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

3 Key Takeaways from Award-Winning Mixer on Mixing Soundtracks and Orchestral Elements

Season #3 Episode #133

Justin Colletti offers his top 3 takeaways from Jake Jackson and Christian Henson’s Mixing Masterclass at MixCon 2021.
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Top 3 Insights from Multi-Platinum Mixer Koen Heldens

Season #3 Episode #132

Justin Colletti shares his key takeaways from Koen Heldens' 2021 MixCon masterclass. Check out Koen's full masterclass here: https://youtu.be/WHfTwWVt5CY
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Top 3 Music Production Insights from Tom Holkenborg (aka Junkie XL)

Season #3 Episode #131

Justin Colletti shares his top 3 takeaways from Tom Holkenborg (AKA Junkie XL)'s MixCon Masterclass.
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Top 3 Takeaways from Grammy-Winning Mixer Quentin "Q" Gilkey

Season #3 Episode #130

Justin Colletti shares his top 3 insights from Quentin "Q" Gilkey's recent MiCon presentation. See the full mix walkthrough here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVkcb1P6Q8k
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The Top 5 EQ Myths, Busted!

Season #3 Episode #129

Is it really better to cut than to boost? Is phase shift from EQ really a problem? Justin Colletti answers all these common EQ questions and more.
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You’re Not Automating Your Mix Enough!

Season #3 Episode #128

Chances are that unless you’re an in-demand mixer at the top of your craft, you’re not using enough automation in you mixes. Great automation is not just optional. It’s required for mix balances that work throughout...
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For a Career in Music, You Need Lots of Little Victories

Season #3 Episode #127

Many try and few succeed at having sustainable careers in music. It can even be hard to keep it going as a fulfilling hobby, without the right mindset. To stay in the game and keep moving in the right direction, you...
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Dial In Your Effects BEFORE You Mix?

Season #3 Episode #126

Dialing in your effects before you even start your mix may seem "backwards" to some. But it's actually the way a lot of the best mixers work. Surprising? Here's the how, the why and the best practices.
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How to Get More Stereo WIDTH in Your Mixes

Season #3 Episode #125

Getting a wide, immersive stereo soundscape is one of the key features of mixes that sound impressive and hi-fi. But how to do it? Justin Colletti shares so key ideas on how to get your mixes to sound wider—with as...
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How Your Ears Will Lie To You (And What to Do About It)

Season #3 Episode #124

As audio professionals, we need to trust our ears. But can we? Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Justin Colletti shares what we can do to help us trust what we hear.
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Why Pre-Production is the Key to Great Records

Season #3 Episode #123

Is the demo dead in the age of the DAW? Never! This week, Justin Colletti shares why pre-production is still crucially important for music releases that make a dent in the universe.
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How to Mix Your Own Tracks (And Why You Maybe Shouldn't)

Season #3 Episode #122

Should you mix your own music? Probably not, in many cases. But if you're committed to doing so, here are some of the keys to really making it work.
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