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Master Your Mix Podcast

Mike Indovina

  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    Mike Marra: Mastering for Emotion

    Mike Marra is a seasoned Mastering Engineer based in Toronto, Canada, working out of the renowned Joao Carvalho Mastering studio. Music and sound have been Mike's lifelong passions, with an early exposure to a diverse range of music and technology that deeply influenced his critical listening skills and technical expertise.

    Mike followed his dream into the world of mastering, where his enthusiasm for the craft is contagious. The positive reactions from his clients to his work are a testament to his talent. He approaches every project with the highest respect and attention to detail, ensuring that each artist's sonic vision is brought to life.

    Known for his bold, powerful low-end on Hip Hop and EDM tracks, Mike has worked with a wide variety of Canadian and international artists across all genres. His impressive list of collaborators includes mastering an official Bob Marley remix for the 75th-anniversary legacy release, Phil Gonzo, Jazz Cartier, Sean Leon, Dr. Draw, Sara Diamond, Storry, Division Street, The Dreamboats, Victoria Duffield, and many others.

    IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

    • Listening to music with a “big picture” perspective, rather than focusing on individual elements
    • Emotional mastering: How to infuse emotion into your tracks through processing like EQ and compression
    • Treating each song as unique
    • Mastering singles vs a full record
    • How to achieve consistency between tracks that have already been released as singles and later compiled into an album
    • What to listen for when mixing/mastering low-end
    • How your treatment of low-end can make mixes sound wider
    • Why great masters start in the recording stage
    • High Pass Filters: Why you might not want to use them

    To learn more about Mike Marra, visit: https://mikemarramastering.com/


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    1 January 2025, 5:00 am
  • 2 minutes 15 seconds
    Happy Holidays From The Master Your Mix Podcast

    With it being the holidays, we are actually not going to have a brand new episode this week.  Rather than bog you down with a new podcast, I figured, let's just take this week off and next week, we're going to start up again.

    Our first episode of 2025 is going to be coming out on January 1st, 2025, which is a Wednesday, just like every other episode that we've released. So make sure to check back then, but we've got tons of good stuff coming up ahead and I can't wait to start off the new year right.

    And I just want to take a moment here to also just say, thank you. Thank you so much for a great 2024. Thank you so much for listening to this podcast. We had a lot of amazing new guests. We've had a lot of amazing new listeners as well. And so I hope that this podcast has given you a lot of inspiration.

    I hope that it's helped teach you a lot of great stuff throughout the year and that you're making awesome music as a result of everything that we talk about on this podcast.

    Happy holidays and I’ll talk to you again in 2025!

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    25 December 2024, 5:00 am
  • 1 hour 30 minutes
    Drew Bang: From Homeless to Successful Engineer

    Drew BANG is a multi-award-winning Engineer and Producer, with over 10 years of experience working with clients such as U2, One Direction, Don Broco, Kelis, Royal Blood, Haim, Victor Ray, and more. Drew’s accolades include multiple BPI Gold Records, 2 UK Number 1’,s and a coveted Music Producers’ Guild “Golden Microphone” Award among others.

    Starting out at Strongroom Studios as a Runner, Drew quickly worked his way up through Assisting to in-house Engineer for Studio 1 within 2 years, before going freelance to concentrate on Production. Drew has worked in many Commercial and Private Recording Studios around the world. He is experienced in using a vast array of modern and vintage recording equipment and is well-known for his Drum and Vocal recording skills. 

    Drew is an endorsee and spokesperson for respected industry manufacturers Eventide, Celemony (Melodyne), Antelope, Solomon Mics, Neve Electronics & Aston Mics, and also a vocal spokesperson for diversity and equality in the Music Industry.

    IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

    • Mindset shifts for success
    • The power of persistence
    • Dealing with failure and rejection
    • Finding your inner motivation
    • The problems with chasing money
    • Getting into the music industry later in life
    • Seeing opportunities when they are in front of you
    • Relying on other people
    • How being transparent about your weaknesses/abilities, can actually propel you forward
    • The value of saying “yes” to everything
    • When to say no
    • The battle of being credited properly

    Want to learn more about Drew Bang? Visit:https://www.drewbang.com/


    Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes?

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    Want additional help with your music productions?

    For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/

    Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/

     

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    18 December 2024, 5:00 am
  • 1 hour 12 minutes
    Samuel Bassani: How to Edit Your Music

    Samuel Bassani is an audio engineer from São Paulo - Brazil, who has worked with producers and mixers like Pedro Calloni, Drew Fulk, Kile Odell, Nick Radovanovic, Kevin Trasher, Randy Slaugh, and many others, as well as bands such as Alpha Wolf, Hands Like Houses, The Amity Affliction, and others. 

    IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

    • Focusing on becoming an editor rather than a full-time mixer or producer
    • How much should you edit your music?
    • What should you edit?
    • Editing drum flams: How to prioritize your tracks
    • Adding drum trigger tracks
    • Tools for converting live drums into MIDI
    • How to use MIDI for sidechaining gates when mixing drums
    • Should you slip-edit your guitar tracks or use Elastic Audio
    • Why you should always record guitars with a DI
    • Melodyne vs. Autotune
    • Should you edit timing or pitch first with vocals?
    • How to speed up the editing process
    • Figuring out your editing workflow to optimize your speed and focus
    • How to prepare your mixes to work efficiently
    • Working with checklists


    To learn more about Samuel Bassani, visit: https://www.instagram.com/bassani.samuel/


    Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes?

    Check out my coaching program Amplitude and apply to join: https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/


    Want additional help with your music productions?

    For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/

    Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/


    Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:



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    11 December 2024, 5:00 am
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    Ken Riley: Mixing With Your Heart, Not Ears

    Ken Riley’s career started in 1980 at 3D Studios in Costa Mesa with Doug Doyle. Recording such names as The Altor Boys, Crumbacher, Daniel Amos, and The Life Savors. Then creating the group Common Bond where he was the lead vocalist and the bass player. Common Bond toured and had 3 albums on Front Line Records. Then moving his career along to New York at Electric Lady Studios where he worked with the best in the industry. Bringing it to today where he is in his own well established Rio Grande Studios in Albuquerque, New Mexico recording.

    8 ½ years as a traveling musician and recording artist, producing two gold records. 10 years as an engineer and musician in Los Angeles,

    8 ½ years as an engineer in New York City at Electric Ladyland Studios.

    IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

    • Why he still has a mentor for getting mix feedback
    • Unlearning “rules”
    • Critiquing mixes “emotionally”
    • Trusting your heart, not your ears
    • Not relying on tech
    • The problem with editing and samples
    • Dealing with the personalities, egos, and comfort of an artist 
    • Why you should turn down work
    • Building clientele in a small town
    • Making a studio feel comfortable
    • Arranging songs for impact

    To learn more about Ken Riley, visit: https://riograndestudios.com/


    Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes?

    Check out my coaching program Amplitude and apply to join: https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/


    Want additional help with your music productions?

    For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/

    Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/

     

    Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:


      

    Check out our Sponsors:

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    4 December 2024, 5:00 am
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    Matt Glasbey: Creating Clarity in Your Mixes

    Matt Glasbey is a highly regarded UK-based sound engineer and music producer known for his meticulous attention to detail and an ability to capture the essence of any performance. Over the years, he has worked with an impressive roster of artists including Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, ALT-J, Madness, and Maisie Peters. This wide-ranging experience across genres from indie rock to pop has solidified his reputation as a versatile and skilled engineer. Matt’s exceptional technical expertise and deep understanding of musicality have made him a trusted collaborator for some of the industry’s most celebrated artists, contributing to the creation of memorable and impactful records.

    Beyond his engineering skills, Matt Glasbey is celebrated for fostering a creative and relaxed studio environment, enabling artists to freely explore their sound. His dedication to sonic excellence and innovative production methods have led to projects that push musical boundaries and resonate deeply with audiences. Whether working on chart-topping hits or critically acclaimed albums, Matt’s passion for music production, combined with his profound knowledge of audio equipment and recording techniques, has cemented his place as an influential figure in the UK music scene.

    IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

    • Working at Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios
    • Pushing yourself to learn
    • Focusing on being the best Assistant Engineer
    • Taking chances with your career
    • How to find problematic issues in your mixes
    • Using the Andrew Scheps “rear-bus” technique
    • Why the key to getting big low-end doesn’t have to do with focusing on the low frequencies
    • Fixing masking issues
    • Setting your levels to get the optimal “analog sound” when working in digital
    • Sidechaining multiband compression
    • Why the LCR method of panning might be working against you
    • Creating contrast to make mixes that have depth and width
    • Automating EQs to create clarity between various sections of a song
    • Working with David Gilmore

    To learn more about Matt Glasbey, visit: https://www.mattglasbey.com/


    Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes?

    Check out my coaching program Amplitude and apply to join: https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/


    Want additional help with your music productions?

    For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/

    Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/


    Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:


     

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    27 November 2024, 5:00 am
  • 1 hour 22 minutes
    Dave Cerminara: Creating Mixes With Vibe

    Dave Cerminara is a Grammy-nominated producer and mixer. Originally from Pittsburgh, Dave landed in Los Angeles in 2015 and quickly amassed an impressive list of credits and collaborators. He began working alongside producer Lars Stalfors on pristine alt-rock recordings for Cold War Kids, Foster the People, and The Neighbourhood, and later became Jonathan Wilson’s go-to collaborator for the likes of Dawes and Father John Misty. 

    His production prowess is evident on releases from Paris Texas and Bartees Strange, with “Wretched” — from Strange’s Farm to Table — earning critical acclaim and landing on countless year-end lists. In 2022, Dave reprised his role as engineer and mixer for Father John Misty’s Chloë and the Next 20th Century, earning him a Grammy Nomination for Best Engineered Album. His most recent credits include Phosphorescent, Flyte, Billy Lemos, Haich Ber Na, and Matilda Lyn. 

    IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

    • Learning through observing others
    • Focusing on your speed
    • Keyboard shortcuts
    • Saying “yes” to all opportunities - Good idea or bad?
    • Building a mix on top of the rough mix
    • Working from other people’s sessions
    • Setting your initial track levels
    • Establishing the vibe of a mix
    • Should you add effects on everything to make them cohesive?
    • The power of automation
    • Making room around the vocal
    • Working with artists like Phosphorescent and Father John Misty
    • How big mixes don’t require dense track counts
    • Calibrating your ears for different speakers and rooms


    To learn more about Dave Cerminara, visit: https://davecerminara.com/


    Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes?

    Check out my coaching program Amplitude and apply to join: https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/


    Want additional help with your music productions?

    For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/

    Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/


    Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:


      

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    Want to make the process of dealing with mix-revisions easy? Check out Samply and get three months free off any plan: http://samply.app/?utm_source=mym

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    20 November 2024, 5:00 am
  • 59 minutes 10 seconds
    Rob Chiarappa: Taking Songs From Demos to Full Productions

    Rob Chiarappa is an award-winning producer, mixer, and songwriter based out of New Jersey.

    Rob works out of the world-renowned Barber Shop Studios in Hopatcong, NJ as his home base but has relationships with studios in major cities around the globe to make records happen in most places.

    Rob’s objective is to treat each project uniquely and work with artists to reach an end result that best represents their creative vision being as “hands on” or “hands off” as the artist is comfortable with.

    The Story So Far, Hot Mulligan, Mom Jeans, Midtown

    IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

    • Why small basement studios can yield better results
    • The role of a producer
    • Taking control of your own vision for your tracks
    • Dissecting the gold in a demo
    • Finding the “pocket” of a song
    • Overcoming demo-itis
    • Things to pay attention to to help produce your own songs
    • Fulfilling the vision of the artists vs. your own
    • Developing songs from the ground up
    • Getting paid fairly for your services
    • Should you take songwriting royalties?
    • Why Metric AB is the best plugin of all time

    To learn more about Rob Chiarappa, visit: https://robchiarappa.com/


    Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes?

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    Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/


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    13 November 2024, 5:00 am
  • 53 minutes 57 seconds
    Sean Moffitt: Making Mixes Wider With Frequency Automation

    Sean Moffitt is a 3 time Grammy winner, with over 70 billboard number 1’s over multiple genres. He has worked with Keith Urban, Thomas Rhett, Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, Diplo, James Arthur, Lauren Daigle, Ben Rector, Lady A, Patrick Droney, Kane Brown, Kelsie Ballerina, Josh Groban, Ingrid Michelson, and many others.

    IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

    • Being a mixing-only engineer
    • Building your portfolio
    • Working from the rough mix
    • Knowing when to leave something alone in a mix
    • Balancing the low end in your mix
    • Mixing like there’s no mastering
    • What to look for in a mastering engineer
    • Making mixes that have movement
    • Creative approaches to panning
    • Sean’s hybrid mix setup
    • Working in an open-concept mixing room
    • His unique listening environment that ensures his mixes translate.
    • Doing the “car test”

    To learn more about Sean Moffitt, visit: https://www.instagram.com/smoffitt13/

    Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes?

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    Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/


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    6 November 2024, 5:00 am
  • 59 minutes 9 seconds
    Nick Rad: The Value of Having a Team in Music Production

    Nick Rad is a highly sought-after mixing engineer who has worked with major artists such as Rachel Platten, Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, Hilary Duff, Nick Fradiani, MAX, Anberlin, and Skillet. Nick began his musical career in the late 90s as a signed and touring musician in the punk rock band Hangnail (Tooth and Nail Records). He later switched gears to take over drums in the pop-rock band Acceptance (Columbia Records).

    While making records and touring for 7 years, his love of recording and production became his passion, which led him to where he is today. With a tasteful production sense, a highly tuned ear, and a strong midwestern work ethic, Nick delivers mixes that have made him a staple in the professional mixing scene.

    IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

    • Working with producers like Bill Stevenson, Stephen Egerton, Howard Benson, and Aaron Sprinkle
    • Having an assembly-line approach to production
    • Hiring help for your studio
    • The value of editing
    • How you don’t necessarily need to market your studio, as long as you do this one thing…
    • Niching down your services
    • Mixing vocals to fit in the mix
    • Auditioning vocal chains
    • Using sidechaining to help with your low-end
    • How to prepare your mixes so they are optimized for deliverables

    To learn more about Nick Radovanovic, visit: https://nickrad.com/


    Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes?

    Check out my coaching program Amplitude and apply to join: https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/


    Want additional help with your music productions?

    For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/

    Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/

     

    Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:


     

    Check out our Sponsors:

    Want to make the process of dealing with mix-revisions easy? Check out Samply and get three months free off any plan: http://samply.app/?utm_source=mym


    Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K

     

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    30 October 2024, 5:00 am
  • 1 hour 16 minutes
    Mike Cervantes: Running an Efficient Mastering Business

    Mike Cervantes is a Grammy-nominated, Juno award-winning multi-platinum mastering engineer with over 30 Billboard #1 songs and 9 Dove Award wins.

    At his studio The Foxboro, he has worked with select artists such as Kane Brown, Walker Hayes, Julia Michaels, Alan Walker, Lauren Daigle, Toby Mac, Flo Rida, Josh Ross, Brandon Lake, Mitchell Tenpenny, Russell Dickerson, Tyler Hubbard, Phil Wickham, Skillet, Lecrae, Yung Gravy, Avril Lavigne, Maverick City Music, Underoath, Misterwives, Against The Current, CeCe Winans, and many many more.

    IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

    • Taking the entrepreneurial journey
    • Working for Scott Hull of Masterdisk
    • Deciding to stop working at one of the biggest mastering studios
    • Building your clientele
    • Using social media to sell your services
    • Why your gear doesn’t attract clients
    • The benefits of switching from an analog to digital workflow
    • Managing your time when you’re working on hundreds of projects
    • Using Zapier to help streamline your business processes and save money
    • Mastering fast
    • Knowing the needs of your clients

    To learn more about Mike Cervantes, visit: https://www.thefoxboro.com/


    Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes?

    Check out my coaching program Amplitude and apply to join:

    https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/

     

    Want additional help with your music productions?

    For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit: https://masteryourmix.com/

    Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/


    Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:



    Check out our Sponsors:

    Want to make the process of dealing with mix-revisions easy? Check out Samply and get three months free off any plan: http://samply.app/?utm_source=mym

    Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K


    Subscribe to the show:


     

    Have questions you’d like answered on the show?

    Send them to [email protected]


    Please leave a rating and review:

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    Thanks for listening!

    23 October 2024, 5:00 am
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