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On this episode of the StudioNerds Podcast, we sit down with CURTISS KING and IMAN OMARI to dive deep into the power of using FL Studio as your entire creative hub. No Pro Tools. No Logic. Just straight one DAW. Is it possible? What is it like being a content creator and artist? Let's find out.If you're a producer and want to get on Colossal, and sell more beats, register now at colossal.fm/producers - and it's free, no subscription costs!➡️https://colossal.fmhttps://www.instagram.com/colossal_apphttps://www.tiktok.com/@colossal.apphttps://www.youtube.com/@colossal-app➡️ Join EngineEars Here: https://cutt.ly/RrvNBZ9J➡️ Get Our Rosetta Plugins: https://cutt.ly/RwAEmuRF➡️ Our Site: https://www.helpmedevvon.com Please subscribe to our YouTube and rate our podcast it helps us a lot!➡️ https://linktr.ee/mystudionerdsFollow Ushttps://www.instagram.com/helpmedevvon➡️Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGyDjbX9F9ARt_8sgv5kGDg/joinFollow The CastDevvon Terrellhttps://instagram.com/helpmedevvonLJhttps://instagram.com/prodbyljeanHere is L.Jean channel! https://youtube.com/@SweataWeathaCourtney Taylorhttps://instagram.com/officialcourtneytaylor#podcast #mixing #mastering

Rocky Linux 10 will officially support RISC-V! Rusty Nvidia drivers for kernel 6.15, Fender (yes that one) releases a mini-DAW for Linux, and RISC-V on a budget with the 8-core Orange Pi RV2.

Send me a messageHaving trouble getting your build-ups and drops to land with real impact? In this episode of Inside The Mix, host Marc Matthews reveals how he tackled that exact issue in his latest single, “Half-Life”, using a simple but powerful technique—EQ automation.Marc walks listeners through when to use EQ automation instead of static EQ, explaining how dynamic frequency changes can bring more contrast and tension to a mix. He shares how EQ automation can enhance your mix by creating energy shifts that static processing just can't achieve.You'll hear how Marc applied a high-pass filter from 250Hz to 2kHz on both kick and bass during the build, dramatically increasing impact when those frequencies return at the drop. He outlines best practices for automating EQ in a DAW and highlights creative uses of EQ automation in sound design—from subtle movement to full-on transitions.Whether you're producing electronic, pop, or cinematic tracks, this episode offers a practical technique you can apply immediately. Marc also explains how keeping a playlist of reference tracks is key to overcoming creative blocks. Don't forget to check the description for a free discovery call where Marc can help elevate your mix, workflow, and overall sound.Links mentioned in this episode:Listen to Half-LifeSupport the show► ► ► Ways to connect with Marc ► ► ► Radio-ready mixes start here - get the FREE tips Grab exclusive access to BONUS content Book your FREE 20 Minute Discovery Call ► ► ► Follow Marc's Socials ► ► ► Instagram | YouTube | Synth Music Mastering Thanks for listening!!

In this episode we discuss what value the DAW brings to the individual musician and then discuss some of the better options for both Windows and Macintosh platforms.

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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 565 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Brian reveals a deep dark secret and will robots ever play the blues?Blake has an evil plan and the guys caution him against it and check his credentials for podcasting. Richard saw an ai powered robot on TV and it has scared him so the guys discuss it and Brian makes a confession. He also asks some questions about the future of humanity and Richard has a foolish plan. Richard and Blake have had some late night DAW issues which caused them much anguish and woe and swap tales. Richard also has stupid podcast jokes. Brian questions Blake about his DAW of choice and Richard has a new album to listen to which Brian is unimpressed with.There have been some major moves in the corporate world of music with Samsung buying a number of HI Fi brands and closer to home, Thomann appear to have bought Hughes and Kettner. Blake bursts a bubble when he reveals the source of a musical legend. The guys then talk about band load-outs and why modelling might be the future again. Brian then reveals one of his lifelong goals. Daleks, Oregon batteries, Mullets, Rob Hubbard, Clibbings, Logic JR, Richard Sounds...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!We are on Patreon now too!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast)Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcastAwesome Course, Merch and DIY mods:https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/https://www.wamplerdiy.com/Find us at:https://www.wamplerpedals.com/https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/Contact us at: podcast@wamplerpedals.comSupport the show

Episode 78, in der Jonas ankündigt auf der Superbooth 2025 zu sein, Björn (fast) ein neues Plugin gekauft hat, Björn verrät, dass er seine Drum-Aufnahmen quantisiert, Jonas vom Microtiming berichtet und ein Sturm den Song des Monats verweht. Das und noch vieles mehr bei einer guten Tasse Bohnenkaffee mit Deinen DAW-Verstehern. Hier findest Du das erwähnte MIX-Video von Virtual Riot: https://youtu.be/0T9EhySSWzU?si=o_AvoAbPBaaflf0r Playlist "Song des Monats": https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1dL9eYWItUWbCelkNVXMss?si=0c0de09f82d54238   ✅ Kostenlos registrieren unter https://recording-blog.com/1nwk ✅ Besser als Plugins, Dein INTRO in die #RecordingBlogFamilie   Lass Deinen Song von Björn mastern: https://storiamastering.com   Björns Mastering MasterClass: https://recording-blog.com/shop-im-recording-blog Hier zum Newsletter für ständig neue Mixing-Tipps für jede DAW: https://recording-blog.com/#newsletter Björns Playlist "Mastered by Storia Mastering": https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0UpGEYg66WqvXIAFVEaeCd  

- FREE PACKS Free New Era Terror Serum 2 Preset Pack → https://www.dawnation.net/newera Free Wavium Sample Pack → https://www.dawnation.net/wavium Free Phaseus Sample Pack → https://www.dawnation.net/phaseus ______________________________________________________________ - EPISODE OVERVIEW In this episode of Behind The DAW, we sit down with Pixel Terror—a high-octane electronic act known for genre-bending drops and festival-shaking energy—to talk about something few producers ever dare to: addiction, ego, and the brutal path to personal and creative clarity. This isn't just another convo about mixing tricks or social media hacks. This is a raw, behind-the-scenes look at what nearly destroyed his career—and what ultimately rebuilt it from the ground up. Together, we break down: - Why ego is the silent killer of creative potential—and how it almost ended everything. - How sobriety became the ultimate music production superpower (and why no one's talking about it). - What it's really like to go from duo to solo—and how that shift forced a total identity reset. - How to stay clear-headed, focused, and creatively inspired in an industry that glorifies chaos. - The mental and emotional rewiring it takes to produce at a high level, stay consistent, and thrive long-term. - Whether you're questioning your habits, battling burnout, or just want to know what it really takes to survive (and win) in this industry—this episode will give you the hard truths and hidden tools most producers never hear. Subscribe for more deep dives into music production, mindset mastery, and building the career you were born for.

Edward Willett is the award-winning author (under his own name and as E.C. Blake and Lee Arthur Chane) of more than sixty books of science fiction, fantasy, and nonfiction for readers of all ages, including twelve novels for DAW Books, the most recent of which is The Tangled Stars, a humorous far-future space-opera heist adventure featuring an AI-uplifted talking cat who becomes a starship captain. Ed won Canada's top science fiction award, the Aurora Award, for his second novel for DAW, Marseguro, and has been shortlisted several times since, including for his most recent young adult science fiction novel, Star Song. Ed has also won an Aurora Award for his podcast, The Worldshapers. In 2018, Ed founded Shadowpaw Press, publisher of the Shapers of Worlds anthologies among many other books, not only science fiction and fantasy but also literary fiction, poetry, historical fiction, children's books, and nonfiction. In addition to writing, Ed is a professional actor and singer. He lives in Regina, Saskatchewan, with his wife. They have a grown daughter and a much younger black Siberian cat named, of course, Shadowpaw.Shadowpaw Press in Regina, Saskatchewan, is thrilled to announce the release on March 25 of Shapers of Worlds Volume V, the final installment in a powerhouse anthology series that has featured some of today's top writers of science fiction and fantasy, including major award-winners and international bestsellers, all of whom were guests on editor Edward Willett's Aurora Award-winning podcast, The Worldshapers.http://shadowpawpress.com/https://edwardwillett.com/

In this episode the guys discuss the the ask the question Will BANDLAB Challenge FL Studio One Day? Is getting users to use your DAW when theyre young the most powerful way to ensure mass user growth? Are plugins in different countries in different languages? Is The LS 208 the new workforce mic of our generation? Is transitioning from recording engineer to mix engineer difficult? Lets find out.If you're a producer and want to get on Colossal, and sell more beats, register now at colossal.fm/producers - and it's free, no subscription costs!➡️https://colossal.fmhttps://www.instagram.com/colossal_apphttps://www.tiktok.com/@colossal.apphttps://www.youtube.com/@colossal-app➡️ Get Our Rosetta Plugins: https://cutt.ly/RwAEmuRF➡️ Our Site: https://www.helpmedevvon.com Please subscribe to our YouTube and rate our podcast it helps us a lot!➡️ https://linktr.ee/mystudionerdsFollow Ushttps://www.instagram.com/helpmedevvon➡️Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGyDjbX9F9ARt_8sgv5kGDg/joinFollow The CastDevvon Terrellhttps://instagram.com/helpmedevvonLJhttps://instagram.com/prodbyljeanHere is L.Jean channel! https://youtube.com/@SweataWeathaCourtney Taylorhttps://instagram.com/officialcourtneytaylor#podcast #mixing #mastering

Při tvorbě úvodní epizody mého nového hudebního podcastu „V producentské dílně“ jsem si znovu připomněl, jak zásadní roli v hudební produkci hraje atmosféra ve studiu. Technika, plug-iny a mikrofony jsou sice důležité pracovní nástroje, ale to, co často rozhoduje o výsledku, je vzájemná důvěra, otevřenost a schopnost vytvořit prostředí, ve kterém se umělci cítí bezpečně a svobodně. Mým prvním hostem byl Eric Stevenson, což není náhoda. Eric je pro mě tak trochu neobjevený producentský talent. Je to producent, muzikant a člověk, který v sobě snoubí technické schopnosti s obrovskou dávkou empatie. Společně jsme si povídali v jeho nahrávacím studiu Andel Sound, kde Eric působí nejen jako producent, ale také jako jeho spolumajitel a člověk, který má celý chod studia na starosti. Eric vnímá hudební produkci méně jako přesný řemeslný proces a více jako osobní cestu, kde je důležité pracovat s energií a emocemi. Klade důraz na to, aby se každý interpret cítil při nahrávání přirozeně. V této souvislosti jsme mluvili o konceptu Residential Artist, který ve studiu Andel Sound realizují: jde o formu spolupráce, kde kapely nemají vymezený pevný časový slot, ale mohou na svých písních pracovat postupně a bez časového tlaku – přesně tehdy, kdy se cítí být připraveny. Kde je hranice mezi zvukařem a producentem? Jedním z hlavních témat našeho rozhovoru bylo rozlišení mezi rolí zvukaře a producenta. Zatímco zvukař obvykle zajišťuje technickou kvalitu záznamu, producent má širší vizi – pomáhá s aranžemi, ovlivňuje atmosféru ve studiu a dohlíží na výsledek. Eric popisuje, že producentem se člověk stává ve chvíli, kdy mu na výsledku skutečně záleží – kdy je ochoten vést, inspirovat a zároveň citlivě ustupovat, pokud je to pro píseň to nejlepší. Tuto roli vnímá jako službu hudbě i interpretovi. Signature sound Na otázku, zda má studio Andel Sound svůj osobitý „signature sound“, Eric odpověděl skromně – sám si prý nedokáže přesně definovat, co by to mělo být. Já však věřím, že určitá zvuková identita je v jeho práci znát. Projevuje se nejen v konkrétním technickém přístupu, ale hlavně v důrazu na autenticitu, přirozenost a v tom, že se studio nebojí drobných nedokonalostí – právě ty totiž často tvoří onu lidskou, nezaměnitelnou barvu zvuku. V podcastu jsme se dotkli i dalších témat: jaký je Ericův vztah k různým DAW a proč ho fascinuje Ableton, jak přistupuje k využití umělé inteligence ve studiu, a také jeho spolupráce s kapelou Rekreace, jejichž nové album Denní snění právě vychází. Součástí epizody je i ukázka jejich singlu Venku svítá. První epizoda není jen o produkci. Je hlavně o lidech, o hledání cest, o důvěře a o tom, že v každém z nás jsou – jak říká Eric – „neobjevené možnosti“, které čekají na správný čas a prostor, aby se mohly plně projevit.  

- FREE PACKS Free Wavium Sample Pack → https://www.dawnation.net/wavium Free Phaseus Sample Pack → https://www.dawnation.net/phaseus Free This F**cking Song Sample Pack → https://www.dawnation.net/thissong ______________________________________________________________ - EPISODE OVERVIEW In this episode of Behind The DAW, we interview Grammy-winning producer and founder of Beat Academy, Ill Factor, to uncover what it really takes to build a sustainable, successful music career. This isn't just another conversation about plugins, DAWs, or marketing hacks. We're getting real about the emotional, mental, and strategic foundations that top-tier producers build long before the hits come. Together, we break down: - Why your music is not your identity — and why that's a good thing. - How to stop being crushed when people don't like your music. - Why mentorship is the ultimate cheat code to building a career that actually lasts. - How to create a firm foundation that fuels both your creativity and your longevity. - What Ill Factor learned firsthand working with legends like Justin Timberlake, Gwen Stefani, Jason Derulo, Kelly Rowland, and even composing for Assassin's Creed and Just Dance. - The overlooked mental shifts that separate hobbyists from professionals. Whether you're feeling stuck, taking rejection too personally, or wondering what it really takes to thrive long-term — this episode will challenge and empower the way you think about your music, your career, and yourself. Subscribe for more deep dives into music production, mindset mastery, and building the career you were born for.

Episode 77, in der Jonas am Rande des Wahnsinns nicht nur mit PRESONUS STudio One, sondern auch mit Chat GPT hadert, es fast zerstört hat, Björn mit so vielen Tonstudio-Websites hadert, der Deltaplayer nicht nur Sponsor sondern auch ein tolles Tool für eben jede Profi-Homepages von Tonstudios ist und der Song des Monats zum Grooven einlädt. Das und noch viel mehr in dieser Episode. Hier findest Du den Delta-Player: https://deltaplayer.net/ Hier alle Infos zum MIX-Wochenende: https://recording-blog.com/073f Playlist "Song des Monats": https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1dL9eYWItUWbCelkNVXMss?si=0c0de09f82d54238 PlayList "Frisch aus dem PREMIUM-Bereich": https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ZITjGUAoMXRcrfAJiafB4?si=_pdKxYnXTA-BqltUPSUpyg   ✅ Besser als Plugins, Dein INTRO in die #RecordingBlogFamilie ✅ Kostenlos registrieren unter https://recording-blog.com/1nwk   Björns Mastering MasterClass: https://recording-blog.com/shop-im-recording-blog Hier zum Newsletter für ständig neue Mixing-Tipps für jede DAW: https://recording-blog.com/#newsletter Björns Playlist "Mastered by Storia Mastering": https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0UpGEYg66WqvXIAFVEaeCd Lass Deinen Song mastern bei Björn: https://storiamastering.com   Selber Musik aufnehmen, abmischen und produzieren lernen mit Jonas und der #RecordingBlogFamilie: https://recording-blog.com/shop-im-recording-blog  

- FREE PACKS Free Phaseus Sample Pack → https://www.dawnation.net/phaseus Free This F**cking Song Sample Pack → https://www.dawnation.net/thissong Free Frequenox Sample Pack → https://www.dawnation.net/frequenox ______________________________________________________________ - EPISODE OVERVIEW In this episode of Behind The DAW, we sit down with music strategist and creative mindset coach Nik Cherwink to explore the real foundation of success for music producers — your mind. This isn't just another talk about gear, plugins, or production tricks. We're diving deep into the psychology, habits, and inner work that must happen before the great music even begins. Together, we break down: - Why your mind is the most powerful "plugin" you'll ever install. - How building emotional resilience skyrockets creativity and consistency. - The invisible connection between vision, energy, and the quality of your music. - How to train your brain for breakthroughs (instead of chasing shiny objects). - Why the producers who win long-term all master their inner game first. - Whether you're battling self-doubt, stuck chasing new plugins, or feeling disconnected from your true sound — this episode will reframe the way you approach production, creativity, and success. Subscribe for more episodes on music production, mindset mastery, and becoming the producer you were meant to be.

This week, a return appearance from William Tyler. As a guitarist and sideman, William has worked with the Silver Jews, Lambchop, and other forward leaning acts, balancing a deep understanding of tradition with experimental energy. His own records have found him drifting from Takoma School style finger picking to a zone that hovers in-between krautrock and country; in recent years, he's expanded even further, with incredible beat driven collaborations with Four Tet and the fried psychedelia of his full band Secret Stratosphere project.  His latest work is called Time Indefinite, out this week via Psychic Hotline. It's a strange and meditative record, and it's a new high water mark for Tyler. On this episode of the show, we toss out the script in favor of following Tyler's thoughts; like the indefinite time his new album references, linearity isn't always the focus in this talk. And while we touch on more than a few heavy topics, including addiction, climate change, and the sad state of satirical art, this one is an entry in our "hangout episodes" series, the DAW rolling along just for good measure.  You can read a full transcript of this conversation at Aquarium Drunkard, where you'll find 20 years worth of playlists, recommendations, reviews, interviews, podcasts, essays, and more. With your support, here's to another decade. Subscribe at Aquarium Drunkard. Stream a playlist of bumper music featured on Transmissions, as well as selections from our guests.Transmissions is a part of the Talkhouse Podcast Network. Visit the Talkhouse for more interviews, fascinating reads, and podcasts.

In this episode of The Real ResQ Podcast, host Jason Quinn speaks with Shane Daw, the general manager of Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service in Sydney, Australia.Daw takes us through his incredible journey, starting as a junior lifeguard and rising  up to lead one of the busiest and most respected helicopter rescue services in the country. He reflects on more than two decades of service, recounting some of the most memorable and intense rescues he's been part of—beginning with his very first callout at 13 years old, responding to two swimmers swept away by a rip current.The conversation is filled with gripping rescue stories, from ocean incidents to complex land-based missions. Daw also highlights the heroic actions of the team he works alongside, sharing incredible moments that showcase the courage, commitment, and coordination involved in every life-saving mission.Beyond the rescues, Daw opens up about leadership, resilience, and the personal values that have shaped his career. He leaves us with heartfelt advice on chasing your dreams, staying passionate, and making a difference in your community. Enjoy!This episode is powered by Vertical HeliCASTS.Thank you for sponsoring this episode of The Real ResQ: Metro Aviation, PAG, Switlik, ReadyBAR, and The Real ResQ Store.Follow The Real ResQ on Facebook and Instagram and listen on Vertical HeliCASTS. Plus, get your podcast gear at therealresqstore.com.

- FREE PACKS Free This F**cking Sample Pack → https://www.dawnation.net/thissong Free Frequenox Sample Pack → https://www.dawnation.net/frequenox Free Paradigm Essentials Pack by Au5 → https://www.dawnation.net/paradigm ______________________________________________________________ - EPISODE OVERVIEW In this episode of Behind The DAW, we sit down with genre-shifting producer and creative force Killin' Void to explore the real mechanics of Infinite creativity. This isn't just another conversation about plugins and presets—we're diving deep into the psychology, systems, and soul of what it means to be a producer today. Together, we unpack: - How to tap into infinite creativity on demand. - Why scheduling creativity is a superpower (not a sellout move). - The art of evolving genres without losing your sound or audience. - Why collaborating without alignment can kill momentum. - How Killin' Void balances experimentation with consistency. Whether you're feeling boxed in by your current sound, stuck in a creative rut, or ready to unlock your next evolution—this episode will rewire how you approach your art, your time, and your output. ______________________________________________________________ - COURSES Crywolf Masterclass → https://www.dawnation.net/crywolfmasterclass ______________________________________________________________ - ABOUT DAW NATION DAW Nation is a dedicated education platform for music producers. We help producers master sound design, build sustainable careers, and scale their creative businesses. From advanced tutorials to deep-dive interviews, we fuse psychology, systems, and strategy to help you level up in and out of the DAW. ______________________________________________________________ - OTHER RESOURCES In The DAW Episodes: https://www.dawnation.net/inthedaw Behind The DAW Episodes: https://www.dawnation.net/behindthedaw Oh My DAW Episodes: https://www.dawnation.net/ohmydaw Bonus Content: https://www.dawnation.net/bonus Free Downloads: https://www.dawnation.net/free ______________________________________________________________ - SOCIAL MEDIA & COMMUNITY Email Newsletter: https://www.dawnation.net/newsletter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daw_nation/ Discord: https://discord.gg/ACsjHaGZMY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daw_nation Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daw-nation-podcast/id1294386350 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2SZMjBBAd52BE3BBWHAJFR Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dawnationpodcast X: https://x.com/daw_nation Threads: https://www.threads.net/@daw_nation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawnationofficial Snapchat: https://snapchat.com/t/nHQpdoKZ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wyatttroy/

Episode 76, in der Jonas fast die Balance verliert, sie bei einer MIX-Challenge aber wieder gefunden hat, Björn sich bei einem "ehemaligen" Freund bedankt für die Zerstörung seiner Youtube-Vorschlagsseite, kurz über den berühmten Food-Blogger Markus Söder gelästert wird, Jonas die Welt für junge Künstler, die eigentlich alles richtig machen, nicht mehr versteht und im Song des Monats ein virtueller Sprung "Back to the 60ies" stattfindet - verbunden mit einem musikalischen Hochgenuss. Das, und noch vieles mehr in dieser ... Hier geht es zur Musik von Charly Klauser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_6zXb0KnBo Playlist "Song des Monats": https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1dL9eYWItUWbCelkNVXMss?si=0c0de09f82d54238 PlayList "Frisch aus dem PREMIUM-Bereich": https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ZITjGUAoMXRcrfAJiafB4?si=_pdKxYnXTA-BqltUPSUpyg   ✅ Besser als Plugins, Dein INTRO in die #RecordingBlogFamilie ✅ Kostenlos registrieren unter https://recording-blog.com/1nwk   Björns Mastering MasterClass: https://recording-blog.com/shop-im-recording-blog Hier zum Newsletter für ständig neue Mixing-Tipps für jede DAW: https://recording-blog.com/#newsletter Björns Playlist "Mastered by Storia Mastering": https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0UpGEYg66WqvXIAFVEaeCd Lass Deinen Song mastern bei Björn: https://storiamastering.com   Selber Musik aufnehmen, abmischen und produzieren lernen mit Jonas und der #RecordingBlogFamilie: https://recording-blog.com/shop-im-recording-blog  

- EPISODE OVERVIEW Behind The DAW Is Back — After 3 Years Away... After a 3-year silence, Behind The DAW returns with the most raw and honest episode we've ever released. In this comeback story, WyattTroy reveals: - Why the podcast disappeared. - What really happened behind the scenes. - How DAW Nation nearly collapsed… and how it came back stronger than ever. - What's coming next for the producer community. - This isn't just a podcast—it's a reboot of the entire DAW Nation mission. Whether you're a bedroom producer, sound design addict, or six-figure beatmaker, this episode is your behind-the-scenes pass into the systems, struggles, and strategy that built DAW Nation. ______________________________________________________________ - FREE PACKS Free Frequenox Sample Pack → https://www.dawnation.net/frequenox Free Paradigm Essentials Pack by Au5 → https://www.dawnation.net/paradigm Free Spirit Lead Ableton Rack by Au5 → https://www.dawnation.net/spiritlead ______________________________________________________________ - COURSES Golden Vocal System → https://www.dawnation.net/goldenvocalsystem Crywolf Masterclass → https://www.dawnation.net/crywolfmasterclass School of Bass → https://www.dawnation.net/schoolofbass Serum Masterclass → https://www.dawnation.net/serummasterclass ______________________________________________________________ - ABOUT DAW NATION DAW Nation is a dedicated education platform for music producers. We help producers master sound design, build sustainable careers, and scale their creative businesses. From advanced tutorials to deep-dive interviews, we fuse psychology, systems, and strategy to help you level up in and out of the DAW. ______________________________________________________________ - OTHER RESOURCES In The DAW Episodes: https://www.dawnation.net/inthedaw Behind The DAW Episodes: https://www.dawnation.net/behindthedaw Oh My DAW Episodes: https://www.dawnation.net/ohmydaw Bonus Content: https://www.dawnation.net/bonus Free Downloads: https://www.dawnation.net/free ______________________________________________________________ - SOCIAL MEDIA & COMMUNITY Email Newsletter: https://www.dawnation.net/newsletter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daw_nation/ Discord: https://discord.gg/ACsjHaGZMY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daw_nation Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daw-nation-podcast/id1294386350 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2SZMjBBAd52BE3BBWHAJFR Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dawnationpodcast X: https://x.com/daw_nation Threads: https://www.threads.net/@daw_nation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawnationofficial Snapchat: https://snapchat.com/t/nHQpdoKZ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wyatttroy/

David Mellor discusses how to create custom effects in a DAW without relying on expensive plug-ins. Here he demonstrates his approach to creating a filter pan effect using an EQ with high-pass and low-pass filters, highlighting how custom effects can help give your music a unique edge.Chapters00:00 - Introduction02:05 - Pan Effect03:02 - Mono Pan04:30 - Static Pan06:21 - Music Track06:42 - Creative Pan Effect09:00 - Pan Effect Using A Low-Pass Filter 13:23 - Crossfading Using Filters17:15 - Effecting Individual Instruments #slatedigital #infinityeq #protoolsDavid Mellor BiogDavid Mellor got his start in pro audio through the Tonmeister course at Surrey University studying music, piano performance, acoustics, electronics, electro-acoustics and recording.He went on to work at London's Royal Opera House, with responsibilities including sound design, front-of-house operation, stage monitoring and electronic design satisfying the likes of Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa and Karlheinz Stockhausen. David has also had over 600 works published in the field of production music. Notable uses of his music include the BBC's Horizon, Fahrenheit 911, and the Oprah Winfrey Show.David has been actively involved in Audio Education since 1986, teaching students of City of Westminster College and Westminster University, also returning to guest lecture at Surrey University. From 2001 until recently David has offered courses in audio online with Audio Masterclass. David now enjoys making YouTube videos for his 84,000 subscribers and releasing music on streaming services and Bandcamp for his dozen or so listeners.YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@audiomasterclassSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6OkaDx4vB4O2ssUA5p4M8gBandcamp - https://davidmellor.bandcamp.com/Catch more shows on our other podcast channels: https://www.soundonsound.com/sos-podcasts

Today Dmitri talks with the winners of the 2024 Music Tectonics Swimming with Narwals Competition, DAWn Audio. They discuss their innovative platform for music producers and artists as well as the recent pivot from a cross-DAW collaboration plugin, to a gamified network that rewards artists for their creative work. But first, Dmitri and Tristra share a quick take on the news headlines of the week.   News from Rock Paper Scanner:   Beats and Bytes: Essential Trend Report   Apple Music Integration is now Available on More DJ Platforms   Will $1 on Your Ticket Help Save Australian Live Music? Napster? Is it 1999? Sam Ash Music Returns Online   The Cost of Banning TikTok: Implications for Digital Advertising   The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!  Get Dmitri's Rock Paper Scanner newsletter.

Why do children create fearlessly while professional producers get stuck staring at blank DAW sessions? In this insightful conversation, Ben and Carl explore the counterintuitive truth that creative freedom comes from embracing constraints, not avoiding them. From Sufjan Stevens' state-themed albums to the natural evolution of decision-making throughout the production timeline, they reveal how limitations spark inspiration rather than stifle it. Whether you're battling decision paralysis with 87,000 clap samples or struggling to maintain a social media presence, this episode offers practical approaches to turning constraints into catalysts for your best work.Discover:How constraints unlock creativity rather than limit itWhy limitless possibilities lead to decision paralysisPractical constraint methods for both music and businessThe natural evolution of constraints throughout the production timelineDecision-making confidence across different creative domainsThe value of deliberate practice in building decisivenessBen and Carl's Weekly Inspiration Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IpnxDVoTY44JBV1j19H4h?si=0f80e020d8ae497eLA Wildfire Relief:Musicares - https://donor.musicares.org/page/lafirereliefWAMTN - https://give.wearemovingtheneedle.org/campaign/654724/donateLearn more about StudioLand - https://www.welcometostudioland.com/a/2147995182/bmyFf8p5Download our free guide: "The Future-Proof Mixing Engineer: 8 Essential Skills for 2024 and Beyond" - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/future-proof-mixingConnect with us:Secret Sonics - https://www.instagram.com/secretsonicsBen - https://www.instagram.com/benwallickmusic/Carl - https://www.instagram.com/carlbahner/Learn more:https://www.benwallick.com/https://www.carlbahner.com/This episode with edited by Gavi Kutliroff - https://www.instagram.com/pleasant_peasant_music/

Welcome back to Season 2 Episode 3 of Sound Discussion. This month we're discussing the fascinating world of music production and mixing with our special guest Jim Stewart. He is a mixing engineer from Cleveland with over 15 years of experience. With a diverse roster of artists, Jim's knowledge is as rich as a well-mixed track!In this episode, we're dissecting the blurred lines between producing and mixing a song. Jim shares his insights on what it truly means to produce a track from start to finish and spoiler alert: it's not just about pressing buttons! We'll also discuss the importance of communication with artists, especially those stepping into the recording booth for the first time. Balancing artistic vision with technical execution is no easy feat!Jim reveals his favorite tools of the trade, including his go-to DAW, Pro Tools, and his beloved plugin, Fabfilter Pro Q. As we go through the conversation, we'll explore the ever-evolving landscape of music production, including the rising interest in Dolby Atmos and its implications for mixing engineers. Whether you're a budding producer, an experienced engineer, or just someone who loves to jam out, this episode is packed with valuable insights and lively discussions about the art and science of music production. So, plug in and get ready to be inspired!To connect with Jim Stewart, check out the links below.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimstewartrec/Website: https://www.jimstewartmixing.comOther links mentioned in this episode:Recording Studio RockstarsThe Six Figure Home Studio Podcast - Episode 118Jim Sonfield - "Sitting In The Green GrassWe'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode! Drop us a line at sounddiscussionpodcast@gmail.com and find more information on our website: sounddiscussionpodcast.com.Show notes created by https://headliner.app Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode the guys discuss what is the best DAW for beginners and also if pro tools is truly the industry standard? Is ableton too expensive for starting? Does FL studio and logic have the best barrier to entry? Garage band to logic the best pipeline going from beginner to advanced? Lets find out Follow Colossal for more info➡️https://colossal.fm➡️https://www.instagram.com/colossal_app➡️https://www.tiktok.com/@colossal.app➡️https://www.youtube.com/@colossal-app➡️ Get Our Rosetta Plugins: https://cutt.ly/RwAEmuRF➡️ Our Site: https://www.helpmedevvon.com Please subscribe to our YouTube and rate our podcast it helps us a lot!➡️ https://linktr.ee/myaudionerdsFollow Ushttps://www.instagram.com/helpmedevvon➡️Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGyDjbX9F9ARt_8sgv5kGDg/joinFollow The CastNick Riveshttps://instagram.com/_nickrives_Devvon Terrellhttps://instagram.com/helpmedevvonLJhttps://instagram.com/prodbyljeanHere is L.Jean channel! https://youtube.com/@SweataWeathaCourtney Taylorhttps://instagram.com/officialcourtneytaylor#podcast #mixing #mastering

"The field recording, sounds of individuals selling bus tickets in Peru, reminded me of similar sonic experiences I have had in San Francisco and New York City. Hearing the recording immediately took me to the images I know of Peru and promptly meshed those images with the sounds and imaged from mass transit terminals in the US cities I have lived in and traveled in. It represents, for me, a sonic impression of the diverse voices that exist in all places. The most immediate experience I had, sonically, was that I immediately related the Peruvian recording to the similar sounds of my own experiences, even though I do not speak the language of Peru -- signifying that even though we are culturally very different, we share attributes that make communication at a humanistic level possible. "I began my process by listening to the field recording on loop to really become familiar with it. I then noted the variety of voices (women, children and men) and the way those voices intertwined. I used a DAW to chop the recording and created a drum kit from the voices. Since the men's voices were very dominant, I relied on those for the bass/rhythm and used the higher pitched voices to interject moments of melody. After working with just the field recording, I then began to search for software instruments that would pair well with the sonic experience. I wanted the instrumentation to raise the voices and not detract from them. Once I had most of the elements in place, I revisited the field recording and add some effects to a few of the samples to help them merge with the software instruments. "Overall, I wanted to keep the underlying feeling that the Peru field recording provided, and amplify that experience by adding my own remembrance of similar experiences in the US cities. Highlighting that we, as a people, are different but also close." Bus ticket vendors in Cuzco reimagined by Jennifer Zaylea. ——————— This sound is part of the Sonic Heritage project, exploring the sounds of the world's most famous sights. Find out more and explore the whole project: https://www.citiesandmemory.com/heritage

Yes, this is the thing that we all have wanted since we first played our piano or guitar or DAW for the first time and said…”Hey, I can make music…could this be my job?'And I say, “Well maybe…”And you say…”So you're saying there's a chance!!!!”LINKS IN THIS VIDEO:BMI IS FREE AGAIN!: https://youtu.be/WykcwV8uGKoORCHESTRAL TOOLS BERLIN FREE ORCHESTRA: https://www.orchestraltools.com/berlin-free-orchestraBECOME A POSITIVE SPIN SONGS PARTNERWork directly with composer and producer Eric Copeland to develop albums of music for pitching to sync licensing for TV, Film, Ads, and Gaming.Email Eric@MakeMusicIncome.comONE-ON-ONE MUSIC CAREER COACHING FOR COMPOSERS AND PRODUCERS:Get Feedback From Eric on Your Music & Career: https://makemusicincome.com/coaching/MY SYNC LICENSING MUSICPositive Spin Songs - https://positivespinsongs.comMY PERSONAL MUSIC:https://www.ericcopelandmusic.comGet FREE stuff at https://makemusicincome.com/free/--// GET YOUR MUSIC TO TV, FILM, ADS, AND GAMING: (Start the Course for FREE!): https://payhip.com/b/KtoqH //// SELL YOUR MUSIC ON NON-EXCLUSIVE STOCK LIBRARIES (Start the course for FREE!): https://payhip.com/b/pvsfL NOW JUST $49! //FREE EBOOK: THE DO-EVERYTHING CHECKLIST FOR YOUR SONGShttps://makemusicincome.com/checklistFREE EBOOK: THE DO-EVERYTHING CHECKLIST FOR YOUR SONGShttps://makemusicincome.com/checklistFREE COURSE: HOW TO UPLOAD TO POND5https://makemusicincome.com/pond5FREE EBOOK: 50 WAYS TO MAKE MUSIC INCOME V4https://makemusicincome.com/50waysFREE EBOOK!: TOOLS YOUR NEED TO MAKE MUSIC INCOME V2https://makemusicincome.com/toolsFREE STOCK MUSIC RESEARCH PAPER: "The Ubiquitous Style, Form, and Instrumentation of Corporate Stock Music"https://makemusicincome.com/ubiquitousJOIN OUR EMAIL LIST (Get an email when we release new videos!)http://eepurl.com/hF8ihrTHE OFFICIAL WEB SITE:https://makemusicincome.com/OUR WEEKLY PODCAST:https://anchor.fm/makemusicincomeDISTROKID: Get your music to Spotify, Apple, Youtube, and more for one yearly price.Get 7% Off:Click here: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/911910Get 50% off if you are a student or educator! Click here: https://distrokid.com/student/911910NEED GEAR?SWEETWATER SOUND: Support the channel by using this link to find the latest deals and get the gear you need at our favorite music store, Sweetwater Sound!https://sweetwater.sjv.io/q4JEB5DISCO: Show off your amazing portfolio and be where the music supervisors and music buyers are! Click here: https://disco.ac/signup?b=2095&u=34391IDENTIFYY: Get paid when your music is used on YouTubeClick here: https://identifyy.com?referral=MTMzMjc2POND5: Get into Music Licensing easily! Use this referral code to sign up and get started selling YOUR music with Pond5!Click here: https://www.pond5.com?ref=FromtheMomentMusicJOIN OUR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD:https://bit.ly/3fYDSVdTimestamps:0:00 - What I Hear Most From Music People4:33 - Eric's Week in Full Time Music10:00 - NEWS: BMI is FREE Again to Join13:40 - NEWS: Berlin Free Orchestra by Orchestral Tools16:05 - Music vs. Job17:16 - Music as Your Full Time Job26:10 - Full Time Job/Part Time Music29:13 - How to Get to Full Time Music41:39 - A Music Middle Ground?44:50 - The Truth You Won't Like52:45 - It CAN Be Done!58:34 - Your Music & Job Are the Same1:02:17 - Music vs. Job Wrap

"I've been on a very long burnout in regards of producing music, and I'm only just beginning to get out of it. "I normally use FL Studio for my production but I've decided to take things a step further by trying to use Ableton Live (12), especially since I've gotten my license quite recently, I figured it's worth a shot trying to use the tools within that DAW. "I wanted to put my resampling skills to the test, whilst also maintaining my inspiration by some of the NCS releases I've heard over a decade ago. I've decided to make one of the more difficult genres "Glitch Hop", which works exceptionally well when it comes to resampling. I think this turned out quite fine :) all for fun and for the vibes. "I also used Xfer's brand new Serum 2 which came out earlier this week! It was a great learning process." Verona Arena reimagined by Kanro. ——————— This sound is part of the Sonic Heritage project, exploring the sounds of the world's most famous sights. Find out more and explore the whole project: https://www.citiesandmemory.com/heritage

Hark, Constructs!We hope you enjoy the seventh episode in our series of Bonus Episodes we're calling, “Tomb Talks”, where we invite some of our favorite authors and artists to our table to discuss their work and the works that inspire them as well as the various types of nerdy media we consume.We invite Christopher Ruocchio back to talk about Disquiet Gods and the upcoming finale of his Sun Eater series from DAW books and maybe get him to talk a little about whats next!We hope you enjoy the conversation!Very Respectfully,Nick & EmilyPreorder SHADOWS UPON TIME set to release on November 18, 2025 online or at your local bookstore or from either of the below links!https://www.thebookloft.comhttps://www.quailridgebooks.com/Christopher Ruocchio ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠!Follow The Unlocked Tomb Podcast ⁠⁠Here⁠⁠!Podcast Artwork by: ⁠⁠Marceline_Art⁠⁠Featuring Original Music by: - ⁠⁠Chelsea Lankes⁠⁠ - Ghost© (Remix by ⁠⁠Dance with the Dead⁠⁠ (Permission for use granted by the artist)

"Part of the reason I stay super busy is bc if I stop to rest l'll ruminate. And if I ruminate, I start spiraling. And if I spiraling I'm like a nosediving plane" Sound familiar? Discover the ANSWER to WHY you get stuck in your most annoying perfectionist tendencies, like ruminating, catastrophizing, overthinking every small mistake etc. Plus the 6 reasons your perfectionist brain holds on to outdated habits,  how chronic stress impacts your brain's ability to change, the role of back and white thinking in reinforcing unhelpful neural pathways, why past experiences trick your brain into seeing danger everywhere and how to stop your worries from becoming self-fulfilling prophecies.  On paper, you've got it together— isn't it time you felt like it? Whether it's becoming much more DECISIVE in everything you do, stop playing out worst case scenarios in your head or JOYFULLY PRESENT AMBITIOUS again, Perfectionism Optimized, private 1-1 coaching gives you the life-long skills to *finally feel* as amazing on the inside as your life looks on the outside. Get your stress-free start today at https://courtneylovegavin.com/rewire TIMESTAMPS:00:00–How to finally take charge of ruminating02:16–Missed the last episode? Here's a quick recap04:06–What happens when your brain gets it wrong06:09–Why perfectionist brains resists learning from mistakes07:40–6 sneaky reasons your brain ignores new info08:23–How chronic stress keeps your brain stuck10:20–Why your brain clings to old patterns11:42–The hidden reason you avoid discomfort12:51–When your brain blows things out of proportion13:49–How black-and-white thinking is like wearing blinders15:19–Why past experiences warp your reactions19:34–How to update your brain so you can get unstuck21:09–One small shift to start seeing change today The first step in rewiring Resources Mentioned In Episode 250:Take your first step in rewiring Perfect Start Introductory SessionMagic Skill for Control of Emotions [Neuroscience Series #1] Perfectionism Rewired Ep. 248How Perfectionist Brain *Actually* Works [Neuroscience Series #2] Perfectionism Rewired Ep. 249When Taking A Few Deep Breaths Isn't Enough Perfectionism Rewired Ep. 192Will Save Your Sanity(might change your life) Perfectionism Rewired Ep. 193 Citations/Sources:Bar, M. 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Placing prediction into the fear circuit. *Trends in Neurosciences*, *34*(6), 283–292. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tins.2011.03.005‌Meyer, A., & Wissemann, K. (2020). Controlling parenting and perfectionism is associated with an increased error-related negativity (ERN) in young adults. *Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience*, *15*(1), 87–95. https://doi.org/10.1093/scan/nsaa018‌Roy, M., Shohamy, D., Daw, N., Jepma, M., Wimmer, G. E., & Wager, T. D. (2014). Representation of aversive prediction errors in the human periaqueductal gray. *Nature Neuroscience*, *17*(11), 1607–1612. https://doi.org/10.1038/nn.3832‌ Perfectionism Rewired is committed to neuroscience truth and accuracy through a perfectionist affirming lens, offering cutting-edge research on perfectionism, neuroplasticity + interoception techniques for the practical perfectionist who wants to enjoy the life you've worked so hard to create instead of obsolete advice to "overcome your perfectionism"

Ready to settle the score between drum programming and live drums? In this episode of Inside the Recording Studio, Chris and Jody dive deep into the pros, cons, and surprising secrets of both worlds. From the unmistakable human feel of live drums to the precision and creativity of programmed beats, we explore: Which music styles thrive with live drums and which ones are a match made in heaven for drum programming. When to hit record on live drums for that larger-than-life sound—and when to let your DAW handle the groove. Avoiding robotic rhythms: Common pitfalls of drum programming and how to keep it feeling fresh. Why program drums anyway? Cost, control, and those tiny apartments that don't fit a drum kit. The best of both worlds: Tips for blending live and programmed drums or samples to craft a killer hybrid sound. Plus, there's a mysterious Friday Finds that you won't want to miss. And let's be real—it's also not unlikely that some nonsense will be discussed along the way. Whether you're a purist who swears by sticks and skins or a MIDI maestro, this episode is packed with insights to level up your drum game!   #DrumProgramming #LiveDrums #HybridDrums #MusicProductionTips #DrumRecording #StudioLife #AudioEngineering #MixingTips #InsideTheRecordingStudio #FridayFinds

Sometimes a cue just needs a little extra something, so in this episode, I'm jumping into the DAW, opening up Splice and Serato Sample, and showing my real-time process for using loops, one-shots, and sample chopping to enhance a hip-hop cue. Plus, I feature my last Modern Comedy cue and I share my thoughts on a reflective piano cue from 52 Cues Family member, Cory Lavine.Watch this episode on YouTube!https://youtu.be/GjpZLaNW0WA Join the 52 Cues Album Accelerator – a self-paced program with over 6.5 hours of video content, discussion threads, articles, and resources which guides you through the entire process of creating a production music album. Plus you'll receive a 90-minute, one-on-one session to listen through your album and discuss strategies for library placement. Head over to 52cues.com/accelerator to sign up today!

We chatted with Cork musician and artist bÚkl about the challenges of making music and getting it heard in 2025, as well as the joys of being based in the People's Republic Cork. See more about them here bukl.bandcamp.com Who are we talking to, is it a logical journey to what you do now? bÚkl is my artist name. Pronounced like 'buachaill'. I love Irish but we've always been in a bit of a twilight zone with it, and that's ok. I grew up in Myrtleville, Cork, by the sea. Music was always exciting to me ever since my Dad played me 'Live and Let Die' by wings on our turntable when I was around 5. I think it is a logical journey, even if I went about it arseways. I've been playing guitar, singing and writing songs and poetry since my early teens, and I have a degree in Music. In college I learned how to produce music with a DAW and MIDI. But I struggled for a few years mentally after leaving college. I stopped playing music and was afraid to leave my house. So music was shelved for a while, but thankfully I was able to revive myself and get back into it. Working in a record store with a very supportive boss was a huge help. I never stopped listening though. At the same time, mental health issues like anxiety and depression don't mix well with social media, so that part is tricky if I want to try to promote my stuff. bÚkl - Eclipsed (Official Music Video) bÚkl coming through from Cork What music did you love as a kid? It varies quite a bit. I liked the boy and girl bands in the late 90s, Boy zone and Spice Girls, when I was about 5-8, also the charting dance stuff like ATB and Dario G a bit after that. Then my parents got Sky and I discovered Kerrang TV at about 12. I was mesmerized by rock and metal, it was the best thing I had ever heard. I think the first song I loved on Kerrang was 'Links 1234' by Rammstein. The video with the ants vs the termites is still vivid in my head. Then I bought my first CD with my own money from Ray in MusicZone in 2001 after he opened that year in Carrigaline. I wasn't allowed to get Limp Bizkit because of all the language so I got The Offspring, 'Conspiracy of One's instead, which has less language! What are you working on musically now? At the moment, I'm rehearsing with my friend and colleague, Young Adam, to put the bÚkl music together in a live setting. We work with backing tracks and a loop pedal. Two guitars. I haven't played live in nearly 10 years so my confidence isn't great, but we're enjoying our jam sessions, so fingers crossed. I'm also going through my old recording devices and transferring riffs and song ideas to my laptop so I can flesh them out and record them in future. Do you feel it is easier or harder to create music now? I suppose it's easier for people to create music now because of how technology has progressed and that we have so many devices with recording capabilities. But I think if you have the passion you'll always find a way. I remember saving up for a camcorder when I was around 10 so I could make home movies. When I was about 14 I used a karaoke machine that we had to record songs simply at home on cassette. I got a Zoom H4 recorder in college. And in recent years I've used the DAW Reaper which is very reasonably priced compared to other options. And how about to create awareness and a buzz about what you have made? I have mixed feelings on this because there is more indie music out there now than ever and nearly everyone is on social media, where you can reach a lot of people. But it can be difficult to break through the fog. Also I find social media tough mentally, you never know what odd responses you'll receive from people, or if you'll receive any response at all! A lot of the time people are kind but the rare digs can stick in your head. But I think if you work at building a good following on your platform of choice it can be rewarding in the long run. What are the pros and cons of being based in Cork for a musician? There are plenty of music heads here who ap...

Send me a messageAchieving a powerful, well-balanced bass is essential for any great mix. In this episode, Marc Matthews takes you behind the scenes of his latest track, breaking down his process for designing and mixing bass sounds. Whether you're working in Logic Pro or another DAW, these insights will help you create a deep, punchy low-end that enhances your overall production.What You'll Learn:How to make sub bass in Serum for a clean and powerful low-endHow to create sub bass sounds that sit perfectly in your mixTechniques for how to make sub bass sound better layeringThe importance of duplicating and modifying bass tracks for a fuller soundTips for final mixing considerations and blending bass in contextIf you've ever struggled with making your bass stand out, this episode is for you! Tune in and start crafting basslines that bring your tracks to life.Links mentioned in this episode:Xfer Records Serum Advanced Wavetable SynthesizerGot a question? I'd love to hear from you! Submit a question, share your social media handles or website, and get featured in a future episode. Plus, one lucky question will win a Starbucks voucher each month! Support the showListen to my new single 'Separation' Follow Marc Matthews' Socials:Instagram | YouTube | Synth Music Mastering Thanks for listening and never stop making music!

Incremental progress leads to significant achievements! Join Lij Shaw as he interviews audio veteran Alex Ohana, who shares stories from a 35-year career. Alex reveals the power of embracing risk and reinvention, along with the importance of community in the audio world. He discusses his journey, from recording techniques to the evolution of technology, and offers insights into finding success in the music industry. This inspiring conversation delves into innovation, personal growth, and staying true to your creative vision. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Alex Oana, an engineer, producer, and innovator originally from Minneapolis and now based in Los Angeles. Over a 30-year career, Alex has produced hundreds of records and earned 11 Minnesota Music Awards. In 1994, he purchased the former home of Twin/Tone Records to launch his own studio, City Cabin, in Minneapolis. In the early 2000s, Alex relocated to Los Angeles, where he focused on mixing and worked as a front-of-house engineer for Pharrell Williams and NER*D on global tours. Alex has also held roles such as Global Sales Manager at Apogee Electronics and consultant for Vintage King Audio. As Vice President at Slate Digital, he co-created the groundbreaking Raven multitouch DAW controller. Later, he founded Audio Test Kitchen, an innovative online platform offering detailed comparisons of over 300 microphones and other audio gear. He is currently the Vice President of Marketing for Sound Vision Works. Alex first joined us on episode RSR226, where he shared his full backstory. Today, we'll dive into the latest in studio tech and production. THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS! http://UltimateMixingMasterclass.com https://www.adam-audio.com https://www.native-instruments.com Use code ROCK10 to get 10% off! https://www.izotope.com Use code ROCK10 to get 10% off! https://roswellproaudio.com/ https://www.makebelievestudio.com/mbsi Get your MBSI plugin here! https://RecordingStudioRockstars.com/Academy  https://www.thetoyboxstudio.com/ Listen to this guest's discography on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2TVkAtP1rYpJlRRLKuDXZH?si=8736850b2fef4376 If you love the podcast, then please leave a review: https://RSRockstars.com/Review CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES AT: https://RSRockstars.com/494

In this month's volume of the Production Online Podcast, we catch up with the incredible producer and mixer Chris Greely! Chris shares about recent mixing projects, answers some listener questions, and then gives a full walkthrough on how he suggests producers and mixers organize their DAW sessions for maximum efficiency.This conversation is packed with insider tips, practical advice, and behind-the-scenes stories from one of the industry's best.To watch the Extended Cut, visit productiononline.com.

This week on Inside the Recording Studio, Chris and Jody step into the ring for a battle of the workflows—Channel Strips vs. Individual Plugins! Ever wondered if you should streamline your mix with an all-in-one channel strip or go full mad scientist with a chain of individual plugins? We're diving into: What exactly makes up a channel strip, and how does it compare to stacking separate plugins? The classic hardware emulations and modern virtual channel strips that bring analog-style workflow to your DAW. The pros and cons—efficiency vs. flexibility, simplicity vs. control, and everything in between. Why thinking of your DAW like a console might just change how you mix forever. Of course, no Inside the Recording Studio episode is complete without a bit of nonsense, so expect some laughs along the way. If you're looking to refine your mixing workflow and make better creative decisions in your DAW, this episode is for you!   #InsideTheRecordingStudio #MixingWorkflow #ChannelStrips #MusicProduction #AudioEngineering #StudioLife #MixingTips #MusicMixing #DAWWorkflow #ProAudio

In episode 181 of Inside The Mix, I'm joined by Ableton Live expert and music production mentor Dan Giffin to discuss the key elements that take a producer from hobbyist to professional. We dive into the emotional side of mixing, the power of mentorship, and how evolving technology—including AI—is shaping the future of music creation. Whether you're perfecting your productions or preparing for a live music performance, this episode is packed with valuable insights to elevate your workflow.What You'll Learn:How Ableton Live can be used for live performance and stress-free setupsThe impact of music production mentorship on career growthBreaking down the future of AI in DAWs—is there a DAW with AI?How to prepare for a live music performance without the overwhelmThe importance of emotional connection in mixing over technical perfectionLessons learned from Dan's journey, including humorous real-world experiencesTune in to learn how to refine your craft, embrace new technology, and make music that truly connects with listeners!Wanna follow Dan? Click hereGot a question? I'd love to hear from you! Click here to submit a question, share your social media handles or website, and get featured in a future episode.Plus, one lucky question will win a Starbucks voucher each month! Face Your EarsExplore home recording and music creation with Rich and Justin on 'Face Your Ears'!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showWanna listen to my new single 'Separation'? Click here Follow Marc Matthews' Socials:Instagram | YouTube | Synth Music Mastering

Ever wondered how to get the absolute most out of the PASport VO? This episode of The Pro Audio Suite is your deep dive into everything you need to know about setting up, optimizing, and troubleshooting this powerhouse of an interface. From default settings and compressor behavior to multi-computer setups and even game streaming, we break it all down. Whether you're a voice actor, podcaster, or producer, this guide ensures you get the best audio possible with your PASport VO. In this episode, we cover:

*This episode originally aired on May 7th, 2024*Dear songwriter,Are you overwhelmed by the plethora of sounds and instruments you have at your disposal once you open up your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)? I've been there too, and this episode is designed to be your friendly guide through the seemingly daunting terrain of music production. We're diving into the art of creating purposeful music with insights from my own journey from creating sounds to forging music with intention and precision.You will be guided through a step-by-step process aimed at helping you make decisions about which instruments to use in your tracks and which ones to boot. Learn how to externalize and implement a mental checklist that brings clarity as you write, arrange, and produce your new songs.Four Questions I Ask During the Demo Production Process:What is the role of the instrument I'm adding?What is the context for this instrument (AKA why is it even there?)What is its relationship with the other instruments and voices?Do I even need this instrument? Take this chance to transform your DAW session from a daunting challenge into a playground of limitless potential!Like what your hearing in the Dear Songwriter... podcast? Leave us quick review or 5 star rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!Mentions and Links:Social Media:Instagram: @connorlfrostSongs/Artists:While My Guitar Gently Weeps - The BeatlesDigital Audio Workstations(DAWs):GarageBandPro ToolsLogic ProPodcasts:108. Analyzing the Songwriting of The Beatles' George Harrison

In this episode, Paul White looks at some creative ways that you can manipulate the standard plug-ins found in your DAW, using them alone or in combination with one another, to create some unique sounds, effects and rhythms. Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:08 - Hard Tune Effect01:39 - Processing Speech03:15 - Fast Pitch Processing04:04 - Using Match EQ On Guitars06:07 - Distortion And Reverb07:14 - Adding In Pitch Shift07:41 - Reverb And Distortion 09:07 - Adding More Reverb And Delay10:02 - Using Distortion On Drums11:30 - Using A Rotary Speaker On Drums12:43 - Using An Impulse Response With Convolution ReverbPaul White BiogPaul White initially trained in electronics at The Royal Radar Establishment in Malvern then went on to work with Malvern Instruments, a company specialising in laser analysis equipment, before moving into technical writing. He joined the Sound On Sound team in 1991 where he became Editor In Chief, a position he held for many years before recently becoming Executive Editor. Paul has written more than 20 recording and music technology textbooks, the latest being The Producer's Manual.Having established his own multitrack home studio in the 1980s he's worked with many notable names including Bert Jansch and Gordon Giltrap. He's played in various bands over the years and currently collaborates with Malvern musician Mark Soden, under the name of Cydonia Collective. Paul still performs live claiming that as he has suffered for his music he doesn't see why everyone else shouldn't too!http://www.cydoniacollective.co.uk/Catch more shows on our other podcast channels: https://www.soundonsound.com/sos-podcasts

In this episode, I'm breaking down my experience going LIVE while using the free DAW, LUNA. I'll be sharing insights on how it stacks up for mixing and production, plus how I tapped into free multitrack sessions from Cambridge-MT.com to level up my skills without spending a dime. Whether you're an engineer on a budget or just looking to expand your mix catalog, this episode is packed with gems to help you refine your craft. Tune in and see how you can take advantage of these free resources to elevate your sound.

Home recording doesn't require a professional studio - it requires understanding fundamentals, making smart choices about gear, and focusing on performance quality. In this episode, I share my journey from basic podcast recording to producing music, including practical tips on choosing your first DAW, selecting an audio interface, and setting up your recording space. You'll learn about essential gear, common connectivity issues, and how to manage the learning curve without getting overwhelmed. Whether you're a drummer looking to record your kit or a musician wanting to capture your ideas, this guide will help you start your home recording journey with confidence. I also share real-world examples from recording my own singles and hundreds of podcast episodes, along with budget-friendly solutions for beginners. Support the Unstarving Musician The Unstarving Musician exists solely through the generosity of its listeners, readers, and viewers. Learn how you can offer your support. This episode was powered by Music Marketing Method, a program for independent musicians looking to grow their music career. Music Marketing Method was created by my good friend Lynz Crichton. I'm in the program and I'm learning tons! I'm growing my fan base and learning about many ways that I'll be earning money in the new year. It's also helping me grow this podcast. How cool is that? To lean more and find out if Music Marketing Method can help your music career, visit UnstarvingMusician.com/MusicMarketing. This episode of the was powered by Liner Notes. Learn from the hundreds of musicians and industry pros I've spoken with for the Unstarving Musician on topics such as marketing, songwriting, touring, sync licensing and much more. Sign up for Liner Notes. Liner Notes is an email newsletter from yours truly, in which I share some of the best knowledge gems garnered from the many conversations featured on the Unstarving Musician. You'll also be privy to the latest podcast episodes and Liner Notes subscriber exclusives. Sign up at UnstarvingMusician.com. It's free and you can unsubscribe at anytime. Resources The Unstarving Musician's Guide to Getting Paid Gigs, by Robonzo Music Marketing Method – The program that helps musicians find fans, grow an audience and make consistent income Bandzoogle – The all-in-one platform that makes it easy to build a beautiful website for your music Dreamhost – See the latest deals from Dreamhost, save money and support the UM in the process. More Resources for musicians Pardon the Interruption (Disclosure)  Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This means I make a small commission, at no extra charge to you, if you purchase using those links. Thanks for your support! Visit UnstarvingMusician.com to sign up for Liner Notes to learn what I'm learning from the best indie musicians and music industry professionals. Stay in touch! @RobonzoDrummer on Twitter  and  Instagram @UnstarvingMusician on Facebook  and  YouTube  

"Listen to what the session musicians say during lunch!" Joe talked about how to be a great studio assistant, orchestral sessions, choosing the perfect vocal mic and DAW, Harrison Mixbus 32, the SSL UF8 and UC-1, and being a servant to the song! Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Joe Carrell, a Nashville-based producer, mixer, and recording engineer. Over his 20+ year career, Joe has mixed and recorded 12 Grammy-nominated albums, worked on Dove Award-winning songs, and contributed to over 38 charting number-one hits, with Billboard top tens in multiple categories, all the while producing pop artists and mixing everything from rock, country, jazz, gospel, bluegrass, etc. He currently works from the historic Treasure Isle Recorders in Nashville TN. Joe Carrell began his journey in the professional music world as an assistant engineer for a member of Nashville's legendary Bradley family. With a strong background as a musician and a deep love for recording, Joe quickly became a sought-after expert in the industry. Today, he shares his passion and expertise on his YouTube channel, In The Mix with Joe Carrell, and in collaboration with platforms like Produce Like A Pro, Warm Audio, and SSL. Joe produces hands-on tutorials for both beginners and seasoned engineers, covering essential mixing and production techniques such as vocal mixing, managing multiple vocal tracks, adding depth to mixes, and insights into his hybrid workflow. He also offers tips on using EQ, stereo widening, automation, subgroups, balancing low-end frequencies, mixing orchestral elements, and crafting commercial-ready tracks across a variety of genres. THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS! http://UltimateMixingMasterclass.com https://www.adam-audio.com https://www.native-instruments.com Use code ROCK10 to get 10% off! https://www.izotope.com Use code ROCK10 to get 10% off! https://roswellproaudio.com/ https://www.makebelievestudio.com/mbsi Get your MBSI plugin here! https://RecordingStudioRockstars.com/Academy  https://www.thetoyboxstudio.com/ Listen to this guest's discography on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0eq797VHiwEZkHpkPT2my7?si=70f85ca0cc324b3b If you love the podcast, then please leave a review: https://RSRockstars.com/Review CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES AT: https://RSRockstars.com/488

EP. 104 From Rejections to Placements: How to Succeed in the Sync Licensing Industry   In this Music Is My Business episode, Clint shares essential strategies for sync licensing success, celebrates community achievements, and dives into music production tools. He discusses DAW updates for Logic Pro, navigating rejections, the importance of metadata, and storage solutions for producers. Clint also answers live Q&A, offering advice on quitting the 9-5 grind, hiring lawyers for contracts, and protecting your music in the sync licensing space.   DAW Talk Pro Tools Licensing Legal Pitfalls in Sync Licensing Gear Acquisition Syndrome   Free 6-Step Guide - https://www.clintproductions.com/6steps Producer Mentorship - https://www.producermentorship.com](https://www.producermentorship.com/   Follow Clint on IG: https://www.instagram.com/clintmusic Watch Clint on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/aclintjr Link To Resources: https://www.clintproductions.com/linkinbio

In our next episode. of the BOSS Money Talks series, the BOSSES talk about how to set and achieve financial goals like a pro by transforming daunting yearly objectives into achievable, bite-sized milestones. Anne and Danielle guide you through the process of reverse engineering your target income, allowing you to create efficient tracking systems for auditions, marketing, and follow-ups. This ultimately can help you to manage the unpredictable nature of freelance work with confidence. The BOSSES share personal stories and insights on analyzing past successes, pinpointing what truly works, and making informed adjustments to your approach, fostering a mindset of steady, systematic growth. 00:01 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Hello amazing bosses and voiceover talents out there. Hey, amazing voiceover talents. Do you ever wish boss marketing was as fun as it was being behind the mic? Well, check out my Vio Boss Blast. It's designed to automate and make your marketing simpler. You'll benefit from your very own target marketed list, tailored to meet your goals and your brand the VO Boss Blast. Find out more at voboss com.  00:32 - Intro (Announcement) It's time to take your business to the next level, the boss level. These are the premier business owner strategies and successes being utilized by the industry's top talent today. Rock your business like a boss a VO boss. Now let's welcome your host, nne Ganguza.  00:51 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Hey hey everyone, Welcome to the VO Boss Podcast and the Boss Money Talk Series. I'm your host, Anne Ganguzza, and I am so excited to bring back to the show Danielle Famble. Danielle, yay, hey, thanks for having me back. How are you? I'm so excited to talk money with you this morning.  01:09 - Danielle Famble (Host) I'm good. I'm always up for a money conversation, so very happy to be here Cool.  01:14 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) And you know why? Because I actually just started taking and you know I've taken these courses before. But you know I always love to take goal setting classes because even though you kind of know, like I've set goals before, I do it every year, I do it periodically. I think that it's important to just kind of get your motivation and inspiration going and I thought it would be a great time to talk about setting financial goals and how we can successfully reach them as entrepreneurs.  01:41 - Danielle Famble (Host) Yeah, I think that's really important because in business you always talk about goals like business goals, or the point of a business is to make a profit, and so financial goals are kind of tied into that. So it is good to be intentional about your goals, even if you don't hit that goal. Absolutely being able to track where your progress is is really important, so I love that you're doing that. It's something I try to do every year. I think it usually happens for most people around like the end of the year sort of a New Year's resolution, but doing it in the middle of the year is really pretty great. I love that.  02:14 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Well, I think one thing that I'm learning that is important is to set realistic goals. I mean, it's all well and good to want a million dollars, but I want to be able to set a realistic financial goal for myself and I think how important is that actual number, like I know you just said, if you don't make it? But what if we create a more realistic goal? And then, I don't know, maybe reverse engineer, is that a thing?  02:39 - Danielle Famble (Host) Is that something that you do? Yeah, totally. I read this book, the 12 Week Year, a couple of months ago. It's a really good book and it really is about like breaking your year down into almost like quarters, really breaking them down into 12-week years themselves so that the goal doesn't take the length of time like a full year for example.  02:58 And then you're able to break it down further from those 12 weeks to individual weeks. So that is sort of reverse engineering your goals. So, for example, if your goal was to make, let's say, $10,000 in the 12 week time, then you can go and say, okay, well, what do I need to do incrementally to get myself there? Is it going to be marketing more? Is it going to be increasing the number of auditions that you do? Is it going to be figuring out which genre that you want to go into, because maybe a certain genre may get you to that 10,000 quicker? I think actually, reverse engineering your goal makes it so that the goal itself is not so big and all you're working toward they're little sprints. So you're working toward the next milestone in that bigger goal sphere.  03:42 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Well, I think there's something to be said for breaking it down into smaller parts, because I think number one of the fact that our business is so volatile, right, we don't know where our next job is coming from. And that is a completely different mindset and pathway to making money than maybe some people are used to if they come out of the corporate world. Right, because there's a set amount of money we're getting paid every so often. Now, all of a sudden, we've got to be everybody and everything and we have to go out, generate the leads, follow up on those leads, get the job, do the job and then charge the money and then collect the money. So there's all these steps and we don't necessarily know where the second job is coming or the next job is coming.  04:26 - Danielle Famble (Host) Yeah.  04:27 And I think also, you can think about creating systems, right. So a lot of the things that you just said are repeatable processes. So if you can create a system where it's I'm going to audition for X number of jobs, that's not guaranteeing that you will book all of those jobs, but it's sort of a numbers game, right? Sometimes, especially with commercials, for example, it's sort of a numbers game. So if you can increase the inputs, then the output may be more bookings. Perhaps. Same thing with like leads If you are sending out maybe a few more emails or phone calls, then that potentially could mean that you're going to possibly book more jobs.  05:07 So how can you create systems or templates for each individual section of that process that you're reverse engineering for your goal? So then you don't have to get stuck in the weeds when it's time to go to the next step. And the next step Did I follow up this person? Did I do this? Did I send out this contract? Did I sign this thing? Making sure that you have a template or a system for it really can help.  05:28 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) I love that and I think that it's important to make sure that you're dedicating the time for those steps to happen, because it's all well and good when you're like I've got the job right and the money's coming in and that's something I can account for. But yet now there's all these unknowns in the equation, and especially when we're talking numbers like I like numbers to be concrete right, I like to say I've got this coming in, you know, I've got this going out. But then there's that uncertainty of like okay, I don't have that job yet, so I need to put that system in place in order to try to make the goal that I want to achieve. And again, I think it's important for bosses out there to again set realistic goals. But again, there's nothing wrong with saying, hey, I'm currently making X amount of dollars per month, or I like to look at it on a monthly basis as opposed to, I mean, yearly too.  06:19 I'm like, yes, it's great to have a six-figure, seven-figure, whatever income you're looking for, but then break that down into months and then those months back into weeks, because one week maybe I won't make any money, right? And I have to make sure that that doesn't necessarily stop me from trying to reach my goal or create a mental point where I'm just like, oh well, I can't do this right. I think goal setting a lot of what I'm learning, as well well as writing it down, putting it concrete on the paper here's what I want. And then you're talking about setting up the template and the steps to get there, going back and reviewing those steps and making sure that if you didn't achieve a step, that's okay, because maybe next week you can achieve that step even more so, so that you're not getting upset or depressed and then just giving up on that goal.  07:04 - Danielle Famble (Host) Yeah, I also really love what you said about like dedicating the time to it. One of the things that I implemented in my own life, in my own business, about a year or two ago and, admittedly, I've sort of slipped in it it's something this conversation is reminding me to go back and do is implementing office hours or implementing the time dedicated to make the system run.  07:25 So if it's implementing an hour every single day, or Monday, wednesday, friday, for example, to make sure that you've got your auditions, or to follow up with clients that have not paid, or to do whatever it is in your system that needs to be done. Really setting the time aside to actually do it will ensure that your system does actually work, because it If you kind of sometimes arbitrarily go through the process of trying to hit your financial goals then you may not actually be consistent in hitting those goals.  07:55 Another thing that, when you were talking about it, I was thinking about is, yes, thinking about things in a monthly 30-day window. I think that's great because it's that short sprint like we were talking about earlier.  08:06 One thing is, maybe consider a percentage Like maybe I want to increase my revenue by 1% or 2%, so you can actually check and see did I do that? Is there a way to say I did hit this goal or I didn't hit this goal? Because a lot of times with goals they can be vague, it feels good but you can't really check and see did I actually hit it or not?  08:27 That's the thing about numbers. Is it this number or no? You know if you hit it or not. That's the thing about numbers, is it this number or no.  08:32 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) You know if you hit it or you didn't. Right, right, it's very black and white. You're right, I love that checking and being accountable and that also has an effect again, and it's so funny because there's hardcore numbers, right, there's here's what I made last month, here's what I made the month before, and what did it take to get to those numbers? Going back and being accountable and seeing, was there a system that worked? And again, if something's not working or you're having a slow month, again I want to reiterate that manifestation of abundance and faith, right, faith that you can achieve the goal right. And so if you can kind of manifest and see that, have that vision, see it's written down and then see the systems that were put in place that help to make that work, when you maybe have a week where nothing happened or a couple of weeks and you start to doubt yourself, go back and take a look at those accomplishments.  09:21 Go look at what you've achieved and the systems you use to achieve them and see if maybe you didn't implement that in quite the same way or maybe there's a way to take what you did that was successful and increase it. Maybe I would say, reach out to that repeat client, right? Or go ahead and maybe increase if you did a hundred auditions and you're not really seeing anything, well, maybe. What type of auditions did you do? Were they all commercial auditions, were they corporate auditions, were they e-learning auditions and find out which one's booked. And then maybe, if you're like I seem to be booking a lot of e-learning lately, then maybe increase your percentage of e-learning auditions.  10:01 - Danielle Famble (Host) Yeah, and the only way to know everything, what you just said is to make sure that you're tracking.  10:06 If you're not tracking that information, the dollars are in the data and if you are not tracking your data, you may not be able to track your dollars as specifically, to be able to get to the next step, that next 1%, because if you increase your revenue by 1% every month over the course of the year, it's exponential growth of your business. And then you can go back and look and say, okay, look at what I did, how can I repeat those steps to get even greater returns the next year? Or to do that in a different genre that maybe you don't work in, because you know that what you did works. How can you take what you know and move it to a different genre?  10:44 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) I love that. You said if you increase your revenue 1%, right every month, which gives you 12% over a course of a year. And I just want to bring that back to bosses by saying most jobs don't give a 12% increase like at all anymore. As a matter of my husband just got like an 8%, which was incredible. I mean that took years and I remember back in the day when I was working in education I got a 3% every year and that was great. So, 1%, bosses don't think, oh, that's nothing. And I can tell Danielle that you are a money girl because you know, oh, just 1% and that's realistic, right. And so that's something like oh, I want to increase my revenue 100% or 50% or even 20% is I'm not saying it can't be done, I'm just saying that you want to take a look at how can I like literally systematically increase that income by 1%, 2%, and that's incredible.  11:36 - Danielle Famble (Host) And then, year after year after year, the compounding of that incremental increase is really where, like, it'll make your eyes pop because it is amazing and it can be life changing.  11:47 - Intro (Announcement) Oh yeah. And so when you say like reverse engineering your goal.  11:51 - Danielle Famble (Host) That's really where it is. It's not in these big leaps and bounds. It's how can you grow? Just a little bit more, and a little bit more, and a little bit more. And then when you look back over time because this takes time when you look back over time you can say, oh, wow, like look what this did, look what I grew, look what we've made. It's really amazing. It's like any financial investment. It's really amazing.  12:09 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) It's like any financial investment. It's funny because you know, back in the day when I did work for a company, I remember I invested some spare change that I had like $500 in a stock in the company that I worked for, and then I just didn't look at it.  12:24 I just let it sit there for about 20 years. And I'll tell you what over time, when you look at a stock, if it's a decent stock and it's not like a company that's in and out and out of business, a company that's been around for a long time, I mean that grew over time even though, like, one month it went way down, another month it went way up, and then it was like, and if you looked at those numbers and you got crazy about it, it would make you insane, and so I just left it alone. I said you know what that was? Money, that it's kind of like.  12:47 I feel like if I go to Vegas and I'm going to spend money on gambling which I'm not a big gambler, but I always say, well, that's my spare change, right, and then I just don't worry about it. When it's done, it's done. So I invested that money and then I didn't look at it until 20 years later, when I went to buy a house, and then all of a sudden I cashed in on it and well, over the years and of course I didn't like completely ignored it I did look at it like on a yearly basis, but it wasn't like every day. I was not looking at it and freaking out if I wasn't getting a return on my investment. And so I think maybe if you kind of look at your business like that right, step back from it and look a little more long term and you can't do that unless you've been tracking it right and see how you grow, like that tiny little growth spurt over time makes a humongous difference.  13:38 - Danielle Famble (Host) Absolutely.  13:39 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) So then let me ask you how, like in terms of I know we talked about this a little bit in other podcast episodes so in terms of tracking this right, what's the best resource for tracking this? I mean, I know we talked about, like I use QuickBooks so I can do a profit and loss statement. I can generate any length of time. I could say give me a monthly profit and loss statement. What other things would you suggest to track? Because that's just the financial part of it. How are we tracking like marketing, how are we tracking those types of things?  14:09 - Danielle Famble (Host) I think that can be done in several different ways. When I first started my business, I was tracking everything in an Excel spreadsheet down to every job that I booked, the details about that job, how much I was paid, how much do I need to set aside for taxes, and keeping that set aside separated by month. That's one way to do it Currently. Now I have a Notion database where I actually will put in every single audition that I did and it turns into a pipeline. So it's. Did the audition turn into a booking? Did I get an avail check for that even though I didn't book it? I want to know the details about that. What were the specs in that audition? So it's like a whole sales funnel.  14:46 - Intro (Announcement) It's an entire sales funnel, I love that An entire sales funnel.  14:49 - Danielle Famble (Host) That's what I'm doing, that's amazing.  14:51 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) I'm again sort of a nerd. Yeah, no, no, no, I'm right there with you.  14:54 - Danielle Famble (Host) That's wonderful, but I want to know everything about the jobs that are coming my way and then the jobs that turn into actual bookings, because there's information in that data for me and it's important for me to take a look and see. I even want to see maybe I auditioned for something a year ago and the rate was X.  15:13 - Intro (Announcement) What is it today?  15:14 - Danielle Famble (Host) I want to know what is the market overall doing? So there are ways to look at it, like that, crms that you can take a look at and put your data in.  15:23 However you do it, do it and that's where your data is and then have a way to go back and take a look at and put your data in. However you do, it, do it and that's where your data is and then have a way to go back and take a look and take the time to go back and look at the data and see comprehensively, maybe by quarter how did I do? At the end of the year how was this year and what did we learn and what can we do a little differently? I love that.  15:45 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Yeah, I think tracking your goals not just here's what I want to make right but tracking your business and tracking the progress of your business will really help you to get a great view of your business over time, and so it will help you to make more educated decisions as well. Right? So not only are we setting financial goals and we're manifesting right, and we're having faith in the fact that we can achieve these goals right, and we're creating small little pieces, small little segments of those goals that are achievable right, and then we can look back on our success and be encouraged and gain confidence from that success. And again, when you do that, that can just exponentially grow your business and grow your success. And to me, you've got to take the time to track that. So how much time. For me sometimes it's like, oh God, I've been auditioning all day, I've been coaching all day, I've been doing this. I don't have time to track this. What is your method of tracking? Do you track on a day-to-day basis or weekly? Or what do you do?  16:40 - Danielle Famble (Host) I track, like I said, with the inputs in my sales funnel or my system. I do that every single day, really like inputting it as it's happening and how much time does that take?  16:51 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Do you know what I mean? Are you spending like 10 minutes, half an hour, an hour?  16:54 - Danielle Famble (Host) Every input is maybe a minute or two, so it adds up to a few minutes a day, maybe an hour a day.  17:00 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Wow, think of that boss. It's just not even an hour a day right, yeah, not even I day.  17:05 Wow, think of that boss. It's just not even an hour a day, right? Yeah, not even. I say that for my students too, who want to pursue this as a career is that you need to spend, you need to dedicate a certain amount of time per day on your business, and that tells your brain, it tells your body, it tells your being that you are serious about this business and you are manifesting along the way as you do that. And plus, I think it's a critical part of again that tracking system that helps us to understand where are we, where do we want to go and how are we going to achieve that? Absolutely, yeah, fantastic, wow, I love that.  17:33 So what sort of goals would you say for, let's say, a beginning talent? What sort of financial goals should they have? Because I know there's a lot of people that are like quick, they're like I want to make the money now, right, and I know, as a coach, sometimes that is something that just doesn't happen right away. I mean, they're not making thousands upon thousands of dollars right away, and I think that's where most people get the most discouraged right in the beginning of their career. So, in terms of financial goals, what would you say are realistic financial goals for new talent that are starting out.  18:06 - Danielle Famble (Host) I think the first thing that a new talent should take a look at is where are they currently at, to look realistically and then I think really like the percentage that maybe 1% or 2% maybe not per month but per quarter might be a really great target to hit. So where are you at currently and how can you do just a little bit better per quarter to get you to that 4% per year? And I would also take a look and see things outside of the returns. But what are you doing today? Is it that you need to coach with someone else? Do you need to invest in yourself and your business? Do you need to learn how to use your DAW a little bit better for editing your auditions? Those kinds of things can really help with your bottom line because once you have a little bit more skills in your business, then you're able to use those skills to generate income. But I think, looking at it from where you're currently at, then looking at maybe a one or 2% increase from where you currently are, is incredibly realistic. Yeah.  19:06 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Yeah, and I think also, when you're starting out, you have to be realistic in terms of, like, financial success, what you consider to be financial success and what you're considering to be investment in growing the business, because there are lots of businesses that need to take that time to grow. They need to invest in their product, they need to invest in their marketing, they need to invest in their storefront, right, which? These are all things like what is your product? It's your voice, right? Well, that's your coaching. It's your demos. What is your storefront? That is your website, what is your marketing? All of these things. Have you taken a marketing course? Do you have a mail service? That kind of a thing.  19:49 So, what are you investing? And a lot of it might take more investing than you're getting back in the beginning, and longer time it takes, longer it does, it does. And so I feel as though your financial goals at this point need to be realistic thinking. I have some people saying, well, I want to make $5,000 a month and they're just getting out in voiceover, and I'm not saying that you can't do that, but I'm just saying that until you really start to grow and make those investments.  20:08 I think marketing is a big, big part of that, because you can be a new talent and you can be amazing, but if nobody knows that you exist, right, they can't pay you and so you can't meet those financial goals. And so you've got to really get out there in front of people, and that requires your marketing efforts either direct mails, creating content out there. The quality of your auditions is marketing Exactly, exactly the quality of your studio out there. So there's a lot of things that will go into this in order to help meet your financial goals. And the better you are, the more skilled you are right, the better your product is right, the better you're able to market that product. Then I think the more skilled you are right. The better your product is right, the better you're able to market that product, then I think, the more able you're going to be to meet those financial goals in the end.  20:51 Yeah, absolutely so, for, let's say, talent that have been out there for a while. Is it realistic, do you think, for them to think, oh okay, well, I made six figures last year, I'm going to make six figures this year, year, I'm going to make six figures this year, or I want to increase that by 12% this year. How realistic do you feel that is?  21:08 - Danielle Famble (Host) Oh yeah, I think that's incredibly realistic. I think that really taking a look at where you currently are, or what happened last year versus what you're attempting to do this year, I think that's incredibly realistic and you can go back and you can look at your systems and say, all right, this is what I did. What of it worked? You can look at your systems and say, all right, this is what I did. What have it worked? What things do I need to improve? What maybe should I invest in my business to help get me to that 12% or more return? I think that's incredibly realistic. Also, it does mean that you need to look at the genres that you're working in, yeah, and the market the market that you're working in as well.  21:43 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Yeah, so important. Yeah, don't leave out the fact that you could be. You know, I want to do animation or I want to do character work, whatever that is Right, and you can be an amazing character animation, you know, have a great demo, have a great product out there. However, you've got to figure out where's the market, right? Where's the market at this time? Are there trends in that market? Am I able to reach that market and how am I able to get in front of the eyeballs that can hire for that market and what are they willing to pay Like? That's the part where I think most people they forget. Oh, so now there's a money, right, there's a value put on that on the market. Not that you're not worth a million dollars.  22:23 However, there's a term for it, danielle, and I don't know if I know what it is, but there is a rate out there that is the going rate, right, it's a competitive rate for people that want voices for animation or people that need a commercial voice. There are rates all over the place. Of course, we always say go to the GVAA rate guide, right. But I mean, sometimes the market can't pay that rate, right. That particular client just can't pay it. They don't have the budget for it, and sometimes that's the truth, right? A lot of times we want to say, oh no, I can't do that job. I know what I'm worth and I can't do it for that rate and that's OK, that's your business decision.  22:58 But don't dismiss that sometimes clients literally don't have it in their budget to pay that value, and then that's a decision that you make, right? Whether you want to accept that, to do that maybe below your rate or not. And I'm not saying you should do that for everything. But there is a value. There is a value that the companies put on it and they will have budgets. I mean, people have budgets for a reason. So you have to be considerate of the company and not just be angry at the company if they can't meet your budget.  23:28 You know, I think a lot of times we tend to so quickly dismiss and say, well, they're not paying me what I'm worth, and so therefore and yeah, I say, if that's your decision, that gives you time to go find somebody who will pay you what you're worth. But sometimes understand that it is possible that the company doesn't have the budget at this moment Doesn't mean that they won't have the budget in the future, or that you can't work on that in the future. So yeah, just a thought Wow, good stuff, danielle, wow.  23:54 - Danielle Famble (Host) Yeah, that's a really good discussion. I think that talking about goals is incredibly important, not just about the financial goals, but the inputs to your goals as well, because that can just be general business goals, life goals. Once you learn how to do this in one aspect of your life, you can really move it to other aspects of your life. Oh yeah absolutely, absolutely.  24:14 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) All right. Bosses Love this conversation. Danielle Can't wait for our next one. I'm going to give a great big shout out to our sponsor, ipdtl. You, too, can connect and network and make money like bosses like Danielle and myself. Find out more at IPDTLcom. You guys have an amazing week and go out there and let's set some financial goals and meet them. We will see you guys next week. Bye, bye.  24:38 - Intro (Announcement) Join us next week for another edition of VO Boss with your host, Anne Ganguzza, and take your business to the next level. Sign up for our mailing list at vobosscom and receive exclusive content, industry revolutionizing tips and strategies and new ways to rock your business like a boss. Redistribution with permission. Coast-to-coast connectivity via IPDTL.   

Audio tech expert George Whittam, the genius behind George the Tech, joins Anne Ganguzza, on the VO Boss Podcast. The BOSSes tackle the technical hurdles of the industry - from unreliable internet to optimizing studio setups. George's solutions help empower voice talents to keep their focus where it belongs—on their craft. The BOSSes delve into strategies for leveraging technology and outsourcing to scale operations effectively. Adapting to change is non-negotiable in this rapidly shifting market, and finding a mentor can be crucial for navigating its complexities. The BOSSes highlight the importance of forming meaningful industry relationships and the camaraderie that can fuel professional success. 00:04 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Hey guys, it's that season again. Are you feeling that tickle in your throat? Don't let a cold or flu slow you down. Combat your symptoms early with Vocal Immunity Blast, a simple and natural remedy designed to get you back to 100% fast. With certified therapeutic-grade oils like lemon to support respiratory function, oregano for immune power, and a protective blend that shields against environmental threats, your vocal health is in good hands. Take charge of your health with Vocal Immunity Blast. Visit anneganguzza dot com to shop.  00:41 - Intro (Announcement) It's time to take your business to the next level, the boss level. These are the premier business owner strategies and successes being utilized by the industry's top talent today. Rock your business like a boss a VO boss. Now let's welcome your host, Anne Ganguzza.  01:00 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Hey everyone, welcome to the VO Boss Podcast. I'm your host, Anne Ganguzza, and I am so happy and elated to be here with my special guest, audio tech guru and owner of George the Tech the one and only George Whittam, Woo-hoo.  01:16 - George Whittam (Guest) Hey, can you hear me okay from the Chili's in Palos Verdes, california.  01:21 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) I can I, can I love it. You know George is. He is technology on the go, guys, and for those of you I don't know anyone that doesn't know you, but for those of you bosses out there that don't know George, you need to know George. He has been doing this since 2005, dedicating his life and I know this because he's helped me to serving the technical needs of bosses out there voice actors, podcasters, recording studio owners and in 2017, he launched georgethetechcom to assist anybody that needs support with just about anything. And he has an amazing team. I know firsthand. I have used that team. I've used George for many, many years and among his many successful clients I'm gonna say, in addition to me, are Don LaFontaine, bill Ratner, mr Beast, david Prog, melissa Disney, randy Thomas, joe Cipriano and Scott Rummel. Well, welcome, welcome, welcome and thank you for checking in with me, george, from your very busy schedule. George actually just popped off the road and said I will join this interview from the Chili's after my customer that you just went to go fix a studio.  02:32 - George Whittam (Guest) I did, I did. I do most of my work from home, of course, remotely, but I have a few clients who do have me on a membership program that I've been doing for many years and I make regular visits. So today was one of those days and technology, once in a while, it just flails miserably at letting you know that there's something you're supposed to be doing, and this was one of those moments. You texted me from the car. You're just, and you're like out of the blue tech, just checking in, and I'm like, oh, that's so nice, and it's just checking in, see you're not checking in.  03:03 You're like where the F are you right now?  03:05 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) George, george, where are you?  03:07 - George Whittam (Guest) In our Riverside room right now. So anyway, thank you. I hope this isn't too distracting. They find me a quiet corner of the restaurant, so we'll see how it goes.  03:17 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) I love it. I will say, though, here's the deal, my video now Riverside. Anybody that's been on Riverside knows that it's uploading video and audio separately, and right now my upload is at 94%, Yours is only at 55%, so that 5G connection keep your fingers crossed that that internet is going to upload that video successfully and the audio Don't worry. Well, guess what I get to do this again.  03:42 - George Whittam (Guest) I got your back because I'm recording it. I was about to say, I was recording in QuickTime and it said that you've stopped recording, so I'm going to start recording it again, just so I have another layer of redundancy to this whole thing. But that is the really cool thing about Riverside is that, yeah, it doesn't want QuickTime, won't let me. Okay, fine, fine, we're going to rely on new technology today. But, yeah, riverside is really cool the way it keeps a local record and even if my internet isn't, great.  04:09 I'll eventually get it uploaded to you, so don't worry about that. Yes, Awesome.  04:15 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Well, it's always a good excuse to chat with you again, because it's so rare these days, I mean except when I'm desperate in need of technical support.  04:22 - Intro (Announcement) And.  04:23 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) I'll have the bosses know that George helped me with my past or my latest studio upgrade. And I remember, george, that we were talking about me moving my Apollo solo into my studio which, by the way, it is moved in here and we were testing out this very long cable that went from my Mac studio out there into my studio and guess what it's working, and yay, technology. And so, george, you're instrumental in all of my studio upgrades and actually my original studio building when I moved to California back in oh my goodness, 2008. And so you've been through a lot of my studio builds. And let's talk a little bit about, oh gosh, what bosses need audio-wise right for being successful voice actors. They have so many technological needs.  05:14 - George Whittam (Guest) It is so many. You know. The thing is not everybody is like you, anne.  05:19 You love and embrace technology in a way that a lot of actors do not right and so on the cover of the laptop that you can't see because it's on the other side of the camera. I have a cover on my laptop and it's a picture of the left brain, right brain thing, right Like you know, the left being very technical, the right being creative, and I'm such a big proponent of finding the perfect middle balance. Maybe that's because I'm also a Libra, I don't know, but you know it's like I'm such a big proponent of finding the perfect middle balance. Maybe that's because I'm also a Libra, I don't know, but you know it's like I'm always trying to find that balance and I'm also trying to figure out who you are as my client. Are you more Ann Ganguza, or are you more Lori Allen, who's my quintessential super right brain, crazy actor talent, you know, and she knows that I'll say that and she'll laugh that doesn't love technology or doesn't care, right, I mean I get it.  06:09 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) I mean we go into this industry. I mean some of us are just super, super creative and brilliant.  06:18 - George Whittam (Guest) If we had our choice, we would let someone else run all the technology and take care of it for us, which is what you do Absolutely. In a perfect world, we would all have our own little virtual assistant engineer people who just log into your machine and run everything for you. I do know a precious few actors who have actually availed themselves of such a thing, which is a pretty nice position to be in, right, and that would be a really cool scenario where you really don't need to think about it. But the fact of the matter is, the vast majority of the time, we have to think about and know what's going on with the technology and ensure that we're giving the client super clean, great quality audio quickly and on time, reliably, etc. Etc. And that's the goal.  07:01 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) It is about good audio, but it's about a lot of other things beyond just good audio, you know, willing to really experiment and figure out solutions for your clients that are not like status quo. So if they have a budget, you can fit yourself within that budget and you make things work and you say, all right, so if you need this, we can maybe substitute this or we can work with this. And I'm talking bosses, my firsthand experience, not just on what microphone or give me a stack to put on my audio, but like home studio builds from the ground up, like what can I do to save money here? Or what can I do? I have this in my budget and you literally have created things from like the ground up, depending on your client's budget.  08:01 And I think that that's really awesome and it really goes to show like the versatility and the amount of skills that you have in, not just like one thing. I mean you have to be great at everything, because everybody has different technology, everybody has a different microphone, everyone has a different DAW, everyone has a different environment in their house that you have to kind of assess and then say, well, okay, here's a solution. And then I'm quite sure, myself being one of them going, no, I can't do that, so you'll come up with multiple solutions. Or if something doesn't work, you'll actually get it to work. You'll figure out what it is that's not working and then make it work.  08:38 - George Whittam (Guest) Yeah, it's so many different things because there's a lot of things that you can get away with or there's certain things that you can make work or get it to work. Here's my black bean burger and fries.  08:49 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) All right.  08:50 - George Whittam (Guest) There's a lot of things you can get away with, so I'll try to talk while you take a bite. I will eat when you're talking, okay, so there's a lot of things that you can make work. There's a lot of things that you can get away with, and that's where people start out right. That's where you begin, that's where you learn on your own.  09:06 That's where you get used equipment. You get hand-me-downs, you buy what you can find on Amazon, right, you get away with it. You make it work. But at a certain point your clientele requires this consistency, quality and this quick turnaround, and that stuff starts to be cumbersome, it becomes a bother because it's getting in your way, right. So that's a big part of it. And then I'm glad you said earlier budget.  09:33 You really need to know where you're at. I mean, this is why voice acting, especially now as an entrepreneurial pursuit, you really need to have a pretty good idea where you're at with your budget. When you come to me, be honest with yourself, be honest with me. I'm not here to spend unnecessary money. I'm not here to push you or upsell you. I'm going to tell you exactly where you're at, based on where you are with your budget, and make sure it fits, because that's my goal is to help you out and get you where you need to go at the budget you've had to spend.  10:07 And then if it's either really too low, I'll let you know if I think it's not going to work, or I will speak up if I think you're overspending, if I think you've got this budget and it's unnecessarily. You know it's like, oh well, you've got that much to spend, all right. Well, let's think about that. Should we really spend all of that? Or should we really be spending 20% of that on the mic and maybe 50% of that on building your website, getting your demo, that kind of stuff right? So I'll make sure your money is spent the right way, but be really honest with yourself about what your budget is. Know where you're ready to spend so we can get off on the right foot.  10:50 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) So let's talk about the types of services that you do offer, because I'm happy to recommend you and your team to my students, and I think they might have preconceived notions as to oh well, george can just create a stack for me, or George can just tell me what microphone to buy, with lots of experience in multiple operating systems. So it's not just the mic or not just the studio, it can be your computer, it can be your software, it can be how to use Twisted Wave or how to use I just had a student the other day Studio One. I'm sure you have somebody on your team that can help with somebody with Studio One, and so can you create a filter for that? And so I'm constantly saying to myself I know lots of different audio engineers that specialize right, and I think that's great, but they're all independent, right? And so I can't be like, oh gosh, well, who knows Twisted Wave or who knows Studio One, or who knows?  11:48 And I'll think about it. What's great is you're like a one-stop shop, because now you've built yourself up a team. What's great is you're like a one-stop shop because now you've built yourself up a team, and I love this, because when I hired you in the beginning it was just you and you're I mean, you're busy back then and I love how you've like I mean, talk about being a boss, right. You've actually grown your little empire there and created a team of really amazing people that work for you, that have great skills and very specific skills. Speak to that a little bit.  12:14 - George Whittam (Guest) It's been a dream for a really long time to expand beyond myself. It started probably 12, 13 years ago in New York City. I knew I couldn't be in New York City that often and I had a few clients in New York and I thought, god, it'd be a no-brainer to have somebody else backing me up here in Manhattan. I actually had interviews in Borders bookstores with people that responded to ads, sat down, interviewed people and onboarded some folks and it just turned out that, one, maybe it was too soon to do it and two, it wasn't enough demand, because at that time it was a different time. But New York it was almost 100% studio town. Right, all the gigs were in studios because they're all over the place, they're all like walking or a subway ride away. So New York was a different environment.  13:05 So flash forward now quite a few years and I decided, with the new website that I had built by Skills Hub a couple of years ago, that it was finally time to properly expand the team. And now that I have a system built, an infrastructure, a booking system, the whole thing that allows me to essentially infinitely expand, I can build it as big as I want. I finally had the tools and everything in place to do that, and so we have that. Now you can go onto the website. Let's say you need help with Adobe Audition. You can see who is available that is actually an Adobe Audition expert and then you'll see their availability and you can book into the system right then and there and get help with someone that actually knows what they're doing. I realized after a while there's a certain point where I don't necessarily learn and retain new information the way I used to. I think that's just life, that's just age, right?  14:02 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Well, there's so much now.  14:04 - George Whittam (Guest) And there's so much more.  14:05 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Yeah, I know you're like right Anne.  14:07 - George Whittam (Guest) Right, but I get that I totally get that.  14:10 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) But think about this what I really love. What I really love is, again and again, this is the VO Boss podcast. So I really like to always relate things to how you can really be a boss, and I think all of us voice actors are bosses, obviously in our own right, and I think we really need to look for ways that we can grow and expand. Right and it's not an easy thing, right, it's a scary thing how can you scale? How can you provide more services for your clients so that your business can move forward successfully? And you are such a great example of I mean, not everybody that's a voice actor, is an audio engineer and they're going to scale their businesses in the way that you did, but it's all relative right, as voice actors, how can you scale your business? And so if you think outside of the box and you think about what can you do that's efficient as a voice actor, right, maybe you don't like technology, maybe you don't understand your computer, and I'm saying there's a certain element that we have to be technologically adept, but you can consider outsourcing these things as a voice actor so that you yourself can scale your business, and you've offered this great place for people to have all kinds of options, and so it's not just like a one-shot deal.  15:25 George, I need help. You have like 24-7 support, and I know for a fact that you've got emergency tech support, which I know, having worked in technology for how many years prior to voiceover. Technology is awesome until it doesn't work and then people panic, right, and that's when it's almost the most important to have that type of support. And so I'm sure lots of you voice actors have had something happen with your computer, like, and all of a sudden you're at a loss, or something happened in your studio, you're at a loss, and now all of a sudden, do you have a backup? Do you have a way that you can deliver your goods, deliver your product to your client?  16:01 And I think we all need to really start thinking about how can we outsource, how can we scale, and you've got a great place where, if voice actors don't necessarily love working with technology or learning technology, nor do they have the time right For me. I have no desire to be an audio engineer, I know what I know right, and if I have problems, let's say I'm setting up my new Mac studio. Well, I don't want to spend my entire weekend trying to learn anymore. I mean, I love learning, don't get me wrong but I don't want to right now. That's not an efficient use of my time.  16:33 So I'd much rather call you and say hey, george, I know you've set up Macs, I know you've done the Apollo on this iOS and I'm running into these problems. Or I know I'm having a problem like with Zoom and then sending my audio through Zoom. How can you help me? So it just makes sense for me, as a boss, right to outsource that. And so make sure, out there, guys, that you have a source, and I highly recommend George a hundred times If you haven't figured it out by now, I'm recommending him a hundred times over. Have a source, have a place that you can go when you run into trouble technology-wise or with your computer, or you want to just learn. You also have educational resources. You have tutorials. Yes, you have one-on-one help. You've just got all those options and I think it just really lends itself. Not only are you showing people how you're a boss and you're scaling your business right. They can scale their business with you.  17:26 - George Whittam (Guest) Yeah, being a boss is what I've really become now. I was always solopreneuring. In a way I still am, but now I do actually have people that look to me for getting paid, look for me for getting jobs, look for me for communication and support and actually training. The content we create for you guys we use internally to train our own team. I want more of our team to be comfortable with the Universal Audio Apollo. I've been encouraging them to watch the content we already have. Everybody who does work for me gets complete carte blanche access to my entire library of content right, so they all can learn.  18:03 I want to work with you, then I would love to have you. I mean, honestly, the point is that we've built the network, we've built the system, we have the infrastructure. Now it's just a matter of what's the next thing a voice actor needs, or what's the next thing podcasters need, what's the next thing people that do media appearances need, studios, people that need to do executives, c-suite folks what do they all need? And we're trying to eventually fill these different gaps right, and so my role now is more of a boss, more of a CEO, more of a director, even beyond. I spend way more hours of my day doing director, boss, ceo work than I do actual build time nowadays, and that's just how things have morphed. But it's great.  18:52 I love finding out that somebody got a service from one of our team and I didn't even know about it. That's the coolest thing ever. Oh, you helped that guy. Awesome, I had no idea. That's great. That means things are working. I don't have to micromanage everything, and so that's been a huge thrill for me, and it's just allowed us to be so much more helpful to more people.  19:11 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) That's such a relief. I know my own business. When you said about micromanaging, and in reality, you know, we talk all the time about voice actors, we're solopreneurs, we wear all the hats, but now's the time to really start thinking about, okay, what is the most efficient use of my time? Right, and I want you bosses to really open your minds out to thinking that a lot of people they get stuck in this whole thought process that, oh, I can't afford to hire somebody. But in reality, if you sat down and you marked what is your price per hour? Right, how much money do you make when you're doing voiceover, versus how much money are you making when you're trying to, like, do the billing yourself? Right?  19:50 - George Whittam (Guest) I'm so glad you mentioned the hourly thing because a while ago somebody made that clear to me.  19:55 There's the hourly rate that you charge retail, right? I know what my hourly rate is per hour. If you want to consult with me directly, it's $360 an hour. Whoa huge number. Wow, that sounds really crazy. That's not what I make per hour. What I make per hour is actually what I made last year. Subtract my expenses, take my net revenue right and divide that by I don't remember the magic number is whatever. It is 52 weeks a year, you know. And then you basically whittle it down to what your actual hourly wage actually is and you start to realize like, oh my gosh, that's what my actual time is worth. And so you're going oh, now it is worth spending $25 an hour for a virtual assistant or somebody because I'm actually worth $50 an hour.  20:45 You know what I mean. So that's. It's really good to know that.  20:48 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Exactly, exactly.  20:50 And I think that we need to look outside of, like, the numbers that are just spent, because somebody might say, oh, I spent a thousand dollars on this microphone.  21:00 If you figure out what your value is per hour, right, and you're doing tasks that I always say, don't bring you joy a certain standard where, if I want to be able to direct somebody right that I'm going to outsource stuff to, I need to learn enough about it so that I can direct intelligently, right.  21:20 I know, you know, if somebody's saying to me well, it's taking me five hours to do this, when I know, in fact, maybe it shouldn't be taking five hours, because when you become a boss and you start employing people, you have to be concerned about, okay, what's the value of your employees and what are they bringing you, what are you paying them right and how efficient can they be? And I think also, george, it becomes where you now have to inspire the people that work for you to want to do their best for you, that they want to help move your company forward, and to do that, you've got to pay them a fair rate you definitely do and you've got to inspire them with things that they like to do right so that they join the team right.  22:01 And that's a whole other set of boss skills that's a whole other set of boss skills which I love.  22:06 - George Whittam (Guest) The amazing person I brought in to do our customer service and actually kind of act as a bit of an assistant to me as well. She also is a graphic designer. So when I realized that she was getting these skills, she was literally studying and I said you know what? Let's try some things, let's get you doing some more creative endeavors, and I'm paying her more for that. I said you know, track your time when you're doing graphic design, when you're creating our thumbnails and our promotional content for the socials and our webinars, and that's a different rate. You tell me what you think is a fair rate for your graphic design and then you have a rate for all the other general work and she breaks up her billing that way and so she's getting paid better for that work and that's going to be much more fulfilling for her because it's creative stuff and I think it's been working out really well. You know, my biggest fear is her going away. If she goes, away.  23:02 That's going to be a giant pain in my neck to find another person like her Finding good.  23:09 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) It's going to be very difficult, so I want to keep her around.  23:12 - George Whittam (Guest) It's a delicate balance and I trust her. It sure is, you know, but it's a tricky one. The more you rely on outside help, the more you start realizing you need to make sure what will you do if that person needs to be replaced? It's another skill.  23:27 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) And the people that work for you. They need to be better than you, and I think that's an ego thing for a lot of people. Do you know what I mean it's like? Oh no, I want to do it because I want to have control over it. I mean, I'm a control freak. I know this. I mean it took me a while, but once I started realizing that when you hire people who are better than you at the tasks like I'm not a graphic artist, so I want to hire somebody who's amazing at that and then pay them what they're worth, they aren't bitter, they don't feel like, oh, they're just working for pennies, and so they get excited because you want to work with them and collaborate. They get excited about helping you grow your business and you get excited about helping them grow their skills or grow their career as well under you. So I think it's something that bosses out there can really start to think about.  24:10 How would you expand right? And I think now too, with the technology and with AI and all this talk about the industry and how it's changing, I think technology it's always good to educate yourself on the technology evolve with the technology, those other things that we're talking about in addition to voiceover, like on-camera work, right? Voice actors maybe this is something that you know. You want to present yourself more professionally to your clients. What's involved in a good I don't know webcam or good lighting for your studio and that sort of thing. So that's the sort of thing that you can help them with as well in terms of expanding and broadening their horizons, even outside of voice acting.  24:51 So I love that you said that you were also delving into on-camera and technology for expanding businesses, because I think voice actors should also consider things like that. I mean, it's something we've talked about on the podcast as well, as we're moving forward along with this technology. What other services can you offer your clients? What other things can you do? Are you going to be making TikTok videos, right? How can you get your message out there? How can you market yourself right so that people know you exist, so they can hire you? And a part of that is getting out there, getting heard, getting seen, and you can help with that.  25:26 - George Whittam (Guest) And you might also be able to parlay that thing, because now you've become the spokesperson for that channel or that brand or that explainer and if you can now take that ability to create content into a visual medium and you might move beyond just doing voice, if you end up being comfortable on camera. You may not know if you're comfortable on camera until you do it. When I started my first podcast or really web channel, YouTube channel East West On your Body Shop, you can go back and watch episode one.  25:58 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Oh yeah, and I was like a deer in headlights Myself too.  26:01 - George Whittam (Guest) I got a lot more comfortable on camera. So you know, as I evolve and I start doing more and more interviews and interviewing others and I'm going wow, I'm really comfortable doing this. I've actually really enjoying this. How can I parlay this into a different? So now I'm thinking about speaking engagements and doing speaking roles.  26:21 I've gotten to teach in a couple of universities now. Wow, I love doing that, so maybe I need to parlay that into another thing. So I'm looking into speaking now. So it's just ever-evolving. If you get stuck in one lane, you can quickly start feeling discouraged. When that one lane that you chose starts grinding to a halt, you really need to be ready to try new stuff Starts getting traffic right and saturated.  26:47 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) I mean now I'm just thinking of that, you know, because after the pandemic I mean I had so many people that I think got into voiceover because of the pandemic and now I thought we were saturated before. But there's a lot of people in there. I'm not saying there isn't enough work, voiceover work. However, there's an awful lot of people doing voiceover. So I think it's always healthy for us to consider how we can always grow and always evolve. So I'm going to ask you one last thing, george, before I have to run for the day what would be your best advice that you would give someone out there just getting into the industry?  27:21 - George Whittam (Guest) Definitely work with a coach that understands the spectrum of what you need to learn in a holistic way. That coach doesn't have to be an expert in every aspect, but the coach should be very aware of that. You need to learn these separate skills right. So someone like Anne, for example. She knows a lot about a lot of things, but she also knows when it's time to get another person involved a demo producer, an expert engineer.  27:47 Yeah, that's so, so helpful, right, and it's so easy. These days it's almost like getting support is just like dating. It's so easy to just keep swiping right or swiping left. Which one is it? Because you're like well, that was nice, let me try that guy, and I hear that guy's good. Let's try that guy.  28:03 Hook your wagon to somebody for a while and focus in on what they have to say and learn before you start constantly seeking fresh perspectives. It doesn't mean fresh perspectives are bad, but you really need to focus on one person's methodologies and get behind them and then, after you've done it for a while, consider well, is it the best way? Well, maybe I could learn a new skill, or maybe I have another way to learn this that could save time. I never am offended when a client says I worked with somebody else along the way, but I do get concerned when somebody's pretty new and they've already taken, let's say, consulting from three or four different techs and four or five different coaches, because they're going to have a lot of conflicting or somewhat differing opinions and you're going to get so off base.  28:51 So find somebody that is well vetted, somebody that has like we have our trusted partners page on our website. Everybody on there is somebody we have worked with and trust. And hook your wagon to somebody like Ann, so you have that one point of focus to help you navigate all of this, and then they can help shut you off into different directions for those specialty things. Otherwise it can feel hopelessly confusing and there's just too much conflicting information out there. So that's the best thing I can say Just find one single point of trust, follow that person, get the advice they can give you and find the expertise in different areas when you need it, and go to georgethetech early and often. Yes.  29:41 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Yes, yes, I was just going to say how can people get in touch with you, george the tech?  29:44 - George Whittam (Guest) You have your landing page right, Absolutely Slash.  29:48 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Yep, is it slash? Be a boss, my gosh.  29:50 - George Whittam (Guest) I don't have it memorized.  29:51 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) I have it like in a link, I think so I'll check it, I'll look it up.  29:56 I'll put that in the show notes. Yeah, I'll put it in the show notes for services. I do have a nice little link that I can send to you. That will save you some money on your first services with George. So highly recommend. George. It's been so nice to have you and I appreciate you pulling off to the side of the road and being safe and talking with us today, and I'm going to give a great big shout out to IPDTL you too can connect and network like bosses. Find out more at IPDTLcom and George, it's been so wonderful talking with you. I feel like we should do a series. We should do a whole series with George the Tech.  30:31 - George Whittam (Guest) We'll do another one in a proper environment when I'm in my home studio, I promise. And, by the way, it's slash AG, so georgethetech slash AG for Ann Ganguza. That'll take you to all the information we have and our discount codes and come and visit us and learn from us. We have so much useful content that's affordable and accessible. So happy to be of service and thank you, ann. Thanks for being so cool, a friend and being always a pleasure to talk to yes. You're a blast to be around.  31:04 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) I feel the exact same way about you. So thanks so much. All right, bosses, you have an amazing week and we'll see you next week. Take care, bye, bye.  31:13 - Intro (Announcement) Join us next week for another edition of VO Boss with your host, Anne Ganguza, and take your business to the next level. Sign up for our mailing list at vobosscom and receive exclusive content, industry revolutionizing tips and strategies and new ways to rock your business like a boss. Redistribution with permission. Coast to coast connectivity via IPDTL.   

In this episode of ProducerHead, Toru sits down with Shrimpnose, a talented producer who's known for his unique blend of acoustic and electronic music. They explore his journey from metal influences to the world of electronic music, how sadness has shaped his creative process, and the inspirations for his latest project, The World Pushed Against You. His first full-length with Nettwerk, the 12-track project ranges from frenzied jersey club-laden IDM to mellow garage-infused ballads. This conversation delves deep into the healing power of music, Shrimpnose's approach to blending genres, and how he's developed his signature sound.This episode is packed with valuable lessons on authenticity, self-expression, and the power of staying true to oneself.Throughout the episode we discuss:* Shrimpnose's journey from metal to electronic music and how he discovered his love for blending genres.* The impact of artists like Dijon, Justin Vernon, and Shlomo on his creative process.* How sadness and mental health have influenced Shrimpnose's music and journey as an artist.* The importance of juxtaposition and combining unexpected elements in music production.* The role of live performances and how they shape his understanding of music and self-expression.Three Meaningful Takeaways:* Embracing Vulnerability: Shrimpnose emphasizes how expressing sadness and vulnerability in music can be a form of healing and self-discovery.* Creative Juxtapositions: He finds inspiration in combining seemingly opposing elements, which keeps his creative process fresh and engaging.* Music as a Language: For Shrimpnose, music became a way to express emotions that he couldn't always articulate verbally, making it a vital part of his life.Timeline:0:00 - Introduction to Shrimpnose2:32 - Track 1: "Many Times" by Dijon7:14 - Track 2: "Hazeltons" by Justin Vernon19:30 - Track 3: "Places" by Shlomo29:45 - Discussing the role of sadness in creativity32:45 - Shrimpnose's unique approach to playing the guitar left-handed40:45 - How mental health influences Shrimpnose's music and journey44:45 - Embracing mistakes and letting the music "be what it wants to be"48:45 - The importance of honesty in life and art57:59 - Discussing the album "The World Pushed Against You" and its themes1:00:45 - Shrimpnose's decision to move away from Lo-Fi and create dance music1:09:45 - Quick Hits section1:21:31 - OutroList of References from the Interview:Songs:* Dijon – "Many Times"* Justin Vernon – "Hazelton"* Shlomo – "Places"* Elliott Smith – Self-titled album* YYYXX – "About You"Books/Authors:* Albert Camus (referenced in the discussion about the album title)Podcasts/Products:* Ableton Live (mentioned as his DAW of choice)Connect with Shrimpnose:* YouTube: @shrimpnosebeats * Instagram: @shrimpnose* Facebook: johnshrimpnose* Spotify: Shrimpnose* Apple Music: Shrimpnose* Official Profile: Nettwerk Music GroupConnect with Toru:* Website: torubeat.com* Instagram: @torubeat* YouTube: @torubeat* Spotify: Toru* Apple Music: ToruCredits:This episode was co-produced, engineered and edited by Matthew Diaz. From ProducerHead, this is Toru, and in a way, so are you. Peace. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit torubeat.substack.com

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