Secret Sonics 188 - Daniela Rivera - Letting the Music Shine in the Mix

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 keyboard
Assisting for legendary mixer Phil Tan
Coming up the traditional studio route
The Atlanta music scene
Working the Soundbetter platform
Her approach to low-end
Getting great pop vocals
Stereo bus enhancement techniques
Restoring bad vocal recordings
Noise reduction
Just do it
Don’t be afraid to show off
Being elected as a Governor in the Recording Academy

And so much more!

You can learn more about Daniela at https://linktr.ee/drivmusic

You can follow Daniela on Social Media

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

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Sauce Segment: https://youtu.be/UxyDP8ju4Fc

References:

Korg Triton - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korg_Triton
Mannie Fresh - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mannie_Fresh
Stargate - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stargate_(record_producers)
Phil Tan - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_Tan
SoundBetter - https://soundbetter.com/
Dave McNair - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2023/6/11/secret-sonics-185-dave-mcnair-an-audiophiles-approach-to-mastering
Reggie McBride - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reggie_McBride

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

-Ben

Secret Sonics 187 - Stephen Cole - Making Eclectic Records

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 boom
Building up a palette of sounds and recognizing the context of a sound
Building a studio in a church
Getting great drums sounds and relying on the room
It’s all fake, pick your fake
The importance of quick decision making
Transparent communication with artists
Having separate spaces for recording and mixing
Tracking a band in a room with headphones on
How video affects a performance
Living a creative life

And so much more!

You can learn more about Stephen at https://www.whatstudio.info/

You can follow Stephen on Social Media

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

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Sauce Segment: https://youtu.be/Qe5JgG9K0n0

References:

Joel Hamilton - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joel_Hamilton
POSTMUSIC - https://www.youtube.com/@POSTMUSICLiverpool
a.P.A.t.T. band - https://www.youtube.com/@apatt
Fracture - https://glitchmachines.com/products/fracture/
Tim Ferris on Colin and Samir - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROymrQKsxSM

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

-Ben

Secret Sonics 169 - Hill Kourkoutis - A Humanistic Approach to Record Making

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 artists
Her background as a touring musician
Preproduction
Guitar tone
Hill’s approach to production and mixing
Getting the right drum tones
Nostalgic sounds can bring out certain emotions
Musical authenticity
Embracing imperfections
Remembering that it’s a marathon, not a sprint
Finding creativity in everyday life
Believing in yourself

And so much more!

You can learn more about Hill at http://www.hillkourkoutis.com/

You can follow Hill on Social Media

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

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You can listen to the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfDXOl3cg1c&ab_channel=Aysanabee-Topic

References:

Josh Bowman - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/2/13/secret-sonics-132-josh-bowman-intentional-living-and-mixing

Vance Powell - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/4/11/secret-sonics-092-vance-powell-capturing-the-magic
Sam Pura - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/10/30/secret-sonics-164-sam-pura-launching-bands-with-impactful-records
Acme Audio - https://acmeaudio.net/
Mikko Gordon - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/10/23/secret-sonics-163-mikko-gordon-establishing-an-aesthetic
Neumann TLM 49 - https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/TLM49--neumann-tlm-49-large-diaphragm-condenser-microphone
Aysanabee - https://www.aysanabee.com/

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-Ben

Secret Sonics 151 - Bobby Owsinski - Bird's-Eye View of the Audio Industry

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 Media

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

Twitter - https://twitter.com/bobbyowsinski

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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/UP97b72W6t

References:

Mixing Engineer’s Handbook (5th Edition) - https://amzn.to/3yihopM

Bobby's Podcast - https://bobbyoinnercircle.com/
Benny Faccone - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benny_Faccone
Ed Cherney - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Cherney
Audio Nowcast - https://www.nowcastnetwork.com/
Ken Scott - https://amzn.to/3bKsBbc
Geoff Emerick - https://amzn.to/3OKb9SS

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

-Ben

Secret Sonics 136 - Mike Tompa - Doubling Down on Music

Mike Tompa is a record producer, audio engineer, and musician based out of Toronto, Ontario, Canada! In our conversation, Mike shares his journey; learning to play classical music really young, transitioning into playing in bands, and seeking out his favorite studio in the UK without having an address or even a way to contact them. He goes deep on his approach to production, working with artists, collaboration, and outsourcing. We also chat about embracing chaos, working on many genres of music, using analog synths, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Mike at https://www.miketompa.com/

You can follow Mike on Social Media

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

***As I mentioned in this episode, Carl Bahner has an awesome new mindfulness/business podcast for creative freelancers called "Thanks for Thinking." Click here to listen - https://www.carlbahner.com/thanks-for-thinking !***

You can listen to the songs we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in their entirety:
"We Don't Talk Now" by Cinde - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lRnFUmFocY

***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t
Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

References

Chris Creglia - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/8/2/secret-sonics-057-chris-creglia
Connor Salmoral - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/6/7/secret-sonics-049-connor-salmoral
John Mitchell - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Mitchell_(musician)
Outhouse Studios - https://www.outhousestudios.co.uk/
Quad Cortex - https://neuraldsp.com/quad-cortex
Silverstein - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silverstein_(band)
Josh Bowman - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/2/13/secret-sonics-132-josh-bowman-intentional-living-and-mixing
Prophet Rev 2 - https://www.sequential.com/product/prophetrev2/
Matt Snell - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/8/23/secret-sonics-060-matt-snell
Cinde - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6UmkItoyk0QIRoEQGMhEYz
Tompa - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6RigoUmDx5ol8amajkQS8n

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Secret Sonics 133 - Xylo Aria - Empowering Women in Audio

Xylo Aria is an artist, producer, and educator based out of Melbourne, Australia, and the founder of Music Production for Women, an organization that aims to encourage and empower women who are taking their first steps into music production! In our conversation, Xylo shares her journey; how a bad experience led her to learn how to self-produce and eventually form MPW. We go deep on getting over intimidation at the beginning of learning audio, and her approach to songwriting, production, mixing, use of reverb, and creating space. We also chat about habits, podcasting, delegation, knowing your value, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Xylo at https://www.xyloaria.com/

You can learn more about MPW at https://musicproductionforwomen.com/

You can follow Xylo on Social Media

Xylo IG - https://www.instagram.com/xyloaria/

MPW IG - https://www.instagram.com/musicproductionforwomen/

***As I mentioned in this episode, Carl Bahner is giving away his Spotify algorithm course to listeners of the show. Go to https://www.carlbahner.com/coaching to learn more***

You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here - "Think About Yesterday" by Xylo Aria - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1I6eQxD-RI&ab_channel=XyloAria-Topic

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References

Music Production for Women - https://musicproductionforwomen.com/front-page

Clinton Greery - https://www.instagram.com/clintonmixedthis/
Daniel Anglister - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/11/22/secret-sonics-073-daniel-anglister-how-to-make-impactful-records
Noga Erez - https://nogaerez.com/
Valhalla Supermassive - https://valhalladsp.com/shop/reverb/valhalla-supermassive/
Emia - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/7/4/secret-sonics-102-anh-le-aka-mia-following-her-artistic-intuition
Atomic Habits - https://amzn.to/3I71eDA

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Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!

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Secret Sonics 126 - Fernando Lodeiro - Nurturing Relationships in the Studio

Fernando Lodeiro is a music producer and mixing engineer based out of Brooklyn, NY, USA! In our conversation, Fernando shares his journey from Venezuela to New York via Berklee College of Music. He shares stories from working at the legendary Avatar Studios, working with Esperanza Spalding, Paul McCartney, and many more. We go deep on his pivot into freelance, work ethic, work-life balance, nurturing relationships, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Fernando at https://www.fernandolodeiro.com/

You can follow Fernando on Social Media

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

***As I mentioned in this episode, Carl Bahner is giving away his Spotify algorithm course to listeners of the show. Go to https://www.carlbahner.com/coaching to learn more***


You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here - "A Fresh New Bleed of Skyline" by Sixty - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meFgEsBvhSw&ab_channel=SIXTY

Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

References

Travis Ference - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/9/26/secret-sonics-114-travis-ference-redefining-success-in-music
Avatar Studios - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_Station_(recording_studio)
John Mayer in Avatar Studios video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eWrQzNJgC8&ab_channel=johnmayerVEVO
Ben’s episode on Progressions - https://www.progressionspodcast.com/episode/ben-wallick
William Bowser - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/12/12/secret-sonics-125-william-bowser-staying-ahead-of-the-curve
Claude Kelly - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claude_Kelly
Tchad Blake - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tchad_Blake
Esperanza Spalding - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esperanza_Spalding
Andrew Maury - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/7/18/secret-sonics-104-andrew-maury-mixing-with-intuitionJoe Laporta - https://sterling-sound.com/engineer/joe-laporta/
Brian Lucy - http://magicgardenmastering.com/
Rave on Buddy - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rave_On_Buddy_Holly
Roy Hendrickson - https://www.instagram.com/royhend/
Kisses on the Bottom - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kisses_on_the_Bottom
Fatso - https://www.uaudio.com/uad-plugins/special-processing/fatso.html
Monster Compressor - http://looptrotter.com/pl/monster-compressor/

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Secret Sonics 125 - William Bowser - Staying Ahead of the Curve

William Bowser is a mixing engineer and the co-owner of Quality Touch Studios based out of La Plata, MD, USA! In his second episode on Secret Sonics, William shares his thoughts on staying ahead of the curve when it comes to technology, industry trends, Atmos, and spatial audio. He talks about why it's important to be a professional and surround yourself with a team of professionals. We go deep on playing the long game, work ethic, personal growth and development, mental health, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about William at https://qualitytouchstudios.com/the-engineers/blog/william-bowser

You can follow William on Social Media

FB - https://www.facebook.com/williambowserqts
IG - https://www.instagram.com/william_bowser_qts/

***As I mentioned in this episode, Carl Bahner is giving away his Spotify algorithm course to listeners of the show. Go to https://www.carlbahner.com/coaching to learn more***


You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here - "Tick Tock" by James Worthy and Big Gipp - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pobqlM6qiqA&ab_channel=JamesWorthyMusic

Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

References

William's first episode on Secret Sonics - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/10/18/secret-sonics-068-william-bowser
Ken Lewis - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/9/12/secret-sonics-112-ken-lewis-100-gold-records-and-beyond
Dolby Atmos - https://www.dolby.com/technologies/dolby-atmos/#gref
SAS monitors - https://sasacousticdesignfirm.com/
Andrew Maury - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/7/18/secret-sonics-104-andrew-maury-mixing-with-intuition
Howie Weinberg Acustica - https://www.acustica-audio.com/store/products/hwmc
Metric AB - https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/adptr_metricab.html
Dave Pensado - https://www.pensadosplace.tv/
Damian Taylor - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/11/28/secret-sonics-123-damian-taylor-music-productions-deep-thinkerOzone - https://www.izotope.com/en/products/ozone.html
Pro Q3 - https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-q-3-equalizer-plug-in
Soothe 2 - https://oeksound.com/plugins/soothe2/
Matt Garber - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/21/secret-sonics-042-matthew-garber
Finneas - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finneas_O%27Connell
Snarky Puppy - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snarky_Puppy

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Secret Sonics 123 - Damian Taylor - Music Production's Deep Thinker

Damian Taylor is a 7-time Grammy-nominated producer/mixer/engineer based out of LA, CA, USA! In our chat, Damian shares knowledge and insights from his vast career including the differences between music scenes across the globe, working with Bjork, gender inclusivity in our industry, and the importance of having a creative process. We go deep on his approach to staying creative and inspired, the importance of sleep, being in service of artists, fostering a life-long approach to learning, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Damian at https://www.damiantaylor.com/

You can follow Damian on Social Media
IG - https://www.instagram.com/hereisdamian/

***As I mentioned in this episode, Carl Bahner is giving away his Spotify algorithm course to listeners of the show. Go to https://www.carlbahner.com/coaching to learn more***


You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here - "Trial by Fire" by Odette - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUJLId_q_2w&ab_channel=ODETTEVEVO

I made a Spotify playlist of some of the records referenced here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0xuAV6SgxUH3CeUPvteIne?si=4762f8802a294268

Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

References

Travis Ference - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/9/26/secret-sonics-114-travis-ference-redefining-success-in-music
Unkle - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unkle
The Prodigy - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Prodigy
Bjork - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bj%C3%B6rk
Guy Sigsworth - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guy_Sigsworth
The Complete Producer Network - https://www.completeproducer.net/
The Arcade Fire - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arcade_Fire
Sprawl 2 and Ready to Start Remixes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbB1N00UdIs&ab_channel=JamesMcCreesh and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehruYglx9LM&ab_channel=ArcadeFireTube
Odette - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odette_(musician)
Emily Lazar - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emily_Lazar
This is Your Brain on Music - https://amzn.to/3nYQb7P
Mix Accelerator - https://knowledge.completeproducer.pro/mapwaitlist
Timbaland - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timbaland
Jimmy Douglas - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Douglass
Damian’s Kit Page - https://kit.co/HereIsDamian
It’s All in Your Head - https://amzn.to/3D2b5aa
Morning Pages - https://juliacameronlive.com/basic-tools/morning-pages/
Franc Tetaz - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fran%C3%A7ois_T%C3%A9taz
Unfair Advantage (book) - https://amzn.to/3cTEVmX
Noah Kagan - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF2v8v8te3_u4xhIQ8tGy1g

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.co
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-Ben

Secret Sonics 122 - Ava King - A Journey of Growth in Music

Ava King is a producer and singer-songwriter based out of LA, CA, USA! In our chat, Ava shared her journey; from budding journalist to becoming a TV personality in China to studying music production over the internet and making her way over to Los Angeles. We chat about lessons learned from her mentor Rob Cavallo, her approach to songwriting and arrangement, and working in service of female artists. We also go deep on staying sober, leading a life of learning and growth, enjoying the journey and so much more! Check it out!

You can follow Ava on Social Media
IG - https://www.instagram.com/avakingmusic/
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1CMAqoO9q2gSPBPxvvRXqo?si=V6snt1xbRHGiUyHTxLsEhA

***As I mentioned in this episode, Carl Bahner is giving away his Spotify algorithm course to listeners of the show. Go to https://www.carlbahner.com/coaching to learn more***


You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here - "Future Ex" by LEA and Ava King - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Dh5j2KM2FM&ab_channel=VariousArtists-Topic

Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

References

Carl Bahner - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/10/10/secret-sonics-116-carl-bahner-serving-and-nurturing-artists
Berklee Online - https://welcome.online.berklee.edu/learn-music-online.html?pid=4897&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=bol-gen-google-adwords-us-text-brand-best-offer-4897&gclid=Cj0KCQiA-eeMBhCpARIsAAZfxZAUtC0JwsbPX_8_iWtHTY-UHvfNDFahftfiyYILRqzH98_6PnH-eAAaApyQEALw_wcB
Rob Cavallo - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_Cavallo
Still Dre - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CL6n0FJZpk&ab_channel=DrDreVEVO
Shaper Box - https://www.cableguys.com/shaperbox.html
Tell me something true - Rob Bell - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tcypklEjps&ab_channel=TellMeSomethingTruePodcast
Damian Taylor - https://www.damiantaylor.com/
The Complete Producer Network - https://www.completeproducer.net/
Lalisa Money - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNCWe_6HAM8&ab_channel=BLACKPINK
Justin Bieber Anyone - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIK3azN4w34&ab_channel=JustinBieberVEVO
Oak Felder - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oak_Felder
Ian Kirkpatrick - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_Kirkpatrick_(record_producer)
Joe Grasso - https://www.instagram.com/joegrassomix/

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Secret Sonics 112 - Ken Lewis - 100 Gold Records and Beyond

Ken Lewis is a top major label producer, mixer, songwriter and musician based out of NY, NY, USA. In our conversation, Ken shared his journey; begging his parents for a guitar, making a name for himself by working with Kanye West and staying busy by being available to deliver. We go deep on his approach to mixing, his unique approach to comping vocals (mind-blowing for me), Mixing Night (his free educational/entertainment platform), developing his own plugin, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Ken at https://kenlewis.com/

You can learn more about Mixing Night at https://www.youtube.com/mixingnight

You can learn more about Ken’s plugin GreenHAAS at https://mixingnightaudio.com/

You can follow Ken on Social Media

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

FB - https://www.facebook.com/kenlewis

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

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References

Kanye West - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanye_West
BTS - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BTS
Pdogg - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pdogg
Des Rocs - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Des_Rocs
AJ Smith - http://www.ajsmithmusic.com/
Mike Stone - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Stone_(record_producer)
Dave Pensado - https://www.pensadosplace.tv/
Audio School Online - https://kenlewislive.audioschoolonline.com/
GreenHAAS - https://mixingnightaudio.com/
Skrizzly Adams 28 Acoustic Remix - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSiatD3kciY&ab_channel=SkrizzlyAdams
Soundradix Auto Align - https://www.soundradix.com/products/auto-align/
Roli keyboard - https://roli.com/products/seaboard
Autotune - https://www.antarestech.com/

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Secret Sonics 111 - Mike Pepe - Crafting the Sound of a Band

Mike Pepe is a music producer and mixing engineer based out of LA, CA, USA. In his returning episode, Mike shared his experience of Corona PTSD and leaving Barefoot Recording for a new space at the Fab Factory. We go deep on staying humble and overcoming imposter syndrome, knowing how hard to push a band, spending the right amount of time (lots!) and getting the right sounds for a production, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Mike at https://www.mikepepemusic.com/

You can follow Mike on Social Media

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

You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here: "bitemytongue" by Wilder. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KW5hNVrUPjA&ab_channel=RudeRecords

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

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References

Mikes first episode - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/9/27/secret-sonics-065-mike-pepe
Joe Pepe - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/8/8/secret-sonics-107-joe-pepe-the-flow-of-a-session
Eric Valentine - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Valentine
Sundressed - https://www.ruderecords.com/artists/sundressed/
Metallica Documentary - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metallica:_Some_Kind_of_Monster
Taylor Hahn - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/4/18/secret-sonics-093-taylor-hahn-building-a-life-of-growth-in-audio
Barefoot Recording - https://www.instagram.com/barefoot_recording/?hl=en
Fab Factory - https://www.fabfactorystudios.com/
Dave Pensado - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Pensado
Arnob Bal - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/11/15/secret-sonics-072-arnob-bal-nomadic-journeys-of-a-record-producer
AVID Heat - https://www.avid.com/plugins/heat
Wilder. record - https://open.spotify.com/album/1sq1qEFFPTJpTdfiRDEFbz

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Secret Sonics 106 - Justin Craig - Letting Musicality Guide Production

Justin 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 Media

IG - 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-Topic

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

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References

Duane Lundy - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/6/24/secret-sonics-101-duane-lundy-a-nurturing-approach-to-production
McCartney 3, 2, 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAkqy5QntGQ&ab_channel=Hulu
Layla Moheimani - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/7/19/secret-sonics-055-layla-moheimani
These United States - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/These_United_States
Livinia Jones Wright - https://www.instagram.com/laviniajoneswright/?hl=en
Steven Trask - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Trask
Hedwig 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_Burnett
Fleetwood 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-intuition
Neural DSP Wong Amp - https://neuraldsp.com/plugins/archetype-cory-wong
Soundtoys - https://www.soundtoys.com/
Flea 47 - https://vintageking.com/flea-microphones-47-with-f7-capsule
Caleb Parker - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/4/4/secret-sonics-091-caleb-parker-getting-the-most-out-of-a-performance
Justin Perkins - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/4/25/secret-sonics-094-justin-perkins-going-deep-with-mastering
TJ Lippell - http://www.tjlippleaudio.com/
Alex Clare - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Clare

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-Ben

Secret Sonics 102 - Anh Le - AKA ÊMIA - Following Her Artistic Intuition

Anh Le, AKA EMIA, is a music producer and artist based out of Brooklyn, NY, USA! In this episode, Anh shared her journey; from writing songs to self-producing her own music as well as for others. We talk about her approach to songwriting and production as well as how she's managed to get placed on Spotify playlists, advice for up and coming artists and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Anh at https://www.thisisemia.com/

You can follow Anh on Social Media

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

EMIA's Spotify page - https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Q1WubieQ4mTNNf4YOlFGh?si=pigSeHgBRQu8EZBS28oVRg&nd=1

You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here:

"Bet You Left it Out" by EMIA - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INAfGk0vlGw&ab_channel=%C3%8AMIA

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download
Join the Secret Sonics Facebook community here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/secretsonics
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References

Austin Hull - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/5/16/secret-sonics-097-austin-hull-a-fresh-approach-to-pop-music
Grammy Camp at USC - https://music.usc.edu/grammy-camp-immerses-students-in-the-world-of-music/
Native Instruments Komplete bundle - https://www.native-instruments.com/en/specials/komplete/komplete-13/
Spitfire Soft Piano - https://labs.spitfireaudio.com/soft-piano
Why heel height goes down when the economy goes up - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2fWKe_Mfp0&ab_channel=ModernGurlz
Blue Dragonfly - https://www.bluemic.com/en-us/products/dragonfly/
Kickstart - https://www.kickstart-plugin.com/
MUNA - https://www.whereismuna.com/
Serum - https://xferrecords.com/products/serum

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-Ben

Secret Sonics 100 - Omer Karni - Deep Dive on Acoustic Treatment

Omer Karni is an acoustician and studio designer/builder. He is the owner of Omer K Acoustic Design based out of Tel Aviv, Israel! In this episode, Omer shared his story - from audio engineer to acoustic designer. He shares how he built his business, how he learned about acoustics by trial and error, his approach to treating a room so that mixes translate, working for companies such as Waves Audio and so much more! Check it out!

You can find out more about Omer and his work on Social Media

IG - https://www.instagram.com/omer.k.acoustics/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/omerkacoustics

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

Join the Secret Sonics Facebook community here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/secretsonics

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References

Room Modes - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Room_modes#:~:text=Room%20modes%20are%20the%20collection,dimensions%20or%20a%20divisor%20thereof.
Sam Moses - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/21/secret-sonics-035-sam-moses
Elisa Pangsaeng - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/2/7/secret-sonics-083-elisa-pangsaeng-allowing-music-to-inspire-audio
Focal Clear - https://amzn.to/3vWyGqg
Waves Audio - https://www.waves.com/
Barefoot Micromain 27 - https://barefootsound.com/micromain27/
Tannoy Gold - https://www.tannoy.com/product.html?modelCode=P0C2C
Kali Audio - https://www.kaliaudio.com/
Vance Powell - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/4/11/secret-sonics-092-vance-powell-capturing-the-magic

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Secret Sonics 086 - Ed Boyer - Shaping the Sound of A Cappella Music

Ed Boyer is an arranger, producer, and audio/mixing engineer for a cappella music based out of Connecticut, USA! In 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! Check it out!

You can find out more about Ed at http://edboyeracappella.com/

The group we discussed in the "Sauce" segment - https://www.naturallyseven.com/

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References

Pentatonix - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentatonix
Six13 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Six13
The Maccabeats - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Maccabeats
Tufts Beelzebubs - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beelzebubs
Bill Hare - https://www.billhareacappella.com/
The Sing-Off - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sing-Off
Deke Sharon - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deke_Sharon
The 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_Christmas
Naturally 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-moses

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Secret Sonics 079 - Skyler Cocco - Following Her Own Creative Compass

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!

You can find out more about Skyler at https://www.skylercocco.com/

You can find Skyler on Social Media

IG: https://www.instagram.com/skylercocco/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/SkylerCocco/

You can check out Skyler's music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0XiGZPN1W6HhJDz4shx8VZ?si=u4kKyTLUT1CQR6As6rYPVw

You 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=SkylerCoccoVEVO

As I mentioned in a 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.

If you'd like to help support Secret Sonics, you can do so by visiting https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benwallick

References

Dylan Emmet - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/12/27/secret-sonics-077-dylan-emmet-letting-the-songs-guide-the-way
Soundtoys - https://www.soundtoys.com/
Fleetwod Mac - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fleetwood_Mac
Haim - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haim_(band)
MUNA - https://www.whereismuna.com/
Sennheiser HD600 - https://amzn.to/39g8AUV
Sony 7506 - https://amzn.to/3q3EJWC
Valhalla Vintage Verb - https://valhalladsp.com/shop/reverb/valhalla-vintage-verb/

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Secret Sonics 072 - Arnob Bal - Nomadic Journeys of a Record Producer

Arnob Bal is a music producer, composer, audio engineer, and podcaster currently based out of Mumbai, India! In this episode, discover Arnob's unique transcontinental journey, how he managed to build a network in a new city (in a newish country), how having less gear can lead to more creativity and so much more! Check it out!

You can find out more about Arnob at https://flossdailyproductions.com/about/

You can find Arnob on Social Media

IG: https://www.instagram.com/arnobbal/

IG FamLi: https://www.instagram.com/faml_i/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/arnob.bal

You can listen to the tracks that we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in their entirety here:

"Sleepless in Andheri West" by FamLi - https://soundcloud.com/famli/sets/sleepless-in-andheri-west

"They Finally Herd Us" by the Koniac Net: https://open.spotify.com/track/509saWEGvBpl8i9vg1fblt

As I mentioned in a 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.

If you'd like to help support Secret Sonics, you can do so by visiting https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benwallick

References

Kristian Montano - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/10/25/secret-sonics-069-kristian-montano

Funky Monks Chili Peppers Doc - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0tTJ4SakE0&ab_channel=MakingMonstersInk
Rick Rubin - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_Rubin
Broken Record w/ DMC - https://brokenrecordpodcast.com/episode-35-darryl-dmc-mcdaniels
Roundelay - https://roundelay.bandcamp.com/album/there-just-might-be-enough-time
Jason D'souza - https://www.instagram.com/jasondza1324/?hl=en
The Koniac Net - https://www.instagram.com/thekoniacnet/?hl=e
Short Round - https://www.instagram.com/short___round/?hl=en
Mali - https://www.instagram.com/maalavikamanoj/?hl=en
Mispronunciation Nation - https://flossdailyproductions.com/podcast/
keith mcmillan k-board and cunio - https://www.keithmcmillen.com/products/k-board/
Island City Studio Mumbai - https://www.instagram.com/studioislandcity/?hl=en

Lipstick Junkies - https://soundcloud.com/thelipstickjunkies/sets/the-lipstick-junkies
Against the Clock - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg5ScSqSDXsvXVvNqW42AjfOmPjIupYZH
Broken Social Scene - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broken_Social_Scene

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-Ben

Secret Sonics 053 - Tim O'Sullivan

Tim O'Sullivan is a music producer, recording and mixing engineer and the chief engineer and studio manager at Barefoot Recording in Los Angeles, CA, USA!

You can learn more about Tim and Barefoot Recording here: https://www.barefoot-recording.com/

You can follow Tim on Social Media

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timomusic86

Barefoot's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barefoot_recording/

References

Daniel Silberman: https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/5/24/secret-sonics-047-daniel-silberman

Greg Parkin: https://makingvinyl.com/speaker/greg-parkin/

Jon Brion: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Brion

Eric Valentine: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Valentine

Lizzo's Cuz I Love You: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqjPqsry7no

N.A.S.A.: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N.A.S.A._(musical_group)

Undertone Audio: http://www.undertoneaudio.com/

Spike Jonze: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spike_Jonze
Grace Potter: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_Potter
Chicano Batman: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicano_Batman
Drum Umbrella: https://youtu.be/Q8jymtu45kI?t=150

Andrew Bird's My Finest Work Yet: https://open.spotify.com/album/2xQ1WHVV0MdVSRkpND5P51?autoplay=true
Slash Record (I think): https://open.spotify.com/album/7uaLqs2tRTJnPJPj3VmNsI

The Deli: http://nyc.thedelimagazine.com/homepage

Billy Corgan and Sir Sly's All Your Love: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnOdVVauOE4&feature=emb_logo

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.

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Secret Sonics 050 - Ebonie Smith

Photo by Jeremy DeHitta

Ebonie Smith is a music producer, audio engineer, and songwriter based out of NYC, USA! She currently works as a music producer and engineer for Atlantic Records. 

You can learn more about Ebonie here: http://www.eboniesmith.com/

You can follow Ebonie on Social Media

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

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx-cwxiCvetFgo-LZoKruAA

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eboniesmithmusic/

You Can Learn more about Gender Amplified here: http://genderamplified.org/

References

Atlantic Records: https://www.atlanticrecords.com/
Paul Sinclair: https://www.wmg.com/news/paul-sinclair-promoted-general-manager-evp-atlantic-records-34296
Ebonie's writeup on Miriam Bienstock of Atlantic: https://www.atlanticrecords.com/posts/remembering-miriam-bienstock-22536
Hamilton: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamilton_(musical)
Lin-Manuel Miranda: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lin-Manuel_Miranda
Derik Lee: https://www.allmusic.com/artist/derik-lee-mn0002252068
Tim Latham: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Latham
Alex Lacamoire: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Lacamoire
Lil Durk: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lil_Durk
Melodyne: https://www.celemony.com/en/start
Vocalsynth: https://www.izotope.com/en/products/vocalsynth.html
Serato Sample: https://serato.com/sample
Soundtoys Bundle: https://www.soundtoys.com/product/
Mr. Wives (band): https://www.misterwives.com/
Wondagurl: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WondaGurl#:~:text=Ebony%20Naomi%20Oshunrinde%20(born%20December,Canadian%20record%20producer%20and%20songwriter.
Tasha Catour: https://www.instagram.com/tashacatour/?hl=en
Kesha Lee: https://www.instagram.com/engineerklee/?hl=en
Nova Wav: https://www.instagram.com/novawav/?hl=en

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.

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-Ben