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🎧 Featuring: @omixedit
🎛️ Hosted by: @panorama_mastering

In this episode of LOUDAF.CLUB, I sit down with Omar Loya (aka OMixedIt) to talk about his journey from tracking some of the biggest stars in music to building his career as a sought-after mixing engineer.

We dive into:
🎤 Transitioning from tracking to mixing at a professional level
💼 The relationship economics of high-level engineering work
🚫 Setting boundaries with spec work
📈 Why marketing matters as much as your engineering skills
🎙️ Stories from working with Nipsey Hussle, No I.D., H.E.R., and more

Whether you’re an engineer looking to break into mixing, or you just want a behind-the-scenes look at working with industry icons, this episode delivers real, actionable insight you can apply right now.

📌 Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
02:15 – From tracking to mixing: the career shift
10:42 – Managing relationships & networking at the top level
19:36 – Setting boundaries with spec work
27:50 – Marketing as an engineer
36:15 – Stories from the studio with top artists
45:02 – Final thoughts

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🎧 Featuring: @Noah_Cronin
🎛️ Hosted by: @panorama_mastering

In this episode of LoudAF.Club, Grammy-nominated reggae mixer Noah Cronin joins Nicholas Di Lorenzo to unpack what it really takes to mix reggae at the highest level — from fat, punchy low-end to preserving emotional feel without sacrificing clarity or loudness.

We dive into:
- Mixing reggae for both feel and translation
- Building trust with artists who self-produce
- Navigating demo-itis, revisions, and energy burnout
- Touring, mixing, and running a studio — all from Hawaii
- Why niching down didn't limit Noah’s career — it expanded it
- The philosophies behind breath control, vocal production, and mix taste

Whether you’re an engineer looking to carve out your niche or just love behind-the-scenes insights from some of the best in the game — this one’s for you.

00:00 - Intro: From Hawaii to Grammy Noms  
01:10 - How Nicholas and Noah first collaborated  
02:21 - Balancing low-end feel vs loudness in reggae  
03:59 - When songs are recorded on buses or in hotels  
05:09 - What reggae mixes need to feel “right”  
06:05 - Choosing feel vs technical perfection  
07:13 - Navigating creative trust with artists like Collie Buddz  
08:47 - How demo-itis impacts the mix  
10:59 - Matching the artist’s headspace before mixing  
13:22 - What reggae artists want in their mixes  
14:36 - How breaths affect vocal mixing in reggae  
15:53 - Vocal breath control trick using RX  
17:26 - Mixing philosophy: tools vs taste  
18:26 - Why Noah chose to niche into reggae  
20:14 - Blending vintage tone with modern techniques  
21:16 - Does Noah want to mix other genres too?  
22:22 - The global reggae community and its growth  
24:23 - Reggae’s emotional universality  
25:23 - The emotional role of low-end in mixes  
26:47 - Advice for mixers struggling with niching  
27:34 - Staying in Hawaii vs moving to LA  
29:15 - Bringing high-level mixing to your community  
30:53 - What Noah learned from working with new artists  
32:31 - Learning from the outside in  
33:01 - Noah’s origins as a producer  
34:59 - Supporting artists beyond just mixing  
36:10 - Building Noah’s website and online presence  
37:40 - Balancing studio work, live sound, and touring  
39:49 - Saying no: the challenge of scheduling  
41:36 - Conserving energy while mixing  
43:07 - How many mixes per month Noah does  
44:27 - The emotional energy of delivering great mixes  
46:33 - Burnout, boundaries, and long-term sustainability  
48:00 - Why beginners need to hear more than plugin tips  
49:31 - Outro: Collaboration, trust, and gratitude

In this episode, we explore Bob's journey from Ohio to Los Angeles, his experiences in tracking and mixing, and the importance of building relationships in the music industry. Bob shares valuable insights on the art of mixing, client feedback, and adapting to changes in technology and practices in the audio engineering field. The conversation emphasizes the significance of practice, problem-solving, and the evolving nature of mixing in today's music landscape.

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Welcome to the anti-loudness loudness club, where each morning while I get things set up at the studio, I share commentary on mixing, mastering, and running a studio that services around 1,000 projects per year!

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Welcome to the anti-loudness loudness club, where each morning while I get things set up at the studio, I share commentary on mixing, mastering, and running a studio that services around 1,000 projects per year!

Join here - Panoramamastering.com/newsletter