Season 1
Episodes
EQ Before or After Compression? Plus: Multi-band Compression Principles [SSP042]
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]
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]
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]
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
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
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]
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]
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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Getting Better, Faster at Music and Audio (Practice vs Talent in the Music Business) [SSP035]
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 else....
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Are You an Amateur or a Professional Musician? How to Tell. [SSP034]
In the world of audio or music you're either an amateur or a professional. Which are you? Sometimes we're not clear and honest with ourselves about what role we're currently in—and which one is really best for us....
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Reading Meters vs. Reading People: Empathy & Art in Music Production with Nicolas Vernhes [SSP033]
Nicolas Verhnes has worked with an incredible number of critically acclaimed artists including Fiery Furnaces, Cat Power, Bjork, Dirty Projectors, Deerhunter, Animal Collective, Silver Jews, The War on Drugs, Wild...
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Making Major Music Hits: The Importance of Artist Development with Mark Needham [SSP032]
Mark Needham is an 11-time GRAMMY-nominated producer and mixer who has worked with The Killers, Imagine Dragons, P!ink, Fleetwood Mac, Bloc Party, Chris Isaac and many more. Today, he focuses on developing new artists...
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