Podcasts about mendy portnoy

Matt Huber is a mix engineer based out of LA, CA, USA! In our conversation Matt and I go deep on the following:His journey from Arkansas to LA (via Nashville)Delegation & scalingNiching downAtmosHis approach to mixingGetting bright (but not harsh) vocalsMixing into a limiterWhy he buys every single pluginThe quality of high vs. low track-countAdvice for those getting startedAnd so much more!You can learn more about Matt at https://matthuber.co/You can follow Matt on Social MediaIG - https://www.instagram.com/mattjhuber/***Thanks to our sponsors!***Carl Bahner's resources for studio professionals - https://www.carlbahner.com/resourcesProgressions with Travis Ference - https://www.progressionspodcast.com/listenSauce Segment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMXee-O4uj0References:Joan - https://www.instagram.com/songsbyjoan/Soothe - https://oeksound.com/plugins/soothe2/God Particle - https://cradle.app/product/the-god-particle/AOM Invisible Limiter G3 - https://aom-factory.jp/products/invisible-limiter-g3/Boys Like Girls - https://www.boyslikegirls.com/Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for editing this episode!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.coHave a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben

John Velasquez is a music producer, mixer, and songwriter based out of LA, CA, USA! In our conversation John and I go deep on the following:The importance of humilityHow he has built a community of creatives that he collaborates withMindfulnessBeing realPatienceWorking with a teamGetting artists to deliver great vocal performancesThe cry testLimitations are goodThe mix = the arrangementHis new studioBe yourselfAnd so much more!You can learn more about John at https://linearmanagement.com/index.php/john-velasquez/You can follow John on Social MediaIG - https://www.instagram.com/thisisntjohnv/***Thanks to our sponsors!***Carl Bahner's resources for studio professionals - https://www.carlbahner.com/resourcesProgressions with Travis Ference - https://www.progressionspodcast.com/listen***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t***BRAND NEW!*** SECRET SONICS PATREON - patreon.com/benwallickmusicSauce Segment: https://youtu.be/QukinUmMBsk?si=Fuo1DlGS93L6t5LlReferences:Zella Day - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zella_DayLocal Natives - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_NativesVacations - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vacations_(band)You Sexy Thing - https://youtu.be/MhRXOOc_p-0?si=s3bbL3JyYzNoozvBShawn Everett - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shawn_EverettDave McNair - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2023/6/11/secret-sonics-185-dave-mcnair-an-audiophiles-approach-to-masteringConsider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for editing this episode!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.coHave a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben

Enoch Yang is a systems and operational management specialist (in addition to being a music producer and artist), based out of Charlotte, NC, USA! In today's episode, Enoch offers a hands-on roadmap for implementing effective systems within your audio business. This approach can help you streamline your business and focus more energy on your core work. In our conversation, Enoch and I go deep on the following topics:When to start implementing systems and what to focus onFuture-proofing your businessHow to leverage your website and social mediaAI and the future of techReal-world case studies of system implementation The benefits of automationAnd so much more!You can learn more about Enoch at http://www.enochyang.com/secretsonicsYou can follow Enoch on Social MediaIG - https://www.instagram.com/_enochyang/***Thanks to our sponsors!***Carl Bahner's resources for studio professionals - https://www.carlbahner.com/resourcesProgressions with Travis Ference - https://www.progressionspodcast.com/listen***BRAND NEW!*** SECRET SONICS PATREON - patreon.com/benwallickmusicReferences Enoch's previous episode - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/10/31/secret-sonics-119-enoch-yang-forging-an-authentic-path-in-musicConsider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.coHave a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben

Daniela Rivera is an Emmy-nominated and multiple-Grammy participating audio and mixing engineer based out of Atlanta, GA, USA! She's also the Governor of the Recording Academy's Atlanta Chapter. In our conversation Daniela and I go deep on the following:Her Journey starting with a Korg Triton keyboardAssisting for legendary mixer Phil TanComing up the traditional studio routeThe Atlanta music sceneWorking the Soundbetter platformHer approach to low-endGetting great pop vocalsStereo bus enhancement techniquesRestoring bad vocal recordingsNoise reductionJust do itDon't be afraid to show offBeing elected as a Governor in the Recording AcademyAnd so much more!You can learn more about Daniela at https://linktr.ee/drivmusicYou can follow Daniela on Social MediaIG - https://www.instagram.com/drivmusic/***Thanks to our sponsors!***Carl Bahner's resources for studio professionals - https://www.carlbahner.com/resourcesProgressions with Travis Ference - https://www.progressionspodcast.com/listen***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t***BRAND NEW!*** SECRET SONICS PATREON - patreon.com/benwallickmusicSauce Segment: https://youtu.be/UxyDP8ju4FcReferences:Korg Triton - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korg_TritonMannie Fresh - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mannie_FreshStargate - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stargate_(record_producers)Phil Tan - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_TanSoundBetter - https://soundbetter.com/Dave McNair - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2023/6/11/secret-sonics-185-dave-mcnair-an-audiophiles-approach-to-masteringReggie McBride - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reggie_McBrideConsider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for editing this episode!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.coHave a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben

Stephen Cole is a music producer, mixing engineer, musician, and the owner of What Studio based in Liverpool, England, UK! In our conversation Stephen and I go deep on the following:Being a self-taught product of the bedroom recording boomBuilding up a palette of sounds and recognizing the context of a soundBuilding a studio in a churchGetting great drum sounds and relying on the roomIt's all fake, pick your fakeThe importance of quick decision makingTransparent communication with artistsHaving separate spaces for recording and mixingTracking a band in a room with headphones onHow video affects a performanceLiving a creative lifeAnd so much more!You can learn more about Stephen at https://www.whatstudio.info/You can follow Stephen on Social MediaIG - https://www.instagram.com/itsstecole/***Thanks to our sponsors!***Carl Bahner's resources for studio professionals - https://www.carlbahner.com/resourcesProgressions with Travis Ference - https://www.progressionspodcast.com/listen***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t***BRAND NEW!*** SECRET SONICS PATREON - patreon.com/benwallickmusicSauce Segment: https://youtu.be/Qe5JgG9K0n0References:Joel Hamilton - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joel_HamiltonPOSTMUSIC - https://www.youtube.com/@POSTMUSICLiverpoola.P.A.t.T. band - https://www.youtube.com/@apattFracture - https://glitchmachines.com/products/fracture/Tim Ferris on Colin and Samir - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROymrQKsxSMConsider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for editing this episode!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.coHave a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben

Travis Ference is a Grammy-nominated mixing engineer and the host of Progressions, a podcast about finding success in the music industry. Travis is based out of LA, CA, USA! In our conversation Travis and I go deep on the following:Fatherhood and time managementSoundflow, scripts, and other shortcutsIs AI coming for mixing engineers?Content creation and the surplus of noise on the internetTravis's approach to stem processingRaising your ratesROIs on a mixIs technology helping us?Investing in your healthSidequests don't help your mixSelling yourself authenticallyAnd so much more!You can learn more about Travis at https://travisference.com/You can follow Travis on Social MediaIG - https://www.instagram.com/tference/***Thanks to our sponsors!***Carl Bahner's resources for studio professionals - https://www.carlbahner.com/resourcesProgressions with Travis Ference - https://www.progressionspodcast.com/listen***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t***BRAND NEW!*** SECRET SONICS PATREON - patreon.com/benwallickmusicSauce Segment: https://youtu.be/w3ycs8MCzmgReferences:Soundflow - https://soundflow.org/Bounce Factory - https://www.bouncefactory.net/Phil Weinrobe - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2023/5/14/secret-sonics-183-philip-weinrobe-music-productions-unorthodox-thinkerColin and Samir - https://www.youtube.com/c/ColinandSamirGoldclip - https://www.schwabedigital.com/Ebony Smith - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/6/14/secret-sonics-050-ebonie-smithCarl Bahner - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/10/10/secret-sonics-116-carl-bahner-serving-and-nurturing-artistsConsider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for editing this episode!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben

Dave McNair is a multiple Grammy Award-winning mastering engineer based out of Winston-Salem, NC, USA! In our conversation Dave and I go deep on the following:His journey in audio and masteringWhy mastering engineers work so quicklyHow bass and vocals are paramount in a mixMastering with mixing in mind and vice versaCorrecting a good mix made with bad monitoringDave's journey in Hi-FiThe relationship between Hi-Fi and pro audioMoving the studio into his living room and his current set-upWhen to go out of the box and when to stay putLeaving lots of headroom out of the boxStaying healthyWhy you shouldn't be afraid of failureWork on music you likeDon't give upAnd so much more!You can learn more about Dave at http://www.davemcnairmastering.com/styled-3/index.htmlYou can follow Dave on Social MediaIG - https://www.instagram.com/mcsnare/***Thanks to our sponsors!***Carl Bahner's resources for studio professionals - https://www.carlbahner.com/resourcesProgressions with Travis Ference - https://www.progressionspodcast.com/listen***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t***BRAND NEW!*** SECRET SONICS PATREON - patreon.com/benwallickmusicReferences:Episode on the Attack and Release Show - https://attackandreleaseshow.fireside.fm/135Scott Hull - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2023/4/30/secret-sonics-182-scott-hull-mastering-stellar-recordsAcora Acoustics - https://www.acoraacoustics.com/Snarky Puppy - https://open.spotify.com/album/6a1HtLhd3zNccXRNUZ23ge?si=5El4fyDoQAGrnG9zkzjq4QCharlie Hunter - https://open.spotify.com/album/1PU5pGYM7iglfvhAPkdCou?si=DX_7Q1--Qf2dKwonMk8l_wBob Schneider - https://open.spotify.com/album/2FGW9TD4aWhdSIo0oQx6qu?si=vzKKHxWCQHO6yX-iTZ0GkgConsider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for editing this episode!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.coHave a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben

Noam Levinberg is a mastering engineer and the owner of the brand-new plugin company, Safari Pedals! He's based out of Tel Aviv, Israel. In our conversation Noam and I go deep on the following:Lessons from building the audio department at a sync companyYou don't have to smash the dynamics for sync musicHeadroom and dynamicsThings are getting quieterHow he built his new plugin company, Safari PedalsWhat's under the hood of his pluginsWhy he says no to mixing and only masters music nowHybrid mastering approachesWhen to say yes to everything (and when not to)Listening to more music helpsMoving studiosEnjoying the journey from point A to point BDon't be afraid to reach out to peopleAnd so much more!You can learn more about Noam at https://www.noamlevinberg.com/You can follow Noam on Social MediaIG - https://www.instagram.com/noamlevinberg/***Thanks to our sponsors!***Carl Bahner's resources for studio professionals - https://www.carlbahner.com/resourcesProgressions with Travis Ference - https://www.progressionspodcast.com/listen***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t***BRAND NEW!*** SECRET SONICS PATREON - patreon.com/benwallickmusicReferences:Safari Pedals (Promo Code secretsonics20 at checkout) - https://safaripedals.com/collections/allNoam's first episode - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/11/1/secret-sonics-070-noam-levinbergArtlist - https://artlist.io/Crookwood mastering console - https://crookwood.com/audio-mastering/m1-mastering-console/Sontec EQ - https://gearspace.com/board/high-end/1223319-sontec-432c-eq-holy-grail-mixing.htmlConsider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for editing this episode!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.coHave a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben

Philip Weinrobe is a record producer, mixing engineer, and the owner of Sugar Mountain Recording in Brooklyn, NY, USA. He's worked with talented artists such as Adrianne Lenker (Big Thief), Theo Katzman (Vulfpeck), Alanis Morissette, and many others! In our conversation Philip and I go deep on the following:Accidentally getting into recording by building studios for people including Shahzad IsmailyHow record making is a series of thousands of decisions and how he tries to simplify the processWhy he's against playback of recorded takesHow he uses short bursts of audio to get a bigger picture of the sonic landscapeAvoiding headphones at all costsWorking within the constraints of the human brainRecording for bleedOff-axis mic colorationRoom TreatmentNever referencing other mixes on studio monitorsNever bouncing files pre-mix!Keeping consistent but limited work hoursSaying yes to opportunities And so much more!You can learn more about Philip at https://www.philipweinrobe.com/You can follow Philip on Social MediaIG - https://www.instagram.com/ithinkimphil/***Thanks to our sponsors!***Safari Pedals (Promo Code secretsonics20 at checkout) - https://safaripedals.com/collections/allCarl Bahner's resources for studio professionals - https://www.carlbahner.com/resourcesProgressions with Travis Ference - https://www.progressionspodcast.com/listen***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t***BRAND NEW!*** SECRET SONICS PATREON - patreon.com/benwallickmusicReferences:Theo Katzman - https://open.spotify.com/album/4LsFjd6Se6lEsughB7sXhF?si=whtT3wViTceTxPH0AqhXsQShahzad Ismaily - https://pirecordings.com/artists/shahzad-ismaily/Figure 8 Recording - https://www.figure8recording.com/Adrianne Lenker - https://open.spotify.com/album/2Qt8Z1LB3Fsrf6nhBNsvUJ?si=YKYo5ZQ6Q3yWrj8S_PHRaQSugar Mountain - https://sugarmountainrecording.com/Susan Rogers - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_RogersJan Jelinek - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_JelinekThinking Fast & Slow - https://amzn.to/3MopPIpMixing with Your Mind - https://amzn.to/3Mn7gV0Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for editing this episode!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.coHave a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben

The Portnoy Brothers, Israel and Mendy Portnoy — Jerusalem and New York-based musicians — teamed up with the United Synagogue and 200 children from Jewish elementary schools in London and presented a gift to King Charles. The new melody of the Hebrew hymn Adon Olam — "Sovereign of the Universe," arranged by the Israel and Mendy Portnoy with the strings recorded in Ukraine was just released on YouTube and via major media platforms. This new musical arrangement was debuted in the US on America's Roundtable via 65 radio stations on May 6, 2023 in partnership with Lanser Broadcasting Corporation and SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Visit | The Portnoy Brothers (https://portnoybrothers.com/) | Adon Olam The Jewish Chronicle (https://www.thejc.com/news/news/sing-for-the-king-coronation-marked-with-new-melody-for-adon-olam-4Toe2Bnk0KQFOSeFtk7Wao) | Sing for the King! Coronation marked with new melody for Adon Olam (https://www.thejc.com/news/news/sing-for-the-king-coronation-marked-with-new-melody-for-adon-olam-4Toe2Bnk0KQFOSeFtk7Wao) Visit | The Portnoy Brothers | The Portnoy Brothers on You Tube (https://www.youtube.com/user/ThePortnoyBrothers) | The Portnoy Brothers - Social Media (https://www.facebook.com/portnoybrothers) Adon Olam (Teaser) Feat. United Synagogue Schools Coronation Choir (https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=3153615404935602) According to published reports: Adon Olam, is a hymn in the Jewish liturgy. It is the final prayer of the Musaf service on Shabbat morning and festivals. The word “Adon,” meaning master, was first spoken by Abraham in the Bible, referring to God. The lyrics speak about God's greatness and all-empowering existence. “King Charles III has always been a stalwart personal friend to the Jewish community. We hope that this new recording of Adon Olam will act as further recognition of the community's affection for the Royal Family and our gratitude that Jews can observe their customs and traditions safely and openly in the UK." — Anthony Broza, chief executive of music distributor Wienerworld (https://www.thejc.com/news/news/sing-for-the-king-coronation-marked-with-new-melody-for-adon-olam-4Toe2Bnk0KQFOSeFtk7Wao) americasrt.com (https://americasrt.com/) https://ileaderssummit.org/ | https://jerusalemleaderssummit.com/ America's Roundtable on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/americas-roundtable/id1518878472 Twitter: @portnoybrothers @ileaderssummit @AmericasRT @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA @supertalk America's Roundtable is co-hosted by Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy, co-founders of International Leaders Summit and the Jerusalem Leaders Summit. America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio program - a strategic initiative of International Leaders Summit, focuses on America's economy, healthcare reform, rule of law, security and trade, and its strategic partnership with rule of law nations around the world. The radio program features high-ranking US administration officials, cabinet members, members of Congress, state government officials, distinguished diplomats, business and media leaders and influential thinkers from around the world. Tune into America's Roundtable Radio program from Washington, DC via live streaming on Saturday mornings via 65 radio stations at 7:30 A.M. (ET) on Lanser Broadcasting Corporation covering the Michigan and the Midwest market, and at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk Mississippi — SuperTalk.FM reaching listeners in every county within the State of Mississippi, and neighboring states in the South including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee. Listen to America's Roundtable on digital platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Google and other key online platforms. Listen live, Saturdays at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk | https://www.supertalk.fm

Join America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy with Israel Portnoy, from The Portnoy Brothers — Jerusalem and New York-based musicians (recorded prior to Shabbat) in a special segment highlighting the Coronation of King Charles III in London. The Portnoy Brothers teamed up with the United Synagogue and 200 children from Jewish elementary schools in London and presented a gift to King Charles. The new melody of the Hebrew hymn Adon Olam — "Sovereign of the Universe," arranged by the Israel and Mendy Portnoy with the strings recorded in Ukraine was released on YouTube and via major media platforms. Visit | The Portnoy Brothers (https://www.theportnoybrothers.com/) | Adon Olam The Jewish Chronicle (https://www.thejc.com/news/news/sing-for-the-king-coronation-marked-with-new-melody-for-adon-olam-4Toe2Bnk0KQFOSeFtk7Wao) | Sing for the King! Coronation marked with new melody for Adon Olam (https://www.thejc.com/news/news/sing-for-the-king-coronation-marked-with-new-melody-for-adon-olam-4Toe2Bnk0KQFOSeFtk7Wao) Visit | The Portnoy Brothers (https://www.theportnoybrothers.com/) | The Portnoy Brothers on You Tube (https://www.youtube.com/user/ThePortnoyBrothers) | The Portnoy Brothers - Social Media (https://www.facebook.com/portnoybrothers) Adon Olam (Teaser) Feat. United Synagogue Schools Coronation Choir (https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=3153615404935602) According to published reports: Adon Olam, is a hymn in the Jewish liturgy. It is the final prayer of the Musaf service on Shabbat morning and festivals. The word “Adon,” meaning master, was first spoken by Abraham in the Bible, referring to God. The lyrics speak about God's greatness and all-empowering existence. “King Charles III has always been a stalwart personal friend to the Jewish community. We hope that this new recording of Adon Olam will act as further recognition of the community's affection for the Royal Family and our gratitude that Jews can observe their customs and traditions safely and openly in the UK." — Anthony Broza, chief executive of music distributor Wienerworld (https://www.thejc.com/news/news/sing-for-the-king-coronation-marked-with-new-melody-for-adon-olam-4Toe2Bnk0KQFOSeFtk7Wao) Conversation also focuses on the power of music in countering anti-Semitism and the BDS (boycott, divestment and sanction) movement, and new projects planned by The Portnoy Brothers. americasrt.com (https://americasrt.com/) https://ileaderssummit.org/ | https://jerusalemleaderssummit.com/ America's Roundtable on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/americas-roundtable/id1518878472 Twitter: @portnoybrothers @ileaderssummit @AmericasRT @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA @supertalk America's Roundtable is co-hosted by Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy, co-founders of International Leaders Summit and the Jerusalem Leaders Summit. America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio program - a strategic initiative of International Leaders Summit, focuses on America's economy, healthcare reform, rule of law, security and trade, and its strategic partnership with rule of law nations around the world. The radio program features high-ranking US administration officials, cabinet members, members of Congress, state government officials, distinguished diplomats, business and media leaders and influential thinkers from around the world. Tune into America's Roundtable Radio program from Washington, DC via live streaming on Saturday mornings via 65 radio stations at 7:30 A.M. (ET) on Lanser Broadcasting Corporation covering the Michigan and the Midwest market, and at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk Mississippi — SuperTalk.FM reaching listeners in every county within the State of Mississippi, and neighboring states in the South including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee. Listen to America's Roundtable on digital platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Google and other key online platforms. Listen live, Saturdays at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk | https://www.supertalk.fm

Scott Hull is a 40-year veteran Grammy award-winning mastering engineer and the owner of Masterdisk based in Peekskill, NY, USA. In our conversation Scott and I go deep on the following:Landing a Masterdisk internship and working with Bob LudwigLeading an interdisciplinary lifeStriving for excellenceThe role of the engineerHis approach to masteringAvoiding overprocessing and doing more with lessBecoming familiar with your monitoringHuman hearing and perception are malleableMastering is a perspectiveAnalog vs. Digital masteringMastering and cutting for vinylAmazing Steely Dan and John Mayer storiesRolling with the chaosDecision-making and having a successful mindsetAnd so much more!You can learn more about Scott at https://www.masterdisk.com/scott-hullYou can follow Scott on Social MediaIG - https://www.instagram.com/masterdisk_nyc/***Thanks to our sponsors!***Safari Pedals (Promo Code secretsonics20 at checkout) - https://safaripedals.com/collections/allCarl Bahner's resources for studio professionals - https://www.carlbahner.com/resourcesProgressions with Travis Ference - https://www.progressionspodcast.com/listen***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t***BRAND NEW!*** SECRET SONICS PATREON - patreon.com/benwallickmusicReferences:Bob Ludwig - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_LudwigMasterdisk - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MasterdiskBobby Owsinski - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/7/5/secret-sonics-151-bobby-owsinski-birds-eye-view-of-the-audio-industrySam Moses - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/1/30/secret-sonics-130-sam-moses-finishing-recordsTwo Against Nature - https://open.spotify.com/album/2MJc2N3eFVT0ZabBN4zc32?si=oTCQgW0nQtGNwdqdxI3J2gRoom for Squares - https://open.spotify.com/album/3yHOaiXecTJVUdn7mApZ48?si=_CJKTf92RGyXDvM2oJE2wgConsider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for editing this episode!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.coHave a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben

Joe Gilder is a music producer, mixing engineer, musician, and songwriter based out of Nashville, TN, USA! He's also the owner of Home Studio Corner and is now the content creator for The Recording Revolution. In our conversation Joe and I go deep on the following:Getting started at Sweetwater as a sales repCreating value for clientsWorking efficientlyHow he streamlines making great video contentBeing fast and in the flow while recording and producingGetting it right at the sourceStock plugins as guardrailsTop-down mixingTracking guitarsCollecting ideas to stem creativityIt's ok to have imposter syndrome We can do hard thingsAnd so much more!You can learn more about Joe at https://www.homestudiocorner.com/aboutYou can follow Joe on Social MediaIG - https://www.instagram.com/joegilder/***Thanks to our sponsors!***Carl Bahner's resources for studio professionals - https://www.carlbahner.com/resourcesProgressions with Travis Ference - https://www.progressionspodcast.com/listen***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t***BRAND NEW!*** SECRET SONICS PATREON - patreon.com/benwallickmusicReferences:Home Studio Corner - https://www.homestudiocorner.com/freeRecording revolution - https://www.recordingrevolution.com/Start by John Acuff - https://amzn.to/41OIhz5In Rainbows From the Basement - https://youtu.be/DWuAn6C8MfcStaredown EP - https://open.spotify.com/album/3oTnYerScs0AK35swgBRvu?si=RGDygQW9THCvWRhhp6JRzQConsider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for editing this episode!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.coHave a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben

Luis "Lu" Moreno is a mixing and mastering engineer, the co-founder of In The Mix Studios, and the founder of MidSide Sound, based in LA, CA, USA! In our conversation Lu and I go deep on the following:Work/life balanceBecoming an audio engineerCreating community and being a "Go-Giver"How Lu and Dee Kei metLow end theoryIt's the ear, not the gearRevisionsHow he masters his own mixesMonitoringPokemon cards as an incentive to growPrioritizing your relationships over your careerAnd so much more!You can learn more about Lu at https://www.midsidesound.com/about-luYou can follow Lu on Social MediaIG - https://www.instagram.com/masteredbylu/***Thanks to our sponsors!***Carl Bahner's resources for studio professionals - https://www.carlbahner.com/resourcesProgressions with Travis Ference - https://www.progressionspodcast.com/listen***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t***BRAND NEW!*** SECRET SONICS PATREON - patreon.com/benwallickmusicReferences:Dee Kei Waddell - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/4/17/secret-sonics-141-dee-kei-waddell-the-way-of-the-mixerBob Horn - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2023/1/1/secret-sonics-172-bob-horn-perceptive-and-adaptive-mixingThe Go-Giver - https://amzn.to/3U2a8ZKSekou Bunch - https://www.tcelectronic.com/artists/artist.html?artistId=sekou-bunch#:~:text=Sekou%20Bunch%20is%20an%20accomplished,of%20music%20during%20his%20career.Voice of God - https://www.uaudio.com/uad-plugins/special-processing/little-labs-voice-of-god.htmlStrauss NF3 - http://www.strauss-electroacoustics.com/produkte-en/mastering-monitors/se-nf-3/se-nf-3Beyerdynamic 770s - https://amzn.to/3JVR0I4Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for editing this episode!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.coHave a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben

Luke Fiadino is a music producer, mixing engineer, and composer based out of Philadelphia, PA, USA! In our conversation Luke and I go deep on the following:Getting work in metalWriting with artistsComposing guitar partsLessons from Alan ShacklockProgramming DrumsProducing vocalsTemplates and routingAvoiding the solo buttonHow metal is moving onlineWriting regularly and putting in the repsWriting things that make you laughGetting managementAnd so much more!You can learn more about Luke at https://www.statesidemgmt.com/luke-fiadinoYou can follow Luke on Social MediaIG - https://www.instagram.com/lukefiadinosound/***Thanks to our sponsors!***Carl Bahner's resources for studio professionals - https://www.carlbahner.com/resourcesProgressions with Travis Ference - https://www.progressionspodcast.com/listen***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t***BRAND NEW!*** SECRET SONICS PATREON - patreon.com/benwallickmusicReferences:Carl Bahner - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/10/10/secret-sonics-116-carl-bahner-serving-and-nurturing-artistsAlan Shacklock - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_ShacklockGetgood Drums - https://www.getgooddrums.com/Cape Kong - https://www.instagram.com/capekong_official/Sam Pura - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/10/30/secret-sonics-164-sam-pura-launching-bands-with-impactful-recordsAlex Crescioni - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/8/14/secret-sonics-156-alex-crescioni-bringing-heavy-records-to-lifeConsider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.coHave a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben

Aaron Beaumont is a music producer, mixer, and composer based out of Brooklyn, NY, USA! In our conversation Aaron and I go deep on the following:His background as a composerWorking with the Gregory BrothersHow limitations actually foster creativityManaging quick turn-around timesHumor and engineeringMangling songs together by splicing words and creative use of MelodyneNYC vs LAReverb and space creationGetting bombastic drumsGoing back to basicsBreaking out of cyclesThe gardener vs. the architect as creative dichotomies and when to use themAnd so much more!You can learn more about Aaron at https://www.aaronbeaumont.com/aboutYou can follow Aaron on Social MediaIG - https://www.instagram.com/aaronbeaumont/***Thanks to our sponsors!***Carl Bahner's resources for studio professionals - https://www.carlbahner.com/resourcesProgressions with Travis Ference - https://www.progressionspodcast.com/listen***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t***BRAND NEW!*** SECRET SONICS PATREON - patreon.com/benwallickmusicReferences:The Gregory Brothers - https://www.youtube.com/@schmoyohoBaby Audio Crystalline - https://babyaud.io/crystallineEventide SP2016 - https://www.eventideaudio.com/plug-ins/sp2016-reverb/Sunset Studios Chamber - https://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/trsunsetsound/Audiothing Spring Verb - https://www.audiothing.net/effects/springs/Acoustica Ash - https://www.acustica-audio.com/store/products/ashConsider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.coHave a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben

Jennifer Ortiz is an audio engineer, mixer, and podcaster based out of LA, CA, USA! In our conversation Jennifer and I go deep on the following:Freelance engineering in LANetworking and building relationshipsBuilding TrustPodcastingGetting into AtmosGetting gritty soundsUsing mid-side techniques in mixingParallel vocal processingGetting into the "zone"Enjoying the journeyAnd so much more!You can learn more about Jennifer at https://www.jnymixedit.com/You can follow Jennifer on Social MediaIG - https://www.instagram.com/jny.mixedit/***Thanks to our sponsors!***Carl Bahner's resources for studio professionals - https://www.carlbahner.com/resourcesProgressions with Travis Ference - https://www.progressionspodcast.com/listen***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t***BRAND NEW!*** SECRET SONICS PATREON - patreon.com/benwallickmusicReferences:True Peak Hour (Jennifer's podcast) - https://www.truepeakhour.com/Christal Jerez - https://www.christalssoniclab.com/aboutWaves Smack Attack - https://www.waves.com/plugins/smack-attack-transient-shaper#drum-mixing-tricks-manipulate-pitch-and-attackLittle Radiator - https://www.soundtoys.com/product/little-radiator/Waves Sibilance - https://www.waves.com/plugins/sibilance#how-to-fix-harsh-rap-vocalsDynaudio LYD48 - https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/LYD48BKL--dynaudio-lyd-48-3-way-powered-studio-monitor-left-side-blackConsider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.coHave a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben

Matt Boudreau is a stereo and Atmos mixing engineer based out of the Bay Area, CA, USA! He's also the host of the incredible Working Class Audio podcast. In our conversation Matt and I go deep on the following:His journey getting into Dolby AtmosBuying speakers, rebuilding and tuning the roomThe financials of Atmos and getting workPodcastingHaving patience with your careerTaking the business side of things seriouslyTaking cold showers to supercharge his dayStaying inspired by audioAnd so much more!You can learn more about Matt at https://www.mattboudreau.com/You can follow Matt on Social MediaIG - https://www.instagram.com/matt_boudreau/WCA IG - https://www.instagram.com/working_class_audio/***Thanks to our sponsors!***Carl Bahner's resources for studio professionals - https://www.carlbahner.com/resourcesProgressions with Travis Ference - https://www.progressionspodcast.com/listen***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t***BRAND NEW!*** SECRET SONICS PATREON - patreon.com/benwallickmusicReferences:Steve Genewick - http://stevegenewick.com/Andrew Scheps - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_SchepsBrad Wood - https://www.instagram.com/bradwood_producifer/Working Class Audio - https://www.workingclassaudio.com/Tim O'Sullivan - https://youtu.be/qFUEVPIeagQKim Rosen mastering - https://www.knackmastering.com/about/Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.coHave a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben

Cameron Lister is a mixing/audio engineer and music producer based out of LA, CA, USA! In our conversation Cameron and I go deep on the following:Musical influencesThe ups and downs of his careerSelling yourselfBelieving in yourselfSocial MediaCameron's philosophy on how you find your artistic voiceDon't be afraid of failureSynthsBottom-up mixingNot using templatesMonitoringProductivity hacksCultivating a client-baseAnd so much more!You can learn more about Cameron at http://www.cameronlister.com/You can follow Cameron on Social MediaIG - https://www.instagram.com/cameronmixesmusic/***Thanks to our sponsors!***Carl Bahner's resources for studio professionals - https://www.carlbahner.com/resourcesProgressions with Travis Ference - https://www.progressionspodcast.com/listen***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t***BRAND NEW!*** SECRET SONICS PATREON - patreon.com/benwallickmusicReferences:Travis Ference - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/9/26/secret-sonics-114-travis-ference-redefining-success-in-musicMaynard Ferguson - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maynard_FergusonTony Hoffer - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_HofferJumper - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRYZijLZR-Q&ab_channel=ThirdEyeBlindVideosManiac - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GCNUeTFSbA&ab_channel=MichaelSembello-TopicConsider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.coHave a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben

Carl Bahner is a mixing engineer based out of Lancaster, PA, USA! In today's episode, we discuss the dos and the don'ts of delegation. We go deep on the following topics:BottlenecksBahner's first pancake principle (LMAO)Don't assume the delegatee's experienceStart with a menial taskInsecurityFair wagesDeadlines and availabilityThe team***Thanks to our sponsors!***Carl Bahner's resources for studio professionals - https://www.carlbahner.com/resourcesProgressions with Travis Ference - https://www.progressionspodcast.com/listen***BRAND NEW!*** SECRET SONICS PATREON - patreon.com/benwallickmusicReferences Carl Bahner's previous episode - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/10/10/secret-sonics-116-carl-bahner-serving-and-nurturing-artistsConsider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.coHave a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben

Here's a little Solo-cast I recorded where I go over 5 lessons I learned this year on Secret Sonics that I'm applying to my mixing in 2023. A bit of a departure from the usual interview format but I hope you dig it! ***Thanks to our sponsors!***Carl Bahner's resources for studio professionals - https://www.carlbahner.com/resourcesProgressions with Travis Ference - https://www.progressionspodcast.com/***BRAND NEW!*** SECRET SONICS PATREON - patreon.com/benwallickmusicEpisodes I referenced:Bob Horn - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2023/1/1/secret-sonics-172-bob-horn-perceptive-and-adaptive-mixingEvan Morgan - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/2/6/secret-sonics-131-evan-morgan-manifesting-intentDaniel Silberman - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/3/6/secret-sonics-135-daniel-silberman-driving-the-stereo-busTim O'Sullivan - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/9/18/secret-sonics-158-tim-osullivan-fostering-inspiration-in-the-studioBrian Bender - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/4/3/secret-sonics-139-brian-bender-leaning-in-to-authenticityMikko Gordon - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/10/23/secret-sonics-163-mikko-gordon-establishing-an-aestheticNeenah - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/4/24/secret-sonics-142-neenah-exploring-the-mixBrent Hendrich - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/5/22/secret-sonics-146-brent-hendrich-working-on-what-matters-in-audioJosh Bonanno - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/7/24/secret-sonics-153-josh-bonanno-minimalist-mixingConsider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.coHave a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben

Bob Horn is a multi-platinum Grammy Award-winning audio and mixing engineer based out of LA, CA, USA, known for working with artists such as BTS, Usher, Timbaland, NeYo, Lupe Fiasco, and so many more! In our conversation Bob and I go deep on the following:His journey from Berklee, to Nashville, to LAWorking with Neff-ULearning from his clientsWorking with BTSHis approach to mixingFeel vs. Technician mindsetGetting amazing low-end Frequency maskingHeavy-handed editing from the mixer's chairPaying attention to all the detailsSidechainingMatching all 7 BTS vocalists in a songBeing cognizant of your attitudeAnd so much more!You can learn more about Bob at https://www.bobhornmixing.com/bioYou can follow Bob on Social MediaIG - https://www.instagram.com/bobhornmixing/***Thanks to our sponsors!***Carl Bahner's resources for studio professionals - https://www.carlbahner.com/resourcesProgressions with Travis Ference - https://www.progressionspodcast.com/***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6tYou can listen to the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here - https://youtu.be/KGQD_hKUd8s***BRAND NEW!*** SECRET SONICS PATREON - patreon.com/benwallickmusicReferences:Nicholas Di Lorenzo - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/10/17/secret-sonics-117-nicholas-di-lorenzo-pushing-boundaries-beyond-masteringNeff-U - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theron_FeemsterShachar Boussani - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/9/11/secret-sonics-157-shachar-boussani-going-all-in-with-mixingDave Pensado - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_PensadoManny Marroquin - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manny_MarroquinTrackspacer - https://www.wavesfactory.com/audio-plugins/trackspacer/Bob's Pro Mix Academy course - https://youtu.be/Dek-3UYfryIDonald Philip - https://www.instagram.com/itsdonnybravoo/Sonobus - https://www.sonobus.net/Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.coHave a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben

Gavi Kutliroff is a folk musician, singer-songwriter, audio engineer, and editor of Secret Sonics! In this conversation, Gavi and Ben let loose and chat about the intersection of artistry, audio, music production, and everything in between. They also go over lessons learned from the podcast and discuss goals/aspirations for the new year.You can follow Gavi on Social MediaIG - https://www.instagram.com/pleasant_peasant_music/***Thanks to our sponsors!***Carl Bahner's resources for studio professionals - https://www.carlbahner.com/resourcesProgressions with Travis Ference - https://www.progressionspodcast.com/Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t***BRAND NEW!*** SECRET SONICS PATREON - patreon.com/benwallickmusicListen to some music Gavi recorded with Ben - https://open.spotify.com/track/3Wk4a7lyogcy0Q404fpF8h?si=ac939822334d4189Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.coHave a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben

Charlie Deakin-Davies is a record producer, songwriter, musical director, and multi-instrumentalist based out of London, England, UK! In our conversation Charlie and I go deep on the following: Getting their start and charting from a young age Being naive and productive vs. experienced with imposter syndrome Working with Gary Barlow MDing and touring Pop songwriting sessions Major labels signing TikTokkers Green lights, fast workflow, and virtuous creative cycles Approach to guitars and bass Compression vs. Automation Quantity leads to quality and inevitable successes Be friendly And so much more! You can learn more about Charlie at https://www.charliedeakindavie... You can follow Charlie on Social Media IG - https://www.instagram.com/char... ***Thanks to our sponsors!*** Carl Bahner's resources for studio professionals - https://www.carlbahner.com/res... Progressions with Travis Ference - https://www.progressionspodcas... ***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t You can listen to the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?... References: Rookes - https://www.benwallick.com/pod... Martin Lumsden - https://martintheproducer.com/ Gary Barlow - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/... Fraser T. Smith - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/... Mannon Grandjean - https://www.progressionspodcas... Fred Again - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/... Devil-Loc - https://www.soundtoys.com/prod... Arcade by Output - https://output.com/products/ar... TCC (the Trans Creative Collective) - https://linktr.ee/TransCreativ... Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two. Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music! Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode! You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co  Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in! -Ben

Hill Kourkoutis is a Juno Award-winning music producer, mixing engineer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Toronto, ON, Canada! In our conversation Hill and I go deep on the following:Building trust with artistsHer background as a touring musicianPreproductionGuitar toneHill's approach to production and mixingGetting the right drum tonesNostalgic sounds can bring out certain emotionsMusical authenticityEmbracing imperfectionsRemembering that it's a marathon, not a sprintFinding creativity in everyday lifeBelieving in yourselfAnd so much more!You can learn more about Hill at http://www.hillkourkoutis.com/You can follow Hill on Social MediaIG - https://www.instagram.com/hillkourkoutis/***Thanks to our sponsors!***Carl Bahner's resources for studio professionals - https://www.carlbahner.com/resourcesProgressions with Travis Ference - https://www.progressionspodcast.com/***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6tYou can listen to the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfDXOl3cg1c&ab_channel=Aysanabee-TopicReferences:Josh Bowman - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/2/13/secret-sonics-132-josh-bowman-intentional-living-and-mixingVance Powell - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/4/11/secret-sonics-092-vance-powell-capturing-the-magicSam Pura - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/10/30/secret-sonics-164-sam-pura-launching-bands-with-impactful-recordsAcme Audio - https://acmeaudio.net/Mikko Gordon - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/10/23/secret-sonics-163-mikko-gordon-establishing-an-aestheticNeumann TLM 49 - https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/TLM49--neumann-tlm-49-large-diaphragm-condenser-microphoneAysanabee - https://www.aysanabee.com/Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben

Richie Beretta is a music producer and mixing engineer originally hailing from NYC and currently based out of San Diego, CA, USA! In our conversation Richie and I go deep on the following:Paul McCartney's bass toneRecording on Dad's tape machineRecording is stopping to capture a moment in timeThe woes of pop culture and discontent over Art becoming contentRichie's quest for authenticityListening to music > making musicMixing vs. producingRichie's Bass tone + chainBacking off on compressionWhat he still gets from analog gearBeing true to your taste in musicAnd so much more!You can learn more about Richie at http://www.richieberetta.nyc/You can follow Richie on Social MediaIG - https://www.instagram.com/richieberetta/***Thanks to our sponsors!***Carl Bahner's resources for studio professionals - https://www.carlbahner.com/resources***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6tYou can listen to the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here - https://orcd.co/d1qpvddReferences:Hofner Beatle bass - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%C3%B6fner_500/1Serban - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serban_GheneaEx Machina speakers - https://exmachinasound.com/Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben

This episode originally aired in August of 2021Original show notes - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/8/1/secret-sonics-106-justin-craig-letting-musicality-guide-productionJustin Craig is a Grammy-nominated music producer, mixing engineer and musical director based out of Brooklyn, NY, USA. In our conversation Justin shared his journey from Lexington, KY to musical directing on Broadway, to producing songs for artists. We talked about his approach to production and mixing, playing multiple instruments, getting massive drum sounds out of a small recording space, overcoming imposter syndrome and so much more! Check it out!You can follow Justin on Social MediaIG - https://www.instagram.com/justinwcraig/You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here: "Thorns" by Ashley Strongarm - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaCPsax4qmw&ab_channel=AshleyStrongarm-TopicIf you'd like to help support Secret Sonics, you can do so by visiting https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benwallickReferencesDuane Lundy - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/6/24/secret-sonics-101-duane-lundy-a-nurturing-approach-to-productionMcCartney 3, 2, 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAkqy5QntGQ&ab_channel=HuluLayla Moheimani - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/7/19/secret-sonics-055-layla-moheimaniThese United States - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/These_United_StatesLivinia Jones Wright - https://www.instagram.com/laviniajoneswright/?hl=enSteven Trask - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_TraskHedwig and the Angry Inch - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedwig_and_the_Angry_Inch_(musical)T Bone Burnett (speech I mentioned) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T_Bone_BurnettFleetwood Mac “Tusk” - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tusk_(album)Andrew Maury - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/7/18/secret-sonics-104-andrew-maury-mixing-with-intuitionNeural DSP Wong Amp - https://neuraldsp.com/plugins/archetype-cory-wongSoundtoys - https://www.soundtoys.com/Flea 47 - https://vintageking.com/flea-microphones-47-with-f7-capsuleCaleb Parker - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/4/4/secret-sonics-091-caleb-parker-getting-the-most-out-of-a-performanceJustin Perkins - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/4/25/secret-sonics-094-justin-perkins-going-deep-with-masteringTJ Lippell - http://www.tjlippleaudio.com/Alex Clare - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_ClareThanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the new podcast theme music!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.coFollow along via social media here:Facebook: www.facebook.com/SecretSonicsPodInstagram: www.instagram.com/secretsonics/Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben

Martin Cooke is a music producer and mixing engineer based out of LA, CA, USA! In our conversation Martin shares his story; studying at Berklee college of music, moving to LA, working at Henson, and later for Rich Costey, and eventually going freelance and doing his own thing. We chat about the producing vs the mixing mindset, getting clients, outboard gear, how he gets guitar and drum tones preserving dynamics, monitoring, Rush, making sure to be engaged in the work you do and so much more! Check it out!You can learn more about Martin at https://www.mcooke.net/You can follow Martin on Social MediaIG - https://www.instagram.com/martin__cooke/***Thanks to our sponsors!***Click here to listen to "Thanks for Thinking" - https://www.carlbahner.com/thanks-for-thinking ***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6tReferences:Travis Ference - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/9/26/secret-sonics-114-travis-ference-redefining-success-in-musicRich Costey - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rich_CosteyShadow Hills Equinox Summing Mixer - https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Equinox--shadow-hills-industries-equinoxMagic Death Eye - http://magicdeatheye.com/AudioThing Wires - https://www.audiothing.net/effects/wires/AudioThing Springs - https://www.audiothing.net/effects/springs/Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben

Benny Faccone is a 17-time Grammy Award-winning music producer and audio engineer based out of LA, CA, USA! In our conversation Benny shares his story; studying at Berklee college of music, moving to LA, assisting at A&M, and getting his "in" as an engineer working on Latin records. We chat about working with great producers, Analog vs. Digital sound and stereo width, panning, working with Santana, mixing drums and percussion, getting a big low-end, remembering to enjoy the moments, and so much more! Check it out!You can learn more about Benny at http://bennyfaccone.com/biography/You can follow Benny on Social MediaBenny IG - https://www.instagram.com/bennyfaccone/***Thanks to our sponsors!***Click here to listen to "Thanks for Thinking" - https://www.carlbahner.com/thanks-for-thinking ***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6tReferences:Bobby Owsinski - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/7/5/secret-sonics-151-bobby-owsinski-birds-eye-view-of-the-audio-industryTrident Series C - https://reverb.com/item/477386-trident-series-80cAPI 550A - https://www.apiaudio.com/product.php?id=106Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben

Mixing phenoms Andrew Maury and Jesse Ray Ernster return to the podcast in a live AMA event that was recorded last month. In this conversation, Andrew and Jesse answered some of your burning questions and we went deep on so many topics including being overly self-critical, deliverables (what Andrew and Jesse actually provide their clients), Atmos, analog summing (and is it worth it?), saturation, and plugin development. We chat about monitoring, reconnecting with the kid in you, prioritizing elements within the mix, being a friend to the artists you work with, what really went into mixing Burna Boy's latest record, the attack wall, and so much more! Check it out!You can learn more about Andrew at http://andrewmaury.net/You can learn more about Jesse at https://www.jesseraymix.com/You can follow them on Social MediaAndrew IG - https://www.instagram.com/aemaury/Jesse IG - https://www.instagram.com/jesseraymix***Thanks to our sponsors!***Click here to listen to "Thanks for Thinking" - https://www.carlbahner.com/thanks-for-thinking ***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6tReferences:Andrew's first episode - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/7/18/secret-sonics-104-andrew-maury-mixing-with-intuitionJesse's first episode - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/8/29/secret-sonics-110-jesse-ray-ernster-going-all-in-on-his-dreamsDamian's Instagram reel - https://www.instagram.com/reel/CjghJ1qJdTv/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkTchad Blake - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tchad_BlakeSam Pura - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/10/30/secret-sonics-164-sam-pura-launching-bands-with-impactful-recordsMixland Plugins - https://www.mixland.io/Nacho Molino - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/6/19/secret-sonics-150-nacho-molino-fearless-mixingKen Lewis - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/9/12/secret-sonics-112-ken-lewis-100-gold-records-and-beyondNotion - https://www.notion.so/Tube traps - https://www.acousticsciences.com/product/attackwall/Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben

Sam Pura is a record producer, audio engineer, and mixing engineer based out of Fremont, CA, USA! In our chat, Sam shares his unique approach to making records; how he reamps guitars, tunes drums, mixes, and edits every single transient on the recording! We chat about making sure the music is excellent before worrying about the business, mixing with impact, caring too much about projects, and so much more! Check it out!You can learn more about Sam at https://www.thepandastudios.com/You can follow Sam on Social MediaIG - https://www.instagram.com/sampura/***Thanks to our sponsors!***Save 20% off your first year of Filepass at - https://filepass.com/secretsonicsSave 50% off your first 3 months of Easy Funnels at - https://easyfunnels.io/secret-sonicsClick here to listen to "Thanks for Thinking" - https://www.carlbahner.com/thanks-for-thinking ***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6tYou can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment here: "DEATHWESTERN" by SPIRITWORLD - https://youtu.be/4lSSzMZg0oEReferences:Purified Audio (Sam's Plugins) - https://purafied.com/Eric Valentine - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_ValentineThomas Pridgen - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_PridgenJason Suecof - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_SuecofConsider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben

Mikko Gordon is a record producer, audio engineer, and mixing engineer based out of London, England, UK! In our chat, Mikko shares his story; from playing in bands to doubling down on the studio thing, meeting and working with Nigel Godrich, and working with some of today's biggest indie/alternative acts! We chat about finding artists he really wants to work with, establishing an aesthetic on a record, his philosophy on drum sounds, and being fast and fearless in the tracking stage. We also talk about mixing, reverb, working with The Smile, lessons from FOH, transitioning from a local scene to the global music scene, and so much more! Check it out!You can learn more about Mikko at https://www.mikkogordon.com/You can follow Mikko on Social MediaIG - https://www.instagram.com/mikkogordon/***Thanks to our sponsors!***Save 20% off your first year of Filepass at - https://filepass.com/secretsonicsSave 50% off your first 3 months of Easy Funnels at - https://easyfunnels.io/secret-sonicsClick here to listen to "Thanks for Thinking" - https://www.carlbahner.com/thanks-for-thinking ***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6tYou can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment here: "Octopus" by Island - https://youtu.be/XXYWEAwMwp8References:Nigel Godrich - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigel_GodrichRadiohead - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RadioheadLaura Bettinson - https://www.instagram.com/lau.ra.lau.ra.lau.ra/Ultraista - https://www.instagram.com/ultraistamusic/Island - https://www.instagram.com/islandislandisland/Tim O'Sullivan - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/9/18/secret-sonics-158-tim-osullivan-fostering-inspiration-in-the-studioThe Smile - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Smile_(band)Nigel on Hanging Out with Audiophiles - https://hangingoutwithaudiophiles.libsyn.com/howa-ep-100-nigel-godrichHackney Road Studios - http://www.hackney-road.com/Tchad Blake - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tchad_BlakeConsider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben

Mike Indovina is a mixing and mastering engineer based out of Toronto, On, Canada, and the owner of MasterYourMix.com! In our chat, Mike shares his story; from playing in bands to doing the studio thing to writing a book on mixing! We chat about finding a process that works for you and sticking with it, mixing templates, how he's able to master his own mixes, and working in the box. We also talk about what mastering adds to the mix, monitoring, getting great drum sounds, podcasting, building relationships with people, and so much more! Check it out!You can learn more about Mike at https://mikeindovina.com/You can follow Mike on Social MediaIG - https://www.instagram.com/mindovina/***Thanks to our sponsors!***Save 20% off your first year of Filepass at - https://filepass.com/secretsonicsSave 50% off your first 3 months of Easy Funnels at - https://easyfunnels.io/secret-sonicsClick here to listen to "Thanks for Thinking" - https://www.carlbahner.com/thanks-for-thinking ***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6tYou can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment here: "The Crash" by Deeper You - https://youtu.be/Z9xruk6LmA4References:Tim O'Sullivan - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/9/18/secret-sonics-158-tim-osullivan-fostering-inspiration-in-the-studioBilly Decker - http://www.billydecker.com/Connor Salmoral - https://www.instagram.com/salmoral.studios/Metric AB Plugin Alliance - https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/adptr_metricab.html#:~:text=The%20Metric%20AB%20plugin%20enables,new%20standard%20in%20mix%20referencing.Dark Glass Bass - https://neuraldsp.com/plugins/darkglass-ultraAlex Crescioni - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/8/14/secret-sonics-156-alex-crescioni-bringing-heavy-records-to-lifeConsider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben

Jim Homes is an audio engineer, music producer, mixing engineer, and one half of Boe Weaver, a production duo based out of the Isle of Wight, UK! In our chat, Jim shares his story; getting signed almost on a whim really young, building a studio with his brother, and remixing for major label artists. We chat about doubling down on your strengths, trying to keep the human elements in a production, the advantages of working as a duo and overcoming its challenges. We also talk about not being afraid to reach out to people for work, run ins with Tchad Blake, reverb, going bold and not waiting for the mix, and so much more! Check it out!You can learn more about Jim at http://www.boeweaver.com/You can follow Jim on Social MediaIG - https://www.instagram.com/jim_homes/***Thanks to our sponsors!***Save 20% off your first year of Filepass at - https://filepass.com/secretsonicsSave 50% off your first 3 months of Easy Funnels at - https://easyfunnels.io/secret-sonicsClick here to listen to "Thanks for Thinking" - https://www.carlbahner.com/thanks-for-thinking ***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6tYou can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment here: "Waking Up Without You" by Rhys Lewis - https://youtu.be/Ei3mlmQOkDkReferences:Empire Sound - https://www.instagram.com/empire_sound_/Alex Clare - https://alexclare.com/Tchad Blake - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tchad_BlakeVance Powell - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/4/11/secret-sonics-092-vance-powell-capturing-the-magicHead - https://stageaudioworks.com/sound-engineer-howard-head-bullivant-talks-deploying-sennheiser-mics-pj-harvey-james-blake-bat-lashes-natasha-khan/Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben

Jonathan Friedlander is an audio engineer, music producer, mixing engineer, and the owner of Quality Sound, based in Jerusalem, Israel! In our second chat on the air, Jon talks about adjusting his studio to the pandemic, always getting better at his craft, and making sure to get credit for his work. He goes deep on his approach to recording vocals, working fast, recording and mixing drums, and his approach to mixing with parallel compression. We also chat about monitoring, capturing dynamics in live recordings, dealing with time management, the benefits of having interned at the beginning of his career, and so much more! Check it out!You can learn more about Jon at https://www.qualitysound.biz/You can follow Jon on Social MediaIG - https://www.instagram.com/mixedbyjon/***Thanks to our sponsors!***Save 20% off your first year of Filepass at - https://filepass.com/secretsonicsSave 50% off your first 3 months of Easy Funnels at - https://easyfunnels.io/secret-sonicsClick here to listen to "Thanks for Thinking" - https://www.carlbahner.com/thanks-for-thinking ***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6tYou can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment here: "Closer to You" by Levite - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLEPrV0_cvQ&ab_channel=LEVITEReferences:Jon's first episode - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/21/secret-sonics-009-jonathan-friedlanderYair Elitzur - https://youtu.be/SCn2gNPCRacTravis Ference - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/9/26/secret-sonics-114-travis-ference-redefining-success-in-musicRick Ross Maybach IV - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afjH1sm6Q5w&ab_channel=RickRoss-TopicMiguel Scott - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/12/13/secret-sonics-075-miguel-scott-seeking-continued-growth-in-musicJohn Greenham - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/8/6/secret-sonics-155-john-greenham-a-musical-approach-to-masteringIsrael Portnoy - https://www.israelportnoymusic.com/My Blues - https://youtu.be/pJmGVm8qc4MFocal Shape Twin - https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ShapeTwin50--focal-shape-twin-dual-5-inch-powered-studio-monitor-with-passive-radiatorsConsider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!Thanks to Tzvi Gordon for helping edit this episode!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben

Justin LaPointe is an audio engineer, music producer, mixing engineer, and the owner of Barnhouse Sound on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada! In our chat, Justin talks about his journey in audio; from interning at a large facility to building a destination recording studio. He goes deep on creating an environment that fosters creativity, capturing live bands, and getting great drum sounds. We also chat about mixing, mastering, staying inspired, not being afraid to reach out to artists you love, and so much more! Check it out!You can learn more about Justin at https://www.barnhousesoundproductions.com/You can follow Justin on Social MediaIG - https://www.instagram.com/barnhousesound/***Thanks to our sponsors!***Save 20% off your first year of Filepass at - https://filepass.com/secretsonicsSave 50% off your first 3 months of Easy Funnels at - https://easyfunnels.io/secret-sonicsClick here to listen to "Thanks for Thinking" - https://www.carlbahner.com/thanks-for-thinking ***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6tYou can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment here: "Banquets" by Fast Hatchet - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yp5VwjKLn6Q&ab_channel=FastHatchet-TopicReferences:Electric City Sound - http://electriccitysound.com/Vance Powell - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/4/11/secret-sonics-092-vance-powell-capturing-the-magicGlyn Johns - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glyn_JohnsAKG 451B - https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/C451B--akg-c-451-b-small-diaphragm-condenser-microphoneSoundtoys - https://www.soundtoys.com/Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben

Tim O'Sullivan is a music producer, audio engineer, and mixing engineer based out of LA, CA, USA! In our second chat on the podcast, Tim brings us up to date and shares what he's done since our last conversation; the closing of Barefoot Recording, setting up an Atmos room for Greg Wells, touring with Chicano Batman, and setting up his own studio in Frogtown. He goes deep on working on the latest Rayland Baxter record, using weird gear and instruments to inspire artists, and focusing the build of his new studio to cater to creative work flows. We also chat about commiting to sounds, new deliverables for mixers, getting stems to add up, having a manager, figuring out what to eliminate to do the work you want to do, and so much more! Check it out!You can learn more about Tim at http://osullivanaudio.com/You can follow Tim on Social MediaIG - https://www.instagram.com/timomusic86/***Thanks to our sponsors!***Save 20% off your first year of Filepass at - https://filepass.com/secretsonicsSave 50% off your first 3 months of Easy Funnels at - https://easyfunnels.io/secret-sonicsClick here to listen to "Thanks for Thinking" - https://www.carlbahner.com/thanks-for-thinking ***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6tYou can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment here: "If I Were a Butterfly" by Rayland Baxter - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-roMRDJKic&ab_channel=RaylandBaxter-TopicReferences:Tim's first episode - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/7/5/secret-sonics-053-tim-osullivanBarefoot Recording - https://www.instagram.com/barefoot_recording/Money Mark - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Money_MarkChicano Batman - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicano_BatmanGreg Wells - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greg_WellsDan Silberman - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/3/6/secret-sonics-135-daniel-silberman-driving-the-stereo-busIan Sefchick (Magic Death Eye) - https://www.instagram.com/magicdeatheye/Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben

Shachar "Shak" Boussani is a mixing and recording engineer based out of LA, CA, USA! In our chat, Shachar shares his journey; being inspired to move to a big music city on a trip to London, moving to Los Angeles, working in post-production, eventually opening a recording studio, and most recently working for big-time mixer, Bob Horn. He goes deep on his approach to recording and mixing including separating the elements of a mix, using his competitive drive, focusing on the low end, and getting great drum tones. We also chat about lessons learned from Bob Horn, the importance of finding a mentor, making music for fun, bouncing stems, going all in on what you love, and so much more! Check it out!You can learn more about Shachar at https://www.hummingbirdstudiosla.com/shachar-boussaniYou can follow Shachar on Social MediaIG - https://www.instagram.com/shakthemixer/***Thanks to our sponsors!***Save 20% off your first year of Filepass at - https://filepass.com/secretsonicsSave 50% off your first 3 months of Easy Funnels at - https://easyfunnels.io/secret-sonicsClick here to listen to "Thanks for Thinking" - https://www.carlbahner.com/thanks-for-thinking ***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6tYou can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment here: "Humpty" by Triple D (Feat. Sugi Dakks) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2S1Eyt2OOFU&ab_channel=TripleDDrumsReferences:John Greenham - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/8/6/secret-sonics-155-john-greenham-a-musical-approach-to-masteringBob Horn - https://www.bobhornmixing.com/bioDavid “Triple D” Diaz - https://www.instagram.com/_tripsies_/Nicholas Di Lorenzo - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/10/17/secret-sonics-117-nicholas-di-lorenzo-pushing-boundaries-beyond-masteringDee Kei Waddell - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/4/17/secret-sonics-141-dee-kei-waddell-the-way-of-the-mixerLocomotive Audio - https://www.locomotiveaudio.com/Rogue Amoeba - https://rogueamoeba.com/Can Opener Studio by Goodhertz - https://goodhertz.com/canopener-studio/Nacho Molino - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/6/19/secret-sonics-150-nacho-molino-fearless-mixingConsider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben

Ed Boyer is an arranger, producer, and audio/mixing engineer for a cappella music based out of Connecticut, USA!This episode first aired on February 27th, 2021Original show notes - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/2/27/secret-sonics-086-ed-boyer-shaping-the-sound-of-a-cappella-musicIn this episode, check out Ed's journey; from recording his collegiate a cappella group to mixing for films such as Pitch Perfect and for groups such as Pentatonix. Ed shared his approach to mixing a cappella, industry wisdom he's acquired over the years, and so much more!You can find out more about Ed at http://edboyeracappella.com/The group we discussed in the "Sauce" segment - https://www.naturallyseven.com/ReferencesPentatonix - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PentatonixSix13 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Six13The Maccabeats - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_MaccabeatsTufts Beelzebubs - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BeelzebubsBill Hare - https://www.billhareacappella.com/The Sing-Off - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sing-OffDeke Sharon - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deke_SharonThe Contemporary A Cappella Society of America - https://casa.org/Madison Gate - https://www.madisongaterecords.com/Pentatonix Christmas Album - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Pentatonix_ChristmasNaturally 7 - https://www.naturallyseven.com/Goliath 2 - https://tone-empire.com/shop/goliath-v2/Sam Moses - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/21/secret-sonics-035-sam-mosesThanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the new podcast theme music!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.coFollow along via social media here:Facebook: www.facebook.com/SecretSonicsPodInstagram: www.instagram.com/secretsonics/Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben

Skyler Cocco is a singer-songwriter, music producer, and mixing engineer based out of LA, CA, USA! In this episode, discover Skyler's approach to production and mixing, how she won a competition and got her song in front of her favorite band, when to sign a label deal (and when not to!), and so much more. Check it out!This episode originally aired on January 10th, 2021Original Show Notes - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/1/10/secret-sonics-079-skyler-cocco-following-her-own-creative-compassYou can find out more about Skyler at https://www.skylercocco.com/You can find Skyler on Social MediaIG: https://www.instagram.com/skylercocco/You can check out Skyler's music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0XiGZPN1W6HhJDz4shx8VZ?si=u4kKyTLUT1CQR6As6rYPVwYou can listen to the track that we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here:"The Drive" by Skyler Cocco - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKiQ0FEbX2c&ab_channel=SkylerCoccoVEVOReferencesDylan Emmet - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/12/27/secret-sonics-077-dylan-emmet-letting-the-songs-guide-the-waySoundtoys - https://www.soundtoys.com/Fleetwod Mac - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fleetwood_MacHaim - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haim_(band)MUNA - https://www.whereismuna.com/Sennheiser HD600 - https://amzn.to/39g8AUVSony 7506 - https://amzn.to/3q3EJWCValhalla Vintage Verb - https://valhalladsp.com/shop/reverb/valhalla-vintage-verb/Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the new podcast theme music!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.coHave a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben

Matt Snell is a music producer and audio/mixing engineer working out of Genesis Sound in Toronto, Ontario, Canada!This episode originally aired on August 23rd, 2020! Original show notes - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/8/23/secret-sonics-060-matt-snellYou can find Matt on Social MediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/snellular5/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matt.snellYou can listen to the song "Lonely" by Anna Klein that we dissected in its entirety here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1SRCatwHgEReferencesChris Creglia: https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/8/2/secret-sonics-057-chris-cregliaPhase One Studio: https://www.facebook.com/pg/phaseonestudio/posts/Dua Lipa's Future Nostalgia: https://open.spotify.com/album/7fJJK56U9fHixgO0HQkhtIThe Koz: https://www.instagram.com/the_koz/Chic: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chic_(band)Temples of Sound (Book): https://amzn.to/2QfEurtBroncho's Latest Record: https://open.spotify.com/album/0ak4UjGlHdaae0fPn8cgCiOrban Spring Reverb: https://tapeop.com/reviews/gear/25/111b-spring-reverb/Decapitator: https://www.soundtoys.com/product/decapitator/Plugin Alliance HG2: https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/black_box_analog_design_hg-2.htmlFF Pro Q-3: https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-q-3-equalizer-plug-inSam Moses: https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/21/secret-sonics-035-sam-mosesUAD AMS reverb: https://www.uaudio.com/uad-plugins/reverbs/rmx-16-expanded.htmlAudiomovers: https://audiomovers.com/wp/Arturia Synths (Prophet): https://www.arturia.com/products/analog-classics/v-collection/overview#enMontano Mastering: https://www.montanomastering.com/Rick Rubin: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_RubinAdele - He Won't Go: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qgp7hlkfstIKlevgrand - Daw Cassette: https://klevgrand.se/products/dawcassetteXLN RC-20: https://www.xlnaudio.com/products/addictive_fx/effect/rc-20_retro_colorMac DeMarco: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mac_DeMarcoiLoud Monitors: https://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/iloud/Decco: https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/21/secret-sonics-015-deccoAlex Clare: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_ClareSonarworks: https://www.sonarworks.com/referenceMetric AB: https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/adptr_metricab.htmlMix With The Masters: https://mixwiththemasters.com/Infinity/Skimmy: https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/21/secret-sonics-010-skimmy-formerly-known-as-infinityThanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the new podcast theme music!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co

Alex Crescioni is a music producer, mixer, and the owner of Stygian Sound based out of LA, CA, USA! In our chat, Alex shares his journey - from musician to engineer focused on heavy genres. He goes deep on his approach to producing and mixing heavy music, mixing and mastering in the same session, adding creative elements in the mix, embracing his own artistic style, producer's roles, and blurred lines in the industry. We also chat about word-of-mouth business, the woes of self-marketing, being upfront about goals with artists, artist red flags, keeping at it, and so much more! Check it out!You can learn more about Alex at https://www.alexcrescioni.com/You can follow Alex on Social MediaIG - https://www.instagram.com/alexcrescioni/***Thanks to our sponsors!***Save 20% off your first year of Filepass at - https://filepass.com/secretsonicsSave 50% off your first 3 months of Easy Funnels at - https://easyfunnels.io/secret-sonicsClick here to listen to "Thanks for Thinking" - https://www.carlbahner.com/thanks-for-thinking ***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6tYou can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment here: "Morir Para Vivir" by SIGLOS - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PNj7MUnfjE&ab_channel=SIGLOSReferences:Travis Ference - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/9/26/secret-sonics-114-travis-ference-redefining-success-in-musicHis episode on Progressions - https://www.progressionspodcast.com/episode/alex-crescioniSound City - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sound_City_(film)Chris Collier - https://www.instagram.com/cmc21productions/Mike Wells - https://www.dangerousmusic.com/news-press/tribute-to-mike-wells-mastering-engineerDr. Ford - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/5/1/secret-sonics-143-dr-ford-a-holistic-approach-to-productionBilly Decker - https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-167-with-billy-decker/Gain Reduction by JST - https://joeysturgistones.com/products/gain-reduction-deluxeDevil-Loc - https://www.soundtoys.com/product/devil-loc/Tim Palmer - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_PalmerMajestica - https://8dio.com/products/majestica-2-0?variant=41310157865160Blackbox HG2 - https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/black_box_analog_design_hg-2.htmlBobby Owsinkski - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/7/5/secret-sonics-151-bobby-owsinski-birds-eye-view-of-the-audio-industryConsider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben

John Greenham is a mastering engineer based out of LA, CA, USA! In our chat, John shares his journey - from musician to mastering engineer. He talks about his philosophy when it comes to mastering; approaching it from a musician's mindset, working fast, shaping a song with EQ to maximize energy, and focusing on the vocals. We chat about why being in LA is so important, working with Billie Eilish and Finneas, loudness, Atmos, working with your friends and so much more! Check it out!You can learn more about John at http://www.johngreenham.com/You can follow John on Social MediaIG - https://www.instagram.com/doctormidrange/***Thanks to our sponsors!***Save 20% off your first year of Filepass at - https://filepass.com/secretsonicsSave 50% off your first 3 months of Easy Funnels at - https://easyfunnels.io/secret-sonicsClick here to listen to "Thanks for Thinking" - https://www.carlbahner.com/thanks-for-thinking ***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6tReferences:Paul Stubblebine - http://www.paulstubblebine.com/home/email.htmlPete Lyman - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/7/11/secret-sonics-103-pete-lyman-how-to-cut-a-recordEric Valentine - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_ValentineRob Kinelski - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_KinelskiOxford Inflator - https://www.sonnox.com/plugin/oxford-inflator-v4Michelle Mancini - https://www.instagram.com/demifuguemastering/Glenn Schick - https://www.gsmastering.com/Manny Marroquin - http://www.mannymarroquin.com/Kii Audio BXT - https://www.kiiaudio.com/bxt.phpConsider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben

Stephen Kerrison is a mastering engineer based out of Liverpool, England, UK! In our chat, Stephen shares his journey from a touring musician to studio as a mastering engineer. He talks about the Weird Jungle mastering collective, instilling confidence in the artists he works with, working in the box, tools of the trade, and using his instincts to master. We also chat about Seth Godin marketing tactics, vinyl, loudness, feeling grateful, and so much more! Check it out!You can learn more about Stephen at https://talltreesaudiomastering.com/You can follow Stephen on Social MediaIG - https://www.instagram.com/stephen_kerrison/***Thanks to our sponsors!***Save 20% off your first year of Filepass at - https://filepass.com/secretsonicsSave 50% off your first 3 months of Easy Funnels at - https://easyfunnels.io/secret-sonicsClick here to listen to "Thanks for Thinking" - https://www.carlbahner.com/thanks-for-thinkingYou can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment here - "Lorn" byModern Technology - https://modern-technology.bandcamp.com/album/lorn***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6tReferences:Katie Tavini - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/1/24/secret-sonics-081-katie-tavini-mastering-music-with-intentGlenn Schick - https://www.gsmastering.com/Bobby Owsinski - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/7/5/secret-sonics-151-bobby-owsinski-birds-eye-view-of-the-audio-industryPete Lyman - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/7/11/secret-sonics-103-pete-lyman-how-to-cut-a-recordWeird Jungle - https://www.weirdjungle.com/Seth Godin - https://seths.blog/2008/07/the-long-tail-t/Carl Bahner - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/10/10/secret-sonics-116-carl-bahner-serving-and-nurturing-artistsHuman Worth Records - https://humanworth.bandcamp.com/Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben

Josh Bonanno is a mixing engineer based out of Nashville, TN, USA! In our second conversation on the podcast, Josh catches us up to date and we talk about so much, including how he tries to spread knowledge and build community on the internet, the weird state of the social media platforms, and the real life community in Nashville. We chat about having patience, quantity leading to quality, trusting your room and speakers, using the rough mix as a bible, and how deliverables are changing the way people mix. We also go deep on his minimalist approach to mixing, surprising his clients with some artistic touches, getting over a hustle mindset and taking the time to rest, and so much more! Check it out!You can learn more about Josh at https://joshbonanno.com/You can follow Josh on Social MediaIG - https://www.instagram.com/joshbonanno/***Thanks to our sponsors!***Save 20% off your first year of Filepass at - https://filepass.com/secretsonicsSave 50% off your first 3 months of Easy Funnels at - https://easyfunnels.io/secret-sonicsClick here to listen to "Thanks for Thinking" - https://www.carlbahner.com/thanks-for-thinking You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment here -"Sad Girl Thing" by Zoie X: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsKfipR5D6w&ab_channel=Z%C3%B8ieX-Topic***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6tReferences:Josh's first episode - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/21/secret-sonics-033-josh-bonannoBrian Bender - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/4/3/secret-sonics-139-brian-bender-leaning-in-to-authenticityBrent Hendrich - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/5/22/secret-sonics-146-brent-hendrich-working-on-what-matters-in-audioLossy by Goodhertz - https://goodhertz.com/lossy/Sam Moses - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/1/30/secret-sonics-130-sam-moses-finishing-recordsDamian Taylor - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/11/28/secret-sonics-123-damian-taylor-music-productions-deep-thinkerConsider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben

Ramera Abraham is a vocal producer and sound engineer based out of London, England, UK! In our conversation, Ramera tells her story - studying at the Abbey Road Institute, building relationships, and hitting the ground running as a vocal producer. She goes deep on her approach to working with artists - using emotional intelligence in a session, extensive session prep, microphone preferences, choosing a space for a vocal to live in, and Melodyning. We also get into client acquisition, branding, mixing with her gut, having confidence, and so much more! Check it out!You can learn more about Ramera at https://ramera.co.uk/You can follow Ramera on Social MediaIG - https://www.instagram.com/rameraaa/***Thanks to our sponsors!***Save 20% off your first year of Filepass at - https://filepass.com/secretsonicsSave 50% off your first 3 months of Easy Funnels at - https://easyfunnels.io/secret-sonicsClick here to listen to "Thanks for Thinking" - https://www.carlbahner.com/thanks-for-thinking You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment here -"no matter what i say" by Matt Taylor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOb4Ab9OhXE&ab_channel=MattTaylor-Topic***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6tReferences:Xylo Aria - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/2/20/secret-sonics-133-xylo-aria-empowering-women-in-audioAbbey Road Institute - https://abbeyroadinstitute.co.uk/Valhalla - https://valhalladsp.com/Native Instruments Replika XT - https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/effects/replika-xt/Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben

Bobby Owsinski is a music producer, mixer, author, and podcaster based out of LA, CA, USA! In our conversation, Bobby tells his story - from the stage to the studio and eventually writing books and hosting his podcast. He talks about meeting former Beatles, and lessons from two of their engineers - Ken Scott and Geoff Emerick. He goes deep on keeping his hand on the pulse of the industry, tracking killer brass players, and thoughts on saturation in mixing, Atmos, and NFTs. We also talk about the latest edition of his book, "The Mixing Engineer's Handbook," and so much more! Check it out!You can learn more about Bobby at https://bobbyowsinski.com/You can follow Bobby on Social MediaIG - https://www.instagram.com/bobbyowsinski/Twitter - https://twitter.com/bobbyowsinski***Thanks to our sponsors!***Save 20% off your first year of Filepass at - https://filepass.com/secretsonicsSave 50% off your first 3 months of Easy Funnels at - https://easyfunnels.io/secret-sonicsClick here to listen to "Thanks for Thinking" - https://www.carlbahner.com/thanks-for-thinking You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment here -"Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby" by Adrianna Marie and Her Groovecutters: https://www.adriannamariemusic.com/store***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6tReferences:Mixing Engineer's Handbook (5th Edition) - https://amzn.to/3yihopMBobby's podcast - https://bobbyoinnercircle.com/Benny Faccone - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benny_FacconeEd Cherney - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_CherneyAudio Nowcast - https://www.nowcastnetwork.com/Ken Scott - https://amzn.to/3bKsBbcGeoff Emerick - https://amzn.to/3OKb9SSConsider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben

This episode first appeared on December 20th, 2020. IRKO is a multi-platinum award-winning mixing engineer based out of LA, CA, USA! In this episode, discover IRKO's journey; how he made his way to the USA from a small town in Italy, his approach to mixing, monitoring, communication and so much more! Check it out!You can find out more about IRKO at http://www.irko.it/Full show notes - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/12/20/secret-sonics-076-irko-being-true-to-himself-and-the-musicYou can find IRKO on Social MediaIG: https://www.instagram.com/irkostudiobeat/FB: https://www.facebook.com/IRKOstudiobeatYouTube Channel (with the vlog): https://www.youtube.com/c/IRKOstudiobeat/videosReferencesNicholas Di Lorenzo - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/6/28/secret-sonics-052-nicholas-di-lorenzoIRKO Studio Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/IRKOstudiobeat/videosStef Moro - https://www.instagram.com/stefano.moro/NS-10s - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yamaha_NS-10Matt Snell - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/8/23/secret-sonics-060-matt-snellThe Koz - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Kozmeniuk#:~:text=Stephen%20Kozmeniuk%2C%20also%20known%20professionally,Kendrick%20Lamar%2C%20and%20Dua%20Lipa.R-De Esser - https://www.waves.com/plugins/renaissance-deesser#renaissance-quick-look-r-deesserPro-Q 3 - https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-q-3-equalizer-plug-inLexicon 480 - https://www.uaudio.com/uad-plugins/reverbs/lexicon-480l-digital-reverb-effects.htmlMaag EQ - https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/maag_eq4.htmlMassenburg EQ - https://www.uaudio.com/uad-plugins/equalizers/massenburg-mdweq5.htmlPro-L 2 - https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-l-2-limiter-plug-inThanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the new podcast theme music!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.coFollow along via social media here:Facebook: www.facebook.com/SecretSonicsPodInstagram: www.instagram.com/secretsonics/Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben

This episode first appeared on April 4, 2021. Caleb Parker is an audio/mixing engineer and music producer based out of Highland Park, CA, USA! In this episode, Caleb shared his journey from being a guitarist to managing the sound for Scary Pockets and mixing for acts such as Vulfpeck and Pomplamoose. We got deep on his approach to live-tracking bands, mixing, and so much more! Check it out!You can find out more about Caleb at http://www.williamcalebparker.com/You can find Caleb on Social MediaIG - https://www.instagram.com/wcalebparker/You can listen to the songs we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in their entireties here:"Still Feeling You" by Couch - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4s5040zal8&ab_channel=Couch-Topic"Karma Police" cover by Scary Pockets (Radiohead) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTJvNeHxbyc&ab_channel=ScaryPocketsSubscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-downloadJoin the Secret Sonics Facebook community here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/secretsonicsIf you'd like to help support Secret Sonics, you can do so by visiting https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benwallickReferencesScary Pockets - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-2JUs_G21BrJ0efehwGkUwPomplamoose - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PomplamooseVulfpeck (live at MSG) - https://youtu.be/rv4wf7bzfFERyan Lerman - https://ryanlerman.com/Matt Ross-Spang - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Ross-SpangJack Conte - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_ConteJack Stratton - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VulfpeckLake Street Dive - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Street_DiveScary Pockets - Happy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOAcSwA8LnU&ab_channel=ScaryPocketsScary Goldings - https://open.spotify.com/album/6WMA4IvnIOuZNezGwkd8JvCraig Polasko - https://www.instagram.com/camfonics/?hl=enAEA KU5A - https://www.aearibbonmics.com/products/ku5a/Steve Albini - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_AlbiniRyan Freeland - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_FreelandPlugin Alliance SVT classic - https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/ampeg_svtvr_classic.htmlFF Pro Q 3 - https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-q-3-equalizer-plug-inUA MEQ 5 - https://www.uaudio.com/uad-plugins/equalizers/pultec-passive-eq-collection.htmlGoodhertz Plugins - https://goodhertz.co/Scary Pockets "Sweet Child O' Mine" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cl7a9YztLN4&ab_channel=ScaryPocketsReuben Cohen - https://lurssenmastering.com/reuben-cohen/Tchad Blake - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tchad_BlakeKush Clariphonic - https://thehouseofkush.com/products/clariphonic-dsp-mkiiStuder A800 - https://www.uaudio.com/uad-plugins/special-processing/studer-a800-tape-recorder.htmlOvertone EQ - https://www.soundspot.audio/downloads/overtone-mastering-equalizer-audio-plugin/Slate SSL Comp - https://slatedigital.com/virtual-buss-compressors/PSP vintage warmer - https://www.pspaudioware.net/UserArea/store/viewOxford Inflator - https://www.sonnox.com/plugin/oxford-inflator-v3Fab Filter L2 - https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-l-2-limiter-plug-in64 Sound - https://www.64sound.com/Monica Martin - https://www.instagram.com/monicamartin/?hl=enJeremy Most - https://www.allmusic.com/artist/jeremy-most-mn0001557937Emily King - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emily_KingCory Wong - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cory_WongBrian Greene - https://www.instagram.com/bgreensurfs/Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the new podcast theme music!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.coFollow along via social media here:Facebook: www.facebook.com/SecretSonicsPodInstagram: www.instagram.com/secretsonics/Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben

Nacho (Ignacio) Molino is a 3x Grammy-winning and 5x Latin Grammy-winning mixing engineer based outside of Rochester, NY, USA! In our conversation, Nacho tells his story - moving from Panama to the USA after nearly 2 decades in the business, sleeping in the studio, and making things work. He talks about how getting good at recording informs the mixing process and vice versa, the difference between the mixing mindset and the mastering mindset, and how working on so many genres has helped him in all areas of mixing. He goes deep on his approach to mixing - how he creates space in a mix, and how he sets the tone (not dynamics) from the stereo bus. He also emphasizes leaning into what you do well, having patience, and so much more! Check it out!You can learn more about Nacho at https://nachomolino.com/You can follow Nacho on Social MediaIG - https://www.instagram.com/nachomolino/***Thanks to our sponsors!***Save 20% off your first year of Filepass at - https://filepass.com/secretsonicsSave 50% off your first 3 months of Easy Funnels at - https://easyfunnels.io/secret-sonicsClick here to listen to "Thanks for Thinking" - https://www.carlbahner.com/thanks-for-thinking You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment here -"Bam Ba Ram (Remix)" by Flama, Kafu Banton, & Dynasty The King: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcSeKf79Qlc&ab_channel=Flama-Topic***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6tReferences:Sam Sherbin - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/5/8/secret-sonics-144-sam-sherbin-betting-on-himselfSam Moses - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/1/30/secret-sonics-130-sam-moses-finishing-recordsBlackbox HG2 - https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/black_box_analog_design_hg-2.htmlWaves SSL Compressor - https://www.waves.com/plugins/ssl-g-master-buss-compressorFernando Lodeiro - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/1/1/secret-sonics-126-fernando-lodeiro-nurturing-relationships-in-the-studioCLA - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Lord-AlgeConsider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben