Master Your Mix Podcast

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 successThe power of persistenceDealing with failure and rejectionFinding your inner motivationThe problems with chasing moneyGetting into the music industry later in lifeSeeing opportunities when they are in front of youRelying on other peopleHow being transparent about your weaknesses/abilities, can actually propel you forwardThe value of saying “yes” to everythingWhen to say noThe battle of being credited properlyWant 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?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:The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.comThe Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Check out our Sponsors:Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2KSubscribe to the show:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/master-your-mix-podcast/id1240842781Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5V4xtrWSnpA5e9L67QcJej Have questions you’d like answered on the show? Send them to...

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 producerHow much should you edit your music?What should you edit?Editing drum flams: How to prioritize your tracksAdding drum trigger tracksTools for converting live drums into MIDIHow to use MIDI for sidechaining gates when mixing drumsShould you slip-edit your guitar tracks or use Elastic AudioWhy you should always record guitars with a DIMelodyne vs. AutotuneShould you edit timing or pitch first with vocals?How to speed up the editing processFiguring out your editing workflow to optimize your speed and focusHow to prepare your mixes to work efficientlyWorking with checklistsTo 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:The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.comThe Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/Check out our Sponsors:Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K Subscribe to the show:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/master-your-mix-podcast/id1240842781Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5V4xtrWSnpA5e9L67QcJej Have questions you’d like answered on the show?Send them to [email protected] Please leave a rating and review:https://masteryourmix.com/review/ Thanks for listening!

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 feedbackUnlearning “rules”Critiquing mixes “emotionally”Trusting your heart, not your earsNot relying on techThe problem with editing and samplesDealing with the personalities, egos, and comfort of an artist Why you should turn down workBuilding clientele in a small townMaking a studio feel comfortableArranging songs for impactTo 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:The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.comThe Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Check out our Sponsors:Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/master-your-mix-podcast/id1240842781Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5V4xtrWSnpA5e9L67QcJej Have questions you’d like answered on the show?Send them to [email protected] Please leave a rating and review:https://masteryourmix.com/review/ Thanks for listening!

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 StudiosPushing yourself to learnFocusing on being the best Assistant EngineerTaking chances with your careerHow to find problematic issues in your mixesUsing the Andrew Scheps “rear-bus” techniqueWhy the key to getting big low-end doesn’t have to do with focusing on the low frequenciesFixing masking issuesSetting your levels to get the optimal “analog sound” when working in digitalSidechaining multiband compressionWhy the LCR method of panning might be working against youCreating contrast to make mixes that have depth and widthAutomating EQs to create clarity between various sections of a songWorking with David GilmoreTo 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:The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.comThe Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ 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=mymDownload Waves Plugins here: