Send me a message If you are looking for music production and mixing tips on topics like how to mix bass guitar, bass guitar EQ and compression, and how to parallel compress bass guitar. Then check out EP 95 of the Inside The Mix podcast. Ever wondered how to achieve that perfect bass sound for your music productions? Join me as I reveal my secrets for mixing the bass guitar in my upcoming track 'Let You Go', which will feature on the EP 'Lost and Found'. With special thanks ...
Jul 04, 2023•21 min•Ep 36•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message If you are looking for mixing tips on topics like *How can I be a good live performer? *What is a great stage presence? *How do you build chemistry in a band? Then check out EP 94 of the Inside The Mix podcast and my conversation with Pensacola Mist. What happens when you mix captivating live music with on-stage chemistry and a touch of AI? You get the incredible band, Pensacola Mist, and their inspiring journey! We had the pleasure of sitting down with Ollie, Melissa, and Dan ...
Jun 27, 2023•58 min•Ep 35•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message If you are looking for mixing tips on topics like *Where do I start with mastering? *What do I need to start mixing? *What makes a good mix? Then check out EP 93 of the Inside The Mix podcast where I do a PRODUCER KICKSTART audit of Eric June (Dream Commander). ******* Get your FREE copy of my Producer Growth Scorecard: https://www.synthmusicmastering.com/free CLICK HERE, to book a Producer Kickstart Strategy Session: https://tidycal.com/inside-the-mix-podcast/producer-kickstar...
Jun 20, 2023•21 min•Ep 34•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message In this episode, I'm going to take you on a journey as I recap my recent adventures at the Podcast Show 2023 and my fun-filled mini-break in beautiful Brighton. Trust me, you don't want to miss out on the incredible experiences I had! But that's not all—I've got some fantastic news to share with you. We're going to dive into the world of Facebook Community groups and talk about the new admin features that have been rolled out. If you're a podcaster...
Jun 16, 2023•22 min•Ep 33•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message Welcome to another episode of Inside The Mix podcast, where we delve deep into the world of music production and songwriting. In this episode, we have a special treat for you as we gather some of the most talented and up-and-coming artists in the industry. Joining us at the Producer's Pub are Aisle9, Pashang, Sub Neon, Russell Nash and Neon Shade. Together, we listen to and critique music from each artist, providing insightful feedback and valuable tips on how to take thei...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep 32•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message Welcome to the latest episode of Inside The Mix podcast! In this captivating instalment, join us as we delve deep into the world of music production and songwriting with none other than the extraordinary Martin Brothers. Prepare to be enthralled as we explore the fascinating story and family dynamics behind their incredible music. Gain exclusive insights into their creative process and the inspirations that fuel their musical journey. Get ready to uncover the secrets of craftin...
Jun 06, 2023•59 min•Ep 31•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message Welcome to another episode of Inside The Mix podcast, where we delve deep into the world of music production and songwriting. In this episode, we have a special treat for you as we gather some of the most talented and up-and-coming artists in the industry. Joining us at the Producer's Pub are Aisle9, Ghost Georgie, Sub Neon, THALREX and Blockhaus. Together, we listen to and critique music from each artist, providing insightful feedback and valuable tips on how to take thei...
May 30, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep 30•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message Welcome to the final episode, Episode 5, of the Audience Growth Accelerator challenge! In this concluding episode of our podcast mini-series, we are dedicated to assisting frustrated artists and producers in their pursuit to grow their social media audience and engagement. Are you seeking effective strategies to grow your following on social media? Do you find yourself puzzled by the reasons behind your stagnant social media following? Are you eager to learn how to increase you...
May 26, 2023•9 min•Ep 29•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message Welcome to Episode 4 of the Audience Growth Accelerator challenge! In this episode of our podcast mini-series, we continue our mission to support frustrated artists and producers in their journey to grow their social media audience and engagement. Are you eager to discover effective strategies to grow your following on social media? Do you find yourself wondering why your social media following isn't growing as expected? Are you seeking ways to increase your social media e...
May 25, 2023•6 min•Ep 28•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message Welcome to Episode 3 of the Audience Growth Accelerator challenge! In this exciting episode of our podcast mini-series, we are dedicated to assisting frustrated artists and producers in expanding their social media audience and engagement. Are you searching for effective strategies to grow your following on social media? Do you feel perplexed about the reasons behind your stagnant social media following? Are you eager to learn how to increase your social media engagement? Look ...
May 24, 2023•7 min•Ep 27•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message Welcome to Episode 2 of the Audience Growth Accelerator challenge! In this episode of our podcast mini-series, we continue our journey to help frustrated artists and producers enhance their social media audience and engagement. Are you searching for ways to grow your following on social media? Do you feel puzzled about why your social media following isn't growing? Are you looking for effective strategies to increase your social media engagement? Look no further! This five...
May 23, 2023•7 min•Ep 26•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message Welcome to Episode 1 of the Audience Growth Accelerator challenge! In this exciting podcast mini-series, we are here to support frustrated artists and producers in their quest to expand their social media audience and engagement. Are you wondering why your social media following isn't growing? Do you want to learn how to increase your social media engagement? Look no further! Throughout this five-part series, we will be providing you with actionable steps to make an immedi...
May 22, 2023•9 min•Ep 25•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message Welcome to the Audience Growth Accelerator Challenge ! In this introductory episode, we dive into a five-part podcast mini-series designed to supercharge your growth and engagement on social media. As we venture into 2023, content creation and music marketing have become major challenges for artists and producers. But fear not, because I'm here to share the invaluable tips and tricks that enabled me to skyrocket my podcast audience by a staggering 10x in 2022 and 2023. Thr...
May 19, 2023•5 min•Ep 24•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message Welcome to this episode of our podcast where I dive into the world of Logic Pro X and share my top five tips to help you improve your workflow. If you're a music producer, composer, or someone who just loves to experiment with sound, then this episode is for you. I start off with a powerful MIDI feature that allows you to hear a note at any point in Logic Pro X - MIDI chase. Next, I show you a nifty Logic Pro X fade tool shortcut that will save you tons of time when workin...
May 16, 2023•11 min•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message In this episode, I've got the talented artist Enji 'DOOOM' James joining me for a Producer Kickstart audit session. We'll be diving into some mixing and production techniques that every producer needs to know! Enji and I will be discussing some common pain points when it comes to mixing, including EQ frequencies and how to use them effectively. We'll also cover some important basics when it comes to compression, including how to set a basic compressor f...
May 09, 2023•21 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message Welcome to another episode of Inside The Mix podcast, where we delve deep into the world of music production and songwriting. In this episode, we have a special treat for you as we gather some of the most talented and up-and-coming artists in the industry. Joining us at the Producer's Pub are Venturer, Russell Nash, Sub Neon, Liam Leon, and Kamen Noodles. Together, we listen to and critique music from each artist, providing insightful feedback and valuable tips on how to t...
May 02, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message Joining us today is the talented artist and mastering engineer, Brian Hazard, also known as Color Theory. In this episode, we dive into the world of music creation and production, exploring Brian's influences and favorite instruments. We also talk about his approach to songwriting and composition, and he shares some valuable tips on how to get started with a new song. Brian shares his insights on the mixing process and explains why it's not a separate process from mas...
Apr 25, 2023•54 min•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message Welcome to the latest podcast episode where I sit down with special guest, Jonathan 'Erlea' Guzman, for a Producer Kickstart strategy session. In this episode, we're going to tackle some of the most common challenges faced by producers in their day-to-day work. We start by delving into the dreaded "mud" that producers often struggle to identify in their tracks. I share some valuable tips and techniques for dealing with this producer's pain point. T...
Apr 18, 2023•43 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message Join me in this exciting and informative episode where I sit down with Dan Fur of Dan Fur Productions to discuss some of the most essential sound design and songwriting tips that will help you get better at songwriting. As an experienced mentor, producer, mix engineer, and sound designer, Dan shares valuable insights on how to improve your music production skills. We delve into the importance of having a mentor, and how it can help you grow and develop your skills as a musician...
Apr 11, 2023•57 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message Welcome back to another exciting episode of the Inside The Mix podcast! In episode 76, we head back to the Producer's Pub to explore some valuable songwriting tips and music production tips that can help take your music to the next level. Join us as we listen to and analyze some incredible music from talented artists such as Neon Highway, Aisle9, Tim Woodruff, Russell Nash, Typherion, and even our very own host. With our expert critique, you'll gain valuable insights ...
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message Hey, there music makers and producers! Welcome back to the Inside The Mix podcast for another exciting episode. This time I have a special guest, VYLT, joining me for a Producer Kickstart session. If you're struggling with making your bass stand out in a mix or wondering how to side-chain or pan your synths, then this episode is for you! I'll be sharing some useful tips and tricks to help you control the bass in your mix and make it sound more professional. So grab a ...
Mar 28, 2023•24 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message Hey folks, welcome back to the latest podcast episode! This one is for all the music producer friends out there who want to learn some new tricks to take their tracks to the next level. I'm continuing my "Producer a Song From Scratch" series with part 9, and I've got some juicy topics lined up for you. First up, I'll be diving into the world of reverb automation in Logic, and showing you how to create some seriously cool effects. Then, I'll share a...
Mar 21, 2023•31 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message In this episode of Inside The Mix, we have a special guest, Adrian Hall, who is a mixer, engineer, and producer. Adrian has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, and he shares his expertise with us on a range of topics. Firstly, we talk about remote mixing and the use of audio movers. Adrian explains what to look for in a mastering service and the difference between a beginner mix and a professional mix. He also stresses the importance of mixing in mono and che...
Mar 14, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message Welcome to the eighth episode of the produce a song from scratch series, the series where we take you through the process of producing a song from scratch. In this episode, we'll be diving into the world of synth production, specifically focusing on crafting dreamy synth strings by mastering the ADSR envelope controls. We'll also be exploring how to spice up your tracks with impact sounds for creating smooth transitions. In addition, we'll be sharing tips on crea...
Mar 07, 2023•32 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message In this seventh episode of our "Produce A Song From Scratch" series, we dive into the world of MIDI and explore how to import, use and edit MIDI files to create a complete track. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned music producer, this video will provide you with invaluable tips and tricks for enhancing your music production skills. We cover everything from how to import and use MIDI files in your DAW, and even how to edit and customize MIDI to fit your speci...
Feb 28, 2023•28 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message We have a lot of tips for you in this week's Producer Pub episode. We're talking about how to collaborate on music remotely. Collaborating with other artists can be a great way to enhance your reach and longevity in the music industry, but it also requires a lot of preparation and communication. We discuss how to prepare stems for mixing. It's important that you don't just send a full mix over; instead, send individual tracks so that your collaborators can d...
Feb 21, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message Hey, everyone! We're back with another video in our "Produce a Song From Scratch" series. This week we'll be talking about how to add an intro to your song. First, we'll add a reverse-ride cymbal. To do this, we'll use the Logic Pro X keyboard short-cut to time-stretch and modulate our vocal one-shot sample. Then, we'll automate the cut-off frequency of our pad chord progression. ****** Get your FREE copy of my Producer Growth Scorecard: https...
Feb 17, 2023•13 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message In this video, I talk with Mike Exeter about essential mixing tips. Mike Exeter is a Grammy-winning producer and mix engineer. He's worked with artists like Judas Priest, Black Sabbath, and Cradle of Filth, and he's also worked as a freelancer in the studio industry for over 20 years. He shares his story with me—how he got started working in studios, how to understand an artist's vision and tease out the idea that they're trying to express through music, and...
Feb 14, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message This is the fifth episode in a mini-series of music production tips, and songwriting tips. In this episode, I answer the question "What is a vocal chop", and I demonstrate two different ways to create a basic vocal chop effect, and how to process a vocal chop, using Logic Pro X and the Logic Pro Sampler. ****** Get your FREE copy of my Producer Growth Scorecard: https://www.synthmusicmastering.com/free-resources Support the show Listen to my new single ' Separati...
Feb 10, 2023•30 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message In this episode, I'm joined by mastering engineer Mitchell Dyer. We discuss everything from how to become a mastering engineer to how to master streaming services to writer's block rehab. Topics include: what causes writer’s block? How to start a song, what to do with a mix before mastering, how to pick a music mastering service, music mastering myths and misconceptions, and reading mastering meters To follow Mitchell Dyer, click here: https://ondemandsongwriter.com/ ...
Feb 07, 2023•47 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast