Secret Sonics 183 - Philip Weinrobe - Music Production's Unorthodox Thinker

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 Ismaily
How record making is a series of thousands of decisions and how he tries to simplify the process
Why he’s against playback of recorded takes
How he uses short bursts of audio to get a bigger picture of the sonic landscape
Avoiding headphones at all costs
Working within the constraints of the human brain
Recording for bleed
Off-axis mic coloration
Room Treatment
Never referencing other mixes on studio monitors
Never bouncing files pre-mix!
Keeping consistent but limited work hours
Saying yes to opportunities 

And so much more!

You can learn more about Philip at https://www.philipweinrobe.com/

You can follow Philip on Social Media

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

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References:

Theo Katzman - https://open.spotify.com/album/4LsFjd6Se6lEsughB7sXhF?si=whtT3wViTceTxPH0AqhXsQ
Shahzad Ismaily - https://pirecordings.com/artists/shahzad-ismaily/
Figure 8 Recording - https://www.figure8recording.com/
Adrianne Lenker - https://open.spotify.com/album/2Qt8Z1LB3Fsrf6nhBNsvUJ?si=YKYo5ZQ6Q3yWrj8S_PHRaQ
Sugar Mountain - https://sugarmountainrecording.com/
Susan Rogers - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Rogers
Jan Jelinek - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Jelinek
Thinking Fast & Slow - https://amzn.to/3MopPIp
Mixing with Your Mind - https://amzn.to/3Mn7gV0

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Secret Sonics 181 - Joe Gilder - Setting Yourself Up to Create Music

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 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 rep
Creating value for clients
Working efficiently
How he streamlines making great video content
Being fast and in the flow while recording and producing
Getting it right at the source
Stock plugins as guardrails
Top-down mixing
Tracking guitars
Collecting ideas to stem creativity
It’s ok to have imposter syndrome 

We can do hard things

And so much more!

You can learn more about Joe at https://www.homestudiocorner.com/about

You can follow Joe on Social Media

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

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References:

Home Studio Corner - https://www.homestudiocorner.com/free
Recording revolution - https://www.recordingrevolution.com/
Start by John Acuff - https://amzn.to/41OIhz5
In Rainbows From the Basement - https://youtu.be/DWuAn6C8Mfc
Staredown EP - https://open.spotify.com/album/3oTnYerScs0AK35swgBRvu?si=RGDygQW9THCvWRhhp6JRzQ

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Secret Sonics 177 - Jennifer Ortiz - Networking and Building Trust in Audio

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 LA
Networking and building relationships

Building Trust
Podcasting
Getting into Atmos
Getting gritty sounds
Using mid-side techniques in mixing
Parallel vocal processing
Getting into the "zone"

Enjoying the journey

And so much more!

You can learn more about Jennifer at https://www.jnymixedit.com/

You can follow Jennifer on Social Media

IG - https://www.instagram.com/jny.mixedit/

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References:

True Peak Hour (Jennifer's podcast) - https://www.truepeakhour.com/
Christal Jerez - https://www.christalssoniclab.com/about
Waves Smack Attack - https://www.waves.com/plugins/smack-attack-transient-shaper#drum-mixing-tricks-manipulate-pitch-and-attack
Little Radiator - https://www.soundtoys.com/product/little-radiator/
Waves Sibilance - https://www.waves.com/plugins/sibilance#how-to-fix-harsh-rap-vocals
Dynaudio LYD48 - https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/LYD48BKL--dynaudio-lyd-48-3-way-powered-studio-monitor-left-side-black

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Secret Sonics 170 - Charlie Deakin-Davies - Full Speed Ahead

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.charliedeakindavies.com/

You can follow Charlie on Social Media

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

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You can listen to the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4cc3hwpzEs&ab_channel=GaryBarlow-Topic

References:

Rookes - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/4/10/secret-sonics-140-rookes-breaking-new-ground-in-music
Martin Lumsden - https://martintheproducer.com/
Gary Barlow - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Barlow
Fraser T. Smith - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fraser_T._Smith
Mannon Grandjean - https://www.progressionspodcast.com/episode/manon-grandjean
Fred Again - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Again
Devil-Loc - https://www.soundtoys.com/product/devil-loc/
Arcade by Output - https://output.com/products/arcade
TCC (the Trans Creative Collective) - https://linktr.ee/TransCreativeCollective

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Secret Sonics 165 - Andrew Maury and Jesse Ray Ernster Answer Your Burning Questions (Recording of Live AMA Event)

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 Media

Andrew IG - https://www.instagram.com/aemaury/

Jesse IG - https://www.instagram.com/jesseraymix

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References:

Andrew's first episode - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/7/18/secret-sonics-104-andrew-maury-mixing-with-intuition
Jesse's first episode - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/8/29/secret-sonics-110-jesse-ray-ernster-going-all-in-on-his-dreams
Damian's Instagram reel - https://www.instagram.com/reel/CjghJ1qJdTv/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Tchad Blake - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tchad_Blake
Sam Pura - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/10/30/secret-sonics-164-sam-pura-launching-bands-with-impactful-records
Mixland Plugins - https://www.mixland.io/
Nacho Molino - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/6/19/secret-sonics-150-nacho-molino-fearless-mixing
Ken Lewis - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/9/12/secret-sonics-112-ken-lewis-100-gold-records-and-beyond
Notion - https://www.notion.so/
Tube traps - https://www.acousticsciences.com/product/attackwall/

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-Ben

Secret Sonics 164 - Sam Pura - Launching Bands with Impactful Records

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 Media

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

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You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment here: "DEATHWESTERN" by SPIRITWORLD - https://youtu.be/4lSSzMZg0oE/

References:

Purified Audio (Sam's Plugins) - https://purafied.com/
Eric Valentine - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Valentine
Thomas Pridgen - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Pridgen
Jason Suecof - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Suecof

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-Ben

Secret Sonics 163 - Mikko Gordon - Establishing an Aesthetic

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 Media

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

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You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment here: "Octopus" by Island - https://youtu.be/XXYWEAwMwp8

References:

Nigel Godrich - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigel_Godrich

Radiohead - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radiohead
Laura 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-studio

The Smile - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Smile_(band)
Nigel on Hanging Out with Audiophiles - https://hangingoutwithaudiophiles.libsyn.com/howa-ep-100-nigel-godrich
Hackney Road Studios - http://www.hackney-road.com/
Tchad Blake - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tchad_Blake

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Secret Sonics 159 - Justin LaPointe - Tracking the Magic in the Room

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 Media

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

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You 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-Topic

References:

Electric City Sound - http://electriccitysound.com/
Vance Powell - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/4/11/secret-sonics-092-vance-powell-capturing-the-magic
Glyn Johns - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glyn_Johns
AKG 451B - https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/C451B--akg-c-451-b-small-diaphragm-condenser-microphone
Soundtoys - https://www.soundtoys.com/

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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

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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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Secret Sonics 149 - Kevin McCloskey - Perseverance in Audio

Kevin "Black Pearl" McCloskey is a mixing engineer and the owner of Black Pearl Studios and Bigger Mixes based out of Charlotte, NC, USA! In our conversation, Kevin tells his story - from playing drumline in marching band to studying audio, persevering and eventually opening a recording studio and working with the likes of DaBaby. He talks about getting efficient in the studio, what major labels really want from mixers, and how he's able to mix on headphones. He goes deep on his approach to mixing, taking care of himself, having goals outside of music, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Kevin at https://www.biggermixes.com/

You can follow Kevin on Social Media

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

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You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment here -
"Fallin' Off" by Tyler Loyal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gMduD4qYCs&ab_channel=TylerLoyal-Topic

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References:

Mark Eckert - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/5/31/secret-sonics-048-mark-eckert
DaBaby - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DaBaby
Beyerdynamic DT770s - https://amzn.to/3zOvO3F
Chris Graham - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/5/2/secret-sonics-095-chris-graham-helping-audio-people-in-his-own-unique-way
Knif EQ - https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/knif_audio_soma.html
Ozone Maximizer - https://www.izotope.com/en/products/ozone/features/maximizer.html/
SSL Fusion Vintage Drive - https://store.solidstatelogic.com/plug-ins/ssl-fusion-vintage-drive-plug-in
Class A Mastering from Shadow Hills - https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/shadow_hills_class_a_mastering_comp.html
Avid Lofi - https://www.avid.com/plugins/d-fi
Blackbox - https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/black_box_analog_design_hg-2.html
Waves Smack Attack - https://www.waves.com/plugins/smack-attack-transient-shaper#drum-mixing-tricks-manipulate-pitch-and-attack

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Secret Sonics 148 - Mark Abrams - In Pursuit of Excellence in Audio

Mark Abrams is a record producer, mixing engineer, and the content manager for pureMix! Mark is based out of Columbus, OH, USA! In our conversation, Mark tells his story - studying audio and getting an internship only to find his way back to his parents' basement. He talks about how a masterclass with Vance Powell changed the game for him and enabled him to make more intentional decisions as a producer. That class introduced him to the world of learning from the best engineers in the business, and eventually doing all the work he does with pureMix. He goes deep on his approach to producing with intent, setting the soundstage in a mix, and how he implements systems and automation to cut his workload in half! Check it out!

You can learn more about Mark at https://www.markabramsmixing.com/

You can follow Mark on Social Media

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

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You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment here -
"Westend" by Buggie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxftkCiXOBo&ab_channel=Buggie

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References:

Vaughan Music Studios - https://vaughanmusicstudios.com/record/
pureMix - https://www.puremix.net/
Pensado’s Place - https://www.pensadosplace.tv/
Andrew Scheps - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Scheps
Vance Powell - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/4/11/secret-sonics-092-vance-powell-capturing-the-magic
Fab Dupont - https://www.fabulousfab.com/
Zapier - https://zapier.com/
Soundflow video with Mark and Andrew Scheps - https://youtu.be/PTbt1cmYzsI
Brauer Motion - https://www.waves.com/plugins/brauer-motion#presenting-brauer-motion-spherical-auto-panner
Cory Wong Victor Wooten interview - https://youtu.be/UkAowtHSEMA?t=1261

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Secret Sonics 147 - Kallie Marie - For the Sake of the Record

Kallie Marie is a recording engineer, record producer, composer, and author based out of NY, NY, USA! In our conversation, Kallie tells her story - getting her audio degree in the UK, working out of studios in NYC, and writing a forthcoming book on women in music production. She goes deep on her approach to producing bands, getting into the weeds with pre-production, and hiring the best studios and engineers the band can afford. We talk about content vs. art, synths, sound design, and writing for film. We also discuss the definition of a music producer, or lack thereof, and why it's so important to be able to explain to people what you actually do! Check it out!

You can learn more about Kallie at https://kalliemarie.com/home

You can follow Kallie on Social Media

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

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You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment here -
"Eclipse" by Mary and the Ram: https://maryandtheram.bandcamp.com/track/eclipse

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References:

Rookes - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/4/10/secret-sonics-140-rookes-breaking-new-ground-in-music
Her book "Conversations with Women in Music Production" - https://amzn.to/3PSfjZF
Roy Hendrickson - https://www.instagram.com/royhend/
Tracktion MOK - https://www.tracktion.com/products/waverazor
Tracktion Biotek - https://www.tracktion.com/products/biotek
Anthony J. Resta - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/3/20/secret-sonics-137-anthony-j-resta-the-tao-of-music-production
Damian Taylor - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/11/28/secret-sonics-123-damian-taylor-music-productions-deep-thinker

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Secret Sonics 143 - Dr. Ford - A Holistic Approach to Production

Dr. Ford is a music producer, mixer, and songwriter based out of Nashville, TN, USA! In our conversation, Dr. Ford shares his journey; from scrubbing toilets as an intern to joining a country band, to eventually producing and mixing for artists around the world. He goes deep on his holistic approach to production, mixing, and maintaining a career in this industry - including keeping in mind if the fix is momentary or constant, making sure everything is phase-aligned, using dynamic EQ and de-harsh-ers, keeping the mids and sides in mind and using mid-side compression, why dual mono is important, and how he uses parallel compression. We also chat about his game-changing trip to Mix with the Masters with Jack Joseph Puig, vocal textures, the rule of threes, the golden ratio, lessons learned from his mom's real estate business, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Dr. Ford at https://www.drford.com/

You can follow Dr. Ford on Social Media

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

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References:
Recording Studio Rockstars episode - https://recordingstudiorockstars.com/rsr136-daniel-ford-secrets-hip-hop-lcr-mixing-powerful-vocals-studio-biz/Ronnie King - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronnie_King
Richie Rich - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Real_Richie_Rich
Sound Kitchen - http://soundkitchen.com/
Soothe2 - https://oeksound.com/plugins/soothe2/
Jack Joseph Puig - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Joseph_Puig
Waves Vitamin - https://www.waves.com/plugins/vitamin#when-eq-isnt-enough-to-boost-masters-vitamin
MAuto Align - https://www.meldaproduction.com/MAutoAligniZotope RX - https://www.izotope.com/en/shop/rx-9-advanced.html
Mike Wells mastering engineer - https://www.dangerousmusic.com/news-press/tribute-to-mike-wells-mastering-engineer
iZotope Tonal Balance - https://www.izotope.com/en/products/tonal-balance-control-2.html
Slate Digital VSX - https://stevenslateaudio.com/vsx

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Secret Sonics 141 - Dee Kei Waddell - The Way of the Mixer

Dee Kei Waddell is a mixing engineer, podcaster, and entrepreneur based out of LA, CA, USA! In our conversation, Dee Kei shares his journey; from playing in bands to opening a recording studio really young, getting a boost of confidence from Leslie Brathwaite at Mix With the Masters, and starting the "Mixing Music" podcast. He goes deep on his approach to mixing - starting with the bass, being aware of his objectivity, thoughts on analog gear, and monitoring. We also chat about believing in the artists he works with, fatherhood, Twitch, having fun doing the work, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Dee Kei at https://www.deekeimixes.com/about

You can follow Dee Kei on Social Media

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

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You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment here -
"Lover" by Genevra Munoa - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXP2JnaEcwE&ab_channel=VariousArtists-Topic

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References

Leslie Brathwaite - https://www.instagram.com/lesterbud/
Chris Graham - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/5/2/secret-sonics-095-chris-graham-helping-audio-people-in-his-own-unique-way
“The Mastering Show” - https://themasteringshow.com/
Jesse Ray Ernster - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/8/29/secret-sonics-110-jesse-ray-ernster-going-all-in-on-his-dreams
Atomic Habits - https://amzn.to/3M6MNRu
Progressions - https://www.progressionspodcast.com/
Mike McClellan - https://www.instagram.com/mikemcclellanmusic/
Caleb Parker - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/4/4/secret-sonics-091-caleb-parker-getting-the-most-out-of-a-performance
Tilt saturation plugin - https://www.mixland.io/online-store/TILT-EQ-Plugin-p437766387
The Invisible Limiter - https://aom-factory.jp/products/invisible-limiter/

The Happiness Project - Amazon Link
Kids books - deekeiandkayoko.com

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Secret Sonics 138 - Fi Roberts - Magic in the Details

Fi Roberts is a sound engineer, producer and musician based out of London, England, UK! In our conversation, Fi shares her journey; studying engineering at SAE, coming up in Strongroom studios and transitioning into freelance production and engineering. She goes deep on her approach to production, capturing piano, mixing, and working with artists. We also chat about her extensive use of automation, what building sample libraries is like, doubling down on herself, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Fi at https://www.firoberts.com/about
You can follow Fi on Social Media

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

***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 !***

The song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment is not yet released!
"Double Pink" by And Is Phi

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References

Katie Tavini - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/1/24/secret-sonics-081-katie-tavini-mastering-music-with-intent
Strongroom Studios - https://www.strongroom.com/
Tap Collective - https://www.instagram.com/tappcollective/
Hanakiv - https://www.instagram.com/hanakiv/
Noam Wallenberg - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/21/secret-sonics-038-noam-wallenberg
Native Instrument Una Corda - https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/keys/una-corda/
Eventide Omnipressor - https://www.eventideaudio.com/plug-ins/omnipressor/
Michael Brauer - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Brauer
Arturia tape plugin - https://www.arturia.com/products/software-effects/tape-mello-fi/overview
Daniel Silberman - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/3/6/secret-sonics-135-daniel-silberman-driving-the-stereo-bus
Acustica Cream - https://www.acustica-audio.com/store/products/cream
Matt Snell - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/8/23/secret-sonics-060-matt-snell
Evan Morgan - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/2/6/secret-sonics-131-evan-morgan-manifesting-intent
Fernando Lodeiro - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/1/1/secret-sonics-126-fernando-lodeiro-nurturing-relationships-in-the-studio
Connor Salmoral - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/6/7/secret-sonics-049-connor-salmoral


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Secret Sonics 137 - Anthony J. Resta - The Tao of Music Production

Anthony J. Resta is a multi-platinum awarded record producer, musician, and composer based in LA, CA, USA! In our conversation, Anthony shares parts of his 3-decades long journey in music and many of the lessons he's learned, and the methods he uses to craft records. He goes deep on his approach to production, being direct with artists, sampling, creating his own tonal soundscapes, and alternative recording approaches that he uses regularly. We also chat about collaboration, longevity, contracts, continued learning and growth, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Anthony at https://onepagelink.com/producer/anthonyjresta

You can follow Anthony on Social Media

IG - https://www.instagram.com/anthony.j.resta/

***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:
"The Noise (feat. Emp3)" by Ajax Ray O'vaque - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEbpukabMEI&ab_channel=AjaxRayO%27Vaque-Topic

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References

Duran Duran - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duran_Duran

Bob St. John - https://bobstjohn.com/
Ken Lewis - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/9/12/secret-sonics-112-ken-lewis-100-gold-records-and-beyond
Decco - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/21/secret-sonics-015-decco
Micro Synth - https://www.ehx.com/products/micro-synth/
Arturia - https://www.arturia.com/products/analog-classics/v-collection/overviewp
Poly-M Moog - https://www.xils-lab.com/products/polym-p-160.html
Jacob Collier Logic Breakdown (e.g.) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Naxu8D0xXVU&ab_channel=JacobCollier

Medazzaland - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medazzaland

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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 132 - Josh Bowman - Intentional Living and Mixing

Josh Bowman is a mixing engineer based out of Toronto, ON, Canada! In our conversation, Josh shares his journey; from being a runner at the Warehouse, to taking on various gigs, to finally transitioning into full-time mixing. We go deep on how he was able to leverage a YouTube channel and Instagram to help grow his business and how keeping track of his projects helped him find more artists to work with. We chat about his approach to mixing, mix revisions, loudness and mastering, the technical vs. the emotional elements of a mix, perseverance, work-life balance, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Josh at https://bowmansound.com/

You can follow Josh on Social Media

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

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/joshgbowmanmixingengineer

***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 - "Sad AF" by Jayde - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOgA6sZt2Xs&ab_channel=JaydeVEVO

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References

The Warehouse Studios - https://www.warehousestudio.com/

Bryan Adams - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryan_Adams
Travis Ference - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/9/26/secret-sonics-114-travis-ference-redefining-success-in-music
Soundradix Auto-align - https://www.soundradix.com/products/auto-align/
Connor Salmoral - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/6/7/secret-sonics-049-connor-salmoralJohn Hanes Gearspace Thread - https://gearspace.com/board/q-a-with-engineer-john-hanes/
Jon Castelli - https://www.instagram.com/mixedbyjoncastelli


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Secret Sonics 110 - Jesse Ray Ernster - Going All In On His Dreams

Jesse Ray Ernster is a mixing engineer based out of LA, CA, USA. In this episode, Jesse shares his journey; moving to LA, working with Kanye West, transitioning into full-time mixing, and working on records by the likes of Burna Boy and Doja Cat. We go deep on getting management, raising your rates, monitoring, Dolby Atmos, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Jesse at https://www.jesseraymix.com/

You can follow Jesse on Social Media

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

You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here: "Naked" by Doja Cat - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlGBKVcXZq0&ab_channel=dojacatVEVO

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References

Andrew Maury - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/7/18/secret-sonics-104-andrew-maury-mixing-with-intuition
Jesse and his dad mixing a record - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOuYGmxIBbA&ab_channel=JesseRayErnster
Tyga - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyga
Jesus is King (Kanye West) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesus_Is_King
Diddy - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_Combs
Twice as Tall (Burna Boy) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twice_as_Tall
Monsters You Made - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRpBLAwIbeA&ab_channel=BurnaBoy
Poppa Bear Norton - https://www.poppabearnorton.com/
Gerhard mastering - https://www.instagram.com/gerhardwestphalen/
Dolby Atmos - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolby_Atmos
Dale Becker - https://www.instagram.com/beckermastering/?hl=en
Chris Graham - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/5/2/secret-sonics-095-chris-graham-helping-audio-people-in-his-own-unique-way
Bounce Butler - https://www.bouncebutler.com/
Carl Bahner - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/8/9/secret-sonics-058-carl-bahner
Strauss Elektroakustik - http://www.strauss-electroacoustics.com/frontpage
Unf*ck projects - https://www.instagram.com/unfckprojects/?hl=en
Jesse’s sub-kick samples - https://www.mixland.io/
Submarine - https://www.waves.com/plugins/submarine#presenting-submarine-subharmonic-generator-plugin
Eventide h3000 - https://www.eventideaudio.com/products/effects/pitch-delay-modulation-filtering/h3000-factory
Spectre - https://www.wavesfactory.com/audio-plugins/spectre/

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Secret Sonics 108 - Gab Strum - Realizing Artistic Vision

Gab Strum, AKA Japanese Wallpaper, is a music producer, songwriter, and artist based out of Melbourne, Australia. In this episode, Gab shares his journey, from getting started really young to working with tons of artists. He talks about his approach to production, remixing, advice for up-and-coming artists, getting unique tones and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Gab at https://gabstrum.com/

You can follow Gab on Social Media

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

Japanese Wallpaper IG - https://www.instagram.com/japanesewallpaper/?hl=en

You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here: “Swing of Things” by MAY-A - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIWl60YsGko&ab_channel=MAY-A

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

References

Andrew Maury - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/7/18/secret-sonics-104-andrew-maury-mixing-with-intuition
Asher Parkes - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/20/secret-sonics-006-asher-parkes
Wafia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wafia
McCartney 3,2,1 - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13679628/
Tame Impala - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tame_Impala
Ben Allen - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_H._Allen
Mix with the Masters with Philippe Zdar - https://mixwiththemasters.com/dm26
The Mitchells vs the Machines - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7979580/
Alex Lahey - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Lahey
Gordi - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordi_(musician)
Chris Walla - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Walla
Geoff Swan - https://www.instagram.com/geoff_swan/?hl=en
Ruby Smith - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/3/26/secret-sonics-090-ruby-smith-blending-artistry-and-engineering
Waves pitch shifter - https://www.waves.com/plugins/soundshifter#creating-dance-risers-and-mixing-different-bpms
Mojava MA 200 - https://mojaveaudio.com/ma-200/
Sketchcassette - https://aberrantdsp.com/plugins/sketchcassette/
Daniel Anglister - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/11/22/secret-sonics-073-daniel-anglister-how-to-make-impactful-records
Eduard Kort - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/20/secret-sonics-005-eduard-kort

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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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, stay safe, and dig in!

-Ben