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Why it's so hard to make money in music. (And what to do about it.)
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?
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?)
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?
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)
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
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
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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The 5 Keys to Keeping Perspective in Your Mix
It's easy to lose perspective when mixing, start chasing your own tail, and spend hours making things sound WORSE. Been there? We all have. Justin Colletti offers 5 surefire keys to make sure you never stray too far...
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"Mix Matching" and "Master Mimicking" (The best ways to get better, fast)
Have you ever tried "Mix Matching" or "Master Mimicking"? Justin Colletti says they are among the best ways to quickly and radically improve your audio chops. But there are good and bad ways to do it. Find out more....
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How to Use Frequency Analyzers (The Right Way)
Frequency analyzers can be a useful tool. But they can also lead you down the wrong path, encouraging you to fix "problems' that aren't really there. What's the best way to use them in your mixes and masters? Justin...
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Is Quantity Better than Quality in Music Production? Producer Hyperbits on his Path to 50M+ Streams
Producer Hyperbits has a seemingly controversial take on the quality vs. quantity debate. But the more you think about it, the more his advice makes sense. Hyperbits (aka Serik Slobodskoy), is a producer and artist...
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Legendary Grunge Producer Jack Endino on Recording, Mixing, Mastering and "Setting Himself on Fire"
Jack Endino has worked with Nirvana, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, L7, Mudhoney and so many of the biggest bands in the Seattle Grunge scene. This week, he releases his latest solo album "Light Myself on Fire". He talks...
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