianos? ...Compressing the mix bus?? Justin Colletti reveals all in this new free episode on how to compress EVERYTHING. Want...
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How to Get More Work in Mixing and Music Production

Season #4 Episode #163

Are you trying to find more work in mixing, mastering or music production? Justin Colletti offers some key concepts for landing more clients and working on more satisfying projects. â–şGet Compression Breakthroughs...
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Is Music Streaming Worth it for Musicians?

Season #4 Episode #162

Music streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music are amazing for listeners. But, are they worthwhile for artists? Justin Colletti dives into the numbers and recommends better ways to use them in your career. ...
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10 Worst Pieces of Common Mixing Advice

Season #4 Episode #161

Not all mixing advice is created equal. Some of the most often repeated pieces of bad mix advice have a small kernel of truth in them... and a seed of destruction. Justin Colletti highlights his favorite (or least...
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Why it's so hard to make money in music. (And what to do about it.)

Season #4 Episode #160

Want an honest chance of making a living in music or music production? You have to stop approaching it with a 20th century mindset. Music and studio production is a participant sport, not a spectator sport, says...
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Are There Objectively Good Mixing Techniques?

Season #4 Episode #159

Is there such a thing as "objectively" good sound quality? How about "objectively good" mix techniques? Objectively good microphones? H ow much can we say with certainty about what we do in the studio, and how much...
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The 4 Main Mix "Shapes" (...what's the frequency curve of your mixes?)

Season #4 Episode #158

Across countless mixes that reach his studio for mastering, Justin Colletti has found that practically all of them fit into one of 4 general EQ "Shapes". What does that mean? What "Shape" are your mixes? And what can...
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Great Songs with Bad Mixes?

Season #1 Episode #157

Is it possible for a great song—or even a great production—to have a "bad mix"? And what exactly does it mean to have a "bad mix", anyway? Justin Colletti explores what we can learn from great songs that have "bad...
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A Much Better Way to Release Albums in 2022. Plus: Using YouTube as a Musician (with Josh Turner)

Season #1 Episode #156

Singer, songwriter and producer Josh Turner runs a successful YouTube channel with over 150 million lifetime views. He talks to Justin Colletti about how to grow a fanbase in the 21st century, and make sure your...
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My Biggest Mistakes in the Studio

Season #4 Episode #155

Justin Colletti is supposed to be a pretty good audio engineer. But he's done a LOT of dumb things in the studio. Learn about some of his biggest mistakes—and what you can do to avoid them yourself. ►Get Mixing...
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Loudness Targets for Mastering (...It's not what the streaming services tell you.) FIXED AUDIO

Season #4 Episode #154

How loud should your master be? It's a common question, but the best answer depends a lot on your genre, production style and goals. Streaming services like Spotify would have you believe that shooting for -14 LUFS...
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