Best ReVerb Studios Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 5 - Outboard vs. Plugins – EQs, reverbs, delays, compressors, limiters, and gates 30:36

1M ago30:36

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Send us a text 🎙️ Episode 5: “Outboard vs. Plugins – EQs, reverbs, delays, compressors, limiters, and gates” In this episode, we dive headfirst into the world of gear—outboard and digital. I break down the why and what of essential tools like EQs, reverbs, delays, compressors, limiters, and gates. Whether you’re in a full-blown studio or just getti…

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Episode 4: Building a Home Studio – What You Really Need 31:52

1M ago31:52

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Send us a text Episode 4: Building a Home Studio – What You Really Need This one’s for anyone asking the #1 question I get: “What do I need to start a home studio?” In this episode, I break it all down—from the absolute basics to the high-end gear. We talk computers, interfaces, software, mics (from budget to baller), cables, stands, and everything…

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Episode 3: From Tape to Tour – Stories Behind the Sound 30:05

1M ago30:05

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Send us a text Episode 3: From Tape to Tour – Stories Behind the Sound In this episode, we finally dig into the music—where it started for me, and how much it’s evolved. I talk about my first job working reel-to-reel tape, cutting and splicing audio with a grease pencil and actual tape glue. From there, it was early computers, underpowered CPUs, an…

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Episode 1 - Let's Just Start 30:00

2M ago30:00

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Send us a text Episode 1: Let’s Just Start In this first episode, I hit record and dive right in—no script, no filter. I talk about life in the recording studio, how things shifted during COVID, and what it's like being a dog dad through it all. I share my thoughts on AI music creation, play two wild examples made with Suno, and laugh through some …

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Episode 2: Breakfast, Burps, and a Better Morning 32:55

2M ago32:55

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Send us a text Episode 2: Breakfast, Burps, and a Better Morning This one took a turn. I started out planning to talk about music—but one burp later, I was deep into breakfast. In this episode, I walk you through my unfiltered morning routine: making breakfast for myself, my wife, and Walter (our Chiweenie with strong opinions). I talk about daily …

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BONUS: Music Rights and Royalties Finally Explained! 22:41

6M ago22:41

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Download the free Rights and Royalties eBook here: https://www.kharazmusic.productions/rights-and-royalties Vadim's website: https://www.kharazmusic.productions/By Vadim Kharaz

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The Best Closed Back Headphones for the Recording Studio (Under $200) [2025 Edition] 59:54

6M ago59:54

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Justin Colletti reviews all the best closed back headphones under $200. Article version here: https://sonicscoop.com/the-best-closed-back-headphones-for-the-recording-studio-under-200-2025-edition/ ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://E…

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There's a WRONG Way to Produce Music (FIGHT ME!) 52:16

6M ago52:16

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Is there a right and wrong way to produce albums? Justin Colletti says yes. Here's why. SALE ON COURSES: ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com…

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Mix Breakdown: The Killers, “Mr Brightside” 37:49

6M ago37:49

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Hybrid Mixing Interview with Phil Weinrobe 1:21:33

7M ago1:21:33

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Phil Weinrobe answers questions about his MixCon masterclass and his hybrid approach to mixing and mic techniques. Check out the main presentation here: https://youtu.be/YJ-Fc_Nm_H8 Big thanks to Soundtoys for helping make this free to the public. Check them out at https://soundtoys.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Comp…

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ROC.am Interview on In-The-Box Mixing, Atmos Mixing & more 1:03:39

7M ago1:03:39

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Dennis Jones, aka ROC.am, answers questions about his MixCon masterclass and approach to mixing. Check out the main presentation here: https://youtu.be/hIHvJvJ0b1o Big thanks to Kali Audio for helping make this free to the public. Check them out at https://kaliaudio.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthro…

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Marc Urselli Interview on Microphones & Mic Techniques (U2, Foo Fighters, Nick Cave, John Zorn) 1:24:00

7M ago1:24:00

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Marc Urselli answers questions about his MixCon masterclass and approach to mixing and mic techniques. Check out the main presentation here: https://youtu.be/5a41Qhb8r9s Big thanks to JZ Microphones for helping make this free to the public. Check them out at https://jzmic.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Bre…

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Mixing with Reverb: Richard Furch Interview on Reverb Techniques [Prince, Jay-Z, The Weeknd] 1:16:11

7M ago1:16:11

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Richard Furch answers questions about his MixCon masterclass and approach to reverb, mixing and more. Check out the main presentation here: https://youtu.be/0Z33jLS8IX4?si=z6OByyjiUsFElkVc Big thanks to Relab for helping make this free to the public. Check them out at https://relabdevelopment.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.…

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Hip Hop Mixing: Jason "Cheese” Goldberg Interview [NBA YoungBoy, Tyler The Creator, Travis Scott] 41:29

7M ago41:29

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Jason Cheese Goldberg talks about his MixCon masterclass and approach to mixing. Check out the main presentation here: https://youtu.be/wIrrlFXtkYs Big thanks to oeksound for helping make this free to the public. Check them out at https://oeksound.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compr…

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Clipping Vs. Limiting: A Comprehensive Guide [How, When and Why to Use Each] 1:26:58

8M ago1:26:58

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To clip or to limit? That is the question today. Where, why and how would you use a clipper rather than a limiter, and vice versa? Justin Colletti explores. ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystifie…

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Mix Masters: The Secrets of Andy Wallace's Sound 1:41:12

9M ago1:41:12

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Andy Wallace is one of the most revered rock and rap mixing engineers of all time. What makes him so great? We'll cover his work with artists like Nirvana, System of a Down, Beastie Boys, Rage Against the Machine, Slayer, Coldplay, Aersosmith, Run DMC, Linkin Park, Jeff Buckley and more. We'll even compare his work back to back with that of other m…

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Best Modeling Mics Compared! (UAD vs Antelope vs Slate Comparison) 1:02:34

9M ago1:02:34

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What are the best modeling microphones for the studio? Justin Colletti shoots out the top options from Universal Audio, Antelope and Slate, including the LX, Edge, M1 and more Article Version: https://sonicscoop.com/what-is-the-best-modeling-mic-top-models-compared-uad-antelope-slate/ Microphone Links: Universal Audio Sphere: https://sweetwater.sjv…

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Music Demos: Most Important Step or Relic of the Past? 51:30

10M ago51:30

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Does the demo still matter? Or did the DAW kill it? And what should music pre-production look like in the 21st century? ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com ►…

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Mix Masters: The Secrets of Michael Brauer's Sound 1:35:34

10M ago1:35:34

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Michael Brauer is one of the most critically acclaimed and influential mixing engineers of all time. But why? ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com ►✅Become a …

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Best Headphones for Mixing: $400 & Under [2024] 1:15:23

10M ago1:15:23

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Justin Colletti reviews the top pro level headphones for mixing, focusing on open back models for $400 and under from brands like Audeze, Avantone, Hifiman, Beyerdynamic, Sennheiser, Sony, Steven Slate, Shure, AKG, Neumann, Focal, Audio Technica and more. Article Version: https://sonicscoop.com/best-headphones-for-mixing-400-under-2024/ Headphone L…

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Is Spotify Audio Quality a Problem? (...And is there a service that's better for artists?) 58:33

10M ago58:33

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Spotify! Is the audio quality a problem? Can you evaluate mixes through it? And, is the pay structure harmful to artists? Do playlists make music worse? Justin Colletti gives answers. ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs…

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Ideal Rock Mixes? (Mix Breakdown of Audioslave) 54:47

11M ago54:47

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What makes a rock mix great? There are countless lessons to learn in Audioslave's self-titled debut, mixed by Rich Costey and produced by Rick Rubin. ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: http…

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Analyzing the Biggest Sleeper Hit in History [Mix Lessons from Glass Animals "Heat Waves"] 53:35

11M ago53:35

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What makes the mix and production for "Heat Waves" by Glass Animals so successful? Justin Colletti analyzes it in real time in this mixing breakdown. ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: http…

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What Makes a Mix Addictive? ["All The Small Things": Lessons from Blink 182] 38:59

12M ago38:59

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What makes this mix great? Justin Colletti analyzes the mix, production and arrangement for Blink 182's "All The Small Things". ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystifi…

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Mix Masters: The Secrets of Steve Albini’s Sound 1:39:33

12M ago1:39:33

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Steve Albini earned a lifelong cult following of music fans and music producers after his work on Nirvana’s In Utero. But what made his mixes and productions unique? And what can we learn from his approach in the studio, and in the mix? That’s what we’ll analyze today. Join Justin Colletti as we take a closer look at the late, great Albini’s work w…

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Mix Masters: The Secrets of Chris Lord-Alge's Sound [CLA Analyzed] 1:35:05

1y ago1:35:05

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What makes Chris Lord-Alge one of the most famous mixers in history? It's not the gear. ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com ►✅Become a channel member here: h…

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You Need a Mixing ROADMAP 50:13

1y ago50:13

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In order to mix well you need a roadmap. A system. A repeatable process that reminds you where you are in the mix, where you want to go, and how to get there. Here's how to build your own. ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthr…

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Mix Masters: The Secrets of Tchad Blake's Sound [Analog Tones with Digital Tools] 1:08:28

1y ago1:08:28

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What makes Tchad Blake one of the most acclaimed mixers in history? It's not the gear. ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com ►✅Become a channel member here: ht…

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Mix Masters: The Secrets of Serban Ghenea's Sound 1:14:11

1y ago1:14:11

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What makes Serban Ghenea a great mixer? It's not the gear. ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com ►✅Become a channel member here: https://www.youtube.com/channe…

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My Top Reference Mixes (...And how to choose your own) 37:58

1y ago37:58

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What are the best reference mixes? Justin Colletti shares his favorite reference mixes, WHY they work, and how you can choose your own. ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringD…

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The Beatles Studio Sounds with Modern Gear 1:47:45

1y ago1:47:45

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Jerry Hammack joins Justin Colletti to talk about what made The Beatles sound the way they did, and what we can learn from them in the studio today. Jerry's Book: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=beatles+jerry+hammack&i=deals-intl-ship&_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&crid=ZKGT8L090K2I&linkCode=ur2&linkId=e7be06f9fe71378026cd0cadd5634282&sprefix=st…

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How to Use Reference Mixes (The RIGHT WAY) 45:57

1y ago45:57

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There's a right and wrong way to use references when mixing or mastering. Justin Colletti shares the best and worst approaches. ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystifi…

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Can You Have a Talent for Mixing? 49:53

1y ago49:53

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It’s common to talk about “talent” when it comes to music. But how much difference does talent really make? ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com ►✅Become a ch…

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Will A.I. Musicians and Mixers Steal Your Job? (...Or save it?) 1:10:21

1y ago1:10:21

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Justin Colletti is joined by Gregg Lehrman, CEO of the music-making software company Output, to talk about artificial intelligence in the music industry. ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: …

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I'm a Mastering Engineer. Ask Me Anything. 1:30:13

1y ago1:30:13

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Mastering engineer Justin Colletti answers your questions about mixing and music production in this livestream Q&A. ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com ►✅Bec…

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What Makes this Mix Great? Tame Impala: "The Less I Know The Better" 40:55

1y ago40:55

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What makes this mix great? Justin Colletti analyzes the mix, production and arrangement for Tame Impala's "The Less I Know The Better". ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringD…

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Mastering the Car Check: How to Get Great Mixes Everywhere 34:12

1+ y ago34:12

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Why does your mix sound OK in the studio, but terrible in the car? ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com ►✅Become a channel member here: https://www.youtube.co…

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Mix Breakdown: Soundgarden "Black Hole Sun" 59:54

1+ y ago59:54

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What makes this mix great? Justin Colletti analyzes the mix, production and arrangement for Soundgarden's "Black Hole Sun". Check out all courses here: ►Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►Mastering Demystified: https:/…

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Mix Breakdown: Britney Spears "Toxic" 57:44

1+ y ago57:44

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Justin Colletti analyzes the mix, production and arrangement for Britney Spears' smash hit "Toxic" to show what makes it work so brilliantly well. Check out all courses here: ►Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►Masteri…

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Best New Audio Gear of 2024: NAMM Edition 54:30

1+ y ago54:30

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Justin Colletti shares his picks for the best new pro audio and music gear for the studio from NAMM 2024. Includes headphones, microphones, plugins, hardware and more. Check out all courses here: ►Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreak…

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Mix Breakdown: Pharrell Williams "Happy" 49:41

1+ y ago49:41

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Justin Colletti analyzes the "bad" mix for Pharrell Williams "Happy" to show what makes it great. Check out all courses here: ►Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com…

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What (Almost) Everyone Gets Wrong About Sampling Rates 49:38

1+ y ago49:38

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There's a big misconception about how sampling rate works in audio. And we're going to put it to rest. Justin Colletti exposes the most pernicious myth about sample rate: That with too few samples, the shape of the original waveform can be misrepresented. Sine waves could turn into triangle or sawtooth waves if you tried to "draw" them using too fe…

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Why Your Mix Sounds OK, But FEELS WRONG. 41:42

1+ y ago41:42

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How good your mix "sounds" doesn't matter if it doesn't FEEL right. The #1 way to get mixes to feel better is to correctly identify the rhythmic "micro hooks" in any given section. The word "hook" can mean a lot of things in music. Here, we are not necessarily talking about the "hook" in the sense of the "chorus" of the song. We're talking about "m…

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Mixing Masterclass with Jeff Ellis [Doja Cat, d4Vd, Frank Ocean] 1:08:51

1+ y ago1:08:51

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GRAMMY-Winning mixer Jeff Ellis has worked with the likes of Doja Cat, d4vd, Frank Ocean, The Neighbourhood and many more. In today's MixCon Masterclass he'll talk about his approach to mixing, and especially how to avoid what he calls "Mixer Brain" and the "Mixing Death Spiral". Big thanks to Kali Audio for helping make this one free to the public…

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MixCon Q&A and Interviw with Joel Hamilton [Tom Waits, Black Keys, Highly Suspect, Sparklehorse] 50:36

1+ y ago50:36

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We asked your questions of producer and mix engineer Joel Hamilton after his MixCon masterclass. Check out the main presentation here: https://youtu.be/ysaqkNmMgSc Big thanks to Plugin Alliance for helping make this one free to the public. Try out anything they make for free at https://plugin-alliance.com Enter to win more than $10k in free gear in…

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MixCon Q&A with GRAMMY-Winning Mixer Nic Hard 1:02:38

1+ y ago1:02:38

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Nic Hard answers your questions about his MixCon masterclass and approach to mixing. Check out the main presentation here: https://youtu.be/bNQkbY7A9XY Big thanks to Sonarworks for helping make this one free to the public. Try out anything they make for free at https://sonarworks.com Enter to win more than $10k in free gear in the MixCon Mega Givea…

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MixCon Q&A with GRAMMY-Winning Mastering Engineers of Lurssen Mastering 1:25:17

1+ y ago1:25:17

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We asked questions of Gavin Lurssen and Reuben Cohen about their MixCon masterclass and approach to mastering Catch the full masterclass here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xzjLjXlcCo Big thanks to Audeze for helping make this one free to the public. Try out anything they make for free at https://audeze.com Enter to win more than $10k in free ge…

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MixCon Q&A with Sylvia Massy [Tool, Johnny Cash, Red Hot Chili Peppers] 1:10:08

1+ y ago1:10:08

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We asked Sylvia Massy your questions after her MixCon Masterclass. Sylvia has worked with Tool, System of a Down, RHCP, Johnny Cash, Tom Petty, Jason Isbell an more. Catch the full masterclass here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1Ai-4SoIIg Thanks to Soundtoys https://Soundtoys.com Enter the MixCon Mega Giveaway here: https://delicious-audio.com/…

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How to EQ EVERYTHING: A FREE Comprehensive Guide 1:10:11

1+ y ago1:10:11

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Want to know how to EQ Drums? And Bass? And Vocals? And Guitars? And Pianos? And, well... EVERYTHING? Justin Colletti gives the answers in this episode. Discover a groundbreaking new EQ system, designed to elevate your entire mix—even if you have no experience! Learn more: https://EQBreakthroughs.com Check out the plugin giveaway mentioned in the v…

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Joel Wanasek Interview: Rediscovering Analog, Mastering Yourself & Ignoring Bad Advice 2:07:52

1+ y ago2:07:52

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Joel Wanasek of URM Academy and Nail The Mix visits the SonicScoop Podcast to talk to Justin Colletti this week. Joel is a high caliber mixing engineer with major credits from metal to pop. In recent years, Joel has rediscovered the allure of analog after years of doing great work on primarily digital platforms. We’ll also talk also talk about his…

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