Podcasts about unstoppable recording machine

Hello everyone! On this episode, I present to you one of the wildest stories I've ever heard on the podcast. You listeners know that there have been some crazy tales told on this show, but this one ranks up there with the scariest of them all. Eyal is a founding member of Dååth, the CEO of Unstoppable Recording Machine, and Riff Hard, an accomplished session guitarist and a whole lot more. We talk about the dedication required to forge a successful career in music, overcoming an initial lack of familial support for his career, the early metal scene, and the epic new course that URM has put together! You can check out more info on the course HERE: https://nailthemix.com/jenscourse Check out all of Eyal's stuff on his Instagram You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 30% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this recent episode I chat with renowned guitarist Eyal Levi of the metal band Daath, we covered the latest singles, the forthcoming album, his rad metal guitarist podcast Riff Hard and his innovative Unstoppable Recording Machine project. Levi shared some valuable tips around guitar picks as well as a few ideas on how to enhance your recordings and mixes right away, making it a must-listen for metal fans and aspiring musicians alike, enjoy!Connect with Eyalhttps://www.instagram.com/eyalleviurmaudio/Connect with Chryshttps://www.chrysjohnson.comFollow Player's Pickhttps://www.instagram.com/playerspickpodcast/?hl=enSupport the pod by buying some Player's Pick merch!https://chrys-johnson-designs.creator-spring.com/listing/official-player-s-pick-podcastTry our fav new coffee company Road Roaster Coffee (Chico/Paradise/Forrest Ranch CA) take 15% off on ALL orders w/ coupon code playerspick @ https://www.roadroastercoffee.com/shop-1?page=2

Carl Bown is a musician, producer, engineer, and the owner of Treehouse Studio based in the UK. He's worked with artists such as Trivium, Bullet For My Valentine, Machine Head, and many others. ON THIS EPISODE: 3:06 – Carl's time working with Colin Richardson 15:07 – Being passionate about your work 26:57 – Some jobs are stepping stones 41:39 – ... Read More The post EP 327 | Carl Bown appeared first on Unstoppable Recording Machine.

Joey Sturgis and Eyal Levi did a live QNA on the URM Discord. ON THIS EPISODE: 6:02 – Joey's mindset for knowing what to add to a mix/arrangement 16:18 – Creating content that connects with your audience 24:24 – How to drum up work in weird times 37:47 – Strategies for balancing time 50:20 – Layering drum samples Want to ... Read More The post EP 327 | Discord QNA with Joey Sturgis and Eyal Levi appeared first on Unstoppable Recording Machine.

David Wilson AKA dwilly, is an artist, producer, songwriter, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist who has worked with Travis Barker, Sueco the Child, Mike Posner, Jeremih and many others. ON THIS EPISODE: 2:28 – Getting in the door isn't the hard part 16:20 – Walking into a session as a blank slate 33:24 – Can you be original? 42:30 – Teamwork is ... Read More The post EP 326 | Dwilly appeared first on Unstoppable Recording Machine.

Tony Lindgren is a mastering engineer at Fascination Street Studios where he works alongside Jens Bogren. His clients have included Billie Eilish, Dimmu Borgir, Leprous among many others. ON THIS EPISODE: 3:00 – Long vacations can be tough 8:24 – Pop and rap mastering engineers 20:08 – Accurate hearing 42:35 – How Tony met Jens Bogren 53:37 – Studio PTSD ... Read More The post EP 325 | Tony Lindgren appeared first on Unstoppable Recording Machine.

Jeris Johnson is a singer and TikTok star who has collaborated with Papa Roach and Bring Me The Horizon. Sacco is a producer, mixer, and songwriter who has worked with Jeris, Surfaces, and others. ON THIS EPISODE: 4:48 – The ability to blend genres well 16:12 – You can't predict what people will respond to 29:54 – How do you ... Read More The post Ep 324 | Jeris Johnson & Alex Sacco appeared first on Unstoppable Recording Machine.

Jens Bogren is a legendary metal producer/mixer who is known for his work with bands such as Opeth, Dimmu Borgir, Amon Amarth, Arch Enemy among many other household names. He also owns Bogren Digital and Fascination Street Studios. ON THIS EPISODE: 3:30 – Why Jens moved to a new studio 17:48 – Why does Jens hire someone? 34:53 – Two ... Read More The post EP 323 | Jens Bogren appeared first on Unstoppable Recording Machine.

Steve Albini is a producer, audio engineer, and music journalist who has worked with Nirvana, Cheap Trick, Superchunk, and many others. He’s also the owner of Electrical Audio in Chicago. ON THIS EPISODE: 2:40 – Artists still care just as much about their art as previous eras 15:43 – How much does an album’s success affect Steve? 30:14 – When ... Read More The post EP 322 | Steve Albini appeared first on Unstoppable Recording Machine.

Sławek and Wojciech Wiesławski are producers who work out of Hertz Studio. They’ve worked with Behemoth, Vader, Trauma, and many others. ON THIS EPISODE: 2:22 – The metal scene in Poland 15:26 – Doing the best work collaboratively 34:35 – Do roles change when a band has a detailed vision? 49:16 – The difference between Sławek and Wojciech’s roles 1:04:53 ... Read More The post EP 321 | Sławek and Wojciech Wiesławski appeared first on Unstoppable Recording Machine.

Simon Grove is a producer and the bassist for Plini. ON THIS EPISODE: 2:24 – Why Simon is particular about snares 12:06 – How to edit drums for SImon 23:28 – Technicality vs emotion in prog 47:57 – Building a career as a mixer 1:01:34 – Balancing artistic ideals with deadlines 1:21:29 – Knowing what you can and cannot do ... Read More The post EP 320 | Simon Grove appeared first on Unstoppable Recording Machine.

Tyler Smyth is a Grammy-nominated producer, the singer for Dangerkids, and a songwriter. On this episode: 2:32 – How the rock genre cannibalizes itself 24:09 – Working on high stakes projects when you don’t have a track record 33:46 – Don’t let fear stop you from doing what you need to do 1:09:51 – You need to have tact when ... Read More The post EP 319 | Tyler Smyth appeared first on Unstoppable Recording Machine.

Brad Boatright is a prolific mastering engineer and the owner of Audiosiege Studios. He’s best known for his work with Skeletonwitch, Nails, Obituary, Zakk Sabbath, Stranger Things, and many more. ON THIS EPISODE: 2:14 – Dealing with burnout 16:35 – The creative elements in mastering 32:16 – When should mastering engineers get opinionated? 46:50 – Tech has lowered the barrier to ... Read More The post EP 318 | Brad Boatright appeared first on Unstoppable Recording Machine.

Erik Rutan is the guitarist and lead vocalist of Hate Eternal, lead guitarist for Cannibal Corpse and a renowned producer. ON THIS EPISODE: 2:47 – Beginnings of Erik’s musical journey – Ripping Corpse to Morbid Angel 19:45 – Why Morbid Angel chose Erik – balancing work, life, and sanity 32:05 – Cannibal Corpse – from producing to filling in to ... Read More The post EP 317 | Erik Rutan appeared first on Unstoppable Recording Machine.

Charles Massabo is a record producer and songwriter who has worked with Falling in Reverse, Davey Suicide, and many others. ON THIS EPISODE: 3:38 – Living in Florida instead of a major music industry city 14:41 – The good and bad sides of metal music 24:32 – Working with other artists as a songwriter 39:42 – The creative vs. the ... Read More The post EP 316 | Charles Massabo appeared first on Unstoppable Recording Machine.

Andrew Scheps is a Grammy-winning mixer who has worked with Red Hot Chili Peppers, Adele, Metallica, and many other massive artists. ON THIS EPISODE: 1:55 – ITB weirdness 13:21 – The no plug in mix / when templates make sense 35:16 – Mix note interpretation and good communication 45:12 – Focusing on negative feedback 52:58 – Andrew is a lone ... Read More The post EP 315 | Andrew Scheps appeared first on Unstoppable Recording Machine.

Rob Pasbani is the co-founder of Metal Injection and the Blast Beat Network. ON THIS EPISODE: 2:30 – Does NAMM actually make a difference? 11:06 – Becoming the market leader 22:00 – You only control your success, so don’t focus on someone else’s 31:46 – Sometimes you can’t avoid burning bridges 41:45 – Metal is it’s own worst enemy 58:02 ... Read More The post EP 314 | Rob Pasbani appeared first on Unstoppable Recording Machine.

John Congleton is a Grammy award-winning producer who has worked with Erykah Badu, St. Vincent, Blondie, and many other amazing artists. ON THIS EPISODE: 1:57 – Say what you mean but be respectful 16:15 – Is the tortured artist a myth? 26:33 – Thinking about the future and the big picture 42:13 – Narcissism and self-awareness 52:56 – Dealing with ... Read More The post EP 313 | John Congleton appeared first on Unstoppable Recording Machine.

Joost van den Broek is a producer and composer who has worked with Powerwolf, Epica, Ayreon, and a ton of other great metal bands. ON THIS EPISODE: 2:04 – Keeping busy and doing remote recordings during the quarantine 13:49 – Being a producer and composer 20:53 – Do limits enhance creativity? 40:08 – The challenges of blending metal and orchestral ... Read More The post EP 312 | Joost van den Broek appeared first on Unstoppable Recording Machine.

Joe Lambert is a mastering engineer who has worked with Cloud Nothings, Gang of Youths, Moby, and a ton of other great artists. ON THIS EPISODE: 2:30 – Working as a mastering engineer during COVID 14:50 – Going from being a musician to getting into mastering 28:16 – Progressing from intern to engineer 40:57 – Self-awareness is underrated 54:18 – ... Read More The post EP 311 | Joe Lambert appeared first on Unstoppable Recording Machine.

Jacoby Shaddix is the singer of Papa Roach. Colin Brittain is a producer who has worked with Papa Roach, Hands Like Houses, and many other bands. Nick Furlong is a producer and songwriter who has worked with Fever 333, Yung Pinch, and tons of other artists. ON THIS EPISODE: 2:33 – How Jacoby, Colin, and Nick met 15:40 – Studio ... Read More The post EP 310 | Jacoby Shaddix, Colin Brittain, and Nick Furlong appeared first on Unstoppable Recording Machine.

Jason Livermore is a producer and the co-owner of The Blasting Room. He’s worked with Descendents, Propagandhi, NOFX, and many others. ON THIS EPISODE: 1:53 – Running a studio during quarantine times 9:41 – Burning bridges 19:13 – Jason’s insane output during the golden years 34:14 – Bands won’t return to producers they don’t enjoy working with 47:52 – What ... Read More The post EP 309 | Jason Livermore appeared first on Unstoppable Recording Machine.

Josh Schroeder is a producer and engineer who has worked with King 810, The Color Morale, and many others. David Gunn is the vocalist of King 810. ON THIS EPISODE: 2:33 – How Josh and David met 10:12 – Art vs craft 23:47 – Studio gear myths 34:30 – External rewards won’t fill a void 51:24 – David getting shot ... Read More The post EP 308 | Josh Schroeder and David Gunn appeared first on Unstoppable Recording Machine.

Plec is a Grammy award winning mastering engineer, mixer, and producer. He’s worked with Soilwork, Degrade, and many other massive bands. ON THIS EPISODE: 3:09 – FOMO 14:12 – Getting into mastering 35:50 – Working with Eurovision and the pop music scene 49:34 – Committing to a sound and having a vision 1:01:02 – Two universal goals that audio people ... Read More The post EP 307 | Thomas “Plec” Johansson appeared first on Unstoppable Recording Machine.

Josh Newell is a prolific audio engineer with clients ranging from Linkin Park to Avril Lavigne. He is currently a Broadcast Recording Technician at NPR. ON THIS EPISODE: 2:54 – The road to Josh’s NPR gig and his work with Linkin Park 25:40 – Dealing with jobs that can be stressful 39:38 – NPR’s proprietary DAW 44:17 – When to ... Read More The post EP 306 | Josh Newell appeared first on Unstoppable Recording Machine.

Sam Guaiana is a producer, engineer, and mixer who has worked with Intervals, Silverstein, and many others. Aaron Marshall is the guitarist for Intervals. ON THIS EPISODE: 2:15 – State of the world 26:03 – How Aaron and Sam ended up working together 40:55 – Getting the lead to stand out on an instrumental record 58:39 – Mastering a new ... Read More The post EP 305 | Sam Guaiana and Aaron Marshall appeared first on Unstoppable Recording Machine.

Mike Exeter is an audio engineer and producer who has worked with Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, and a ton of other legendary bands. ON THIS EPISODE: 1:40 – 2020, the uneventful travel year 8:07 – The team doesn’t need to be involved in every decision 20:27 – Making projects instead of just being a studio owner 35:35 – Seeing a ... Read More The post EP 304 | Mike Exeter appeared first on Unstoppable Recording Machine.

Matt Halpern plays drums for Periphery, is a world-renowned clinician, podcast host, entrepreneur, and co-founder of GetGood Drums. ON THIS EPISODE: 1:45 – The struggles of being a dog owner 14:25 – Don’t go into relationships pretending to be someone you’re not 42:51 – The purpose of friends 59:02 – Carving out time for people 1:08:11 – Fitness and health ... Read More The post EP 303 | Matt Halpern appeared first on Unstoppable Recording Machine.

Zakk Cervini is a producer, mixer, and songwriter who has worked with Poppy, All Time Low, and many others. ON THIS EPISODE: 3:19 – External circumstances won’t necessarily change how you feel 8:47 – How to handle mix notes 18:04 – Working long hours and Zakk’s new setup 23:28 – Mixing with headphones 38:52 – Working with Poppy and Bring ... Read More The post EP 302 | Zakk Cervini appeared first on Unstoppable Recording Machine.

Ermin Hamidovic is a mastering engineer and the owner of Systematic Productions and Submission Audio. ON THIS EPISODE: 2:03 – Fitness, health, and making the most of the lockdown 16:57 – Ermin’s mastering plugin 38:34 – Interactions with clients 49:43 – Making an impact 59:05 – Knowing which opportunities to exploit 1:20:58 – Making a change and understanding consequences 1:38:46 ... Read More The post EP 301 | Ermin Hadmidovic appeared first on Unstoppable Recording Machine.

Lance Prenc is a producer who has worked with Polaris, Alpha Wolf, and others. ON THIS EPISODE: 2:42 – How Lance got his start 10:26 – Promote yourself with your work, not ads 24:33 – Using editing and mixing workflows that work for you 47:42 – Bands not wanting to have their own sound 59:21 – How Lance met the ... Read More The post EP 300 | Lance Prenc appeared first on Unstoppable Recording Machine.

Joey Sturgis joined Finn Mckenty on The Punk Rock MBA podcast to discuss his career in music. ON THIS EPISODE: 3:00 – How Joey got his start in music 12:53 – Producing and working with The Devil Wears Prada 33:51 – The turning point 47:03 – Working with Asking Alexandria 1:00:28 – The technical details Thanks for listening! Please leave ... Read More The post EP 299 | Joey Sturgis on The Punk Rock MBA appeared first on Unstoppable Recording Machine.

Eyal Levi joined Finn Mckenty on The Punk Rock MBA Podcast to discuss URM and give some of the best career advice that you can get. ON THIS EPISODE: 3:50 – What Nail The Mix is all about 12:36 – The importance of warm introductions 22:12 – Building on the small wins 30:20 – The URM Podcast set the stage ... Read More The post EP 298 | Eyal Levi on The Punk Rock MBA appeared first on Unstoppable Recording Machine.

Will Putney is a world-renowned producer and mixer. ON THIS EPISODE: 3:54 – How It’s Done course 13:14 – Pre-production is important 22:11 – Will’s guitar setup 33:55 – Bass is not an afterthought 47:32 – Editing drums 51:30 – Nailing the vocals 1:01:55 – Mixing and mix prep Check out Will Putney’s How It’s Done course. Thanks for listening! ... Read More The post EP 297 | How It’s Done with Will Putney and Eyal Levi appeared first on Unstoppable Recording Machine.

Jake Pitts is a producer and the lead guitarist in Black Veil Brides. ON THIS EPISODE: 2:25 – Lockdown life 8:31 – Producing Black Veil Brides and working with Feldmann 38:37 – Focus on one thing at a time 1:06:27 – Templates and being efficient 1:14:00 – Having a bad session 1:26:02 – Boom ideas vs. carved out ideas 1:40:35 ... Read More The post EP 296 | Jake Pitts appeared first on Unstoppable Recording Machine.

Dan Sugarman is the guitarist for Ice Nine Kills. ON THIS EPISODE: 2:54 – Ice Nine Kills gets shit done 13:24 – A sabotaged record deal 21:38 – INK recording sessions 44:13 – Building trust with INK 53:43 – Teaching and playing the long game 1:14:23 – Networking and risk-tolerance 1:33:10 – Are interviews a dated format? 1:46:06 – You ... Read More The post EP 295 | Dan Sugarman appeared first on Unstoppable Recording Machine.

Sylvia Massy is a legendary producer, mixer, and engineer who has worked with Prince, Johnny Cash, Tool, and many others. ON THIS EPISODE: 2:15 – COVID life 10:06 – Visual vs. auditory ideas 18:27 – Working with strong-willed artists 26:15 – Experimentation and scheduling 35:24 – Working with Rick Rubin 52:04 – Building trust in the early days 1:09:10 – ... Read More The post EP 294 | Sylvia Massy appeared first on Unstoppable Recording Machine.

Josh Wilbur is a prolific producer/mixer/engineer for heavy hitters in a variety of genres ranging from Korn, Lamb of God, Gojira, and Trivium, all the way to Pink and Demi Lovato. ON THIS EPISODE: 2:15 – Juggling multiple albums at a time 12:31 – Early mistakes that producers make 22:34 – Cutting your teeth on hip-hop sessions 38:40 – Dealing ... Read More The post EP 293 | Josh Wilbur appeared first on Unstoppable Recording Machine.

Mark Dodson is a record producer and audio engineer who has worked with Anthrax, Suicidal Tendencies, and more. ON THIS EPISODE: 4:57 – Mark’s first studio gig 19:40 – When heavy music was on Mark’s radar 30:43 – The price of modern methods 42:16 – What is essential for sticking around? 53:22 – Not having that “I’ve made it” moment ... Read More The post EP 292 | Mark Dodson appeared first on Unstoppable Recording Machine.

Finn McKenty is the Director of Operations at URM and runs The Punk Rock MBA. Jesse Cannon is the producer of The New Abnormal podcast, a published author, and a respected audio engineer. Johnny Minardi is the VP of A&R at Elektra Music Group.  ON THIS EPISODE: 3:45 – Dumbest shit said during quarantine 8:11 – Fixating on touring 19:34 ... Read More The post EP 291 | Finn McKenty, Jesse Cannon, and Johnny Minardi appeared first on Unstoppable Recording Machine.

My guest today is Eyal Levi the CEO of URM Academy, the world’s best school for rock and metal producers. Eyal is a critically acclaimed entrepreneur, musician, podcaster, educator and producer having cut his teeth as the guitarist and primary songwriter in Daath, a progressive death metal band that released albums on Roadrunner and Century Media. In 2014 he founded URM Academy, an online education platform for producers with thousands of students from across the globe. URM is best known for its flagship program, Nail The Mix. The platform hosts some of the most prestigious rock and metal producers including Tom Lord Alge, Will Putney, Dan Lancaster, Daniel Bergstrand, Jens Bogren, Adam “Nolly” Getgood, Frederik Nordstrom and Kurt Ballou among dozens of others. An accomplished speaker and educator, he has logged hundreds of hours teaching the next generation the craft and business of music production. His URM Podcast is now in its 5th year with over 250 episodes. In the studio, he has worked with The Black Dahlia Murder, Monuments, The Contortionist, Chelsea Grin, Firewind and many others. And In 2017 Eyal co-founded Riff Hard with Monuments guitarist John Browne. Riff Hard is an online guitar school dedicated to the most important part of modern metal: rhythm guitar! Thanks to our sponsors! OWC: Other World Computing: https://www.OWC.com JZ Microphones: https://usashop.jzmic.com Spectra1964: https://www.spectra1964.com Presonus Studio One: https://www.presonus.com API Audio: http://www.apiaudio.com/ RSR Academy: http://RSRockstars.com/Academy Want to learn more about mixing? Get Free mix training with Lij at: http://MixMasterBundle.com Hear more on Youtube If you love the podcast, then please Leave a review on iTunes here CLICK HERE FOR SHOW NOTES AT: http://RSRockstars.com/262

Jimmy Alexander is an Australian producer and the singer of Awaken I Am. ON THIS EPISODE: 1:54 – Keeping busy in Australia 9:23 – Working with bands during quarantine 19:28 – Learning to make music sound better 30:54 – How to properly network 38:48 – Specializing  49:45 – Use your 20s to your advantage 1:03:08 – Lifestyles and luck 1:21:00 ... Read More The post EP 290 | Jimmy Alexander appeared first on Unstoppable Recording Machine.

Marc Urselli is an engineer and mixer who has worked with John Zorn, Lou Reed, U2, and many more. “You just learn the personalities you’re dealing with and you just go with the flow. You assist them in doing what they want to do and not become an obstacle.” – Marc Urselli ON THIS EPISODE: 2:32 – Remote mixing and ... Read More The post EP 289 | Marc Urselli appeared first on Unstoppable Recording Machine.

Zack Ohren is a producer and mixer who has worked with Machine Head, Set Your Goals, and many more. ON THIS EPISODE: 2:45 – Exercise and health 26:59 – Dealing with people 40:55 – Using the best tools for the job 1:00:16 – Are the loudness wars over? 1:15:06 – Working with Colin Richardson 1:26:27 – Mixing and remote tracking ... Read More The post Ep 288 | Zack Ohren appeared first on Unstoppable Recording Machine.

Trevor Strnad is the lead singer of The Black Dalia Murder. ON THIS EPISODE: 2:05 – The death metal scene 11:29 – Releasing an album during quarantine 19:33 – Using Cameo 36:00 – Making the most of Warped Tour  1:03:13 – The right way to pull off lineup changes 1:20:20 – Changes in vocal style 1:31:47 – Making documentaries Thanks ... Read More The post EP 287 | Trevor Strnad appeared first on Unstoppable Recording Machine.

Daniel Braunstein is a producer, mixer, and mastering engineer. Mike Stringer is the guitarist for Spiritbox. Their most recent collaboration, a song called “Holy Roller” by Spiritbox is blazing a trail across the heavy music internet. ON THIS EPISODE: 3:20 – Recording during quarantine 13:48 – The importance of producers 28:18 – Live shows factoring into production 47:07 – Building ... Read More The post EP 286 | Daniel Braunstein and Mike Stringer appeared first on Unstoppable Recording Machine.

Danny Reisch is a producer, mixer, and engineer who has worked with Coheed & Cambria, HAIM, and more. “If you’re young and hungry, do whatever you can to learn.” – Danny Reisch ON THIS EPISODE: 1:53 – The importance of working with quality people 20:29 – Bands’ unrealistic expectations 48:00 – Quarantine life for Danny 59:59 – Getting a session ... Read More The post EP 285 | Danny Reisch appeared first on Unstoppable Recording Machine.

Brian Slagel is the founder and CEO of Metal Blade Records. ON THIS EPISODE: 2:18 – Running a record label during quarantine 11:44 – How Metal Blade found Igorrr 20:10 – Why there aren’t really “scenes” anymore 36:39 – When does Brian step in to confront band issues? 46:49 – Picking a producer, engineer, and mixer 58:53 – Will heavy ... Read More The post EP 284 | Brian Slagel appeared first on Unstoppable Recording Machine.

Kevin McCombs is a longtime URM Academy student who has leveled up from the local to major label level in the past two years. He works under Colin Brittain and Rick Carson in Los Angeles. “Relationships are what’s going to carry you through. No individual mix that you work on, no song that you engineered is going to make or ... Read More The post EP 283 | Kevin McCombs appeared first on Unstoppable Recording Machine.

We sat down and talked to Unstoppable Recording Machine's Eyal Levi about why really, the only way to truly be successful in the music industry is to be true to the kind of art you want to make, and that you really can have it all without selling out.