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My guest on this episode is the artist and producer Blake Beckmann.
Blake is a self-recording musician from California and he's the lead vocalist in a Nu Metal band called Stepa.
You might have heard of them, because in 2002 they've released a record that was pretty popular in the scene.
Blake joined our coaching program, The Self-Recording Syndicate in late 2023, with the goal of making a new Stepa record that is even better and more exciting than their major label debut from 20 years ago. Quite the challenge!
I think he and the band are definitely on track there and I'm beyond excited about the progress and the songs I've heard, so far.
So it’s about time to introduce him to you and tell his story.
Here's Blake Beckmann for you. Enjoy!PS: Please join the conversation by leaving a comment, a rating and review, or a post inside our free Facebook community.
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2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!
It all starts with a free clarity call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step roadmap that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
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Have you been putting off the recording or mixing of a song? Or an album?
Have you ever been in a situation where you just couldn't make yourself work on a record because every time you think about it it just feels overwhelming? You just don't feel motivated enough to finally figure out what's holding you back, practice your audio skills and get the project done?
Can you play music or practice an instrument for hours without a problem, but sitting down to finish that studio project just feels like this huge challenge and you don't even know where to start?
You are not alone. Even when we have all the resources, training, feedback and guidance, sometimes we just can't do a certain thing. We keep avoiding it and constantly do something else instead. And then we get frustrated about ourselves. Because, after all, we wanted it so bad, didn't we?
A coaching student sent us a message about exactly this, asking me for help. And I'm gonna share my answer to him with you now on the podcast.
Time to get real and ask ourselves some important questions.PS: Please join the conversation by leaving a comment, a rating and review, or a post inside our free Facebook community.
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For links to everything we've mentioned in this episode, as well as full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/229
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On this episode I'm talking to the artist and producer Phillip Cronin.
Phillip is a self-recording musician, based in Rogers, Arkansas in the United States who writes and records indie rock and pop-punk music as a solo artist under the artist name "On The Radio".
We first met in late 2021, so almost 3 years ago now, when Phillip joined our coaching program, The Self-Recording Syndicate.
Since then he has levelled up his audio skills, writing and playing skills, as well as his overall knowledge and understanding of the whole record-making process significantly.
Earlier this year, I travelled to Arkansas to co-produce his first real record with Phillip at his home studio and boy, did I have a blast there.
The sessions were so much fun, I think the results speak for themselves, there is so much to learn from this for our community here and people just need to know about On The Radio and this upcoming record.
So it’s about time to introduce Phillip to you and tell his story.
Enjoy!PS: Please join the conversation by leaving a comment, a rating and review, or a post inside our free Facebook community.
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For links to everything we've mentioned in this episode, as well as full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/228
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It all starts with a free clarity call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step roadmap that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
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Josh Rogosin created the iconic sound for the Tiny Desk series for over 800 recordings, collaborating with Fred Again, Yo-Yo Ma, Sting, Post Malone, Taylor Swift and countless others. He also introduced theater to the series, producing and engineering performances from Blue Man Group, Sesame Street, Wicked, The Lion King and more.
Tiny Desk Concerts has a massive audience and has turned into the holy grail and must-stop for every touring musician. It also hits the sweet spot for demographics featuring every kind of music you can imagine.
Josh says he's learned so much about what makes it work so well and we're so stoked that he's sharing some of those insights with us today.
And of course, we're talking about how you can apply these learnings to your home recording studio.
Now, after 10 years producing and engineering for Tiny Desk, Josh is starting his own show, called Global Sound Concerts, and his own production company.
Global Sound Concerts is a music discovery and travel show that finds musicians where they are from, to learn why being from the place inspires them to make music.
He's produced a couple of episodes already and he's planning to release them as a pilot season on his own YouTube page.
We've already been able to watch one of these episodes and can tell you it is totally amazing! So naturally, we had questions about this, too, and cover all of it on this episode.
So here's Josh Rogosin for you! Enjoy!PS: Please join the conversation by leaving a comment, a rating and review, or a post inside our free Facebook community.
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How we deal with noise at the source and keep it out of our recordings. Because capturing a noise-free signal is always better than removing the noise afterwards.
1. Get our free video training & checklist, "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
theselfrecordingband.com/standoutmixes
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2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!
It all starts with a free clarity call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step roadmap that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching, feedback and recommendations for what to do next.
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Let's get technical! Today we're gonna talk about how to handle and reduce or remove noise from your recordings. And how to keep it out of your recordings in the first place.
Usually, everything we teach is about the music. About the song. About how we can serve the song and make it connect and resonate with your audience. We try to avoid getting too technical and we don't believe that gear or plugins are the solution to most of your audio problems.
But sometimes we have to do purely technical work to remove what is distracting from the music, so we can go back to the song and fully focus on that again.
Noise is one of those distracting things. And it comes in many different forms.
So on this episode we're talking about:
Understanding noise:Broadband noise vs specific frequenciesWhy removing it is always a compromiseWhy gating isn't enough in many cases
Ways to reduce/remove noise if you have to:Why stock plugins won't get you very far hereWhy it's smart to capture a few seconds of just the noise and not cut it out until you've removed it from the rest of the signal.Cutting it out manually (and or gating)Removing or reducing noise with EQiZoptope RX / spectral editorsNoise removal pluginsEmbracing it instead of fighting itUnderstanding the "analog" and "noise" buttons / knobs on your pluginsThe ground lift switch on your gear
Let's dive into this!PS: Please join the conversation by leaving a comment, a rating and review, or a post inside our free Facebook community.
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It all starts with a free clarity call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step roadmap that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching, feedback and recommendations for what to do next.
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Ady Parzentny is back on our podcast!
If you've been following us for a while, you'll know that we've interviewed him at Studioszene 2023. Now he's back, this time joining us in our usual setting here.
We've asked our community to send us questions for Ady, so this is at least partly a Q&A episode.
But we also have our own questions and topics that we want to cover, because so much has happened since we last talked.
Ady was involved in starting a recording school in Morocco, which is such a cool project, and he also introduced us to a couple of really exciting people, which we're forever grateful for.
So we're very glad we met last year and super stoked to have him back!
Here's Ady Parzentny from Hit The Road Music Studio!PS: Please join the conversation by leaving a comment, a rating and review, or a post inside our free Facebook community.
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It all starts with a free clarity call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step roadmap that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
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Benedikt & Malcom mix a LOT of songs every year and therefore notice a fair amount of mistakes that home recording artists are making. With a little know-how and experience, these mistakes are entirely preventable.
The guys admit to having made many of these mistakes themselves in the past, and now, through their experience, you and other home recording artists don't have to.
Sometimes knowing what NOT to do is more valuable than being told what to do.
So let's look at the 5 biggest recording mistakes that Benedikt has seen and dealt with this week.PS: Please join the conversation by leaving a comment, a rating and review, or a post inside our free Facebook community.
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2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!
It all starts with a free clarity call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step roadmap that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching, feedback and recommendations for what to do next.
Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free clarity call:
theselfrecordingband.com
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Let's go through the entire record making process, start to finish, step by step!Here's why you need to hear this episode:
If you've never been to a professional studio to go through the entire process without compromise, then you probably don't know all the steps involved and everything that's necessary to get a great sounding result in the end.
So many self-recording artists are cutting corners and skipping important steps without knowing. Let's change that.
And if you've already done it all and know the process, then this is a great reminder to go the extra mile every single time and do whatever is required, even if it seems to be tedious and hard sometimes.
Let's go!PS: Please join the conversation by leaving a comment, a rating and review, or a post inside our free Facebook community.
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For links to everything we've mentioned in this episode, as well as full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/223
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Here are three next steps for you to take:
1. Get our free video training & checklist, "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
theselfrecordingband.com/standoutmixes
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2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!
It all starts with a free clarity call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step roadmap that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching, feedback and recommendations for what to do next.
Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free clarity call:
theselfrecordingband.com
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3. Join the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):
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Let's go through the entire record making process, start to finish, step by step!Here's why you need to hear this episode:
If you've never been to a professional studio to go through the entire process without compromise, then you probably don't know all the steps involved and everything that's necessary to get a great sounding result in the end.
So many self-recording artists are cutting corners and skipping important steps without knowing. Let's change that.
And if you've already done it all and know the process, then this is a great reminder to go the extra mile every single time and do whatever is required, even if it seems to be tedious and hard sometimes.
Let's go!PS: Please join the conversation by leaving a comment, a rating and review, or a post inside our free Facebook community.
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For links to everything we've mentioned in this episode, as well as full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/222
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Here are three next steps for you to take:
1. Get our free video training & checklist, "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
theselfrecordingband.com/standoutmixes
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2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!
It all starts with a free clarity call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step roadmap that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching, feedback and recommendations for what to do next.
Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free clarity call:
theselfrecordingband.com
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We're super stoked to have Brendan Dekora on the show today! Benedikt has been interviewed on his podcast and now it's Brendan's turn to answer our questions and share his expertise and knowledge with you, our people here at TSRB!
The "Friendly Sonic Sherpa"
Brendan Dekora is a Grammy-winning producer and mixer with over twenty years of experience in the industry, known for his passion for music, technical expertise, and laid-back attitude while working under pressure in the studio.
He has worked alongside some of the biggest names in rock, including Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, Foo Fighters and Steven Wilson, and has contributed to numerous Platinum-certified projects by artists like Muse and Crosses.
Brendan knows that every artist, big or small, faces the same challenge: wanting to feel complete, content, and creatively fulfilled with the music you make.
So he specializes in working with artists who are committed to creating music with depth and intention. His focus is on elevating songs that feature thoughtful lyrics, unique arrangements, and a willingness to explore new territories.
By combining technical expertise with creative intuition, he aims to enhance the introspective and emotive elements of your music.
Brendan uses decades of experience working alongside some of the most creative and influential minds in the industry to guide you along your journey, becoming your sonic sherpa.
Be prepared for a true gem of an episode, with Brendan sharing his most valuable insights, as well as super inspiring stories from his sessions with some of the greatest of all time.
Let's go!PS: Please join the conversation by leaving a comment, a rating and review, or a post inside our free Facebook community.
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For links to everything we've mentioned in this episode, as well as full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/221
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Here are three next steps for you to take:
1. Get our free video training & checklist, "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
theselfrecordingband.com/standoutmixes
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2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!
It all starts with a free clarity call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step roadmap that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching, feedback and recommendations for what to do next.
Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free clarity call:
theselfrecordingband.com
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This is part one of our "Back To Basics" Mini Series.
We're doing this because we believe that we need to be reminded more than we need to be taught.
And also because most self-recording musicians we talk to, even the more experiences ones, still ignore some of the super important basics. And by doing that, they are self-sabotaging. Holding themselves back from making truly exciting records.
So here's part I:
We thought about the term "DIY-Recording" quite a bit and we think it is misleading. It doesn't work. At least not the way that many people think it does.
Most self-recording artists / bands are actually doing themselves a disservice by DIY-ing everything.
And we know this sounds weird for a podcast that teaches you to do exactly that. The thing is, so many people have a wrong understanding of the record-making process and completely wrong expectations when it comes to this stuff.
So we think this is an important message and it's time for some real talk, telling you the truth here.
In this episode we're asking each other a few very interesting questions. A little thought experiment.
Then we show you the different ways you can approach your next (DIY-)record. And what to realistically expect from each.PS: Please join the conversation by leaving a comment, a rating and review, or a post inside our free Facebook community.
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Quick recap and backstory (without too much detail)Why I paused the podcast and what I did insteadHow this affected my coaching and mixing and how I want to create content in the futureBoth devastating and exciting events that I'm incredibly grateful for (and key takeaways from those)Why taking care of yourself is important and how it negatively affects your art if you ignore that.Preview and what's next on this podcast
1. Get our free video training & checklist, "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
theselfrecordingband.com/standoutmixes
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2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!
It all starts with a free clarity call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step roadmap that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching, feedback and recommendations for what to do next.
Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free clarity call:
theselfrecordingband.com
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3. Join the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):
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This is the most personal episode we've ever done and I (Benedikt) was honestly pretty afraid of doing it. But I just had to.
As you might have noticed, we've been taking a break from the podcast. And there are many reasons for it.
I've been quiet about most of those reasons for a long time now and feel like it's finally time to talk about it all.
I've learned a LOT during those last couple of months and I want to share this with our community, because I know that many of you are struggling, as well.
And I also know that, for many of us, art, music and community are what's getting us through these times.
So here's what this episode is about:PS: Please join the conversation by leaving a comment, a rating and review, or a post inside our free Facebook community.
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how the song and the performance are more important than everything elsehow to prepare for the studiohow to avoid common mistakesthe communication that needs to be spot on between artists and producerall the different hats you're wearing as a modern mixer, but also of course as a self-recording artistthe modern role of a mixer and engineer and producer and how it has changed over the years.
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I had the honor of being interviewed on Brendan Dekora's podcast "Pro Audio Perspectives".
On this show Brendan dives into the heart and soul of the music industry through candid conversations with professionals from across the pro audio field. Each episode explores the deeper emotional connections and the artistry behind the music, moving beyond the technical aspects to uncover what truly inspires great performances.
And you know, Brendan Dekora is the real deal. He has won a Grammy Award and has worked with artists like the Foo Fighters, Trent Reznor, Steven Wilson, Nine Inch Nails, and many more.
So, needless to say, I felt very excited and honored when he invited me to be a guest on his show.
We talked about pre-production and about how I work with artists that hire me to mix their songs. About how I guide them through the production process, so that they are actually ready to send me their files for mixing.
We also talked about my personal preferences in terms of music and my style, aesthetic and approach to mixing.
And I shared my story of how I actually got to be a mixer and producer.
I think what we discussed there is very, very relevant and helpful for you. Those are pretty much the things that I also teach in great detail inside the Self-Recording Syndicate.
All the things that are so important to me, likeSo I just had to share it on our show, as well!
Thanks for inviting me and for letting me share this with our people here, Brendan.
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Get our free video training & checklist, "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
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Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our unique, personalized coaching program and jump on a free clarity call with us to see if it is a great fit for you:
theselfrecordingband.com/call
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theselfrecordingband.com/mixready
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Dan Korneff is a producer, mixer & engineer.
His credit list includes some of the biggest names in new rock. Like Pierce the Veil, Paramore, Papa Roach, Breaking Benjamin, Sleeping With Sirens, or My Chemical Romance.And Dan not only has the creative and music skills, but also a deep technical understanding of the electronics of the equipment.
He started his journey towards plug-in development by repairing and modifying his own gear, rebuilding consoles and vintage compressors and equalizers, designing circuits and eventually making custom outboard equipment. This led naturally to the design of plug-ins.
If you've seen any of my mixing tutorials, courses, or playbooks inside our coaching program, you've probably also seen Korneff plugins. Especially the Amplified Instruments Processor has been one of my absolute go-tos for years now.
So Korneff Audio plug-ins are basically taking Dan's workflows, solutions and ideas developed on real-world projects and tuning them into software tools.
Luke DeLalio has an extensive background in just about anything to do with creativity.
He started in music as a guitarist, then moved into engineering and production, working on records in multiple genres through the late 80s into the mid 90s.Then he pivoted into theatre, directing plays and musicals, teaching acting and somehow becoming a sought-after photographer.
Ever fleeing boredom and the same old thing, Luke took up design and fine art, and now spends his time with Dan developing all things Korneff, writing on all things cultural, consulting on marketing and web projects, and coaching creative people who are sick of it all and want to change things up.
Luke and Dan met almost 30 years ago, when Luke was freelance engineering and took on Dan as an assistant. Now Dan is the master and Luke is the padawan. How cool is that!
Dan, Luke and Benedikt met for the first time at NAMM 2024 in LA and they had an amazing chat which just needed to be continued on this show.
As always, we want to feature only the products that we use and love ourselves, tell the inspiring stories of engineers and producers that we admire and the people behind the products are just as important to us as the products themselves.
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Ken Lewis is a Mixer & Producer with 114 gold records under his belt. On his credits list you'll find BTS, Kanye West, Taylor Swift, Drake, Bruno Mars and many more.
Dom Rivinius is a producer, writer and mix engineer with credits on projects for artists like Eminem, Alicia Keys, Taylor Swift or BTS.
So both got quite the list there and now they also own a plugin company together. It's called Mixing Night Audio and offers really unique tools that you won't find anywhere else! So powerful and fun to use!
KEN LEWIS CALLS HIMSELF A MIXER, PRODUCER AND "FINISHER".
And he also says he has the weirdest resume in the music industry. So, naturally, we needed to hear more about that.
DOM RIVINIUS MET KEN A FEW YEARS AGO AND BECAME PART OF HIS TEAM.
First as an assistant and then he got involved more and more on big projects for artists like Eminem, Alicia Keys, Taylor Swift or BTS.
Dom started out as a drummer, and after he started working with Ken he got to play drums on a few Taylor Swift songs, for example.
A FEW YEARS INTO WORKING TOGETHER THEY'VE STARTED THEIR PLUGIN COMPANY, MIXING NIGHT AUDIO.
We had a chance to play with their tools and use them on a few projects. And wow! These are really powerful and so much fun to use! And... a little different in many ways. 😉
On this episode, Ken & Dom share details about how they came up with those plugin ideas, the philosophy behind them and why they are a great addition to your mixing tool kit.
AND FINALLY, THE TWO HAVE BUILT AN ONLINE COMMUNITY DOING FREE MONTHLY LIVE STREAMS ON YOUTUBE STRAIGHT FROM KEN'S STUDIO.
So overall, we thought this was such a cool partnership between Ken and Dom that we wanted to know everything about how they met, how they got to where they are, what it takes to get that kind of projects and how they balance their insane work loads with other areas of life.
And the answers were super interesting, although not surprising if you've ever met one of them in person.
We hung out with Dom at Studioszene in Hamburg last year, then again at Namm in LA earlier this year and we immediately knew we had to introduce him and Ken to our audience.
So here we are!
And this episode is only the beginning:
ON APRIL 16TH 2024 KEN AND DOM WILL DO A "VOCAL MASTERY" WORKSHOP FOR OUR COMMUNITY!
It's going to be a free live event and if you are not on our email list or in our Facebook group, yet, please sign up or join now because you don't want to miss this!
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"Your song is your baby - and everyone on your team should care as much as you." - Carl Bahner.
Carl is an emotion-focused mix engineer with a hands-on approach, who helps artists and producers from all over the world to build their own sonic dream team.
He has an open-minded, collaborative approach with artists and producers, exploring the jungle of sounds to make each song as unique, memorable, and emotionally impactful as possible.
Carl also calls himself a co-producer. Because even though most people come to him for mixing, one of his biggest strengths is helping artists and producers with that final 3% of the production that keeps you banging your head against the wall.
And finally, Carl helps passionate studio pros become irresistible to their ideal clients by teaching them to communicate their unique passions and perspectives.
Why does he do that? Because he loves being part of magical teams who create magical art. And through helping other producers find their perfect artist and make them happy, Carl can have an even greater impact and change even more lives through the music that's being created.
And why is it all about communicating? Because when you clearly communicate what makes you, YOU - aligned with exactly what your ideal clients crave - your inbox fills with serious inquiries.
That’s why Carl uses his two decades of music industry experience to help producers, engineers, and session musicians find and attract the perfect artists to work with.
And he really cares. It comes through in everything he says.
Here comes Carl Bahner, on The Self-Recording Band Podcast. Let's dive in!PS: Please join the conversation by leaving a comment on YouTube, a rating and review on your podcast app, or a post inside our free Facebook community.
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Wet Future return to the podcast to share details about recording their record, "Under the Weather", DIY-style versus hiring a producer and renting a big high-end recording studio to produce their upcoming new material.
They made both methods work very well and on this episode they explain why that is and what went into it. They talk about the pros and cons of each process and also discuss their current hybrid approach that they are looking to refine in the future.This is an incredibly valuable episode because it makes a few things very clear that many DIY-musicians are not fully aware of:
Can you keep the big picture in mind and stay objective? Can you coach and guide your bandmates to get the best performances out of them?Are you capable of capturing great source tones with the final record and full arrangement in mind? Will you do a proper pre-production process before recording "for real"? Are you willing to learn all of that properly? Are you willing to go the extra mile, do whatever it takes and not accept compromises (like a good producer would)?
The importance of pre-production:
Why most professional records get fully recorded and planned out during this demo process before the actual recording session starts and everything gets recorded again.
What it takes to make great records, DIY or not:
Great songs, great performances, lots of practice and preparation, perfectly set up guitars with great intonation, great rooms, etc.
Why making a DIY record still often means hiring professional mixing and mastering engineers:
Production and engineering is hard enough to do yourself. Most artists are simply not capable of also doing the mixing themselves and are therefore much better off focussing on being musicians.
Unless you are putting in the many hours required to learn mixing properly and with professional guidance, your mixes will not sound professional. Period.
That's why bands like Wet Future record themselves, but hire pros for mixing who can also guide them through the self-recording process and therefore get them a better end result.
Their records and their progress as DIY-producers speak for themselves.
The biggest challenge with DIY-productions:
Someone still needs to produce! Can you do that?
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Sam Pura is a record producer and audio engineer from Fremont, California. He owns and operates the Panda Studios and is the founder of Purafied Audio, a plugin company turning Sam's ideas and analog workflows into digital mixing tools that will inspire your creativity.
Sam Pura and his team at The Panda Studios are not just about immaculate results. Working with them is an experience.At The Panda Studios you'll find a great live room, multiple mixing rooms / control rooms, and an amazing collection of gear, combining the best of both analog and digital. Plus a great collection of instruments and amps.
Sam Pura's discography includes breakthrough albums by Basement, The Story So Far, State Champs, Hundredth, and The Dangerous Summer, just to name a few.
He's known for his work on a lot of modern pop punk, punk rock and heavy records. But has also worked on many projects outside of these genres.
And finally, Sam also makes plugins! Purafied is the name of his company there and on this episode we talk about those tools for a bit, as well.
Because those are some really unique and interesting ideas that Sam has turned into these plugins.
From Sam Pura's website:
When you work with Sam, it becomes immediately apparent that he will relentlessly push your record to be the best he’s ever done, but for those who come prepared, the environment can be as inspirational as that feeling on release day. And, along with your record, you’ll leave The Panda Studios with a new best friend and a love of Topo Chico.Let's dive in!
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We interviewed Lars Deutsch on the podcast and the result is a masterclass in songwriting and sync licensing. Is your song telling a story?
This was our exclusive opportunity to pick the brain of a super successful songwriter and sync-licensing expert.
Lars Deutsch currently lives in L.A. and has worked with brands and artists like Adidas, Amazon, Brett Gelman (Stranger Things, The Other Guys), Budweiser, FOX, Ghostface Killah (Wu-Tang Clan), Katie Melua, Mercedes-Benz, and many more.
The two-time Emmy winner is self-recording his music, but also collaborating with other engineers, depending on the project.
He went from heavy metal guitarist, to singer, to songwriter, to a Masters in classical composition, to international performances of his classical works, to lecturing in composition and audio production to scoring three hundred films / commercials that have collected over one hundred awards.
His songs are in high demand and Lars is a producer at Built To Last Music, a company that features multiple Oscar nominees and Grammy winners.
Recent projects include: Stephen King’s “The Passenger”, “Future Proof” with Keke Palmer, a commercial with James Earle Jones (Darth Vader), plus live mixes and an Intel commercial with the Higher Brothers.
If you're interested in the sync licensing world and want to know how to get started in this industry, this is for you.
You'll learn how high the bar actually is when it comes to the quality of your music and what Lars does to keep his chops and creativity fresh.
And if just want to improve your songwriting skills for your own projects, this is your chance to learn from a true master of the craft.
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Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
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Surprisingly, some of our subscribers are telling us that they are using standalone multitrack recorders instead of computers.
We actually get these kinds of messages pretty regularly.
So, is it a good alternative? Are there any advantages to using a device like that? Or should you just get an interface and a DAW and start using a computer to produce your music?
Let's discuss!
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