Secret Sonics 179 - Luke Fiadino - Heavy Approaches to Composition

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 metal
Writing with artists
Composing guitar parts
Lessons from Alan Shacklock
Programming Drums
Producing vocals
Templates and routing
Avoiding the solo button
How metal is moving online
Writing regularly and putting in the reps
Writing things that make you laugh
Getting management

And so much more!

You can learn more about Luke at https://www.statesidemgmt.com/luke-fiadino

You can follow Luke on Social Media

IG - https://www.instagram.com/lukefiadinosound/

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References:

Carl Bahner - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/10/10/secret-sonics-116-carl-bahner-serving-and-nurturing-artists
Alan Shacklock - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Shacklock
Getgood 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-records
Alex Crescioni - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/8/14/secret-sonics-156-alex-crescioni-bringing-heavy-records-to-life

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Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!

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Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!

-Ben

Secret Sonics 156 - Alex Crescioni - Bringing Heavy Records to Life

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 Media

IG - https://www.instagram.com/alexcrescioni/

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You 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=SIGLOS

References:

Travis Ference - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/9/26/secret-sonics-114-travis-ference-redefining-success-in-music
His episode on Progressions - https://www.progressionspodcast.com/episode/alex-crescioni
Sound 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-engineer
Dr. Ford - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/5/1/secret-sonics-143-dr-ford-a-holistic-approach-to-production
Billy Decker - https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-167-with-billy-decker/
Gain Reduction by JST - https://joeysturgistones.com/products/gain-reduction-deluxe
Devil-Loc - https://www.soundtoys.com/product/devil-loc/
Tim Palmer - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Palmer
Majestica - https://8dio.com/products/majestica-2-0?variant=41310157865160
Blackbox HG2 - https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/black_box_analog_design_hg-2.html
Bobby Owsinkski - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/7/5/secret-sonics-151-bobby-owsinski-birds-eye-view-of-the-audio-industry

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Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!

-Ben

Secret Sonics 145 - Jack Hartley - Capturing a Heavy Record

Jack Hartley is a music producer, audio engineer, and mixer based out of Adelaide, SA, Australia! In our conversation, Jack tells his story - transitioning from bands into the studio and putting in the reps. We chat about trends in heavy music, making sure he gets some pre-production in, and what making a heavy record looks like. He goes deep on his approach to capturing drums - collecting vast samples from every drummer on the kit they play, and how he treats bass, drums, and vocals in the mix. We also chat about work-life balance, staying healthy, being honest with artists, trusting yourself, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Jack at https://www.jackhartleyaudio.com/

You can follow Jack on Social Media

IG - https://www.instagram.com/jackhartleyaudio/

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You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment here -
"Ethos" by  Wings of Thanatos - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1ZkdIFYD5Q

References:

Brainworx Ampeg SVT - https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/ampeg_svtvr_classic.html
Dr. Ford - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/5/1/secret-sonics-143-dr-ford-a-holistic-approach-to-production
Mike Pepe - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/9/27/secret-sonics-065-mike-pepe

Where does tone come from? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n02tImce3AE/
Vocalign - https://www.synchroarts.com/products/vocalign-ultra/overview
Purple Audio 1176 - https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/purple_audio_mc_77.html
Slate Distressor - https://slatedigital.com/fg-stress/
Brainworx Townhouse - https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/bx_townhouse_buss_compressor.html
Adam “Nolly” Getgood - https://www.instagram.com/nollyggd/

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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

Secret Sonics 062 - Mike Trubetskov

Mike Trubetskov is s a music producer, mixing engineer, guitarist, and artist focused on heavy music and based out of Melbourne, Australia! 

You can find out more about Mike at https://eolstudios.com/

You can find Mike on Social Media

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eol_studios/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikhail.trubetskov

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHC_egJnNKgruVQBsURcdUQ

You can listen to the song "Anxiety" by The Overcoming Project that we dissected in its entirety here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYchSVTYVxk&ab_channel=EOLStudios

As I mentioned in the previous episode, I've started a Whatsapp group community. If you're interested in joining, please email me at Secretsonics@gmail.com Please include your phone # and tell me a bit about what you do production-wise.

References

Nicholas Di Lorenzo: https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/6/28/secret-sonics-052-nicholas-di-lorenzo

All is Violent (post-metal record we mentioned): https://allisviolent.bandcamp.com/album/cartographers-of-human-purpose-2

Guitar Pro (for preproduction): https://www.guitar-pro.com/en/index.php

Axe FX: https://www.fractalaudio.com/iii/

Custom Audio Amplifier: http://www.customaudioelectronics.com/products?view=product&prod_id=prod15

Reactive Load Box: https://www.suhr.com/electronics/tone-tools/suhr-reactive-load/

NadIR (IR amp freeware plugin): https://vst4free.com/plugin/1790/

https://www.ownhammer.com/store/

Ownhammer impulses: https://www.ownhammer.com/store/UAD Ampeg b15: https://www.uaudio.com/uad-plugins/guitar-bass/ampeg-b15n.html
Fabfilter Pro-MB: https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-mb-multiband-compressor-plug-in
Teamviewer: https://www.teamviewer.com/en/
Metal For Hire: https://metalforhire.com/
Silver Bullet - Louder Than Liftoff: https://store.louderthanliftoff.com/products/silver-bullet-drbills-stereo-tone-amp
Decapitator: https://www.soundtoys.com/product/decapitator/
Rupert Neve - 5043: https://rupertneve.com/products/portico-5043/
Never 33609 compressor: https://www.uaudio.com/uad-plugins/compressors-limiters/neve-33609.html
API 2500 compressor: https://www.uaudio.com/uad-plugins/compressors-limiters/api-2500-bus-compressor.html
Kenny Gioia mixing courses: https://www.groove3.com/
The Attack and Release Show: https://attackandreleaseshow.fireside.fm/72
The concept of the Go-Giver: https://amzn.to/3bwvHv5

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-Ben

Secret Sonics 016 - Matt Clarke

Matt Clarke is music producer based out of Sydney, Australia specializing in heavy music.

You can find out more about Matt here: https://www.mattclarkeaudio.com/
Matt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattclarkeaudio
Matt's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattclarkeaudio
Metallica - "Fuel" (Matt's eye-opening record): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1cjHbXdU0s 
Six Figure Home Studio Facebook Community (where Matt and I met) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSixFigureHomeStudio/
Six Figure Home Studio Podcast (another podcast we both recommend) - https://www.thesixfigurehomestudio.com/podcast/

Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly.

You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co

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Feel free to email me at secretsonics@gmail.com with any questions and feedback you might have. I'm open to learning about what topics you'd like to hear about and which people you'd like to hear from. In pursuit of making this podcast truly helpful to anybody looking to improve at music production, all suggestions are truly welcome!

Have a great week and dig in!
-Ben