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

The Best Mixing Advice of 2025 From Top Engineers

Season #7

Justin Colletti of SonicScoop reviews the BEST mixing advice from MixCon 2025, from top mixer including Andrew Scheps, Prizzie Reid, Nico Bolas, Brent Kolatalo, and Dana Nielsen. Check out all of MixCon at...
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MixCon Q&A with Prizzie Reid [Usher, John Legend, Alicia Keys, 21 Savage, Kanye West]

Season #7

Prizzie Ried joins us for a live interview and Q&A after the premiere of his MixCon Masterclass. Check out the full masterclass here: https://youtu.be/roZxck7CC1w Big thanks to Waves for helping make this one free...
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MixCon Interview with Andrew Scheps [Hozier, Adele, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jay-Z, Metallica]

Season #7

Platinum mixing engineer Andrew Scheps joins us for a live interview and Q&A after the premiere of his MixCon Masterclass. Check out the full masterclass here: https://youtu.be/pKcL7dQK6f4  Big thanks to Audeze...
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Mixing Interview with Dana Nielsen [Rihanna, SZA, Bob Dylan, Adele, Smashing Pumpkins, RHCP]

Season #7

Dana Nielsen joins us for a live interview and Q&A after the premiere of his MixCon Masterclass. Check out the full masterclass here: https://youtu.be/pKcL7dQK6f4Find out more about Sonarworks here:...
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Mixing Interview with Brent Kolatalo [Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey, Kanye West]

Season #7

Brent Kolatalo joins us for a live interview and Q&A after the premiere of his MixCon Masterclass. Check out the full masterclass here: https://youtu.be/xOekrsrSdEc Find out more about Soundtoys here:...
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The Best Studio Monitors Around $1,000 RANKED [2025, $600-$1600]

Season #7

Justin Colletti reviews the best studio monitors for mixing, producing and recording, with picks from brands like ADAM Audio, Kali Audio, Focal, Neumann, Genelec, Yamaha, KRK and more. ►Article Version:...
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Top 5 Vocal Mixing Mistakes

Season #7

Platinum mastering engineer Justin Colletti talks about the main ways beginner and intermediate mixers mess up vocals... and what the pros do differently. Courses: ► https://members.sonicscoop.com►🎚Mixing...
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Are Your Speakers Good Enough for Mastering?

Season #7

What makes a set of speakers good enough for mastering? How much do you have to spend? And what features should you look for? Justin Colletti explores, and talks about how he chose his studio monitors for mastering...
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Selling Your Soul for Music Success

Season #7

Platinum mastering engineer Justin Colletti shares stories about selling out... and even selling your soul... for success in music. Courses: ►https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs:...
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The Great Lie of DIY

Season #7

Platinum mastering engineer Justin Colletti shares stories to help you overcome the pitfalls of DIY music production and gear making. All Our Courses: ► https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs:...
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The #1 Reason Mixes Don't Translate

Season #7

Platinum mastering engineer Justin Colletti shares stories to help you understand how mixers go wrong, and what you can do about it. Courses: ► https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs:...
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What Makes Lyrics “Good” or “Bad”?

Season #7

Justin Colletti discusses the best and worst lyrics in pop history, and how to make yours better. Courses: ►https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression...
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