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

Unpaid Studio Work? When to Work for Free and When Not To [SSP046]

Season #1 Episode #46

In this episode of the SonicScoop Podcast, Justin Colletti gives some key principles on how to approach the prospect of "working for free" in the studio and audio world. Whether its "spec work" or the unpaid studio...
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How to Build ANY Kind of Studio for Just $5,000 [SSP045]

Season #1 Episode #45

Build your own home studio for under $5,000 here: http://bit.ly/winyourwishlist-sonicscoop Can you build a professional quality studio for just $5,000? This week, Justin Colletti offers some strategies and principles...
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The Very Best Places to Learn Audio & Music Production [SSP044]

Season #1 Episode #44

Justin Colletti gives you his master list of the very best places to learn audio and music production. And #1 might not be what you expect. Thanks to Gear Club, Soundtoys and Focusrite for sponsoring this episode.
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Learn to Actually HEAR Compression

Season #1 Episode #43

Almost every producer, engineer and musician struggles in being able to hear compression at first—sometimes for many years. Justin Colletti offers a fool-proof strategy for really learning to hear these sometimes...
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EQ Before or After Compression? Plus: Multi-band Compression Principles [SSP042]

Season #1 Episode #42

Justin Colletti answers a common question: Is it better to put your EQ before or after your compressor? Then, he dives into some tips and principles for using EQ sidechains and multiband compressors. Thanks to...
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Money For Your Music: Earning Revenue from Sync Licensing for Film, TV, Games, Commercials & More [SSP041]

Season #1 Episode #41

In this episode, Justin Colletti talks to Dave Hnatiuk, a music supervisor who has placed and written music for countless clients, including Viacom channels like MTV, VH1, BET, CMT and many more. Dave talks all about...
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Live Sound vs The Studio — with Marc Urselli [SSP040]

Season #1 Episode #40

In this episode of the SonicScoop Podcast, Justin Colletti talks to Marc Urselli about doing audio work in the studio vs the stage. Marc is an engineer and mixer who is equally comfortable whether mixing FOH or...
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The Secrets of Mix Bus Compression... Demystified! [SSP039]

Season #1 Episode #39

In this episode, Justin Colletti reviews some of the most effective approaches in applying bus compression to a mix. Thanks to Soundtoys, Gear Club and Mixing Breakthroughs for sponsoring this episode. For more depth...
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Advanced Compression Techniques: Parallel, Sidechain and Serial Compression

Season #1 Episode #38

This week, Justin Colletti gives an overview of 3 of the most useful advanced compression strategies, and details how to implement them on a variety of instruments. From parallel compression for drums, bass and...
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Breaking Through Music Production Plateaus, ft. Ian Temple of Soundfly

Season #1 Episode #37

What holds you back in music, production or in mixing? This week, Justin Colletti talks to Ian Temple of Soundfly about some of the most common hangups and stumbling blocks for new musicians, producers and engineers...
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This is What Happens When You Learn an Instrument [SSP036]

Season #1 Episode #36

In this episode, Justin Colletti details the positive effects on the brain and general health and well-being that come from learning music. This is why music education really matters. For more on this topic, try: ...
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Getting Better, Faster at Music and Audio (Practice vs Talent in the Music Business) [SSP035]

Season #1 Episode #35

This week, Justin Colletti shares some evidence-tested ways to get much better, much faster, at what you do—whether that's playing an instrument, writing songs, mixing records, running a business, or anything...
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