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Episodes
The 6 Most Common Mix Problems (And How to Fix Them)
What's holding your mix back? Justin Colletti shares his picks for the 6 most common mix issues, and how to overcome them in your own mixes.
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1 Big Tip for Much Better EQing
Is there a better way to EQ? Justin Colletti thinks so. This easy to implement approach beats aimlessly sweeping through your EQ any day of the week. You can get better sounds with this simple 3-step trick...
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1 Big Tip for Much Better Masters (...And Mixes!)
Justin Colletti offers one big tip to dramatically improve your masters and your mixes. And it has to do with not just where, but WHEN you put in your limiter.
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How Much Should a Mix Cost?
How much should you charge for a mix? How much should you expect to pay for a mix? How about mastering workā€”how much should that cost? Justin Colletti explores.
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Should You Pursue Your Passion into a Music or Audio Career?
Passion! Should you follow it into a career in music or audio? Or should you play it safe? Justin Colletti gives his take.
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How & Why to Use the RATIO Control on Your Compressor
What exactly is that "ratio" control on your compressor, and how should you use it? When do you want to use a low ratio, and when should you use a higher one? Justin Colletti gives you the best practices.
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Pre-Fader vs Post-Fader Reverb and Effects
Should you be running your effects in pre-fader or post-fader mode? Are there reasons to do one over the other? How about putting your effects right on the inserts? Justin Colletti gives you the best practices.
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Preparing for Mastering: What Files (And Levels) Do I Need to Send to the Mastering Engineer?
What kinds of files should you be sending to your mastering engineer? Should you be leaving your buss processing on or off? How loud should your mixes be. Justin Colletti answers all this and more in today's episode.
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How to Make Your Studio or Music Work into a Real Business (Not a "Job")
When it comes to your work in the studio or in music, do you approach it like a job, or like a business? What's the difference? And why can treating your work like a business, rather than a "job" be both more fun and...
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Don't Release an Album... Do This Instead!
If you don't have an audience already, releasing a full length album can be a confusing and downright depressing experience. There's a better way. Justin Colletti offers a better release strategy, more suited for the...
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Do You Need Multiple Versions Of Your Master for Streaming Services, Vinyl and More?
Would you benefit from having alternate versions of your master for streaming services and other platforms? Mastering engineer Justin Colletti gives his take.
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Why I Stopped Stealing Music (and Plugins) and How It Helped My Career
Justin Colletti talks about why he stopped stealing music and plugins a long time ago, and how it helped him in his career. ...And how doing it can hold your own career back.
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